The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, as a treasure of ancient Chinese history and culture, carries a rich connotation of civilization and traditional sacrificial ceremonies. Visiting the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor can not only appreciate the majestic beauty of ancient buildings, but also feel the profound historical accumulation of Chinese civilization.
First, visitors will be greeted by the expansive Sacrificial Square, a 10,000-square-meter space that can accommodate up to 5,000 people and is the main venue for grand ceremonies. The floor of the square is paved with granite stones, giving it a solemn atmosphere. Along the east and west sides of the south end of the square, you will see three out of the que, in front of which are placed eight bronze cast Hongshu Gui, adding a sense of sacred ritual to the sacrifice. On the east and west sides, there are also nine bronze cast ox tripods with a height of 2 meters and 56 dragon flags representing 56 ethnic groups, highlighting the diversity and unity of the Chinese nation.
On the east side of the sacrificial square, you will find the "Dragon Soul" bell, which is used for public sacrifice to the mausoleum of the Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor. The total height of the bell is 38 meters, weighing 13 tons, with the bronze bell of the Zhou Dynasty as the main type, and the portrait of the Yellow Emperor of the Han Dynasty as the main pattern, showing a strong historical and cultural heritage. On the west side of the square, there is a majestic Longwei drum, weighing 750 kilograms, which complements each other with the dragon soul bell and works together to build a majestic sacrificial scene.
The Xuanyuan Hall in the north is the most distinctive landmark building in the temple area. The building area is 1,700 square meters, consisting of 36 high 3The 8-meter round stone pillar is enclosed, and the huge covered roof is on it, reflecting the unique style of the "Yellow Emperor Ming Hall". The hall hangs the plaque of the famous calligrapher Mr. Huang Miaozi writing the "Xuanyuan Palace", which makes the whole building appear magnificent and solemn. The circular skylight of the roof ** allows the blue sky, white clouds, and sunlight to be directly reflected in the temple, creating a sacred and transparent space.
Along the trail, you'll pass through the mountainside of ancient cypresses, the most striking of which is the dragon horn cypress, also known as the "twist cypress", which is named after the shape of a dragon's horn. This ancient cypress group covers an area of 891 hectare is one of the oldest and best-preserved ancient cypress groups in China. Longjiao cypress is located above the dragon head of the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum "Panlonggang", symmetrical with another tree, like a dragon lying in ambush, adding a lot of color to the whole mausoleum area.
Passing through the Heavenly Turtle Shenhui, this is the patron saint of the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum, which is said to be a supernatural dragon with mysterious prophetic powers. There is also a stone tablet here, which is engraved with a dismounted stele, which witnesses the scene of dismounting and grooming during ancient sacrifices.
Arrive at the end of the mausoleum area, is the mound of the Yellow Emperor's mausoleum, sit in the northwest and face the southeast, high 35 meters, 48 meters in circumference, oblate spherical in shape, surrounded by a brick wall, showing its sacred atmosphere. There is a square tomb in the lower part of the mound, which forms a symbol of "the heaven is round and the place is round" and "the heaven and the earth are combined".
Finally, along the way, you can enjoy the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum, Chinese Century Cypress, Mount Tai colorful stone and other cultural relics and landscapes, which are precious relics of the history of Chinese civilization.
During the visit, please be quiet and respectful of the local sacrificial traditions. At the same time, you can also go to the surrounding Yellow Emperor's hometown scenic spot after the tour to learn more about the life and legend of the Yellow Emperor, and enrich your understanding of ancient Chinese history. May you appreciate the profundity of Chinese civilization in the mysterious atmosphere of the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum.
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