Shenglian Mountain: formerly known as Taishan Mountain and later as Lianhua Mountain, it covers an area of 28 square kilometers and is only 60 kilometers away from the West Fourth Ring Road of Beijing. The traffic is convenient, and the roads are smooth, thus it just takes about an hour to drive. It is a national 4A tourist scenic spot integrating Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, a world geological park, enjoying a cultural history of thousands of years and a poignant love story.

Yifeng is divided into two areas, respectively Buddhism and Taoism

To the south is the temple [Shengquan Temple]

To the north is the Taoist Temple [Peach Palace]

It enjoys a long cultural history and many beautiful legends

The leader of the warlords in the early years of the Republic of China

A famous militarist and patriot in the Republic of China

First rank General of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army

The Northern warlord Wu Peifu, who lives in seclusion in the mountain

Build villas in the Peach Palace on the peak, which is well preserved today

The Fifth President of the Republic of China

First rank General of the National Revolutionary Army

The leader of the warlords in the early years of the Republic of China

In Sanqing Hall at the top of Baoshan Mountain, a large amount of money was invested to build a house

A representative figure of Peking Opera, enjoying the reputation of “Master Martial Role in Beijing Opera”

Together with Mei Lanfang and Yu Shuyan, they are called “Three Sages”

Play the role “Overlord” in the show Farewell to My Concubine with Mei Lanfang

Founder of Yang School of Art, son of Yang Yuelou

Yang Xiaolou built a courtyard here

Ancestor Maha used to practice in this mountain

Eating “Holy Rice” in Stone Pond

Drinking the “Holy Spring” of Baoshan Holy Water Cave

Finally, the mountain became holy

Chinese contemporary great Confucian and thinker

A master of traditional Chinese culture, a master of painting and calligraphy, a writer, and a poet.

Mr. Fan Zeng wrote an inscription for the scenic spot.

This is the famous Shenglian Mountain, one of the Eight Scenic Spots in Beijing.

Driving along108 double track and when you see pavilions, towers and clear water,

you will arrive at the small pond outside the Shenglian Mountain.

Entering the scenic spot, you can choose to walk or take a sightseeing bus.

The first stop is the Taoist Jade Emperor Temple.

which is dedicated to worship the Jade Emperor.

Five Heavenly Masters, Five Dragon Kings and Taoist Gods.

The Eight Immortals Pagoda is built here.

The Taoist Priest Wei Jianying is practicing meditation here at present.

The second stop, the best image of Lao Tzu in the world.

It’s the highest sitting portrait of Lao Tzu all over the world.

Total height: 57m, body height: 39m, base height: 18m

Inscribe the entire Tao Te Ching on the base.

The so-called No. 1 in the world is really worthy of the name.

Confucius, the sage of Confucianism, once asked Lao Tzu for knowledge and courtesy.

There is a sacrificial platform for the statue of Lao Tzu on the opposite side, which is parallel to the statue.

Walking insider,you’ll arrive at the entrance of Happy Valley.

A nearby mountain peak: Shenniu Mountain, which is a natural landform.

It looks like a divine cow, and Father Maha borrowed it.

The stone mill weighing up to two tons was transported to the Stone Pond overnight

Thus it is also named Shenniu Mountain.

Happy Valley is the route to the top of the South Temple.

If you don’t enter the Xiaoyao Valley, but keep going,

You can see Foyi Mountain from afar,

which is a waterfall trace.

During non-drought period,

The mountains and rivers flow down like fog and smoke.

Translator: SHI Meiling 

Reviewer: ZHANG Ruochen