Guishan Park

Guishan Park was established during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The park is built on the mountain. The Chaoyang Tower is three stories high on the top of the mountain. When you climb to the top, you can see the Sun and Moon City. At the foot of the mountain is an ancient well that can be used by the whole town for drinking. The water is clear and sweet. Many years ago, every morning, groups of girls carrying water on their backs came to the park, which became a beautiful scenery. The Guishan Temple and the prayer wheel in the park are the most distinctive buildings in the park.

Legend has it that the idea of ​​building the city at that time was due to a living Buddha looking at the ancient city from the hill opposite the ancient city and finding that Dagui Mountain was like Guru Padmasambhava sitting on a lotus. Therefore, the layout of the ancient city was shaped like an eight-petal lotus, forming a space that changes naturally. In the construction of the ancient city, most of the building materials were locally sourced. Craftsmen discovered that a kind of white clay produced locally could be used as paint for the exterior walls of houses, so the exterior walls of the houses in the ancient city were all painted white, and this style has been used to this day. On a moonlit night, the silver moonlight makes the white ancient city look particularly charming, so the locals called the ancient city "Dukzong". "Dukzong" means white stone city in Tibetan, implying the moonlight city.

Why I give it an average score is to give it to friends who come here for the first time to check in. No matter whether it is good or not, you have come. But for me personally, there is nothing to see after the fire reconstruction. It has lost its previous flavor, and the commercial shops have become more commercial and naked. It is still a good idea to leave the ancient city and take pictures on the top of a distant mountain. This way, you can see the whole picture of the ancient city and it also has local cultural characteristics.

The big archway gate, when I first arrived in Shangri-La, the plateau climate made it hard to breathe. It took me more than ten minutes to walk up just a few dozen steps, stopping and walking, sitting, and breathing. The eaves of the temple, with strong Chinese elements, intertwined with the shadows of the trees, shining with golden light. It is said that it takes at least five or six people to turn the huge prayer wheel! There are museums on both sides of the square, recording various deeds of the Red Army. It is also a strong Tibetan style building.

The mountain here is high, and you can overlook the panoramic view of the ancient city. In the sunshine, the colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind, guarding this small city full of vicissitudes with devout faith. Looking at the fluttering prayer flags and tall trees in front of you, listening to the chirping of unknown birds, you will suddenly feel a sense of returning to nature that is indescribable.

At one end of the Dukezong Ancient Town is Guishan Park, from which you can see the panoramic view of Dukezong. On the mountain is the Big Buddha Temple, which is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple style and also has the world's largest prayer wheel.

【Dukezong Ancient City】



In the Tang Dynasty, northwestern Yunnan (including Diqing area) belonged to the Tubo Dynasty. In 676-679, Tubo established the Shenchuan Governor's Office in Weixi Qizong, built an official camp in today's Dagui Mountain, and built a city with stones. The city was named "Dukezong", which is the famous "Iron Bridge East City" in history.

At the end of 2013, a fire broke out in Dukezong Ancient Town, which had a history of more than a thousand years. In 2015, Dukezong Ancient Town was rebuilt, and people tried their best to restore it to its original appearance.



Bus: Take bus No. 1 or 3 to the stop 23, then walk to the destination. Buses from Lijiang to Shangri-La usually stop at the East Gate of the Ancient City.

Dukezong Ancient Town is the best-preserved and largest Tibetan settlement complex in China, and is also the hub of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Located in Shangri-La County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Dukezong Ancient Town is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,300 years. It was once a window for ethnic and cultural exchanges between the Tibetan villages in the snowy land and Yunnan, and a link for economic and trade between the Sichuan-Tibet-Yunnan region.

Dukezong is pronounced in Tibetan, which means Moonlight City and Castle built on stone. It is said that Dukezong Ancient City is the best preserved and largest Tibetan residential complex in China. Standing in the square, you can see the huge rotating golden cylinder on Guishan Mountain. There are not many people in the ancient city, but it is a bit cold and hard.

