There are several niche tourist attractions in Huanggu District, Shenyang, which are worth seeing. There is a mountain gate in front of the Beita Forest of Steles, a Hall of Heavenly Kings in the middle, and a ruined Mahavira in the back. It combines historical and artistic calligraphy value. Among the four pagodas in Shenyang in the early Qing Dynasty, the North Pagoda Protects the Country Falun Temple is the most complete one to this day. There is also a small courtyard between the Ming and Qing imperial mausoleums Baocheng and Fangcheng called Crescent City, commonly known as Crescent City. "Mute Courtyard" is also very historical.
Beita Forest of Steles
The Beita Forest of Steles was built in 1987 and is open to the public free of charge. It is a collection of stone carvings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China in Shenyang. There are 100 stone steles collected from the Liaoshen area. Duotong, which records the historical evolution, geography, style, urban structure and customs of the ancient city culture, is the place where Buddhist culture spreads in Shenyang. It is now called the Huguo Dharma Temple. The entire attraction has rich displays.
The Forest of Steles is located in the backyard of Falun Temple in the North Tower. Due to the age, most of them are incomplete and the inscriptions are blurred! Judging from the few visible inscriptions, most of them are from the Tiancong period of the early Qing Dynasty and the heyday of Kangxi and Qianlong. Behind the Falun Temple is the Forest of Steles Museum, which is said to be the second largest Forest of Steles in the country. Although it is a pity not to understand the culture of the Forest of Steles, it is good to look at the beautiful patterns, shapes, and calligraphy, which is very cultural. The entire museum is not particularly large. If you just take a quick look around, you can finish it in half an hour. Then you can stroll around in the park and park outside the museum.
North Pagoda Falun Temple
Beita Falun Temple was built in 1643 AD. At that time, the name of Beita Falun Temple was "Huguo Falun Temple" because of its prosperous location. It is located in the north of Beijing, so it is commonly known as "Beita Falun Temple". On display in the tower are pictures and materials such as the Shengjing Map and a sand table model of the ancient city of Shenyang. There is also a forest of stone inscriptions recording the history of Shenyang. Although the temple is small, it contains a majestic tower. You may think that it is not a tourist attraction, but if you have time to visit it, you will feel more at peace.
This is a very quiet temple, suitable for relaxing on weekends. It is not only a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, a school for learning Tibetan teachings, but also a place for people to relax. The ancient temple is full of incense and can be heard in Sanskrit, and many devout believers pay homage to it. It is hidden away from the bustling city, and the ancient trees in front of the temple are even more remote. If you travel to Shenyang, this place is worth a visit. The architecture of this temple is very unique, and it is the most beautiful among the four pagodas in Shenyang. A beautiful tower. It is said that there are lively square dances all around at night, but the temple is very quiet!
Crescent City
The ground building of the Beiling Underground Palace, the Crescent City of Qing Zhaoling is behind the Daming Tower. Because its south side is concave and shaped like a crescent moon, it is called Crescent City, especially You can get a clearer view by climbing up to the bright tower built above the underground palace. Su Dongpo, a great writer of the Song Dynasty, once wrote a poem: People have joys and sorrows, and the moon waxes and wanes. The crescent moon means sadness and separation. The crescent moon city was built to symbolize the absence of people and to express condolences to the emperor. It is said that the mechanism inside is very powerful, and I still can’t figure out the situation of the mechanism.
Between the Emperor's Mausoleum Fangcheng and Baoding, to the north of the courtyard is the Crescent City. You can also think of it as just a wall, but it is a very beautiful wall that complements the surrounding environment. Crescent City is a standard feature of tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main attraction is the glazed screen wall on the front. In the middle of the north wall of Crescent City is the glazed screen wall. There are 13 peonies on the screen wall with lush branches and leaves, which adds to the tall and empty Crescent City. A bit angry.
The Crescent City is a special space that appears between the Fangcheng and Baocheng in the architectural layout of the mausoleum. The steps on both sides are used to go up and down the Xiangcheng and Baocheng. There is a colored glazed screen wall in the middle of the north wall. Some people compare it to It is a small courtyard; the roads in the upper circle of Crescent City are sloping from the outside to the inside. Walking on it will feel very special. It is surrounded by tall ancient elm trees. Take as few photos as possible when walking on it. When visiting, you should treat yourself with care. The pious heart of the deceased emperor.
When it comes to tourism, people always seem to think of traveling to the south. It is undeniable that there are more scenic spots in the south than in the north. But this can easily cause tourists to crowd together. In fact, most of the attractions that capture people's hearts are niche attractions, because these places not only have charming scenery, but more importantly, they can bring people a good travel experience.
However, in the huge city of Shenyang, there are many niche attractions, each of which is full of surprises. Today I only shared a part of Huanggu District.