Introduction to Fenglong Mountain Scenic Area

Fenglong Mountain, also known as Feilong Mountain, is located about fifteen kilometers southwest of Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, the capital of Hebei Province.

It leans on Taihang to the west and faces the plains to the east. The main peak rises majestically at an altitude of 812 meters. The main peak of Fenglong Mountain is 812 meters. It stretches 11 kilometers from east to west and spans about 10 kilometers from north to south. There are strange peaks and rocks in the mountains. Green valleys, clear springs and waterfalls, birds singing and flowers fragrant, beautiful scenery, unique natural landscapes, thirty-six wonders such as Camel Peak, General Stone, Toad Stone, Divine Frog Asking the Sky, Nun Facing the Wall, Wind Moving Stone and other 36 wonders are scattered throughout the mountains. Since ancient times, there have been four The Grand Zen Forest, the three major academies, and the two Taoist temples are full of splendid history and culture.

As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was listed as a famous mountain in Hebei. It has been a tourist destination that people have longed for. Fenglong Mountain is a famous historical and cultural mountain. It has both natural natural landscape and rich history. Resources occupy an important position in the history of Chinese culture and scientific development. Legend has it that Fenglong Mountain was built when Dayu was controlling floods. In order to subdue the dragon that was causing trouble and causing disaster to the people in the Yellow River Basin, Dayu locked the dragon on this mountain, hence the name Fenglong Mountain.

Famous academies

Fenglong Mountain has been an area with developed culture and education since ancient times. Li Gong of the Han Dynasty, Guo Zhen and Yao Jing of the Tang Dynasty all lectured here. After the Five Dynasties, academies began to flourish. , Fenglong Mountain became the birthplace of Hebei Academy. One is Fenglong Academy, also known as Longshan Academy. It is at the foot of Yangshan Mountain in Fenglong Mountain. It was originally the place where Li Gong taught in the Han Dynasty. In the Five Dynasties, Li Fang created it as an academy, with original lecture halls, reading caves, etc.

There are two clear springs in the courtyard. One is the Mengquan. The water is clear and sweet. It is the source of water for drinking and cooking in the academy. The other is the ink pool, also known as the pen-washing pool. The water in the pool is black and it is said that it was used by ancient people to wash their pens. There is another academy in the west of Longshou Peak, called Xixi Academy. In the Song Dynasty, there were nine classics. Zhang Zhang was the chief of the mountain. He was also famous in Hebei for a while. Zhongxi Academy is under Longshou Peak and was taught by Li Fang. Therefore, in the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhang Pansou, the mountain chief, and others gathered hundreds of people one after another. It was the largest academy in Hebei at that time.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Fenglong Mountain