In the vast cultural tapestry of 5,000 years in China, Buddhist culture is like a wisp of clear spring, quietly nourishing every inch of rivers and mountains, and its footprints are deeply imprinted on the Buddhist sites all over the country, they are not only the beacon of faith, but also the brilliant bloom of ancient architectural art treasures. Now, what I want to lead you into is a hidden pearl of Chinese temple art, whose history is long enough to compete with the Shaolin Temple, but unfortunately reduced to a touch of sorrow in the torrent of time.
When it comes to Chinese temples, Shaolin Temple is undoubtedly the brightest star in the night sky, with 1,500 years of precipitation, making it shine all over the world with its extraordinary martial arts essence and profound Buddhist wisdom. But in the secluded embrace of Heng Mountain in Shanxi, there is an ancient temple called the Hanging Temple, quietly telling the elegance of the Northern Wei Dynasty, although it was born a little later than the Shaolin Temple, but with its shocking construction miracle - hanging on the cliff, proud of the peaks, won the reputation of "the first wonder of Heng Mountain", standing alone in the world.
However, compared with the world-famous Shaolin Temple, the fate of the Hanging Temple seems a little lonely and helpless. What used to be a crowded tourist scene came to an abrupt end in 2013 after a sea change. The disorderly mining behind Cuiping Mountain, like a greedy beast, devoured the stability of the mountain and the tranquility of nature, and also put a layer of sorrow on the Hanging Temple. Coupled with the high price of tickets, it has gradually become an invisible threshold that hinders the footsteps of the world, making this hanging fairy pavilion gradually lose its former prosperity.
In order to recover this lost glory, at the end of 2018, the Hanging Temple Scenic Area resolutely took the step of reform, and adjusted the ticket price from 130 yuan to 115 yuan. However, whether this gentle spring breeze can once again awaken the heartstrings of visitors and return the Hanging Temple to the sea of people is still a mystery to be solved.
On this occasion, we can't help but ponder: how to explore a bright path of sustainable development while protecting this precious cultural heritage? How to make the Hanging Temple, a bright pearl, re-illuminate the hearts of the world, so that more people can appreciate its unique charm and style? This is not only a challenge for the Hanging Temple, but also a common responsibility and mission for each of us. Let's work together to draw a brilliant blueprint for the future of the Hanging Temple, so that it can bloom again and shine as brightly as ever.