What is the Yellow Crane Tower famous for in the world?

The Yellow Crane Tower is located at the head of Yellow Crane in Sheshan, Wuhan, facing Nautilus Island. It is called the four famous buildings in China together with Yueyang Tower in Hunan, Wangtengting Pavilion in Jiangxi and Penglai Pavilion in Shandong. Known as "the first floor in the world." According to legend, it was built in the Three Kingdoms period, and it was destroyed and built repeatedly in previous dynasties. The existing building 198 1 was rebuilt, and the prototype design was Tongzhi Building in Qing Dynasty. The building is still on the top of the snake mountain. The main building is 49 meters high, with five floors, pyramid-shaped roof and cornices, which looks seamless. The eaves column on the ground floor is 30 meters in diameter, and a large relief is set on the front wall of the central hall to show the myths and legends about the Yellow Crane Tower in the past dynasties. There is a mezzanine corridor on the third floor to display poetry, calligraphy and painting; There are four corridors outside the second, third and fourth floors for tourists to overlook; The fifth floor is the viewing hall, which can enjoy the scenery of the great river; Ancillary buildings include Xianzao Pavilion, Zhaoshi Pavilion, and Xiaojing of Yellow Crane Return. The Yellow Crane Tower is a famous scenic spot at home and abroad. It stands on the bank of the Yangtze River, at the top of the Snake Mountain, backed by Wuchang City with thousands of families, facing the surging Yangtze River, relatively quaint and handsome, and just at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Guangzhou line, that is, the intersection of the east-west waterway and the north-south land. The beautiful scenery of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan is vivid, and the splendid mountains and rivers in the vast China are also panoramic. Due to this unique geographical location and the poems, essays, couplets, plaques, stone carvings and folk stories handed down by predecessors, the Yellow Crane Tower has become a famous cultural building with mountains and rivers and human landscapes, and has always enjoyed the reputation of "the first scene in the world" and "the first building in the world"

poetry

Don Cui Hao's Yellow Crane Tower

A long time ago, a yellow crane carried a saint to heaven.

Now only the Yellow Crane Tower is left.

The yellow crane never returned to the earth,

Baiyun will always fly without him.

Every tree in Hanyang becomes clear in the water.

Parrot Island is a nest of sweet grass.

But I looked home, and the twilight was getting thicker.

The river is shrouded in mist, which brings people deep melancholy.

Listening to flute on the Yellow Crane Tower with Shi Langzhong Qin.

Year: Tang Author: Li Bai

Once people take a back seat, like Jia Yi in Changsha, they look far and wide, but they can't see Chang 'an or their hometown.

There was a flute sound of "Plum Blossom" from the Yellow Crane Tower, and another drop of plum blossom was seen on the river bank in May.

Farewell to Meng Haoran on the way to Yangzhou from Yellow Crane Tower.

Year: Tang Author: Li Bai

Old friends frequently waved to me, bid farewell to the Yellow Crane Tower, and traveled to Yangzhou in this beautiful spring filled with catkins and flowers.

My friend's sail shadow faded away and disappeared at the end of the blue sky, only seeing the first line of the Yangtze River and heading for the distant horizon.

Looking at the Yellow Crane Tower

Year: Tang Dynasty

Author: Li Bai

Looking at the Yellow River Mountain in the east, the male bird came out in the air.

There are white clouds on all sides, and the middle peak leans against the red sun.

The rocks cross the vault and the peaks are dense.

I have heard of many immortals and learned flying skills here.

Facing the sea, the stone room is empty for thousands of years.

The golden stove produces smoke, and the jade pool is secluded.

Leave the ancient wood, the court is cold and old.

I advocate rock climbing because I want to protect my leisure.

Traveling all over Shan Ye, Zi Ling is unparalleled.

Send your heart to the pine tree and don't forget the guest's feelings.

Yellow Crane Tower

Year: Tang Dynasty

Author: Cui Hao

The fairy of the past has flown away by the yellow crane, leaving only an empty Yellow Crane Tower.

The yellow crane never revisited earth, there have been no long white clouds for thousands of years.

Every tree in Hanyang has become clear due to sunlight, and Nautilus Island is covered with sweet grass.

