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Shaanxi Pucheng Yaoshan Scenic Tourist Area

Yaoshan Scenic Tourist Area

Yaoshan Scenic Tourist Area is 15 kilometers away from the county seat. There are green mountains, ancient cypresses and cliffs, springs as clear as mirrors, strange rocks all over the mountains, and simple palaces. It is elegant, with numerous stone steles from past dynasties, ancient inscriptions on cliffs, rare cultural relics and unique natural landscapes. The air there is fresh, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. Standing at the top and looking south, the plains are vast and majestic. You will feel relaxed and happy immediately, and your fatigue will disappear. It can really be called the "Penglai Wonderland" on the Weibei Loess Plateau.

Yaoshan is a famous mountain in Guanzhong. The mountain range runs southwest to northeast, with a total length of 18 kilometers. The main peak is more than 1080 meters above sea level. Yaoshan is located in the middle and east. "In the time of Yao, there were floods and all the mountains were destroyed. Only this mountain seemed to be floating." Hence it was named "Gufu Mountain". And because King Yao had great achievements in controlling floods on the mountain, it was also called "Yao Mountain".

Yaoshan Mountain is a valley, shaped like an armchair, surrounded by arborvitae on three sides, facing Huashan Mountain in the south. There is a "Mrs. Lingying" temple built in the palm of the chair. There are many tourists all year round, and the scenery is pleasant and purple. The smoke lingers and the palace shines. It is a fascinating Feng Shui treasure land.

There are about 177 acres of Platycladus arborvitae in Yaoshan. It is said that they were planted in the Tang Dynasty. According to multi-point measurements and calculations by teachers and students of Yaoshan Primary School on April 14, 2007, the total number is as high as 177,600. The largest diameter is 48 cm. "Yaoshan Ancient Cypress

" is one of the eight famous scenic spots in Pucheng. The mountain gate of Yaoshan Mountain originally had a two-story pavilion with a brick and wood structure. A pair of male lions lay on both sides, which was solemn and spectacular. A rectangular stone is laid on the ground in the middle of the door, called "Shimian", which is the "Shimian" in people's often said "Have you ever seen the world?"

There are many ancestral temples in Yaoshan, which are simple and elegant, in the style of Tang and Song Dynasties. They are very spectacular, but it is a pity that they were destroyed in one day. Stepping onto the eleven steps (representing the eleven communities) is the "front hall", which was restored in 2002. Behind it is the "Notre Dame Basilica", which was rebuilt in 1993. Although it was simply restored, it played a decisive role in the second restoration of the Yaoshan Notre Dame Temple Fair. The legendary "Our Lady of Mount Yao" is the daughter of King Yao. She can call for wind and rain, cure diseases and assist in childbirth, do good and correct people, and relieve worries and dangers. Legendary stories about her are widely circulated among the people. "Our Lady Helps the Tang Dynasty" is one of them. It is said that the king of Tang Dynasty ordered Di Qing to lead the southern expedition. On the way to a certain place, strong winds blew up and dark clouds were thick, making it difficult to distinguish between east and west. In addition, food and grass continued to be exhausted, and the men and horses were trapped. A "black water river" appeared in front of him. The people and horses were hungry and thirsty and eager to drink. Unexpectedly, the water was poisonous and the people immediately vomited and had diarrhea. Di Qing was in a hurry and had to order his men to go to Mount Yao to pray to the Holy Mother for help. The Holy Mother ordered him to come. The "Wind and Cloud Cave" on the west side of the mountaintop raised clouds and poured rain, and it was really effective. After a burst of lightning and thunder and a heavy downpour, the sky was clear and the roads were clear and smooth. The soldiers drank the rain and were cured of their illnesses, and they won repeated battles. Di Qing wrote to the Ming Sage

