Xiangshan Park East Gate.

"Zhong Ling Yuxiu" archway.

Jingyi Garden "Qinzheng Hall".

The sign for the Xiangshan Park scenic spot on the south side of Qinzheng Hall can reach the Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area.

Hand-painted copy of the full picture of Xiangshan Temple in Qing Dynasty.

Guide map of Xiangshan Temple after renovation and reconstruction.

Xiangshan Temple is built against the mountain. It is well-organized and spectacular. It was once the crown of the temples in the West Mountain and one of the twenty-eight scenic spots in Jingyi Garden. Xiangshan Temple was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces and the Eight-Power Allied Forces in 1860 and 1900 respectively. Only relics such as Zhilehao, Tingfasong, Sahalashu Imperial Monument, and Shiping are left. On November 28, 2017, after five years of repair and reconstruction, the Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area located in Xiangshan Park was trial opening, recreating the unique architectural pattern of the royal temple of "Front Street, Middle Temple, and Back Garden".

Go south from the east gate of Xiangshan Park, pass through a stone bridge, follow the ancient stone road next to Jingcuihu Road, and reach Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area.

Entering the front street of Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area, the first thing that comes to your eyes is the stone carvings of the "Shopping Street".

According to historical records, the Qing Dynasty was the most prosperous period for Xiangshan Temple's development. Emperor Qianlong twice brought his mother and civil and military officials here to celebrate the birthday of the Buddha. In order to allow the royal family to experience the fun of the market, this road is full of trading shops operated by eunuchs and palace maids disguised as a disguise, hence the name.

The "First Tour in the West Mountain" has four pillars, three rooms, and a three-story archway, with eight pillars in front and back.

Qianlong's imperial writing "The First Tour of the Western Hills".

The inner side of the archway for the first tour in the West Mountain.

Qianlong's imperial pen was "the crown of the capital".

The pole stone made of blue and white stone for the pillars of the archway tower, beautifully carved banana leaf patterns, Badama (meaning "lotus petals" in Sanskrit), Lianzhu, Ruyi Yun, and iron pockets to strengthen the pole stone.

Walking along Xiangshan Temple Shopping Street, there is a square pool with a stone bridge at the end. This pool is the release pool, also known as the merit pool. Emperor Qianlong named it "Zhilehao", one of the twenty-eight scenic spots in Jingyi Garden. "Zhile Hao" means "the Hao that knows the happiness of the fish", and its name uses the allusions of the question and answer between Zhuangzi and Huizi Hao in "Zhuangzi·Autumn Water". It is one of the four cultural relics left behind after Xiangshan Temple was burned.

Overlooking the "Zhile Hao".

The "Xiangyun Seated" archway is a four-pillar, three-room, three-story, towering pillar-style archway. It is the beginning of the Zhongsi Scenic Area. From Xiangshan Temple Shopping Street to Xiangyun's seat archway, it belongs to Xiangshan Temple Front Street.

Qianlong Imperial Pen "Xiangyun" plaque

Xiangyun sat on the inside of the archway.

Qianlong's imperial pen "Sit down" plaque.

Opening schedule of Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area.

Entering the Zhongsi Scenic Area, there are two pillars on both sides of the ancient stone road, and each pillar can hang eight-sided flags. Vertical words can be seen on the flag,"Solemn Land" and "Happiness and Love".

Climbing up two steps to reach the Reception Hall.

The Yingyin Buddha Hall is the Shanmen Hall of Xiangshan Temple. It is a Xieshan-style building with three rooms wide and eight-character shadow walls on both sides.

The gables on both sides of the Reception Hall are connected to the eight-character shadow walls.

The center of the shadow wall is a brick carving pattern of nine treasure flowers (one of the three auspicious treasures).

On the front eaves of the gate of the Jieyin Hall, a plaque of "Xiangshan Dayan Temple" hangs.

