Places of interest in Dajinkou

The Zhou Mingtang ruins are located in Mingjiatan Village, Dajinkou Township, northeast of Daiding. It was originally called Mingtang Village and was later called Mingjiatan. It was a place where ancient emperors went on hunting tours and offered sacrifices and where princes met in court. "Historical Records? Feng Chan Shu" records: "There is an ancient Mingtang in the northeast of Mount Tai, and there is also a Mingtang of Mount Tai." "A Brief History of Mount Tai" says: "Zhou Mingtang is in the northeast of Yue, with mountains and valleys connected for four miles. The ruins still exist today. "In 1921, when the Lijiaquan villagers Han Fujia brothers were renovating the weir in Mingjiatan, they unearthed 11 jade plates, bowls, tripods, etc. that were relics of Zhou Mingtang. The mountain people dug wells and unearthed more than 20 ancient jades, all of which were purchased by Jinan Ruguzhai He sold it and later dispersed abroad. According to documents such as "Confucius' Family Sayings", at the beginning of the Western Zhou Dynasty, two types of emperors, Yao, Shun, Jie and Zhou, were painted on the walls of the Mingtang, which served as a reference for future rulers. At the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, when Confucius visited the Mingtang Hall, he also saw the scenes painted on the four gates of Yao, Shun, Jie, Zhou and Zhou Gong as kings and princes. The "Da Dai Li? Sheng De Pian" compiled by Dade of the Western Han Dynasty records: "The Mingtang has nine rooms, four households and eight rooms", etc., which is grand in scale. There is only "Mingtang Spring" left at the foot of the cliff in the west of the village. The spring water is crystal clear, cool and sweet, and there are still inscriptions nearby. Tianjing Bay "Wudiequan" is located in the west of Mingtang Garden. The waterfall falls from the sky, the water roars, white beads splash, and the stream rushes endlessly. Take a closer look at the waterfall, which is divided into five parts. It flows straight down against the rock wall and splashes high when it falls on the rock. It has a unique charm. Below the waterfall is either a deep pool or a shallow pool. The water is as green as blue, emerald, or jasper, and pebbles and fine sand can be seen at the bottom of the pool. Under the rays of the sun, the colors change in many ways. From time to time, a few Taishan red-scale fishes emerge from the cracks in the rocks, and their scales shine and disappear in a flash. This is the birthplace of Taishan Red Scale Fish. Gushan Yuquan Temple is located in the three villages of Daiyin Shaling, Ouchi and Niushankou. It is also known as Foye Temple. It was founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty and rebuilt in the Jin Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, the Seven Buddha Pavilion was built on the northeast side, which was repeatedly built and abandoned. From the 23rd year of Daoguang reign of Qing Dynasty (1843) to the 10th year of Guangxu reign (1884), it was rebuilt four times. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were more than a hundred monks. Today, there are towering ginkgo trees in the courtyard, high stone platforms, and steles everywhere. There are three main halls on the platform, in which Sakyamuni is worshiped, with eighteen Arhats standing on the side, and there are murals around them. There are three sacrificial halls in front of the main hall, dedicated to the Tang, Wei and Zheng dynasties. On the west side of the hall is the Zen room. There are scenic spots such as One Acre of Pine, East Buddha's Foot, and Dingyang Needle. Taishan East Royal Road starts from Shangliyuan Village in the territory and is located northwest of Hanmingtang. It is a long-standing road to the summit and was the main mountain climbing road before the Song Dynasty. It is said that after the ceremony of sealing the earth in Han Mingtang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che chose this road to ride a horse and climb the mountain, which means "the east leads, the energy rises from the east", which means that the purple energy comes from the east, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe. Later, many emperors in the past dynasties imitated it, and it was known as the Eastern Imperial Way. The "sunset in the Mingtang", "jade on the mountainside", "sunrise in the sea of ??clouds" and "Buddha's light in the blue clouds" are collectively known as the eight wonders of Mount Tai. Dongyu Road is a relatively open valley in the Taishan Mountains. The route into the mountain is gentle and easy to climb. Along both sides of the road, there are rows of antique shops, hotels, halls and lofts, each with its own characteristics. It is a village scene with "bamboo fences greeting the mountains and the moonlight in Maodian, and firewood gates facing the fragrance of rice flowers". Confucius Lecture Hall is located in the northernmost part of Niushankou Village, adjacent to the ruins of the Great Wall of Qi. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces a valley on one side. The terrain is steep and the environment is elegant. It is said that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius came to Niushan Pass after visiting Mount Tai. Suddenly he saw apricot flowers blooming all over the valley not far ahead, with the fragrance of flowers and gurgling water. He chose this place to give lectures. Later generations called the "apricot altar" Confucius gave lectures. In this place, the name of the village was changed to Lecture Hall. Due to the excellent cultural and natural environment here, Confucius became a frequent visitor. From then on, the weather here was smooth, people did not pick up things on the road, children were filial to their fathers, and people were harmonious. Lecture Hall became famous. Ma Zhiquan is separated from Lecture Hall by a mountain, surrounded by dense forests and gurgling clear springs. According to legend, Dou Jiande, the leader of the Hebei uprising army in the late Sui Dynasty, was chased by the enemy and came here to rest. At that time, Dou Jiande's horse kicked out a sweet spring here, and the soldiers drank from it and were saved. The ruins of the Great Wall of Qi are located on the water ridge in the north of Niushankou Village, passing by the ridge. The Great Wall of Qi was built during the Spring and Autumn Period and completed during the Warring States Period. "Shandong Archaeological Records" says: "Approximately the border of Qi, south of Qingzhou was guarded at Daxian, and south of Jinan was guarded at Mount Tai. Therefore, King Xuan built the Great Wall along the river, passing through Mount Tai, and reaching the sea for more than a thousand miles to Langye Terrace. "The total length is 618.9 kilometers. As the great watershed between Qi and Lu, the Great Wall of Qi connects the Yellow River, Mount Tai and the East China Sea. It is majestic and majestic, like an oriental dragon, circling and flying among the mountains. It is an ancient battlefield in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and a link between Qi and Lu cultural exchanges.

This section of the Great Wall runs from Chuanghuang Ridge in the west to Huangchaozhai Mountain in Daolang Township, Daiyue District, then turns along the ridge to the northeast, and then enters Changqing territory. From Dingshan Mountain in the north of Jieshou, it enters Tai'an territory, along the Daiyin Taili boundary line with high mountains and ridges, passing through Motian Ridge, northwest of Niushan Pass, north of Majiaoquan Village, north of Lecture Hall, north of Dayao Township, Changcheng Ridge, and Shuiquanzi Village. , Ximen Terrace, Tianmading and Changcheng Ridge are connected, with a length of 82 kilometers, and ruins can be seen everywhere. The eastern section is the clearest, from Dajinkou through the Jitai Highway pass northwest of Shuiquanzi Village, Huangqian Town, to Gushan Village, Xiagang Township. The ruins stretch continuously, 34 kilometers long, 2.4 meters high, 6.10 meters wide at the bottom, and 2.4 meters wide at the top. , built of stone with rammed earth in between. The Great Wall is built according to the situation of the mountains, and the architecture is magnificent. Huang Boyang Cave is located in the northwest of Lihang Village, Dajinkou Township. Legend has it that the Warring States Warlock Warlock Huang Boyang once practiced here. "Dai Lan" says: To the northeast is Luding Mountain, five miles away from Longmen Mountain. There is a flat land on the mountainside, which is the town's deer farm. There is a cave in Shanyang. It is said that Huang Boyang hid here during the Warring States Period, hence its name. The ruins still exist.