Dagui Mountain is not high, but the spring at the foot of the mountain has been flowing for thousands of years and has provided water for the people of the entire ancient city. To this day, there is a small Dragon King Temple halfway up the mountain. The Big Buddha Temple is built on the top of Dagui Mountain and enshrines the Buddha Sakyamuni. Next to the Big Buddha Temple is the world's largest prayer wheel named Auspicious Victory Tower, which contains Buddhist treasures and scriptures. According to the customs of Tibetan Buddhism, when people turn the prayer wheel in a clockwise direction, it means that you are silently reciting the scriptures in the prayer wheel.

It would be difficult to pull it without more than 10 people. Please turn it three times for good luck.

The streets, which are a combination of old and new, are full of Tibetan style. The scars of history still cannot erase its past wounds.

In Dukezong, you can see Tibetan paintings, Tibetan wood carvings, Nisi black pottery, thangkas, pine forest Tibetan incense, and Tibetan knives made by traditional craftsmen.

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There is a Tibetan Buddhist temple and a large prayer wheel in Guishan Park in Dukezong Ancient Town. Both are free to visit.

The driver of the car rental chatted with us while driving and said that he actually felt that Dukezong Ancient Town was similar to Songzanlin Temple. He wanted to suggest that we just not go there when we went to Songzanlin Temple. The temples in Dukezong Ancient Town were the same, and Dukezong Ancient Town was free. But I think that Songzanlin Temple has a very unique appearance and is still worth visiting.

The temple in Dukezong Ancient Town is relatively small, and it takes at least five or six people to turn the prayer wheel. I heard that according to custom, it should be turned at least three times.

From the observation deck of Guishan Park, you can overlook the ancient city buildings

Guishan Park in the ancient city is a famous local attraction. There is a large prayer wheel in the park that is included in the Guinness World Record. It requires many people to work together to turn it. Guishan Park was established during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The park was built on the mountain. The top of the mountain is Chaoyang Tower, which is three stories high. When you climb to the top of the building, you can see the Sun and Moon City. At the foot of the mountain is an ancient well that can be used by the whole town for drinking. It is clear and sweet. Someone is scooping water into a bucket next to the ancient well. This sweet well water was once the main drinking water for nearby residents and is still hard to give up. There is an entrance to each, which can lead to the climbing steps in the middle. There are two stone lions squatting on both sides of the steps. The top of Guishan Park is not high and can be climbed in ten minutes. However, the climbing stairs in front of you do not seem to have many levels, but the slope is quite steep. It is on a plateau at an altitude of 3,300 meters. It is recommended to walk up slowly. On the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire Dukezong Ancient City. Legend has it that the idea of ​​building the city at that time was due to a living Buddha looking at the ancient city from the top of a hill opposite the ancient city, and found that Dagui Mountain was like Guru Padmasambhava sitting on a lotus. Therefore, the layout of the ancient city construction was shaped like an eight-petal lotus, forming a space due to natural changes.

When you arrive in Shangri-La, you must see the world's largest prayer wheel

The location is in the ancient city. The temple is very solemn and beautiful. You must go to pray for blessings.

The highest point of the ancient city is a small hill with the world's largest prayer wheel and a Han-style Dragon King Temple.

It is similar to Lijiang Ancient Town, but not as commercialized as Lijiang Ancient Town. It is a very quiet ancient town.

We decided to take a walk to digest the food, so we went to see the night scene in the city.

The park has the world's largest prayer wheel, located on the top of Turtle Mountain, from which you can have a panoramic view of the ancient city.

Guishan Park is the most worthwhile attraction in Dukezong Ancient City. You need to climb stairs, so those with altitude sickness should go slowly. There is a Laozi Temple in the middle, and the world's largest prayer wheel is on the top. It is said that it takes three strong men to turn it together, and I should be one of the three. The prayer wheel is golden, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, which makes people feel very happy. It is said that the prayer wheel should be turned clockwise in odd numbers to be auspicious, and never turn it counterclockwise in even numbers!

When going up, go to the right, and when going down, exit from the left. Anyway, just follow the signs.

After going up a long flight of stairs, you can see the large archway of Guishan Park, and opposite it is the Big Buddha Temple.

Nine people turned the huge prayer wheel and hoped that everything would go smoothly this year.

The park has the world's largest prayer wheel, which requires many people to turn together. It is said that if you turn the prayer wheel three times, your wish will come true.