The plaque of "Xiangshan Dayan Zen Temple" written by Qianlong's imperial pen

The statue of Amitabha Amitabha is enshrined in the right position in the Buddha Hall.

Above the front door in the reception hall, a plaque of imperial poems made by Qianlong hangs.

Qianlong's "Fragrant Mountain Temple Sacrifice"

Abandonment makes it easier for others to listen, and the wheel and ring are met again. Originally, there is a law, and He Guan is the most important one.

The five characters are dross, and hibiscus are arranged on all sides. There is no old or new, and the method of listening to the front steps is loose.

Above the back door in the reception hall, a plaque of imperial poems made by Qianlong hangs.

Qianlong's Xiangshan Temple

Winter came the previous year, but spring came last year. People think now and then, but Buddha disappears and comes to their hearts.

The milk of the law flows in thousands of streams, and the flowers from the sky fall in thousands of forests. Listen to the method with loose grass beside the steps, and you are a bosom friend.

After passing the Jieyin Buddha Hall, we will step on forty-one stone steps to reach the Tingfa Song Platform.

There is a towering ancient pine tree on both sides of the steps behind the Jieyin Hall. It is the only landscape named after plants by Emperor Qianlong among the 28 scenic spots of Yijing Garden,"Tingfa Pine". The one in the south is 25 meters high, and the one in the north is 20 meters high. Looking out from the Hall of Heavenly Kings, they seem to be listening to the opinions of the old Buddhist master in the hall.

Emperor Qianlong named the ancient pine tree "Tingfa Pine" based on the story of ancient stone nodding in listening to scriptures.

The "Tingfa Pine" trees have red signs for first-class famous trees and ancient trees issued by the Beijing City Landscape Bureau (all ancient trees over 300 years old are first-class red signs).

After passing Tingfa Pine, and stepping on seventeen stone steps, it is the Hall of Heavenly Kings.

"Tianwang Hall", also known as Maitreya Hall, is the first hall in a Buddhist temple.

The "Tianwang Hall" is a Xieshan-style building. The center of the hall is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, the back is dedicated to Wei Tuo, and the left and right sides of the hall are dedicated to the four major heavenly kings. They are the Eastern King of Holding the Country, the Southern King of Growth, the Western King of Guangmu Tianyi, and the Northern King of Douwen. Couplets: Maitreya's worry-free belly can accommodate world affairs, and all living beings are fortunate to be relieved to accept the feelings of the world.

The plaque of the "Tianwang Hall" written by Qianlong Imperial Palace.

Above the front door of the Tianwang Hall, a plaque of imperial poems made by Qianlong hangs.

Qianlong's "Fragrant Mountain Temple Sacrifice"

Dead trees and cold forests are covered in dawn, and light jade carriages and stone stairs are winding. The accumulation of elements on the peaks divides the fragrance realm, and the ancient halls grind gold and etiquette are very kind.

If you don't go or come, it's not like this. If you don't go or come, why don't you doubt it if you don't go or come? Occasionally, he followed suit and did not follow the same path. The second code Sanmo taught himself.

Above the back door of the Tianwang Hall, a plaque of imperial poems made by Qianlong hangs.

Qianlong's "Poetry on Twenty-Eight Scenes of Jingyi Garden. 12. Xiangshan Temple

The temple was built in the Dading Room of Shizong of the Jin Dynasty. It is surrounded by rock frames and valleys, and has a five-story hall that shines brightly. Looking at it from below, there are countless levels. The old name was Yong 'an, also known as Ganlu. I think that Xiangshan Mountain is located in Longmen in Central Luoyang, and it is easy for Baiju to take its own name. The name of the mountain is the same, so it is impossible to name the mountain as a temple.

Yantang Zhuan Treasure Realm, Luyuan Native Immortal District. Let's make friends with Xia Sanmo, and let's make friends with Manshu in the south. Divide tea and water, and fill Yipu with clean food. If you want to write a new sentence, you will think that there is no color.

