An essay describing Jinshan Temple in Shandong Province

Jinshan is famous for its beauty. The Jiangtian Buddhist Temple on the mountain is built by the mountain, with halls and terraces one after another. From a distance, the temple can't see the mountains. Known as "Jinshan Temple is surrounded by mountains on all sides", the well-known myth of "Jinshan Temple is full of water" originated from this. Over the years, Zhenjiang has invested heavily in transforming, enriching and perfecting the famous Jinshan Scenic Area, and successively built Furong Building, Taying Lake and Baihuazhou.

Jinshan Crown, the first of "Jingkou Three Mountains", is located in the north of Zhenjiang. It is 44 meters high and 520 meters in circumference. It was originally an island standing in the Yangtze River. "Wan Chuan is a neutral island" and is known as a "hibiscus" in the middle of the river. Later, due to vicissitudes of life, the Yangtze River Yi Dao, to Tongzhi years (18665438+.

Jinshan is famous in ancient and modern times and overseas because it has become a famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River. First, it has an inseparable relationship with Jinshan Buddhist Temple. Jinshan Buddhist temple is unique in architecture, built on the mountain, with halls, pavilions, rafters and beams row upon row, full of splendor and jade-like stones. In addition, Cishou Tower stands on the top of Jinshan, rising abruptly, and from a distance, the whole Jinshan seems to be in front of you. Formed a brilliant and unique style of "the temple is surrounded by mountains". Secondly, there are many places of interest in Jinshan, including about 20 scenic spots. Besides temples, there are Cishou Pagoda, Bailong Cave, Ancient Fahai Cave and Zhongqingquan nearby. Each scenic spot has been carefully carved and cleverly arranged by manpower, and the combination of nature and manpower is more beautiful and charming. There are fascinating myths, beautiful legends and colorful historical stories on each monument, so Jinshan is also called "Myth Mountain". The well-known myth that "the white snake passed through Jinshan Temple" originated from this. In The Legend of the White Snake, the monk who ruined the happy marriage between White Snake and Xu Xian was the monk of Jinshan Temple. When White Snake came to her husband, Xu Xian, the monk refused, and White Snake cast spells to attract floods and incur losses. Tell the world this touching myth. These stories cast a mysterious color on Jinshan, and with pavilions, curved bridges of small rivers, boating on the lake, exotic flowers and plants, shady trees and tinkling springs, the scenery is beautiful.

At present, the foothills have been turned into Jinshan Park, which is connected with Zhonglengquan, Taying Lake and Baihuazhou, presenting a poetic picture of "the two sides of the river are connected by water, and the north and south of the river are reflected in the mirror".