The largest Kuixing Tower in China
Situated on the top of the mountain in the south of Chengde City, it was built in the 8th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1828). It was built by Haizhong, the prefect of Chengde at that time. It is the largest temple built after the Eight Wai Temples. Taoist temple. Kuixing Tower is famous for enshrining Kuixing God, who is the "Kaiwen Luck Number One Scholar", and students from thousands of miles away rush to worship him. Later, it was destroyed due to disrepair.
The newly built Kuixing Building is located on Banbi Mountain at the original site, covering an area of more than 100 acres. Its construction scale is much larger than the original building, and many new contents rich in cultural connotation have been added. The main building in the scenic spot is colorful and majestic. It stands on top of the mountain and consists of buildings, corridors, halls, pavilions and gardens from top to bottom, presenting a unique Taoist architectural style. The main building is built on the top of the mountain, rising from the ground to the sky, and is majestic. It is dedicated to Kuixing God, who is responsible for the number one prize in Wenwen. The stele gallery on the mountainside is wide and stretched, inlaid with ancient sages, characteristic stele inscriptions and wood carvings related to Taoism and Kuixing beliefs, etc., showing the essence of five thousand years of Chinese culture and inspiring future generations to study and improve. The gate hall is equipped with a series of murals such as the large-scale Taoist protector Zhang Tianshi, all of which use the technique of gold painting with lime powder. The statues of the gods are lifelike and can be called exquisite temple murals. Beneath the 36 elixir steps, which symbolize the 36 caves of Taoism, is a tall dragon gate, which echoes the Cai Dou and bead pen of the chief star of the main building.
Kixing Tower is located in the Shishan Park in the south of Haicheng City. It was originally one of the "Eight Linming Scenic Spots". It was built in the 43rd year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, rebuilt in the 12th year of the Republic of China, and was destroyed at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. , rebuilt in 1999.
Kixing Tower is a product of the feudal imperial examination system. According to the "Book of Han" records, the "god" in the ancient myths and legends of Kuixing was later called the god who dominated the cultural movement, the so-called "Kixing Point Number One Scholar", so pavilions were built for worship.
Kui Xing, also known as "Xuanji", is the first four digits of the Big Dipper. It is named because the four stars are arranged like the character "Dou". Also called "Dukui". The leader is the first.
Lao Kuixing Building was a two-story hexagonal building, which was later changed to an octagonal three-story building. Green bricks and green tiles, not eaves and brackets, dragon heads and spine-swallowing animals are arranged on it. One is "desperate", the second is "following the butt to knock it down", the third is "helping the tiger to eat", the fourth is "looking around" and the fifth is "sitting on the ground" Divide the spoils." Bird frightening bells are hung on the raised eaves. The wind makes a tinkling sound, which has a unique charm. Inside the building is a wooden statue of "Kuixing". Green face, golden eyes, hands raised and feet raised, his appearance is terrifying. There are eight characters engraved on the body: To overcome one's self and restore one's rites, to cultivate one's character in a new way. Holding a bucket in one hand and a pen in the other, it seems that he is aiming for the top spot.
Liaoyuan Kuixing Tower is located in Longshan Park in the center of Liaoyuan. It is majestic and unique in style. It is the highest Taoist (Taoist) tower in my country. It is a landmark building in Liaoyuan City. Kuixing Tower in Liaoyuan, built in the 34th year of Guangxu's reign, records the historical origins of Liaoyuan and contains rich Guandong characteristic culture. It was destroyed by war in the 1940s. Rebuilt in 2001.
The newly built Kuixing Tower is 66 meters high, with a base diameter of 40 meters and a building diameter of 24 meters. It has nine floors and eight corners. It is currently the tallest tower in the country and is known as the "First Tower of Xuanmen".
The first and second floors below Kuixing Tower are the Liaoyuan City Museum, and the upper seven floors are places for religious activities.
Now, when entering Liaoyuan from the east, south and west, you can see the Kuixing Tower standing tall on the top of Longshan reaching into the sky from a distance. The beautiful scenery of Liaoyuan also gives Liaoyuan profound historical and cultural content