This ancient garden was built in Tang Gaozong in 675, when Linyi Pavilion was built. In the 22nd year of Yuan Taizu (1227), Zhang Rou, king of Runan, built Xiangxue Garden accordingly. Because of the lush lotus in the pool, it is also called the lotus pond. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, it was expanded on a large scale and renamed as "Water Construction Department". Emperors and generals in Qing Dynasty set up palaces and courtyards here, and Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Cixi and Guangxu all stayed here. In the 11th year of Yongzheng (1733), Lianchi Academy was founded here and became the highest institution in Zhili at that time.
The total area of the garden is 24,000 square meters, of which the pool water area is 7,900 square meters. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the famous "Twelve Scenes of Lianchi" was formed, with the Shuige (Linyi Pavilion) in the pool as the central attraction, and buildings such as Gentlemen's Longevity Hall, Zaoyin Hall, Guanlan Pavilion, Jinzhuo Pavilion, Gaofenxuan and Qinxiang Pavilion were set around the water. Pavilions and pavilions are well-laid, and are known as "Three Fragrances and Seven Zees" and "Penglai in the City".
There are nearly 100 stone carvings of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties in the park, including the Tianwan Zhengde Monument written by Su Lingzhi, a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. There is a rare Song Dynasty calligrapher Cai Jing's "He Shengguan Tablet"; The tombstone of the old house is engraved with the Yuan Dynasty on all sides; The Great Grass Monument written by Wang Yangming, a philosopher in Ming Dynasty, is the imperial monument of Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang in Qing Dynasty. There are also eight kinds of Fa Tie of Lianchi Academy by Huai Su, Chu Suiliang, Yan Zhenqing, Mi Fei, Zhao Mengfu and Dong Qichang, all of which are precious heritages of ancient China culture.
There is a complete set of true scriptures of Sanzang in Qing Dynasty in Gulianhuachi, which is the only and most complete treasure house of Buddhist scriptures in China. The book has 724 letters and 7240 volumes, which is a rare collection of Buddhist classics in China.
The ancient lotus pond is one of the oldest gardens in northern China. Located in the bustling area of Baoding, an ancient historical and cultural city, with the main entrance facing north and south, it covers an area of 24,000 square meters, of which the pool water area is 7,900 square meters. It is also one of the top ten historical gardens in China. In the late Jin Dynasty and the Mongol khanate period, Gulianchi has formed a garden scale with a history of more than 700 years. During the reign of Kangxi, Baoding became the capital of Zhili, and during the reign of Qianlong, Jiaqing and Guangxu, the ancient lotus pond was turned into a palace. For a long time, Lianchi Academy, as the cultural and educational center of Zhili, has won the title of provincial style of study and cultivated many Lianchi with both talents and looks, and its reputation is far-reaching.
This ancient garden was built in Tang Gaozong in 675, when Linyi Pavilion was built. In the 22nd year of Yuan Taizu (1227), Zhang Rou, king of Ru 'nan, built a snow garden on this basis. In 1289, it was destroyed by an earthquake, leaving only deep pools and clear water, and the lotus flowers were still flourishing. So it is commonly known as "lotus pond". During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, it was expanded on a large scale and renamed as "Water Construction Department". Emperors and generals in Qing Dynasty set up palaces and courtyards here, and Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Cixi and Guangxu all stayed here. In the 11th year of Yongzheng (1733), Lianchi Academy was founded here and became the highest institution in Zhili at that time. For a time, there were many talented people, and they were famous at home and abroad. Later, Lianchi was turned into a palace, and the emperor traveled and stayed many times. Gulianchi was built several times and reached its peak at the beginning of last century.
The water in Gulianchi is divided into two pools, north and south, which are connected by two winding canals. Nantang is semi-circular, surrounded by cliffs and green pines and cypresses. The North Hall is an irregular rectangle, surrounded by jade piles and weeping willows. The Shui Xin Pavilion is also among them. Lotus pond has been surrounded by water since ancient times, so it is named after lotus. The scenery in the garden is small and exquisite, elegant and chic, clumsy and clever, and strange in the garden. In addition, there are jade pavilions, ancient cultural relics, precious pearls, exotic flowers and herbs, rare birds and animals, boats and lotus flowers in Qionglou, all of which are interwoven among the mountains and rivers. Mountains, water, buildings, platforms, pavilions, halls, pavilions and irregularities have formed the famous "Twelve Scenes of Lianchi" during the reign of Qing Qianlong, with the water pavilion in the pool (. Pavilions and pavilions, with rigorous layout, climb high and look far; In the water, the lotus is lush, the lotus is graceful, the willows are delicate, the bridges are flowing, and the lakes and mountains are beautiful. It is known as "Three Fragrances and Seven Zees" and "Penglai in the City". It is indeed an ancient garden pearl on the Central Hebei Plain.
