The bizarre story of the Fengdu mountain section, the top of the cliff has stood for a hundred years, and the timid are cautious
On top of the mirror-like cliff, there is a thousand-year-old temple.
Chongqing's mountains and rivers can always bring people infinite surprises, and this quaint and mysterious hanging peak temple is undoubtedly the most brilliant pearl in this land. Located in an ancient temple in Shaping Village, Dutou Township, Fengdu County, its peak is about 300 zhang high, like a giant stalactite inserted in the mountains. "Hanging Peak Ancient Temple"True to its name, it's like you're really on a steep mountain, and when you look down from a high vantage point, or from a temple, you'll feel like it's a stunning view. Although it is still a mystery how many years the ancient temple was built, how many years it was built, and how many people built it, it is still a mystery to this day, but it is standing there so quietly, as if it is experiencing thousands of years of wind and rain.
Hanging Feng Temple is located in the southeast of Fengdu County, about 260 kilometers away from Chongqing City, more than 100 kilometers away from the county border. Because the transport conditions here are poor, it is best to drive yourself. However, it is not an easy thing to get to Hengfeng Ancient Temple. Due to its special terrain, the road to the temple is very steep, which is indeed a great test for the faint-hearted and fearful of heights. Hengfeng Ancient Temple is actually a cliff made of stone with a height of more than 300 meters, a platform of 60 square meters at the top of the stone pillar, and a temple of more than 50 square meters inside. Looking back at the road that leads to the bottom of the temple, it can be said"Worship the heavens"Finish. The staircase, which is less than a meter in diameter, is made of several giant trees, and it is so strong that it is worrying. Add to that the unpredictable weather here, which is often shrouded in clouds, and the stairs are so smooth that you have to be up to the top of your game. I thought about it, but I still lay on the ground, climbed up the path, and finally came to the entrance of the temple. When I walked to the gate of this ancient temple and looked back at the winding mountain road, my heart beat faster again, and I sighed at my bravery.
The temple is a very small temple with a total of two houses. **There is a main hall in which there are Taoist gods, namely Yejia, Kaiye, Garuda, and Moro. It is flanked by smaller halls, which also contain two Taoist immortals. Although Hengfeng Temple is an ancient temple famous for its temples, it is dedicated to Taoist immortals. This ancient temple is considered a sacred place in the area, and despite its remote location, it is still visited by many tourists. In front of this ancient temple, you can see a tall tower set up by the local people and fireworks set off to show respect for the temple. Perhaps it is this devotion to religion that allows the monastery to maintain incense for a long time, even in such a dangerous situation.
Some people may think that the walls of Hengfeng Ancient Temple look newer, so they have questioned whether it is a fake historical site. But that's not the case. In recent years, the Hengfeng Ancient Temple has been hit by lightning, and the local residents can't bear to see the thousand-year-old temple disappear like this, so they decided to rebuild it. The walls are of modern masonry, while the roof is of traditional stone, which continues to this day. This kind of repair, while preserving the historical and humanistic significance of the ancient temple, also makes the overall appearance of the ancient temple show a kind of rust spots, and injects a modern color into it.
Why did ancient people love to build walls?
It is interesting why the ancients built the temple in such a dangerous place. The intelligence and bravery of the ancients is truly amazing. It is a miracle that they were able to pick this location, take it down, and build it into a building that will stand the test of time, without modern technology.
First of all, Hengfeng Temple has stood on the cliff for more than a thousand years, which has a lot to do with its special topography. Built on top of towering stalactites, the temple serves as a natural barrier against foreign enemies. In addition, its special topography also provides an invisible barrier to the monastery, making the monastery more secure.
Secondly, this stone dome temple often blends well into the surrounding nature. Mountains and rivers, rivers and rivers, are integrated with nature and form a beautiful landscape painting. The ancients advocated the unity of nature and man, and advocated natural beauty. The temple stands on the mountain, where you can worship the gods and enjoy the beautiful scenery, adding a bit of holy beauty to the temple.
In addition, the temples built on the city walls can also be seen as a kind of closed place of cultivation. The monastery is located on a cliff face, and no disturbance from the outside world can affect its tranquility and concentration. In this case, the meditator is able to meditate and attain peace and sublimation of the mind.
In short, it is built on the mountain, which not only respects nature, but also adheres to and adheres to religion. These buildings are not only temples, but also a perfect combination of humanities and arts, and a monument to wisdom and bravery.