In April, the whole mountain of Guishan Park is full of cherry blossoms, and it is the best flowering period. Guishan Park is located at the northernmost end of Dukezong Ancient Town. The park is built on the mountain. The square in front of the park is the Moonlight Square. You can overlook the entire Shangri-La County by climbing to the top of the mountain. There is also the world's largest prayer wheel on the top of the mountain. It takes more than a dozen people to push the prayer wheel together. Generally, everyone turns it three times. I rested on the side and followed two groups of people to turn it twice, three times each time, once for myself and once for my parents. It is relatively labor-saving when there are many people, but it is really difficult to turn it when there are few people. The park is open to the public free of charge. There is Guozhuang dance in the square in the evening. There are night lights on the mountain after dark. Climb up the stairs. The first step is the plaque of Guishan Park. Halfway up the stairs, you can see the cherry blossoms. The Chinese-style eaves are dotted with cherry blossoms, and the background is the blue sky and white clouds unique to the plateau.

The tour guide brought us here as our first stop in Shangri-La

The top of Guishan Park is not high and can be climbed in ten minutes, but considering the altitude of Shangri-La, it is recommended to walk slowly. After reaching the top, the view is suddenly clear and you can see the whole picture of the ancient city. This is the Dukezong Ancient City that was burned by the fire in 2014. Now it is stable and peaceful. Shangri-La, surrounded by mountains, is particularly peaceful and comfortable.

Overlooking Dukezong Ancient Town, there is the world's largest prayer wheel ~ cool. I turned the world's largest prayer wheel three times.

Guishan Park is free and a famous local attraction. On the top of Guishan Mountain is the world's largest prayer wheel, which is listed in the Guinness World Records. It takes three people to turn it together. Standing outside, the prayer wheel is already visible!

A very small park with a large prayer wheel on top.

Dukezong Ancient Town is very small, and Guishan Park is a free attraction. The world's largest prayer wheel in the park is the most attractive to tourists. However, what impressed me most was the two circles of people dancing in the park square. The ancient buildings were revitalized by the steaming breath of life.

Guishan Park is very popular and has beautiful scenery. The mountain road is steep, but fortunately it is short. After you pay the incense fee at the entrance, someone will hand you incense. Many devout guests will visit one by one.

There is the world's largest prayer wheel here. You can also overlook the Dukezong Ancient City from Guishan Park.

Guishan Park is indeed very beautiful at night.

Guishan Park was built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. It is built on the mountain and has the world's largest prayer wheel, which is listed in the Guinness World Records. It is 21 meters high and weighs 60 tons. It is made of pure copper and requires more than a dozen adults to push it. You can overlook the night view of the ancient city.

There is a Lama Temple on Guishan Mountain. The murals inside are very beautiful. The temple is not big, but it gives people a very sacred feeling. I didn't pay much attention to Buddha statues before, but after being influenced by this trip, I began to respect and worship them.

Taking photos is prohibited in the temple lobby in Guishan Park. From a high point, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient town, with densely packed houses, each tightly next to each other.

Guishan Park is the highest point in the entire Dukezong Ancient City. You can enjoy a different view from the top.

Climbing the mountain is indeed a strenuous activity, especially on the plateau where the air is thin. After walking a few steps you will feel out of breath and have to stop to rest for a while.

There is a temple on the top of the mountain, and there is also a Guinness World Record for the world's largest prayer wheel. But what I love most is standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking the Dukezong Ancient City below. Houses are next to each other, stretching all the way to the foot of the mountain in the distance. The light morning mist has not yet dissipated, like a layer of gauze covering the ancient city, full of fairy air.

Every morning, Tibetans carry baskets full of fresh pine branches to the top of Guishan Mountain to burn incense and pray. The air is filled with the smell of burning pine branches.

Compared with the ancient city, the park is magnificent and this park can be regarded as a citizen park.

Climbing up the stairs inside made my headache worse, but luckily it was just a feeling, not pain.

When you climb to the top, you can overlook the ancient city. Inside is the world's largest prayer wheel, shining with gold. I tried to pull the handle to turn it, but it didn't move.

Guishan Park is very small, and it houses the world's largest prayer wheel, which requires more than ten people to pull together to make it turn.

