|
|
Lanzhou Tour of
White Pagoda Park
|
|
Located in the north of
Lanzhou City, the White Pagoda Park owes its name to the amazing
White Pagoda within it. With images of Buddha on its eight sides,
the seven-story pagoda with a height of 17 meters (about 55.8 feet),
is a pure white from top to bottom with the exception of the green
top which greatly enhances the glamour of the whole building.
Legend has it that the White Pagoda was built in honor
of a well-known Tibetan Lama who died of an illness in Lanzhou when
on his way to Mongolia as representative of the leader of Sakyapa in
order to meet Genghis Khan, founder of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
Unfortunately, the original pagoda later toppled down. The present
White Pagoda was constructed by an official in the reign of Emperor
Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and later extended by an
imperial inspector in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
In 1958, White Pagoda Park was opened to the public.
Covering an area of 8,000 square meters（about two acres), the park
has three stately and magnificent ancient architectural complexes
within it. These harmonize with the surrounding natural landscape
and the White Pagoda Mountain beyond. The mountain was once famed
for its 'Three Treasures', the Elephant Skin Drum, Bronze Bell, and
Redbud that withered long ago. After many years' forestation, the
park has taken on a brand new look and now the trees and grass here
are luxuriant. Special features of the park are the Mysterious
Yellow River Stone Hall and the Yugur Reception Counting House the
likes of which may not be found elsewhere. If one has an opportunity
to visit this park, a climb to the top of pagoda should not be
missed, as it affords a bird's eye view of the whole of Lanzhou
City. One can also feast one's eyes on the magnificent view of White
Pagoda Mountain with the Zhongshan Bridge at its foot. The way in
which the bridge and mountain complement each other to form
picturesque scene has meant that together they have become a symbol
of Lanzhou City and very much a 'must see' for travelers.
Tour Lanzhou
with Great Wall Adventure Club, the best
Lanzhou
tour agent to help
you with your hotel booking and transfers.
|
|
