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WutaishanMM85***71Located in Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province, it is located in the transition zone of the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain. The terrain is steep and the climate is changeable. Wutai Mountain is composed of five peaks, namely Dongtai Wanghaifeng, Xitai Hangyuefeng, Nantai Jinxiufeng, Beitai Yedoufeng and Zhongtai Cuiyanfeng. These peaks are flat and wide, like a platform of soil, so they are named Wutai Mountain. The natural scenery of Wutai Mountain is magnificent, the scenery in the four seasons is different, the spring mountain flowers are full, the summer is cool and pleasant, the maple leaves are like fire in autumn, and the snow is snowy in winter. The travel experience of Wutai Mountain is very rich. Visitors can participate in mountaineering, hiking, photography and other activities to enjoy the natural wonders such as sunrise, sea of clouds and snow. In addition, Wutai Mountain's vegetarian and local snacks are also very special, such as Taitung. While enjoying the natural scenery, tourists can also feel the strong religious atmosphere and rich folk culture.
Wuye TempleYyjw2000Wuye Temple, also known as Wulong Wang Palace and Wanfo Pavilion, is located in the center of Taihuai Town, Wutai County, Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province, built in the Ming Wanli forty-four years (1616), once the temple of the Tayuan Temple; the Qing Dynasty was rebuilt and changed to the Huang Temple. The spatial pattern of Wuye Temple is composed of Wenshu Temple, Wuye Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, monk house and stage. Wuye Temple sits north to south, the main building is Wulongwang Palace and Wenshu Temple, the total area of 2040 square meters, there are 6 temples, 3 Chonglou, 20 monk houses, 1 stage, 2 pagodas, 3 Mingbei; it is one of the most incense temples in Wutai Mountain. The five masters worshipped in the temple are the legendary Guangji Dragon King Bodhisattva, which is the product of Wenshu Bodhisattva's localization and secularization in Taihuai, relying on people's wish to harvest crops, no disasters, family health, and everything goes well. Folk legend Wu Ye was originally black face, but Wenshu Bodhisattva became a five dragon king in order to help all beings, so the black face became a golden face. Wenshu Bodhisattva became a five dragon king like to watch the play, so he built an ancient stage opposite the five dragon king palace, specially for the five master.
Shuxiang TempleFfcy911When you come to Mount Wutai, visiting temples is essential. Mount Wutai is full of temples, and it is also a unique place where yellow temples (Tibetan Buddhism) and green temples (Han Buddhism) coexist. The five peaks of Mount Wutai (Dongtai Wanghai Peak, Nantai Jinxiu Peak, Zhongtai Cuiyan Peak, Xitai Guayue Peak, Beitai Yedou Peak) are like five fingers, and the center of the palm is Taihuai Town, where most of the temples are also located. Many people who come here in a hurry often come to the temples here in Taihuai Town.
Shuxiang Temple, together with Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Pusa Ding, and Luohou Temple, is one of the top ten temples in the green temples of Mount Wutai.
Shuxiang Temple, named after the statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva, is said to have been built in the Tang Dynasty, expanded in the Yuan Dynasty, and later destroyed by fire. It was restored in the sixth year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty.
The most famous part of Shuxiang Temple is the Wenshu Pavilion (i.e. the main hall). The statue of Wenshu riding a lion is enshrined on the Buddhist platform in the middle of the hall. It is 9.87 meters tall. This is the tallest statue of Wenshu in all the temples in Wutai Mountain. It is a classic work of the Ming Dynasty.
It was not a coincidence that I came here this time. The building behind the Da Wenzhu Hall was under repair, so I couldn’t visit it yet. It was a pity.
Dailuoding冰冰咖啡彩虹糖Dai Luoding is an ancient temple with a long history and famous reputation of Wutai Mountain. Dai Luoding, the first name of Qingfeng, the temple was originally named Buddha Dingxuan, Ming Wanli 20 years to Qing Dynasty Qianlong 15 years, once famous Da Luoding, Qianlong 15 years to change the name of Dai Luoding, has been continuing. To go to Dailuoding, you must go to Dazhi Road, Dazhi Road Qingshi supplemented, the whole process totaled 1080 steps. On Dazhi Road, the troubles were suddenly eliminated. After climbing to the top, you saw the archway of Dailuoding, Shishi and Shanmen. Dailuoding sits east to west, covering an area of nearly 27,000 square meters, with more than 50 hall houses. The temple is built with beautiful and elegant layout, and the central axis is in turn the archway, the Temple of Heavenly King, the Temple of the Five-Party Wenshu Temple, and the Palace of the Great Hall. Unlike other monasteries, the temple has a temple and a five-party Wenshu Temple, the Temple of the Heavenly King is dedicated to the Mitd Bodhisattva, followed by the Weibodhisattva, which is the four kings of the heavens. Wutai Mountain is the Wenshu Bodhisattva Daochang, Wenshu Bodhisattva in Zhuzhu Sa secondary school wisdom, so the road to worship Wufang Wenshu is "Dazhi Road". This road is steep and steep like a ladder, and gradually climbs between, birds and the surrounding scenery, vast and powerful if the wind is false. And there are many platforms in the twists and turns of the stone steps, as well as a small pavilion with walls, which can be seen while climbing and resting to enjoy the scenery of the Buddha country. On this road, you can often see the scene of devout Buddhists step by step.