Exquisite painted patterns on the beams of the Tianwang Hall.

The beams of the Hall of Tianwang are painted with auspicious beasts to eliminate disasters and avoid evil spirits.

After passing the Hall of Kings, we walked up the stone steps and came to a platform.

On the north side of the ancient stone road, there is a Salu-song stele: The stele made by Qianlong imperial court, which is completely white jade. It is now well preserved and has a regular shape. It is a square body. The stele body is engraved with an inscription written by Qianlong. The east side is engraved with Manchu script, the south side is engraved with Chinese, and the west side is engraved with Tibetan script, and the north side is engraved with Mongolian script. In terms of direction, it is consistent with the geographical position of the ethnic group used. It is one of the four cultural relics left behind after Xiangshan Temple was burned.

The top of the song stele is a dragon's spine.

The south side of the song stele is carved in Chinese, the north side is carved in Mongolian, the east side is carved in Manchu, and the west side is carved in Tibetan.

The bottom of the song stele is carved on all four sides with exquisite lotus thrones and the Vajra Mus Protector.

Bell Tower on the north side of the ancient road.

Drum Tower on the south side of the ancient road.

The imperial edict gave Xiangshan Yong 'an Temple to repay kindness. This monument was erected in the 12th year of the Ming Dynasty (1447) and was built by Fan Hong, the eunuch of the Ministry of Rites. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Xiangshan Temple was expanded and the monument was demolished and buried. It was unearthed during the cleaning of the Xiangshan Temple site in June 1992. At that time, the head, body and base of the monument were divided into three sections. The text on the monument body had chisel marks, and the forehead of the monument was incomplete. After trimming, it stood in place.

After a few steps of stone steps, we go up to another platform. On both sides of the ancient road, there are octagonal buildings-mandala cities that blend Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Mandala, Sanskrit "Mandala", is a circular or square field built in his place of cultivation to prevent the invasion of evil spirits during tantric cultivation. It symbolizes the origin of the universe.

Yamada was originally worshipped in the altar city on the south side. It can conquer demons and protect good deeds. It is called the Great Virtuous King Kong and the embodiment of Manjusri Bodhisattva. The original bronze statue in Nantan City is now displayed in the form of Thangka art.

The northern altar city was originally dedicated to Shangle Vajra King Buddha, also known as Shengle Vajra, who was the mother of the Zangmi Supreme Yoga Department.

Exquisite painted patterns on the beams at the top of the mandala gate. The center is the six-character motto of Tibetan Buddhism, with symbol patterns such as the Ten Aspects of Freedom of Tibetan Buddhism on both sides, and a golden pattern of two dragons playing with beads at the bottom of the center. The color paintings reflect the architectural art style of Xiangshan Temple that integrates Han and Tibet.

Six-character motto of Tibetan Buddhism: refers to the six characters "I, ma, na, ba, mi, coax,". Translation: This proverb is the subtle true heart of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. After chanting it tens of thousands or hundreds of millions of times, merit can be accumulated and liberation can be achieved.

Ten phases of freedom: It consists of 10 symbols (3 figures and 7 Sanskrit letters). It has the highest sacred significance and incomparable mysterious power.

The painted pattern on the beams at the top of the Mandala window is different from the painted pattern on the top of the gate. The center is a golden two dragons playing with beads, and the bottom is a six-character motto of Tibetan Buddhism.

From the mandala city to 45 steps, there is the "Yong 'an" archway with four pillars, three rooms and three floors.

Qianlong's imperial pen "Yong 'an" plaque.

Inside the Yongan archway.

Qianlong's imperial pen "Ganlu" plaque. According to records, there were two temples in Ji 'an and Xiangshan in the Tang Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty and renamed "Ganlu Temple". It was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty and called the "Yong 'an" Zen Temple. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the original site was expanded and the "Da Yong 'an" Buddhist Temple was awarded.

