Historical evolution of Chenghai scenic spots and historical sites

Shenshan is located within the jurisdiction of Guanshan Neighborhood Committee of Chenghua Street, Chenghai City. This sacred mountain is 1 1 ft high and there are more than 700 steps around it. Although the mountain is not high, the peaks and valleys are steep, the trees are towering, the scenery is beautiful and there are many historical sites. It is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Chenghai, and it is called "the mountains are surrounded by greenery". In the second year of Qin Long in the Ming Dynasty (1568), when Chenghai was the county seat, the county seat was not built, and Cai Nan, the magistrate of a county, chose Guanshan as the place to discuss politics. During this period, according to its natural terrain, * * * has built ten scenic spots, namely, the courtyard hall is a mirror, the three pavilions of the Guige Pavilion, the fairy rock is concise, the jade cave is full of smoke, the reflection of the Zen building, the cold spring surges, the rise of seagoing ships, the cliff at the west foot, the flowing water of Hongqiao and the dock, which are spectacular. Later generations also built eight small scenic spots, so * * * is called the Eighteen Scenes of Shenshan. Scholars and celebrities from all over the world flocked to write many hymns.

Since the reform and opening up, many scenic spots in Shenshan Mountain have been restored, rebuilt and supplemented, becoming more colorful and becoming tourist attractions for domestic and foreign tourists. The Shangshan Academy at the northern foot of Shenshan Mountain was built in Qin Long in the sixth year of Ming Dynasty (1572), and it was the earliest academy established in Chenghai. There is a pool with long red leaves in front of the academy, which is called Hongye Pool. The plaque in front of the academy said, "The Ritual Gate opens and closes the mountain, and it is also a deer cave. It is beautiful to climb the clear water on the shore and go back to the apricot altar." Stepping to the east foot, there is a trickle of spring water under Tongxianyan, and the spring water is clear and sweet. Now, a shaft wall has been built around it to make tea for guests, which is called "the first spring of Xianyan".

On the upper left of Tongxianyan, there is a red footprint, which is said to be the footprint left by the immortal. In the southeast of the mountain, there is a rectangular stone with a smooth surface. At the small end, there is a stone protrusion like a pillow. According to legend, there is a fairy lying on it, which is called "fairy bed". At the western foot of the mountain is the Shenshan Ancient Temple, also known as the Stone Buddha Temple, which was built in the eleventh year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1638). The main hall is a natural stone wall with Guanyin relief stone statues on the wall, which are lifelike. At the top of the holy mountain is Lingyun Pavilion, which was built during the reign of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty (1787). Commonly known as Kuixing Building, it is dedicated to Kuixing Emperor. In recent years, Guihua Pavilion, Dizang Pavilion and Zhangwen Pavilion have been built on the western hillside.

The two Bodhi trees at the foot of Shenshan Mountain are said to have been planted during the reign of Xianchun in the Southern Song Dynasty.

Reference: the window of the morning sun