Guanghua Temple山山在穷游Entering the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, you will find that there are really too many places worth seeing. I have been hiking in Wutai Mountain for a few days, and at the same time. I felt the sunrise and sunset in Dongtai and Xitai, but I was impressed by Guanghua Temple. Although not a well-known temple, the quiet he gave me was difficult to find in Wutai Mountain
Foguang Temple五五台山导游接待小卢Follow Wukong to visit Shanxi, come to Shanxi Zhangzhou to see the ancient construction, Jinbei Tang Dynasty ancient buildings, Nanchan Temple Buddha Temple. Feel the difference between the Tang Dynasty Royal Temple and the Foguang Temple. Ask me for a car and operate the vehicle formally.
Da WenshusiYyjw2000Dawenshu Temple, also known as Guang'an Temple, is located on the east bank of Qingshui River, Taihuai Town, Wutaishan City, Shanxi Province, at the north exit of a street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was built during the Qing Qianlong period (1736-1795), and was rebuilt in the first year of Daoguang (1821). Siyu sits in the north and south, covering an area of 5,180 square meters, one of the five places of Zhangjia Living Buddha. According to the "Wenshu Temple Repair Monument", Wenshu Temple is located in Weijiazhuang Village, Ziyan Township, Xinfu District, Zhangzhou City. The construction period is unknown, and the legend of the villager has been for hundreds of years. The temple is north of Jinshan, south of Wufeng, west with Muma River, east of Wutai Mountain, the land of Buddha, the vast terrain, the temple is restored, thousands of auspicious, Buddha light, for the famous Buddhist Taoist field at that time.
Dongtai PeakEE23***41Self-driving to Hongmenyan, you need to walk to the top of Dongtai (when I went there was no shuttle bus), about40-60 minutes to the top of the mountain. Because it is to see the sunrise, it is early and dark and the mountain wind is super strong. Remind people who go behind to bring a flashlight and a thick coat with windshield. Remember to bring a hat, preferably with ear covers, gloves, non-slip shoes, eat something up the mountain, don't climb the low blood sugar. The scenery on the mountain is beautiful, but you must protect yourself not to freeze out. I went in October and there was already snow on the mountain.
Pusa Ding (Bodhisattva Top)Yyjw2000Bodhisattva top, located in Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province, the largest Huangjiao monastery. Located on the Lingqi Peak on the north side of Xiantong Temple, Taihuai Town, Wutai Mountain, covering an area of 45 mu, with more than 430 hall buildings. It is rumored to be Wenshu Bodhisattva Domain, that is, Wenshu residence, so it is also known as Zhenrong Court and Dawenshu Temple; It is one of the five major Zen places in Wutai Mountain. This temple was founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty (471 ~ 499) and has been rebuilt many times in the past. After Ming Yongle, the Buddhist believers of Mongolian Tibetan Buddhism settled in Wutai Mountain and became the head of Wutai Mountain Huangmiao. The Kangxi and Qianlong emperors of the Qing Dynasty worshiped Mount Wutai several times, stayed at the top of the Bodhisattva, gave the Bodhisattva top lama Admiralty, and ordered the whole province of Shanxi, including Shanxi governor, Datong General Bing, Daizhou Daotai, etc., to pay tribute to the Da Lama.
Baiyun Temple冰冰咖啡彩虹糖Baiyun Temple is located in Wutai Mountain, Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province, located in the four famous mountain holy places of Chinese Buddhism, Wutai Mountain County, Shanxi Province, with Wenshu Shili Bodhisattva as the station, it is located in Taihuai Town South Shiliang Road, northeast along the Shiliang Highway, southwest looking at the holy place Buddha mother cave; The temple is surrounded by mountains, flowing water, beautiful scenery, pleasant scenery, is a must-pass place from the east to enter Wutai Mountain Scenic Area.