Datang Xingguo Temple - China Travel

02/01 2023

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According to historical records, the Xingguo Temple of the Tang Dynasty was first built in the 19th year of Zhenguan in Tang Dynasty. During the Eastern Expedition of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin once stayed overnight in Dacheng Mountain, and then returned from victory. He built a temple here, and named it Datang Xingguo Zen Temple in the meaning of Xingguo Anbang country's eternal prosperity. The temple was destroyed in the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976, and it has been deserted for decades. The restored Datang Xingguo Temple is located on the south side of the main peak of Dacheng Mountain in Lubei District, Tangshan City, covering an area of more than 70 mu. The temple is surrounded by mountains and green hills, lush vegetation, and is close to Phoenix Mountain.

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06:30-17:00 throughout the year; the specific business status is subject to the opening of the day.

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阿忠向前冲

Buddhist holy land, sacred and inviolable. Tangshan is one of the few places to worship Buddha.

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阿忠向前冲

A sacred place, one of the few places in Tangshan where you can worship.

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旅行一生间

It has not been fully built yet, and there is no need to buy tickets. The scale of the building is grand, and it can be seen that a lot of money has been invested. It is located in the southwest corner of Dacheng Mountain, and it is very close to the Luan Coal Mine Museum, Tangshan Museum, and Kailuan Hotel. According to historical records, the Xingguo Temple of the Tang Dynasty was first built in 645 AD, which is the 19th year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty. When Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty conquered Koryo, he stayed overnight on Dacheng Mountain, and after returning from victory, he built a temple on this mountain, and named it Datang Xingguo Zen Temple in the name of Xingguo Zen Temple in the name of Xingguo Anmin and the eternal prosperity of the country. The temple was destroyed in the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976, and it has been deserted for decades. Because pepper trees are planted all over the temple, it is also called Huajiao Temple among the people. The restored Datang Xingguo Temple is located on the south side of the main peak of Dacheng Mountain in Lubei District, Tangshan City, covering an area of more than 70 mu. The temple is surrounded by mountains and green hills, lush vegetation, and is close to Phoenix Mountain. The Xingguo Temple of the Tang Dynasty adopts the retro-style Tang Dynasty architectural style. The whole design integrates the architectural art of Tang Dynasty temples in my country. The wisdom, simplicity, solemnity and solemnity of Buddhist art. The main buildings of the Xingguo Temple in the Tang Dynasty are from south to north along the central axis: Shanmen, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Guanyin Hall, Sutra Library, and Wanfo Hall. The funds for the construction of the temple come from offerings from all directions.

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There is another saying that Xingguo Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty, that is, "there was Xingguo Temple first, and then there was Dacheng Mountain". According to legend, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty once camped here to replenish food and grass when he conquered the east. Seeing that the spring water is like a dragon and the mountain contains spiritual energy, Emperor Taizong visited this mountain accompanied by Fang Xuanling and General Yuchi. The natives told that the mountain was called Cuntu Mountain, and that there was a temple on the mountain called Cuntu Temple, which aroused the curiosity of the three emperors and ministers of Taizong. The three climbed to the top of the mountain, and there was a small wooden temple. The small temple has only one hall, and the square inch is very simple. An old monk sits cross-legged and chanting scriptures, sitting quietly with a lonely lamp, and the atmosphere is a bit bleak. Aiqing, what is your opinion on this temple?" General Yuchi looked at the word "Cuntu Temple", thought for a while and said, "Maybe this mountain has more rocks and less soil, so it is named Cuntu Temple!" Fang Xuanling smiled: "No. The temple in the word Cuntu Temple is on the right. , the same as Yu Youye, the meaning of Cuntu Temple is that Cuntu Temple is a temple, and the temple blesses Cuntu. Although this temple is small, it is a holy monk. He is praying for the Tang Dynasty and protecting every inch of land. In the frontier, there is this The holy monk is the blessing of the country." Taizong Dayue: "Your words are exactly what I want, and this is a sign of rejuvenation of the country. This Eastern Expedition will surely return in triumph." After hearing this, the old monk kowtowed his head and thanked him. General Yuchi immediately took out an ingot of gold and gave it to the old monk as an offering for incense. Later, it was rebuilt into Xingguo Temple. Although it was built several times in later generations, the historical materials left all say that it "began in Tang Dynasty".

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