Fulai Mountain Scenic Area may not be very high, but there are many attractions and historical sites within the scenic area. Thousand-year-old temples and thousand-year-old trees add a lot of highlights to the scenic area. No matter what season it is, Fulai Mountain is worth visiting. Let’s take a look at the details of Fulai Mountain Scenic Area!
1、Introduction to the Scenic Area
Fulai Mountain Scenic Area is one of the most charming scenic spots in Shandong. Fulai Mountain is located 9 kilometers west of Juxian City, with an altitude of 298.9 meters. It was named because it rises from the flat ground when viewed from the high ground in Juxian City, giving the feeling of floating on water. The scenic area has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. It consists of three peaks: Feilai, Fulai, and Fulai, which stand in a tripod shape and resemble a crouching dragon. It has a unique elegant and delicate charm.
2、Fulai Mountain
Fulai Mountain, also known as Fuqiu Mountain, is 298.9 meters above sea level. When viewed from the high ground in Juxian City, it rises from the flat ground, giving the feeling of floating on water. It has three peaks: the north peak is “Fulai Peak”, the west peak is “Fulai Peak”, and the south peak is “Feilai Peak”. The three peaks stand in a tripod shape and are connected, with only the east side slightly open. The three peaks of this mountain stand in a tripod shape, connected to form a secluded place where wind and energy gather. There are eight views, twelve scenic spots, three springs and four gardens in Fulai Mountain Scenic Area. The bamboo and strange trees are lush in the valleys, the rocks are rugged, and the streams gurgle. The ancient Dinglin Temple, built in the Jin Dynasty, has overhanging eaves, dragon head decorations, and carved beams and painted columns. It is both grand and elegant, and rustic and simple, embodying the typical style of ancient architecture in northern China. In the central courtyard of Dinglin Temple, there stands a towering ancient tree with branches and leaves reaching for the sky. This is the “No. 1 Ginkgo Tree in the World”. It is 26.7 meters tall and has a circumference of 15.7 meters. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Yin of Lu and Juzi met under the tree, so it is estimated that the tree is nearly 4,000 years old. This ancient ginkgo tree, despite the vicissitudes of time, remains lush and vibrant to this day. It is a truly unparalleled spectacle.
No. 1 Ginkgo Tree in the World
“One tree” refers to the No. 1 Ginkgo Tree in the world. This tree is located in the central courtyard of Dinglin Temple in the mountains. It is nearly 4,000 years old, 26.7 meters tall and has a circumference of 15.7 meters. It takes 8 people with outstretched arms to encircle it. According to experts, the tree is at least 4,000 years old. It covers an area of more than 600 square meters and remains lush and vibrant to this day. It is a veritable “living fossil” in the biological world.
Chinese Roots
“One root” refers to Chinese Roots. The Chinese Roots Museum in the mountains exhibits over 50 root carving artworks, including the “Tan Gen Wang” (King of Sandalwood Roots), which is listed in the Shanghai Guinness World Records and has a history of 8,000 years. The dragon and phoenix playing with pearls, flower fruit mountain, and Thousand-Li Horse are carved from ancient sandalwood roots with a history of 8,000 years. They shine brightly alongside the No. 1 Ginkgo Tree in the world.
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