The legend of Qixingyan

It is said that Hehua, a farm girl who cultivated lotus and picked lotus, gave her young life to save the common people's seedlings. Her husband Shi Xing was devastated. Many years later, when his son grew up, Shi Xing no longer had any worries and became a monk in Shidong Ancient Temple. The days passed day by day, and Monk Shi was already in his sixties.

One day, he dreamed that the Buddha said: Hehua's deeds moved the Jade Emperor, and he ascended to heaven and was named the "Hehua Fairy". Years of longing for Hehua was like a volcano erupting. Monk Shi ran desperately to the lake and called to the sky for Hehua. He kept shouting until his voice was hoarse and his throat cracked. He was exhausted. Finally, he fell by the lake, but still raised his face to the sky. , calling his wife's name day and night, until his breath faded and his life ended.

Thousands of years passed, and Monk Shi’s body turned into a huge reclining Buddha lying by the lake. Hehua, who has been included in the immortal class, is not indifferent, but due to the laws of heaven, she cannot go down to earth. When she saw Shi Xing dying of grief for her, she felt extremely sad, so she knelt down and begged Taibai Jinxing to save Shi Xing.

Taibai Jinxing was touched by the affection between Hehua and his wife, and interceded for Hehua in front of the Jade Emperor. With Taibai Jinxing's strong guarantee, the Jade Emperor finally allowed Hehua to go out of the Nantian Gate in mid-September every year to throw the golden elixir from the sky into Shixing's mouth.

From then on, when the sun is about to set in mid-September every year, you can clearly see a red, translucent and round golden elixir at the Buddhist viewing platform in Fairy Lake or by taking a cruise at a specific location. It fell from the sky and slowly fell into the open mouth of the reclining Buddha. This is the celestial wonder that can be seen only a few days a year and only half an hour a day in Zhaoqing Xinghu Lake - the Reclining Buddha with Pills.

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Attraction introduction

1. Tianzhu Star Picking

The best viewing point is on the east side of Qixing Bridge. The Tianzhu Rock in the distance is like a pillar of heaven, with a star-picking pavilion on it. There are green cages on both sides of the bank, a lake, and the scenery is picturesque. Tianzhu Rock is about 114 meters high and is the highest peak in Qixing Rock. One peak stands steeply and towers into the clouds, just like a single pillar holding up the sky. The Star Picking Pavilion on the top of the peak is the tallest building in Qixing Rock.

2. The Temple of Three Immortals

It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and was originally called Dajue Temple. It was named after the statues of the Three Immortals, Lu Dongbin, Han Zhongli and Li Tieguai, enshrined in the temple. The building faces north and faces south, with a broad view in front and lush trees around it, forming a stunning "cliff forest" scene. It is full of fairy spirit and aura, making it a rare Feng Shui place.

3. Archway Range Rover

Qixingyan Archway is located in the center of Zhaoqing City, on the square at the intersection of Duanzhou Road and Tianning North Road. The archway has three doors across one span. In the middle, there are three words "Qixingyan" inscribed by Zhu De, Marshal of the People's Republic of China. This is the sign for the south entrance of Qixingyan Scenic Area.

Behind the archway are clear-cut mountains and rivers. There are large fountains and performance stages in the square, which are important cultural and entertainment venues. The inside and outside of the archway are the gathering places for tourists. Here you can not only enjoy the urban scenery of Zhaoqing, but also the distant and near scenic spots of Qixing Rock.

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