This is the place with the largest flow of people in Dukezong Ancient City, and it is also the location of "Asia's largest prayer wheel". It is 21 meters high, weighs 60 tons, and is made of pure copper. There are 1.24 million mantras hidden in the wheel, and it takes 15 people to turn it at the same time.

It was only when we got here that we realized that this park was inside the Dukezong Ancient Town. We had to climb many stairs to get to the temple on the top, where there was a huge prayer wheel. So several of us went to the prayer wheel and followed the prayer wheel.

Guishan Park offers a panoramic view of the ancient city and is also home to the world's largest prayer wheel, around which you can turn three times clockwise and pray devoutly.

Guishan Park is a famous local attraction. On the top of Guishan Mountain is the world's largest prayer wheel, which is listed in the Guinness World Records. It takes at least 20 people to turn the prayer wheel, and it must be turned clockwise at least three times. Although turning the prayer wheel is a form of Tibetan Buddhist practice, in the Dukezong Ancient Town of Shangri-La, this Tibetan Buddhist practice has become a must-do for tourists to pray for blessings.

I went there in the evening. I regretted not bringing my SLR camera. I could only take a few photos of the temple at sunset with my phone.

The world's largest prayer wheel is magnificent and awe-inspiring. It requires people to work together to turn it. One, two, three times clockwise. Turn it together and your heart will slowly calm down. You will want to keep going to pursue your inner self. You can also see the ancient city from Guishan Park.

Shangri-La is about 3,500 meters above sea level. It was a bit strenuous for me to walk up the more than 100 steps of Guishan Park. After walking down the last step, the big tent at the entrance of the Han Temple covered everything in the temple tightly, casting a mysterious atmosphere. When visiting Buddhist temples in Tibetan areas, there is a tradition of walking clockwise, that is, from left to right.

Guishan Park is very good. I often go there after dinner.

Guishan Park has the world's largest prayer wheel. It is said that if you turn it three times, you will have great merit. You need to climb stairs to the park. From the top of Guishan Park, you can really feel the vitality of this land.

The flowers of April are gone, and the peach blossoms in the ancient city are in full bloom. It's a free attraction. The inn I stayed in was very close to it, so I went out for a walk at night. It only takes more than 10 minutes to walk around. There are prayer wheels on it, and many people will go to turn it clockwise 3 times. You can see the whole view of Shangri-La here, and the Moonlight Square is in front. Anyway, since you are here, you can still take a look.

Guishan Park itself does not have any special features, but the world's first prayer wheel is representative. It takes dozens of people to turn the prayer wheel, which attracts many tourists to try. It was under renovation this time, so I couldn't try it myself, which was a pity. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire Dukezong Ancient City. After the fire in 2014, the ancient city is now basically built with new houses, and it has lost its charm.

It is very close to Dibei Jinyun where we stayed. The Big Buddha Temple and the world's largest prayer wheel are worth a visit.

Guishan Park is a scenic spot in Dukezong Ancient City. It has the world's largest prayer wheel. It is said that people who turn the prayer wheel three times will gain peace and happiness. So I recited my wish with sincere prayers and silently blessed.

A must-see attraction in Shangri-La~~ This is the first time I came here to relieve my inner irritability~~ Very good

A local park on the mountain. I went there at night and thought the night view was quite beautiful.

#冬日影画#Dukezong Ancient Town is very deserted in winter, and it seems that it has not recovered from the fire. But Guishan Park really surprised me.

You must spin the world’s number one prayer wheel above!

Guishan Park was established during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The park is built on the mountain. On the top of the mountain is Chaoyang Tower, which is three stories high. When you climb to the top of the tower, you can have a panoramic view of Sun and Moon City. At the foot of the mountain is an ancient well that can be used by the whole town for drinking. The water is clear and sweet. Many years ago, every morning, groups of girls carrying water on their backs came to the park, which became a beautiful scenery in the ancient city. The Guishan Temple and the prayer wheel in the park are the most distinctive buildings in the park.

Guishan Park is located in the ancient city. You need to climb a flight of stairs to get to the top. You can overlook the ancient city. There is the largest prayer wheel inside. You can go and turn it three times.

