Brief introduction of Shaanxi scenic spots of Wutai Mountain in xi 'an Chang 'an District

Brief introduction of Shaanxi scenic spots of Wutai Mountain in xi 'an Chang 'an District

Xi Zhong Nanshan Mountain in Qinling Mountains, Wutai Township, Chang 'an District. Wutai Mountain, commonly known as the South Wutai Mountain, consists of Guanyin Terrace (commonly known as the Great Terrace, which is the main terrace of Wutai), Manjusri Terrace, Lingyin Terrace, Balcony and Sacrifice Terrace, collectively known as Wutai Mountain.

Wutai Mountain is a part of Mount Zhongnan, which is connected with Cuihua Mountain in the east and Bian Shi Valley in the west. The main peak is Taitai, with an altitude of1688m. According to Guanzhong Tongzhi, "South Wutai in Chang 'an is the most beautiful area in Nanshan today. "As one of the earliest cradles of Buddhism. It began in the Sui Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, was destroyed in the Five Dynasties, and flourished in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. As for the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was to cut cliffs and build stones, and the stone steps reached the top.

Now it is routed to the south of Wutai Township, entering the mountain from Taigoukou, Liucun, Zhuyukou, walking out of the narrow path of the mountain stream, and winding up from the east of Panshan Highway to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain peak. There is a mountain here called the lampstand, which is said to be the place where stone lanterns are sent to the Buddha. There are many historical sites and temples along the way. It is said that there were 72 in the Tang Dynasty and more than 40 in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are five Buddhist temples, two trees of Ming and Huai, and a 7-story square tower in Tashigou, which is made of brick. Shengshou Temple was built in the Sui Dynasty, and the tower was also built in the Sui Dynasty. There is a three-story stone tomb tower of the thirteenth ancestor of Lian Zong, which is more than 3 feet high and has the main hall inscribed by Yu Youren. There is a polished stone statue in Shengshou Temple. There is a manna hall surrounded by bamboo forests. Sleep in a Buddhist temple, Sakyamuni, and achieve peaceful nirvana. There are temples and Taoist temples. There is chaotianmen. There is also a one-day gate, including Shengbao Temple and Shengbao Spring. The spring water is sweet and delicious, clear and green, and the tea is also very good. On the cliff in front of the temple, there are four characters engraved, which are written by Wang. There is another Baoquan, which is said to be the reading room of Bai Fengxi, a famous scholar in Chang 'an. There are two Tianmen, three Tianmen and four Tianmen. There are thousands of Buddhist temples, as the name suggests, called Buddhas. There are purple bamboo forests, true purple bamboo temples, birds and flowers, steep volley and roaring pines. There is Xiangzi Cave, also known as No Gate Road. It is said that Han Xiangzi of the Eight Immortals once lived here. There is Longtou Cliff, which is 30 meters high. There are Longdong, Tielong Pile, Longmo, Tiger Nest, Big Maopeng and Little Maopeng. There are plank roads, flowing stones and waterfalls with a drop of 12 meters, which are very spectacular. The cliff next to the waterfall is engraved with "mainstay" in big handwriting.

The main platform, commonly known as the big platform, also known as the big top, has the Sui Temple, formerly known as Kanongji, and was named Nanwutai Shengshou Temple in the sixth year of Li Yu's reign in Tang Daizong (77 1). Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi Taiping rejuvenating the country for three years (978), renamed Yuanguang Temple, and renamed it "Wutai Mountain Yuanguang Temple". You can see the other four on this peak, and you can also see Guanzhong from a distance. The mountain scenery is magnificent.

Behind the big platform is Yuanjue Temple. There are crevices in the courtyard where clean water can enter and exit. Although it is hot in summer, the clean water is sweet, refreshing and delicious. It is natural mineral water, rich in trace elements beneficial to human body. The 60-meter-high cold rock spring is created by human beings, and the clear spring is flowing.

Around the big stage, there is Manjusri stage, and there is Manjusri Hall on the stage. There is a Lingyin (Ying) platform, which looks like a vase and is quite beautiful. There is a balcony, the terrain is cheerful and the airflow is smooth. In summer, tourists often rest on this platform. There are sacrificial platforms, cliffs are cut and the terrain is sinister. There is still a feeling of being forced to jump off a cliff here. It is said that you believe in Buddhism, and you can go to Elysium by jumping off a cliff.

After liberation, * * * renovated the scenic spots and historic sites in Nanwutai and built a new Panshan Highway, named "Scenery Road". The mountains are lush with trees, beautiful scenery and cool climate, which is quite suitable for people to live in. It is a resort for summer vacation, sightseeing, Buddha worship and sightseeing.