The ancient lotus pond is not only a key cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province, but also attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists with its charming and gorgeous scenery. When you leave the downtown area and step into the quaint, dignified and beautiful gate of Lianchi, you can see that there are 19 vertical monuments lined up in the Eight Monuments Gallery in the east wing of Chunwupo. Among them, there are inscriptions on the construction of Lianchi in past dynasties, and there are also inscriptions describing the grand tour of Emperor Ganjiadi. From the slope in the spring afternoon to the archway, it rises and falls, just like the door is the road. Stepping through the archway, I suddenly became enlightened, and the pavilion's double eaves were slightly upturned, and the water was near the pool. In the rest pavilion, the breeze is Xu Lai and the blue waves are like brocade. You can appreciate the fun of the river pond and try to figure out the artistic conception of the ancient poem "Lotus leaves meet the sky infinitely, and lotus flowers reflect the sun differently". Tingdong is the former Zhili Provincial Library, and Tingnan is the dignified and beautiful Shuidong Building. The spacious balcony upstairs overlooks the beautiful scenery of the garden, and its west faces the gentleman longevity museum across the bank. Downstairs, in the southeast corner, there are inscribed tablets of Tang Dynasty, poems of Wang Yangming and Xunbei. These are of great academic and artistic value.
Gulian Huachi is also famous for its numerous stone carvings. There are a considerable number of stone carvings in the park, including nearly 100 stone carvings of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It is of great value for learning and studying calligraphy. Only the stele gallery on the north side of Beitang is 33 meters long and embedded with three 82-square stone tablets. Stone carvings in the garden include a self-narrative post by Huai Su, a magnificent grass saint in the Tang Dynasty. Yan Zhenqing's "Many Pagoda" is vigorous and powerful; There is Wang Xizhi's ink, leaping over Longmen and lying in Fengge; Wang Yangming, who is vigorous and chic, sleeps in Tianchi; And the word "dragonfly" inscribed by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It can be said that Mo Bao is a gathering place, which adds artistic color to this ancient and famous garden. It records the Tianwan Monument written by Su Lingzhi, a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. There is a rare Song Dynasty calligrapher Cai Jing's "He Shengguan Tablet"; The tombstone of the old house is engraved with the Yuan Dynasty on all sides; The Great Grass Monument written by Wang Yangming, a philosopher in Ming Dynasty, is the imperial monument of Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang in Qing Dynasty. There are also eight kinds of Fa Tie of Lianchi Academy by Huai Su, Chu Suiliang, Yan Zhenqing, Mi Fei, Zhao Mengfu and Dong Qichang, all of which are precious heritages of ancient China culture.
In addition, there is a complete set of Buddhist scriptures in Gulianchi, which is the only and most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures in China. The book has 724 letters and 7240 volumes, which is a rare collection of Buddhist classics in China.
1900 10, Britain, France, Germany and Italy invaded Baoding and plundered the ancient lotus pond for three days. Precious cultural relics were looted, and pavilions were reduced to ashes, which was unbearable to look back. After the looting, although it was repaired, it failed to restore its original appearance. It was not until 1949 that the lotus pond gradually regained its colorful charm after repeated repairs. Walking in the lotus pond, you can meet good things everywhere. The largest rockery in the garden is surrounded by the East Canal connecting the north and south ponds. There are many strange rocks on the mountain. From a distance, some are like exquisite pagodas, some are like cranes with necks, some are like apes scratching their ears, and some are like galloping horses. There is a Guanlan Pavilion at the top of the mountain, overlooking the uneven lotus leaves in Beitang, just like blue waves. There is a "hole in the mountain", which is made of stalactites. Under the light of lamps and candles, the phantom repeats. There is a white marble bridge at the foot of the mountain, formerly known as "Green Field Ladder Bridge", which is similar to Anji Bridge in Zhao County. Along the bridge to the east, you can cross the Hanbixuan deep in the bamboo forest; To the west, you can go to the algae recitation hall on Central Island. Visit Jinting, streams, pavilions, bridges and other scenic spots. , have their own wonderful stories. "Lotus leaves holding peaches" is the unique shape of the pavilion top in the garden. Among the big green lotus leaves, there is a big red peach. This structure is novel and natural. Legend has it that when Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi fled overnight disguised as a village woman. An old craftsman designed the pavilion roof style of "lotus leaves holding peaches" in Lianchi, which was in harmony with the sound of "overnight escape" to expose the ugly behavior of Empress Dowager Cixi who lost power and humiliated the country. Empress Dowager Cixi returned to Beijing and passed Baoding. She was furious when she saw "Lotus leaves holding peaches" and immediately ordered the old craftsman to be killed.
The ancient lotus pond is a small and exquisite northern ancient garden, which is famous for its long history and unique style of pavilions near the water.