On the south side of the archway is the Manjusri Hall.

The ancient cypress "Horned Dragon Umbrella" in front of Manjusri Hall.

On the north side of the archway is the Temple of Praxian.

From the "Yong 'an" archway platform, go up fifteen steps to the "Yuanling Yingxian Temple" platform.

Climbing up the stairs, a large stone screen stands on the platform in front of the hall of "Round Spirit Should Show". The large stone screen is more than 3 meters high and 6 meters wide. It is made of white marble. The stone screen is divided into three sides by four screen pillars. The top of the stone screen is decorated with a semicircular inverted gold wheel. The upper end of the screen pillars is carved with rolling head cloud patterns, and the horizontal square is carved with treasure bottle shaped protruding joists. The base of the stone screen is a sumi seat, which is carved with lotus pictures and texts, symbolizing purity and cleanness. It is one of the four cultural relics left behind after Xiangshan Temple was burned.

Three pagoda-shaped patterns are engraved on the sun of the stone screen located in front of the main hall. Each pattern is engraved with Buddhist classics. They are all the "Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra","Prajna Paramita Multi-Heart Sutra", and "Eight Great Human Awakening Sutra" written by the Emperor Qianlong. Buddha statues, flowers and other decorations are engraved on the tower body, and the shape is quite unique. Only one side can still see the tower body pattern, while the tower pattern on the other two stone screens has been weathered and blurred.

Couplets on stone screen pillars: The light rain of flowers forms a green lotus world, and the cloud peaks appear in white light.Couplets on stone screen pillars: The light of the smart mirror is round and grand, and the fragrance of the lotus in the heart is far and wide.

The back of the stone screen.On the dark side are engraved with statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Diandeng Ancient Buddha, and Manjusri Bodhisattva written by Qianlong's imperial pen, as well as imperial praise.

Exquisite carved white marble lotus sumi seat

The "Yuanling Yingxian Hall" is a glass-roofed hall building with a width of seven rooms and a depth of three rooms. It is the largest single building in Jingyi Garden. "Yuan Lingying Xian Hall" is equivalent to the Daxiong Hall in ordinary temples and is the main hall of Xiangshan Temple.

Yuanlingying is now dedicated to the third generation Buddha on the shrine in the hall. There are seven-story octagonal infinite longevity towers on both sides. Eighteen arhats are dedicated to the Sumi seat on both sides. Behind the shrine is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. Plaque couplet: The accumulation of vegetables on the peak divides the fragrance realm, and the ancient hall grinds gold and presents great kindness

The plaque of "Yuan Lingying Appears" is written by Qianlong's imperial pen. The golden plaque is extremely exquisite, and the plaque frame is carved with nine golden dragon plates (one is a sitting dragon and eight are a dragon, in the shape of stars holding the moon).

The golden glazed tile roof and colorful glazed tile decorative patterns of the Yuanlingying Hall represent reincarnation in Buddhism.

The round spirit should appear at the top of the hall and the treasure roof in the middle of the dragon ridge.

The round spirit should reflect the arched eaves of the hall. The ridge beasts on the eaves ride from left to right, riding Fengxian people, dragons, phoenixes, lions, pegasus, seahorses... and hanging ridge glazed beasts. Below the Fengxian people is the Zijiao Liangtao beast.

The green glazed tiles and slab tiles on the eaves are decorated with dragons that drip water.

At the bottom of the outer wall of Xiangshan Temple, there are beautiful and practical flower brick air holes, marvel at the ingenuity of the ancients.

A small scene on the south side of the Yuanling Yingxian Hall.

There is a cover door in the north and south on the west side of Yuanlingying Temple. Entering the cover door you can reach the Houyuan Scenic Area of Xiangshan Temple. There are Qianlong brush-shaped stone couplets on both sides of the door. Couplets for the door on the south side: the body is in an auspicious place, and the nose is always clear and fragrant.

