Real shots of the stone lions at Xiaojinshan in Slender West Lake are different from what we imagined, and there is no majesty at all.

If you visit Yangzhou, you must go to Slender West Lake. Slender West Lake has been established as early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is known as "the most prosperous garden in the world", and it is still the same today. It is a national AAAAA tourist attraction and a world cultural heritage. I vaguely remember that the first time I went to Slender West Lake was during the fireworks in March five or six years ago. Who knew that Slender West Lake in autumn is also so beautiful.

Slender West Lake is a garden lake with a large number of scenic spots scattered along the lake. The most representative scenic spots are Wuting Bridge (Lotus Bridge), Diaoyutai, Twenty-Four Bridge, Xiaojin Mountain, Baita, Xuyuan, etc.

Xiaojinshan is a small island in Slender West Lake. It is also the place with the most densely built buildings on Slender West Lake. Its history can be traced back to the middle of the Qing Dynasty. It was a hill built by Yangzhou gentry when they were digging river channels. . After passing through Xu Garden and walking on a stone bridge, you will arrive at Xiaojin Mountain. The architecture is very unique, especially under the cover of autumn colors, it is beautiful and elegant.

When I first saw "Xiaojinshan", in addition to being attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of me, the two "stone lions" in front of the door were also particularly eye-catching. If you have been to many historical monuments, such as palaces, temples, mausoleums, gardens, mansions, etc., you may find that stone lions can be seen in front of many ancient buildings.

In our country, lions, unicorns, dragons, phoenixes, etc. are all auspicious animals, representing majesty and sanctity. They are placed in front of the door and have the symbolic meaning of exorcising evil spirits and guarding the house. And Xiaojinshan The stone lion in front seems different from what we usually see.

The stone lions we usually see generally look majestic and majestic, giving people a sense of solemnity. However, the stone lions in front of Xiaojinshan are not majestic. Only these two are seen. The stone lion has a witty and cute expression, tilting its head towards each other, with a smile on its face. It looks very cute, attracting the attention of many tourists, who pick up their mobile phones to take pictures.

Looking at the stone lion carefully, its shape lines are round and smooth, exuding aura and vitality. It makes people sigh at the superb carving skills of ancient craftsmen, but why is the stone lion here shaped like this? This is naturally inseparable from the culture of the north and the south, just like the architecture of the north and the south. The buildings in the north are magnificent and win with momentum, while the buildings in the south are graceful, smart and beautiful, and the same is true for stone lions.

These two stone lions are also divided into male and female. They can be distinguished according to the hydrangeas and lion cubs stepped on under the hoofs of the stone lions. If there are hydrangeas under the hooves, it is a male lion, and if it is a cub, it is a female lion.

The cute and cute stone lions are perfectly integrated with the classical garden landscape. If the majestic and majestic lions were placed here, the beautiful landscape would be destroyed.

Walking through the doorway to the courtyard, the scenery of Xiaojinshan in autumn is particularly beautiful. The sunlight shines on the leaves and buildings, exuding a charming brilliance. With this scene, think about the two trees in front of the door. Standing on a stone lion, I can't help but sigh, its layout is perfect.