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[[File:Badachu fangting.JPG|thumb|150px|A pavilion in Badachu]] |
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| ⚫ | The '''Badachu''' ({{zh|s=八大处|t=八大處|p=bādàchǔ}}; also known as "Badachu Park") |
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| photo_caption = A pavilion in Badachu |
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| location = [[Beijing]], [[People's Republic of China|China]] |
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| ⚫ | The '''Badachu''' ({{zh|s=八大处|t=八大處|p=bādàchǔ}}; also known as "Badachu Park") is a complex of [[monasteries]] located on the outskirts of urban [[Beijing]], which means "Eight Great Sites" that refers to the eight [[Buddhist]] [[temples]] and [[nunneries]] scattered across the Cuiwei, Pingpo, and Lushi hills in [[Shijingshan District]], at the foot of Beijing's [[Western Hills]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Magnificent China: a guide to its cultural treasures|author=Petra Häring-Kuan, Yu-Chien Kuan|publisher=[[Joint Publishing]]|year=1987|isbn=962-04-0566-8|page=149}}</ref> Badachu is also famous for its twelve naturally-formed landscapes. As the old saying goes: three mountains are like a beautiful house, eight temples are like an antique in the house, and twelve scenes are like a garden outside the house. |
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== Three Mountains == |
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The north one is Hutou Mountain(虎头山); the south one is Qinglong Mountain(青龙山), and the middle one is Cuiwei Mountain(翠微山). The shape of the three mountains is not only like a triangle but also like a road-backed armchair. Cuiwei Mountain is the backrest; Qinglong Hill and Hutou Hill are the armrests. |
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* Changan Temple ({{lang|zh|长安寺}}), means the temple of ''Eternal Peace''. |
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* Lingguang Temple ({{lang|zh|灵光寺}}), means the temple of ''Divine Light''. |
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'''Cuiwei Mountain''' is also called Pingpo Mountain. The name of the mountain shows that the mountain's pines and cypresses are evergreens. It is the highest one among the three mountains. It is famous for being the burial place of Princess Cuiwei. The mountain contains five temples, which are Sanshanan Nunnery, Dabei Temple, Longquan Nunnery, Xiangjie Temple, and Baozhu cave.<ref name="hole">{{Cite web|title=三山 - 西山八大处官方网站|url=http://www.badachu.com.cn/ss.jhtml|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.badachu.com.cn}}</ref> The mountain is the main body of Badachu Park. There is also a yellow beads hole in the mountain. |
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* Sanshan Nunnery ({{lang|zh|三山庵}}), means the nunnery of ''Three-hills''. |
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* Dabei Temple ({{lang|zh|大悲寺}}), means the temple of ''Great Mercy''. |
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'''Hutou Mountain''' means the head of a tiger. That is because the shape of the peak of the mountain is like the head of a tiger and the whole mountain is just like a lying tiger. In the historical record, Hutou Mountain is also called Mingjue Mountain(名觉山). The mountain has two temples, which are Changan Temple and Lingguang Temple.<ref name="hole"/> |
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* Longquan Nunnery ({{lang|zh|龙泉庵}}), means the nunnery of ''Dragon Spring''. |
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* Xiangjie Temple ({{lang|zh|香界寺}}), means the temple of ''the Fragrant World''. |
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'''Qinglong Mountain''' means green dragon. The shape of the mountain is just like a green dragon circling. The east part of it is also called Lushi Mountain. It is famous for the legend of monk Lu Shi. According to the legend, at the end of the Sui dynasty, Lu Shi tamed two dragons and buried them in the mountain. The mountain also has the ruins of four more temples and a yard. Its cultural heritage is extremely profound. The mountain has one of the Eight Temples, which is Zhengguo Temple.<ref name="hole"/> |
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* Baozhu Cave ({{lang|zh|宝珠洞}}), means the cave of ''Precious Pearl''. |
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* Zhengguo Temple ({{lang|zh|正果寺}}), means the temple of ''Thoroughly Transform''. |
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== Visiting == |
== Visiting == |
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Visitors can walk from one temple to another, viewing the area's scenery, [[arbor (garden)|arbor]], and rare ancient [[trees]]. Some of these trees have been standing for over six centuries, but their [[root]]s and branches are still strong and in good shape. In September and October, when the leaves are turning red, crowds of tourists come to climb the mountains. There is a cable-car to the top of the hill. |
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== Gallery == |
