There is a temple in the urban area of Zhongwei, Ningxia - Gaomiao . It is indeed a place that must be visited. It is not built on the mountain, but the layers of eaves and corners pile up the entire terrain. If you are not careful, you may get lost in it. Among them, the Gaomiao Temple looks simple from the outside, but its internal structure is very complex. Equally complex are the different religious structures inside. The Gaomiao Temple is a well-preserved ancient building. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism share the temple fire. The temple, where three religions coexist, is a famous scenic spot in Zhongwei, Ningxia. It is very famous locally and you can also see the legendary "18 levels of hell".
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Gaomiao is located in the north of Zhongwei city. There is only one road away from Zhongwei Railway Station. It is built on a high platform connected to the city wall, including the Baoan Temple under the platform and the archway in front of the temple. It has been added and renovated in the past dynasties. By the Qing Dynasty, it had become a large-scale temple. The larger group of ancient buildings shows the style of Ningxia's ancient buildings. Moreover, it is as famous as the "Wonder of the Desert" and is one of the two major landscapes in Zhongwei. In addition, under the Main Hall of Baoan Temple there is the "Gaomiao Hell", one of the four major ghost towns in my country. Entering the underworld is both thrilling and breathtaking.
The entrance is the Tianwang Hall, followed by the Main Hall. There is an underground palace under the main hall. It is the location of one of the four major ghost towns in my country. The underground palace is gloomy and gloomy. From the Gate of Hell to Naihe Bridge and the Palace of Hell, there are sounds of ghosts crying, which makes people's hair stand on end. There are various monsters and ghosts carved in the underground palace, with green faces, fangs, and hateful faces. They warn the world with stories of loyalty, filial piety, honesty, and integrity. The five hundred Arhat statues are lifelike and have beautiful architectural style. Walking around the underground palace is like being reborn.
You have to climb 24 steep steps to reach the Gaomiao. Not only are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas enshrined here, but also the Jade Emperor, Our Lady, Wenchang, and Guan Gong. Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are all gathered here, and the Gaomiao Hell Palace is very It is famous for the statues here that tell the various punishments of the 18 levels of hell. The dark lights and sound effects are really scary. It is located at the lower part of the main hall, which is equivalent to digging a circular corridor in the city wall, and then setting up multiple spaces to create different images of hell. Unfortunately, all the ancient statues were smashed during the W period, and now only a batch of new ghosts can be sculpted. Image and add sound, light and electricity.
Gaomiao is very close to Zhongwei Drum Tower . It can be reached by walking from the Drum Tower. The buildings of Gaomiao follow the terrain and are built from low to upward. Visitors look up from the low place and spread out layer by layer, which is quite unique. There is also a large children's leisure and entertainment area at the back door of Gaomiao. There are many activities for children, such as painting, watercolor painting, and making clay figurines. I personally find it very interesting.
If you look at it from a high altitude, you will find that the Gaomiao is surrounded by a garden in the middle of the street. A few minutes' walk south from the train station is the Zhongwei Gaomiao. The tranquility inside contrasts with the joy of the market outside! Various Buddhist theories are hung on the walls. The most shocking thing is the Arhat Hall inside. I can only admire and marvel at it! I also saw some Republic of China and modern murals in the Ksitigarbha Hall.
The entire Gaomiao is built very compactly because of the small land. However, because it is compact, it gives people a feeling of being concentrated and the essence. Here we will feel the foundation of Chinese civilization! The architectural features are shocking in the northwest! Under normal circumstances, it is no longer possible to go up to the third floor of a high temple, and it is estimated that the upper floors have become dangerous buildings. So the sooner you want to visit here, the better. Among the things left here from ancient times, I only saw the five blessings and longevity brick carvings left from the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. The others were built in the Republic of China and modern times, and the murals are also relatively exquisite.
The structure of today's high temple is mainly from the Qing Dynasty, and the superstructure was rebuilt during the Republic of China. This is a relatively special temple. When it was first built, it was a temple dedicated to the three religions Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism , which is reflected in the archway. The stone carvings and brick carvings on the walls, especially the stone archway behind the first major hall, are quite intact. The text inscriptions fully demonstrate the coexistence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The sculptures include the Journey to the West series of stories and the Twelve Zodiac series. , can be called a fine product. It's best to check before going as some areas are under renovation.
Although the main hall at the top of the Gaomiao was rebuilt during the Republic of China, there are also two Ming Dynasty brick carvings on both sides of the wall, which are very exquisite. Due to the historical evolution after the founding of the People's Republic of China, it is now managed by the Buddhist Association and has become a Buddhist temple. The name of Gaomiao is because of "high". It is a three-dimensional temple with the main building built on the city wall. It is not spread out like a regular temple. The temple door is on the ground. Offering incense is equivalent to climbing up the city walls. If you start from high The whole temple must be very spectacular when viewed from every corner.
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The structure of today's high temple is mainly from the Qing Dynasty, and the superstructure was rebuilt during the Republic of China. This is a relatively special temple. When it was first built, it was a temple dedicated to the three religions Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism , which is reflected in the archway. The stone carvings and brick carvings on the walls, especially the stone archway behind the first major hall, are quite intact. The text inscriptions fully demonstrate the coexistence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The sculptures include the Journey to the West series of stories and the Twelve Zodiac series. , can be called a fine product. It's best to check before going as some areas are under renovation.
Although the main hall at the top of the Gaomiao was rebuilt during the Republic of China, there are also two Ming Dynasty brick carvings on both sides of the wall, which are very exquisite. Due to the historical evolution after the founding of the People's Republic of China, it is now managed by the Buddhist Association and has become a Buddhist temple. The name of Gaomiao is because of "high". It is a three-dimensional temple with the main building built on the city wall. It is not spread out like a regular temple. The temple door is on the ground. Offering incense is equivalent to climbing up the city walls. If you start from high The whole temple must be very spectacular when viewed from every corner.
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