But I looked at my hometown, and the twilight was getting thicker, and the mist of sadness was filled on the river waves.

Yan Boli, Yellow Crane Tower

In the southwest corner of the city, there is the Yellow Crane Tower. According to the "Tujing", "Feiyi ascended the immortal, and wanted to drive the Yellow Crane back here, so it was named the famous tower. The things listed in The Legend of the Immortal trace back to the ambition of "explaining differences". Look at its towering structure, high standard, leaning down the river; Double eaves wing pavilion, four rosy clouds; Peek at Jing Yi and shoot clouds: Jing Hewu is the best. Why are Lai Xiang's Nine Columns and Dongyang's Eight Chants able to enjoy the time and things, and gather spirits and gather immortals?

Mao Zedong ci

Bodhisattva climbing the Yellow Crane Tower

Date:1Feb. 927

The mighty nine factions flow to China, and the heavy line runs through the north and south.

Misty and rainy, turtles and snakes lock the river.

Does the yellow crane know where to go? There is room for tourists.

Soak the wine and the tide will rise.

Myths and legends

Why is the Yellow Crane Tower named "Yellow Crane"? It is said that the original building was built on Huangguyan, and later generations read "stork" as "crane", which proved the truth by word of mouth. It is a legend of "Xianhuanghe" with magical colors. Its historical development is roughly as follows: During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the theory of immortals prevailed, and the mythical story about the Yellow Crane Tower was also formed under the background of the development of strange novels devoted to "Machamp's disorderly gods". The legend of the immortal crossing the crane first appeared in the works of Zu Chongzhi, a scientist in the Southern Dynasties. The "Riding a Crane" in Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio was later collected by Lu Xun in "The Ancient Novel";

"Xun Xuan (as the name implies), the word uncle Wei, filial piety and Taoism, habitat but plain knowledge. Try to travel to the East and rest on the Yellow Crane Tower in Jiangxia. Look at something in the southwest, floating down from the sky, and it will arrive soon. It is also a guest driving a crane. The crane stops at the door, the immortal will sit on the table, the feathers will hang in the rainbow, and the host and guest will be happy. I have resigned, flying cranes pass, and the smoke goes out. "

Later, Xiao Zixian of the Southern Liang Dynasty said in "The Book of the Southern Qi Dynasty under the County": "Xiakou City is handed down by Huang Huangji, and Fairy An is handed down by Yellow Crane." Give the immortal the name of peace. Later, some people said that Zi 'an was surnamed Wang, others claimed that the immortal was surnamed Dou, and others said that Dou 'an was a Jiangxia man with a supernatural nature. After he died and was buried, a yellow crane flew and stopped in the tree in front of his house, shouting the name of "Dou An" frequently. Dou Zian really appeared. He circled the roof and the crane several times, and then drifted west.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, people gradually linked myths and legends with historical figures. In the Yellow Crane Tower in the Tang Dynasty, Yan Boli recounted that in the music history of the Song Dynasty, The Jade Ring of Taiping, it was said that Fei Yi, the minister of Shu and Han Dynasties in the Three Kingdoms period, was a fairy and drove a yellow crane to rest here, because he thought it was famous. Yan Boli's Yellow Crane Tower;

In the southwest corner of the city, there is the Yellow Crane Tower. According to the "Atlas", "Fei Yi ascended the immortal, and wanted to drive the Yellow Crane back here, so it was called the famous tower." The things listed in The Legend of the Immortal trace back to the ambition of "explaining differences". Look at its towering structure, high standard, leaning down the river; Double eaves wing pavilion, four rosy clouds open; Peek at Jing Yi and shoot clouds: Jing Hewu is the best. Why are Lai Xiang's Nine Columns and Dongyang's Eight Chants able to enjoy the time and things, and gather spirits and gather immortals?

Taiping universe:

"The Yellow Crane Tower is in the west of the county seat: 280 steps. Once upon a time, Fei Yi was immortal, and every time he took a yellow crane to rest here, it was named Yellow Crane Tower. "

Fei Yi in Yi Shu Ji is Wen Wei and Xun Xuan is Shu Wei, both of whom are from Jiangxia, which is probably the reason why later generations confuse them.

