Introduction to the White Pagoda of Beijing Beihai Park-a landmark of scenic spots

As far as gardens are concerned, Suzhou is mostly a private garden. If you want to experience the royal style, you still have to go to Beijing. Beihai Park is one of the well-preserved royal gardens, which can be said to be a must-visit. When you come to Beihai Park, the first thing you should see is the white tower standing on the axis of symmetry. Today, we mainly introduce the White Pagoda in Beijing Beihai Park. Interested tourists can come and have a look. White Pagoda Historical White Pagoda is a Tibetan Lama Pagoda, which was built in the early Qing Dynasty in the eighth year of Shunzhi. "If there are lamas in the western regions who want to praise the emperor with Buddha, please set up a pagoda temple to live in the country and protect the people." These words were engraved on the stone tablet of the tower, and the emperor approved this request, so he built the Ai 'an Temple and the White Pagoda. An earthquake in 1679 destroyed the White Pagoda, which was rebuilt the following year. The White Pagoda we saw today was rebuilt. Although it is not as primitive as it was at the beginning, it has accumulated over time. However, in 1976, the Tangshan earthquake hit Beijing and the top of the White Pagoda was damaged. During the restoration, the workers found a 2-inch square gold lacquer box hidden in the main heart wood of the tower. There is a Tai Chi picture on the box cover, and there are two "relics" hidden in the box, which proves that the White Pagoda is actually a stupa. Introduction to Baita Beihai Park covers an area of about 7 hectares. Due to the strong feudal religious atmosphere at that time, there were three islands in Beihai Park, namely Qionghua, Tuancheng and Xishantai, which symbolized Penglai, Yingzhou and Abbot respectively, reflecting the builder's pursuit of Penglai Wonderland. And the gist of the regime at that time. The biggest part of this scenic spot is Qiongdao, and the first thing you see when you set foot on Qiongdao is the White Pagoda. Chinese gardens generally pay attention to symmetry and moderation, and the White Pagoda is located on the north-south symmetry axis of the scenic spot, which can be described as a treasure trove of geomantic omen. The whole white tower is 35.9 meters high, which is a structure below the upper circle. The structure of the tower is exquisite and diverse, and this form is called Xumi Mountain. The top of the tower is equipped with a treasure cover and a treasure top, and is decorated with patterns of the sun, the moon and flames to show that Dharma will shine like the sun and the moon and shine on the earth forever. There is a shield-shaped niche on the front of the tower. This niche, commonly known as "Eye Gate" and "Wheel King Kong Gate", has its own profound meaning in Buddhist culture. There is a Tibetan pattern with yellow characters on the red background on the inner wall of the niche, which means "good luck". The White Pagoda stands on the top of Qiongdao, hidden in the dark forest and elm trees. Under the shade of a green tree, you can see a magnificent white building, which stands out from the crowd. The White Pagoda is a building symbolizing divine power. Because it is located in an important position in Qiongdao, it has the momentum of dominating the whole park. Emperors used it to embody the feudal thought of "divine right of monarch", which can be described as a major feature of royal garden architecture. After reading this article about the introduction of the White Pagoda in Beijing Beihai Park, I wonder if you have any yearning for the White Pagoda. In a word, such an imperial building is worth seeing. /p