What does the Guantouling turtle in Beihai mean?
Beihai Guantouling turtle feng shui means that turtles and cranes will prolong life and bring good luck. The turtle is one of the auspicious "Four Saints" and is also a symbol of longevity, perseverance and perseverance. It has the meaning of warding off evil spirits, eliminating disasters, and bringing wealth to the house.
According to the 1985 plan, a series of "Southern Pearl Soul" statues were built on the north side of Beibu Gulf Plaza. This sculpture was selected from more than 100 proposals, and was finally selected by Professor Ye Yushan, a famous sculptor in my country. The design one.
The entire sculpture in the central building of Beibu Gulf Plaza covers an area of 600 square meters and consists of three parts: pool, sculpture group and monument. They respectively symbolize the sea and the North Sea - the South Pearl, the father of the sea, the daughter of the pearl, and the hard-working people of Beihai. The corresponding architectural meaning is the round pool of the sea, with a diameter of 13.8 meters and a capacity of 150 square meters of water. It means the southern pearl. In the center of the pool stands a 12-meter-high pearl shell-shaped stele, with a three-dimensional three-page shell holding a pearl. The stainless steel ball with a diameter of 1 meter symbolizes the gleaming orbs conceived in pearl shells; there are three groups of unique sculptures surrounding the main monument in the pool, namely the Pearl Goddess - the Pearl Girl riding on the sea fish, and the industrious Beihai. People - a young fisherman riding a turtle and a fisherman riding a seahorse, the father of the sea. Each set of statues is 5 meters high and cast with alloy copper.
Today, it consists of five functional areas including the "Nan Pearl Soul" central area, assembly square area, central axis area, cultural square area, and large lawn area, with the "Nan Pearl Soul" statue as the iconic The central area of the building is the core functional area of the square. The pool, fountain, sculpture group and three surrounding flower beds set off the tall and magnificent "Soul of the South Pearl" sculpture, which fully embodies the culture and local characteristics of the South Pearl and becomes a tourist attraction. The stopping point of the city scenery and the central view of the square