Couplets on the north side cover the door: green bamboos fill the courtyard to view the Dharma, and white clouds and a dock to recognize the ancestral style

Climbing up 19 steps, you will reach the Xiangshan Temple Back Garden Scenic Area on the high platform behind the Yuanlingying Hall.

The first thing that comes into view is the open hall of "Wide Eyes". The eaves of the hall hangs a pink oil and blue plaque of "Wide Eyes" in the imperial book of Qianlong to the east. The open hall connects to both sides of the corridor. The corridor turns to the west to a climbing corridor. It is connected to the "Qingxia Jiyi" Building, the tallest building in Houyuan. The inner side of the corridor is connected by a kick road to reach the Water Moon Kongming Hall.

"Wide Vision" is a Xieshan-style building with three open halls and couplets on the outside: the impression is full of meaning, and it is refreshing to the eye.

Qianlong's royal pen "has a broad vision"

Exquisite painted patterns on the wide-eyed beams.

This is the most exciting scenery of Xiangshan Temple. On the front is the most magnificent building of Xiangshan Temple-the Xiangbu Xianglin Pavilion. Behind it is surrounded by rockery on both sides, and on the outside is a mountain corridor.

The Zubu Fragrant Forest Pavilion is a three-story six-square pavilions. The plaque of "Zubu Fragrant Forest" is hung on the front eaves of the first floor outside the pavilion, which houses Guanyin Bodhisattva; the plaque of "Wuzhu Falun" is hung on the front eaves of the second floor, which houses Wuliang Shou Buddha, Baosheng Buddha and Diandeng Buddha; the plaque of "Bright Lotus Realm" is hung on the outside of the third floor, which houses Amitabha, Medicine Master Buddha, Secret Buddha, Shangyue King Buddha, and Yamada Buddha.

The Qianlong royal pen plaque hanging from the front eaves of each floor from top to bottom of the Xianglin Pavilion

Side view of Xianglin Pavilion

There are forty-six climbing corridors up the back garden, and the inner side of the corridor is a pedaling mountain road.

The interior of the climbing gallery is painted.

The corridor is decorated with color.

The architectural layout of the Houyuan Pavilion includes Buxiang Forest Pavilion, Shuiyue Kongming Hall, and Qingxia Jiyi Building from bottom to top.

Between the pavilions is the Water-Moon Kongming Hall, which was the place where Emperor Qianlong drank tea and rested.

Qingxia Jiyi Building is located at the highest point of Houyuan District. It is a double-eaves Xieshan building, with three rooms. The plaque of "Qingxia Jiyi" is hung outside the lower floor hall, which enshrines the five Purple Falling Buddha Buddhas and the three Bronze Buddhas; The plaque of "The Peak and Clouds" is hung outside the upper floor hall. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the capital.

The Qianlong royal pen plaque hangs from top to bottom on the front eaves of Qingxia Jiyi Building.

Exquisite interior painting on the veranda of Qingxia Jiyi Building.

Paintings on the beams of Qingxia Jiyi Building symbolize beauty and good luck.

Looking forward to the railing in front of Qingxia Jiyi Building, you can have a panoramic view of the capital.

Forty-six climbing corridors down the back garden.

Stroll through the Xiangshan Temple Scenic Area, follow the ancient road paved with stone slabs and stone steps, and walk all the way from Maimai Street. The archway for the first visit in the West Mountain, Zhilehao, Xiangyun seating archway, Jieyin Buddha Hall, Tianwang Hall, Mandala City, Yong 'an archway, Shiping, Yuanling Yingxian Hall, wide horizons, Xiangbu Xianglin Pavilion, Shuiyue Kongming Hall, Qingxia Jiyi Tower, Huanshan Corridor and other temple buildings built on the mountain are like an ancient picture scroll, slowly displayed in front of people. The architectural style of the royal temple is closely integrated with the beautiful natural environment, making it amazing and unforgettable.