Where is Zhangqiu Xinglong Temple located?

Zhangqiu Xinglong Temple is a cultural tourist attraction.

Xinglong Temple is located at the southern foot of Jiaoding Mountain in Shixia Village, Guanzhuang Town, Zhangqiu City, 26 kilometers away from Mingshui City. Commonly known as "East Temple". Sanzhao Road passes through the scenic spot. It is a Buddhist activity place in Zhangqiu City and surrounding areas of Laiwu, with a long Buddhist history. According to research, the temple was first built in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and renovated in the 41st year of Kangxi reign (AD 1702). Since its construction, Xinglong Temple has gone through the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing and Republic of China to after liberation. During the Anti-Japanese War, General Liao Rongbiao recuperated here and was protected by monks. After liberation, Jing Weifu, the last generation of monks, presided over it. He did not return to secular life until 1968, and Buddhist cultural activities gradually stagnated. It was not until early 2005 that its Buddhist activity venue was restored.

The scenic area covers an area of ??about 5,000 acres. The scenic area has complex mountain shapes, many valleys, deep caves, cliffs, and clear springs. The vegetation is dense, and the original natural features are intact. It is remote and quiet, with charming scenery and fresh air. It is surrounded by ancient temples, with carved beams and painted buildings, raised eaves, stone walls and green tiles, all resplendent. In the north is the Mahavira Hall, in the east is Guanyin Bodhisattva, in the west is Ksitigarbha, and in the south are the four heavenly kings. It is a comprehensive garden integrating Buddhist culture and tourism. The eight major scenic spots in the temple are "Scenery of the East Temple", "Towering Ancient Pines", "Towering Car Top", "Secret Cemetery", as well as Phoenix Pond, Biyun Cliff, Immortal Bridge and Zhangfo Cave.

Scenery of the East Temple: The temple is built according to the courtyard structure. It is steady and solemn, simple and elegant, with solemn Buddha statues and lifelike murals, which embodies the superb skills of ancient Chinese architecture. A couplet on the stele in the courtyard: Wanshan built it and did not rebuild it again, just like the Lingyan Pavilion. The ancients started the present and the present does not continue.

Green ancient pines: There is a pine in the middle of the courtyard, facing the four gates, rising from the ground, soaring into the sky. Looking at the ancient pines, the birds are chirping, the breeze is blowing, and the pines are like waves. There are poems to prove it. : There is a secluded ancient temple in Nanshan, with green pines reaching into the sky. The ancient pine tree is 16 meters high and 2.06 meters thick.

The top of the sedan chair is towering: the top of the sedan chair in the north of the temple is also said to be Lingjiu Mountain, the holy place where Sakyamuni chanted sutras and chanted the Buddha's name. Looking at a sedan chair from a distance, the Buddha came in a sedan chair to preach and teach. worldly people.

The mausoleum is quiet: To the south of the temple is the East Temple Mausoleum, where Zen masters of all generations are buried.

Information source: Zhangqiu Municipal People’s Government Website