After the Tang and Song Dynasties, people pointed their finger at Lv Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals. According to the Chu people in the early Qing Dynasty, Selected Works of Jian, volume 8, four years:

"According to legend, in the Tang Dynasty, Lv Chunyang tasted the land of the guest, hated eating out, and drank several pots a day, tired to hundreds; If it's not worth it, ask for another cup, and the owner will have endless colors. Chunyang likes it. Suitable for spitting watermelon, so I drew a crane on the wall with melon skin. At first, the melon skin was green, but it turned yellow after a long time, so it became a yellow crane. Chunyang also teaches restaurant boys to sing sermons and knock on the board for festivals. When singing, cranes fly down from the wall and dance. There are thousands of people watching and drinking. After studying for a few months, the restaurant took millions and made a fortune at once. Reward pure yang with money, and pure yang will not accept it. Therefore, this building was named Yellow Crane Tower. "

In addition, similar to the above story, it is the theory of retribution recorded in Jiangxia County Records. According to it, the city drinker is Xin's, the drinker is Taoist, the crane paints orange peel, and the building is Xin's building. This is the most widely known myth:

The original text is: "Xin used to sell wine as a business. When a gentleman came, he was tall and in rags. He said quietly to Xin, "Can you drink? Xin didn't dare to quit and drank a big glass. When I was half a year old, the Xin family enjoyed it. One day, Mr. Xin called him and said that he owed wine and he couldn't pay you. So he took a small basket of orange peels and drew a crane on the wall. It was yellow. The sitter clapped his hands and blew, and the yellow crane danced with the law. Everyone paid money to see it. 10 years later, when the Xin family was exhausted, Mr. Hou came to the table. Xin thanked him and said that he was willing to provide him with the best. Mr. Wang said with a smile, "Why did I suddenly take a flute and play a few tricks for it?" After a while, white clouds fell from the sky and painted cranes. The king rode over the crane and built a building in Xin's house, named Yellow Crane. "

The main idea of this myth is that there was once a man named Xin who made a living by selling wine. One day, a tall, ragged guest came and asked Xin calmly, "Can I have a drink?" Xin didn't neglect each other's rags, and quickly filled a large glass of wine. After half a year, Xin didn't show boredom because the guests couldn't afford the drinks, and still invited the guests to drink every day. One day, the guest told Xin's family, "I owe you a lot of money for drinks, and I can't afford it." So I took out the orange peel from the basket and drew a crane on the wall. Because the orange peel is yellow, the painted crane is yellow. As long as the people in the seat clap their hands and sing, the yellow crane on the wall will dance and beat with the song, and the guests in the hotel will pay for this wonderful thing. After more than ten years, Xin has accumulated a lot of wealth. One day, the ragged guest drifted to the hotel again, and Xin came forward to thank him and said, I am willing to support you and meet all your needs. The guest replied with a smile, where did I get this? Then he took out his flute and played some songs. Soon, I saw white clouds falling from the sky. The yellow crane followed Bai Yunfei to the guest, who climbed the yellow crane's back and went to heaven in Bai Yunfei. In order to thank and commemorate this guest, Xin built a pavilion on Huangqiyan with the money he earned in the past ten years. At first, people called it "Xin's Building". Later it was called "Yellow Crane Tower".

There is another version of the fairy tale about the Yellow Crane Tower. According to legend, a fairy appeared in human form and drank in the Yellow Crane Tower. Unexpectedly, there was not much money in the fairy bag, and the shopkeeper did not delve into it. The fairy thanked the shopkeeper for his generosity and drew a crane on the wall. And tell the shopkeeper that in order to repay the shopkeeper for leaving a yellow crane, you only need to clap your hands four times and the yellow crane can dance in the air for everyone's entertainment, but you must remember that the yellow crane only dances for everyone. With that, the fairy left. The shopkeeper tried it according to the method left by the immortal, and sure enough, the yellow crane danced Everyone appreciates it. When a big official heard the news, he hired the whole place and ordered the store to let the yellow crane dance. Helpless, the shopkeeper clapped four hands, and the yellow crane emerged from the wall and danced with heavy steps. Then when the golden light flashed, the store saw the fairy come back. The fairy said, "The yellow crane can't dance just for its own happiness." Say that finish, sit cloud to leave, yellow crane followed.