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Image:Baoqieshita.JPG|Treasure trunk pagoda at |
Image:Baoqieshita.JPG|Treasure trunk pagoda at Lingguang Temple (Lingguangsi) |
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File:Badachu dabeisishanmen.JPG|Entrance to the Dabei Temple (Dabeisi) |
File:Badachu dabeisishanmen.JPG|Entrance to the Dabei Temple (Dabeisi) |
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File:Badachu xiangjiesishanmen.JPG|Entrance to the Xiangjie Temple (Xiangjiesi) |
File:Badachu xiangjiesishanmen.JPG|Entrance to the Xiangjie Temple (Xiangjiesi) |
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File:Badachu baozhudongpaifang.JPG|Paifang at the Baozhu Cave |
File:Badachu baozhudongpaifang.JPG|Paifang at the Baozhu Cave |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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{{Beijing Parks}} |
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{{Coord|39.9537|N|116.18|E|display=title|dim:3500}} |
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* [http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/beijing/31172.htm The Eight Great Temples in the Western Hills (Badachu)] |
* [http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/beijing/31172.htm The Eight Great Temples in the Western Hills (Badachu)] |
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 27 October 2023
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| Badachu Park | |
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 A pavilion in Badachu | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Beijing, China |
| Area | 332 hectares |
| Created | 7th century |
| Status | Open all year |
The Badachu (simplified Chinese: 八大处; traditional Chinese: 八大處; pinyin: bādàchǔ; also known as "Badachu Park") is a complex of monasteries located on the outskirts of urban Beijing, which means "Eight Great Sites" that refers to the eight Buddhist temples and nunneries scattered across the Cuiwei, Pingpo, and Lushi hills in Shijingshan District, at the foot of Beijing's Western Hills.[1] Badachu is also famous for its twelve naturally-formed landscapes. As the old saying goes: three mountains are like a beautiful house, eight temples are like an antique in the house, and twelve scenes are like a garden outside the house.
Three Mountains[edit]
The north one is Hutou Mountain(虎头山); the south one is Qinglong Mountain(青龙山), and the middle one is Cuiwei Mountain(翠微山). The shape of the three mountains is not only like a triangle but also like a road-backed armchair. Cuiwei Mountain is the backrest; Qinglong Hill and Hutou Hill are the armrests.
Cuiwei Mountain is also called Pingpo Mountain. The name of the mountain shows that the mountain's pines and cypresses are evergreens. It is the highest one among the three mountains. It is famous for being the burial place of Princess Cuiwei. The mountain contains five temples, which are Sanshanan Nunnery, Dabei Temple, Longquan Nunnery, Xiangjie Temple, and Baozhu cave.[2] The mountain is the main body of Badachu Park. There is also a yellow beads hole in the mountain.
Hutou Mountain means the head of a tiger. That is because the shape of the peak of the mountain is like the head of a tiger and the whole mountain is just like a lying tiger. In the historical record, Hutou Mountain is also called Mingjue Mountain(名觉山). The mountain has two temples, which are Changan Temple and Lingguang Temple.[2]
Qinglong Mountain means green dragon. The shape of the mountain is just like a green dragon circling. The east part of it is also called Lushi Mountain. It is famous for the legend of monk Lu Shi. According to the legend, at the end of the Sui dynasty, Lu Shi tamed two dragons and buried them in the mountain. The mountain also has the ruins of four more temples and a yard. Its cultural heritage is extremely profound. The mountain has one of the Eight Temples, which is Zhengguo Temple.[2]
Visiting[edit]
Visitors can walk from one temple to another, viewing the area's scenery, arbor, and rare ancient trees. Some of these trees have been standing for over six centuries, but their roots and branches are still strong and in good shape. In September and October, when the leaves are turning red, crowds of tourists come to climb the mountains. There is a cable-car to the top of the hill.
Gallery[edit]
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Treasure trunk pagoda at Lingguang Temple (Lingguangsi)
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Entrance to the Dabei Temple (Dabeisi)
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Entrance to the Xiangjie Temple (Xiangjiesi)
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Paifang at the Baozhu Cave
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Lingguang Temple, one of the eight monasteries located at Badachu
Notes[edit]
- ^ Petra Häring-Kuan, Yu-Chien Kuan (1987). Magnificent China: a guide to its cultural treasures. Joint Publishing. p. 149. ISBN 962-04-0566-8.
- ^ a b c "三山 - 西山八大处官方网站". www.badachu.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