Guishan Park is built on the mountain. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you can see the whole Dukuzong Ancient City. The Big Buddha Temple and the prayer wheel in the park are the most distinctive buildings in the park. Although Guishan is not high, Shangri-La is at a high altitude, so climbing the slope is still quite strenuous.

The big Buddha and the prayer wheels will leave a deep impression on you.

Standing in the square and looking up, you can see Guishan Park.

Although the park is not too high, we still felt tired after climbing up. After climbing up, we can overlook the Dukezong Ancient City.

We went there mainly to see the world's largest and heaviest prayer wheel on the hillside of the Big Buddha Temple, which has been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Although we were mentally prepared beforehand, we were still shocked when we walked in front of it.

At first, there were only Bubble and I, and we tried our best but couldn't turn it. Later, a few uncles saw that our faces were red, so they kindly helped us turn it three times to pray for blessings.

Turn it into the world!

Second transfer to relatives and friends!

Three turns for yourself!

The night view is very beautiful, I kept taking pictures, and you can see the panoramic view of Shangri-La from above.

Guishan Park has a huge prayer wheel, which is a must-see for everyone who comes to Shangri-La. It is conveniently located in the ancient city. The prayer wheel is a free attraction. It is said to be a must-see before entering Tibet. We went there

I don't know why Guishan Park is also listed separately for everyone to comment on? Guishan Park is so small that you don't even want to go up to take a look! The only highlight is the world's largest prayer wheel! The flow of people in the entire Guishan Park is overwhelming!

Guishan Park is more lively as the night goes on. Even at night, there are still many tourists. There are also aunties dancing in the square in front of the park, which is full of vitality. However, Shangri-La is at a high altitude, and climbing the stairs will make you panting. Outsiders should walk slowly.

It is in the ancient city and is open to the public for free. It is said to be the largest prayer wheel in the world. It takes 30 to 40 people to turn it, but Buddhism emphasizes odd numbers, so it can only be turned 1, 3, or 9 times.

In October 2015, we also went there at night. Please see the picture for the night view. The whole Dukezong Ancient City can be seen from the top of the mountain.

The overall feeling is so-so, not really worth going.

I wasn’t too impressed by the park, but the sight of the prayer flags on the side aisle swaying in the wind at sunset was more impressive!

On this open dam surrounded by mountains, there is a small hill shaped like a big turtle, which people call Big Turtle Mountain. Turtle Mountain Park is built on the mountain. On the top of the mountain is the Big Buddha Temple. Standing in front of the Big Buddha Temple, you can see the ancient city of Dukezong. Next to the Big Buddha Temple is China's largest prayer wheel. The entire prayer wheel is about 5 stories high. The body of the wheel is made of pure copper and gold-plated. The top of the wall is engraved with reliefs of Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Guanyin, and Ksitigarbha, and the bottom is engraved with the Eight Treasures of Buddhism. There are also 1.24 million sutras, mantras, and wordless mantras in the wheel, as well as various Buddhist treasures weighing 16 tons. There is a circle of handrails under the prayer wheel for people to push the prayer wheel. To turn such a huge prayer wheel, everyone needs to work at the same time. Each rotation is equivalent to chanting 1.24 million Buddhist names. Turning three times will eliminate disasters and pray for blessings, and bring good luck.

The park where you run to the prayer wheel in the city is very small

The third attraction on the first day of the two-day Shangri-La tour reported by China-TravelNote is Guishan Park, which has a large prayer wheel for praying. The top of the mountain overlooks the ancient city.

The biggest prayer wheel can bring good luck. So many of us can't pull it, so we need the young man to help. Haha, it's also a kind of belief.

It is still worth a visit. Hidden among the cherry blossoms, you feel like you are in Japan. It is beautiful when viewed from the bottom of the mountain, but it takes a lot of energy to go up. However, there are too many small vendors, which affects the overall appearance.

Go, it's just behind Dukezong Ancient Town. And everyone pulls the prayer wheel together

The scenery is nice~~ but I feel very breathless when climbing up the mountain~

It is said that the world's largest prayer wheel is located in the park. It is indeed so big that it takes many people to push it together. You can also overlook the ancient city from the park. Although it is still under reconstruction, the scenery is still good.