Mount Panshan
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North China (华北) » Tianjin (天津) » Mount Panshan (盘山风景名胜区)Mount Panshan (盘山风景名胜区) | |
| Address: | 18 kilometers northwest of Ji County, Tianjin., Tianjin |
| Phone: | 022-29718106，29718080 |
| Price Range: | 60yuan ~ 60yuan |
| Hours: | 8：30-16：30 |
| Level: | AAAAA |
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[edit] Description
Mount Panshan Scenic Area is rated as an AAAAA tourist spot in China. It is known as "The First Mountain East of Beijing" and is listed as one of the top fifteen mountains in China.
The Mountain, covering an area of 106 square kilometers, is located 12 kilometers northwest of Jixian County, about 100 kilometers north of Tianjin, and 88 kilometers away from Beijing. It has become a popular escape for the city dwellers from nearby Beijing and Tianjin.
Mount Panshan is covered with lavish plantations and has a rich historical heritage.
The mountain is known as a natural botanical garden with more than 320 kinds of trees and shrubs. The natural scenery of the mountain is covered in grotesquely shaped rocks, crystal clear streams, jade pine trees and vast greenness. The rugged mountain terrain has many sheer and shudderingly attractive precipices and grotesquely shaped rocks and boulders. Its highest peak, Moon Hanging Peak (Guayue Feng) is only 864-meters above sea level, but commands a view of a section of the Great Wall on the west and Mount Taishan on the east. Its highest peak, the Dingguang Stupa, claims to contain a tooth of Buddha.
Like many famous mountains in China, Mount Panshan has many temples and towers inhabited by monks. A total of 72 temples of all sizes and Buddhism schools can be found here, both restored and new. The temples boast many rich cultural relics.
These ancient buildings have been through their fair share of historical troubles and strife: During theWorld War II the Japanese came through this area and burned 70 temples.
[edit] History
The mountain acquired its present name, early in the Eastern Han (25-220). Taizong , the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), was prodigal of his praise of its scenery on his chance visit when he led the army in a campaign. Seventy-two temples, thirteen pagodas and numerous Xanadus and towers were built on the mountain in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Qianlong, a brilliant and wise Qing Dynasty emperor was so impressed that he made thirty or so visits and wrote 1366 poems to express his admiration of the area. In the first half of the twentieth century, the whole resort all fell to ruin due to hostilities and neglect. It has undergone a process of restoration since the 1990s and is now regaining its fame.
From the Wei State during the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280) onwards, emperors enthusiastically commissioned the building of temples, towers and Xanadus resulting in over 160 such sites. There are four main temples: Tiancheng Temple (God Proposing Temple), Yunzhao Temple (Cloud-Hiding Temple), Wanfo Temple (Ten Thousand-Buddha Temple) and Wansong Temple (Ten Thousand-Pine Temple). Tiancheng Temple built in the Tang Dynasty, was enlarged and repaired in the Ming and the Qing dynasties. To the east of this temple stands the Ancient Dagoba. As the biggest tower in this mountain, it has thirteen floors. The roof of the Yunzhao Temple was a golden yellow, a color that normally was only allowed to be used on imperial buildings. By granting permission for this, Emperor Qianlong demonstrated his approval and admiration of the mountain. Wanfo Temple (Ten Thousand-Buddha Temple) has 10,960 small Buddhas statues.
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- By bus: Buses from Tianjin's northeast bus station take you directly on to Mount Panshan.
- By Train: Many trains go through Panshan. Check out the detailed schedule on this web site at Panshan Train Schedule
Make sure the train station name is Panshan, not Panshan North.
[edit] Fees/Hours
- 40 RMB (Dec.1-Mar.31)
- 60 RMB (Apr.1-Nov.30)
Open Hours:
- 08:30AM - 04:30 PM
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