"Thanks to Our Lady of Mount Yao for giving rain to relieve the crisis." The King of Tang Dynasty was surprised when he heard this, and he named the Holy Mother "Mrs. Lingying". From then on, there was a saying among the people that "Lingying is on one side". In 640 AD, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty once "hunted in Yaoshan". Four of the five Tang tombs in Pucheng are located on Mount Yao. It can be seen that the Virgin of Mount Yao was regarded as the patron saint in the Tang Dynasty. The incense in Yaoshan is strong. In the Song Dynasty, Our Lady of Yaoshan was also consecrated by the imperial court because of her efficacious use of rain. On both sides of the front hall of the main hall, there are "Yue Fei", "Three Holy Mothers", "Queen Mother" and "White Horse General" respectively enshrined. The upper part of the northeastern part of the main hall is the "Empress Temple". Most of the people who worship and offer incense are women, mainly to pray for children and ensure safety. There is a strange scene in the east called "a line of sky", which is formed by the break of the mountain. It is only more than 20 meters long and less than one meter wide. There is a huge boulder sandwiched in the middle. There is a danger of hanging over at any time, which makes people timid and frightened. . There is a stone carving on the cliff in the northwest of the lower part. It was written by Zhao Yuanyang and Pei Jun, the magistrates of Fengxian County. It is called "Cliff Stone Carving". It is the only historical witness of Yaoshan Mountain and is very precious. On the cliff facing south in the north, there is a particularly rare cypress tree. If you are not careful, it is difficult to find it. It grows on the cliff without gaps and without sufficient nutrients. It looks so small and thin, but its lifespan is as high as three years. For more than a hundred years, my age and body shape are very inconsistent. This is also the reason why this "seamless cypress" is so incredible and breathtaking. In the northwest corner of the main hall, you can see an inconspicuous spring, but you must not underestimate it. It is called the "Sacred Spring". Legend has it that during the Qingming Temple Fair every year, tens of thousands of people drink from the spring. The reason why the spring water still does not fall is because a giant snake with horns is guarding it. Later, people learned that the spring water came from the cracks in the rocks in the mountains, winding from top to bottom, much like a giant dragon, constantly spitting out the liquid in its belly. Today, due to rock blasting, the spring water has dried up, which is regrettable and sad. In the west of the main hall, there are the "Four Gods of God" (the God of Earth, the God of Mountains, the God of Ox and the God of Horses) and the "God of Wealth", which are must-visit places for people who come to worship. "To understand the heaven and reason" (couplet written by Zhang Lihu, contained in the fourth volume of Yaoshan Yayun) prays to the gods to bless people and animals with prosperity, abundant harvests, and family peace and happiness.

Under the west cliff stone, with the door facing east is the "Dragon King Cave", which is a place to pray for rain. It is said that there are four people praying for rain, all of them are widows. One of them must be of the "dragon" sign, and the main task is It means taking water from a spring, carrying it home, and pouring it into the waterway. It will rain in three days. If you don't believe it, you can do an experiment. There is a stone tablet in front of the cave, which is the oldest stone tablet in Yaoshan Mountain. It belongs to the Song Dynasty Shangshu Tongshu, which can explain whether the spirit should be fulfilled or not.

Although there is no trace of the "immortal off the cliff" now, it is worth mentioning that in the ninth year of the emperor's reign, Ma Yang, the magistrate of Pucheng County, rebuilt the temple and ordered craftsmen to pray for rain. Construction started on July 5th, and in the middle of the month, a stone crack was cut out from the northwest direction of the main hall. According to records: "In the crack, there was neither grass nor wood, like a spider web. There was a pillow and skull lying on the bone, imprinted into the stone, and the limbs were salty." "Only the small limbs are rotten" (recorded in the county annals). I didn't know its type, so I set up a monument as "Xian Tuoya". Ma Yang wrote a note, and Qu Qi and Qu Xi erected a monument, which no longer exists. Cultural relics enthusiast Yuan Zhijun (deceased) visited Yaoshan Mountain many times to investigate and search, but to no avail. According to speculation, it is likely to be a "human fossil." "It will be a great contribution to society if this mystery can be solved over time. From ancient times to the present, Yaoshan has relied on divine springs for protection and folk beliefs to donate funds for construction. The famous "Yaoshan Eleven Clubs" in Yaoshan were established during the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty. There are six clubs in Shannan and five in Shanbei, accounting for one-third of the administrative area of ????Pucheng. According to custom, temple fairs are held in turn every year, during which the main focus is to lift up and receive gods, with large shrine fires to add to the fun. Lasting for three to five days, Qingming Festival is mainly about activities in the mountains. On this day, starting from early morning, the flow of people became more and more. By noon, there was a sea of ??people on the mountain and down the mountain, as many as 100,000 people. In the former Notre Dame Basilica, there were many "sacred sticks" on both sides, and they were so powerful that they protected the worshipers and offered incense in sequence. bow down. Today, with the cooperation of the police, the situation is basically safe and orderly. During the Qingming Festival, activities in villages are carried out, and the time is determined according to the size and actual situation of each community. Once in the eleventh year, people seize the opportunity and mobilize every household. Men, women, old and young participate, releasing the heat of folk culture and giving full play to their talents. It is mainly manifested in folk social fire, which is grand and spectacular and unprecedented in scale. There are competition performances between villages. The more the social fire is played, the higher the mood. The main types of social fire include "Yaoshan Drum", "Eight Immortals Board", "Flower Drum", "Yangge", "Stilts", "Xinzi", etc. Due to the long history, grand scale, wide variety of folk culture and rare momentum of the Yaoshan Notre Dame Temple Fair, it has been included in the first list of Shaanxi Province's intangible cultural heritage for protection.

Yaoshan is famous for its unique natural landscape in Qinchuan. It has been preserved for thousands of years for its folk beliefs. It has been protected by the government for its majestic folk culture. Yaoshan opens its broad mind and welcomes the society. People of insight come here to invest in development.

Come, this fiery, magical land welcomes you!