Chonglong Mountain, experience the ancient relics, and self-portraits by famous artists

I haven't returned to my hometown Zizhong County for many years. Visiting Chonglong Mountain, a place I used to frequent as a child, with my alma mater at the foot of the mountain, my feelings upon seeing these ancient relics are completely different now. There are ancient temples and halls built during the Ming Dynasty, such as Yongqing Temple, and a total of 160 niches and 1,648 statues carved into the cliff during the Sui and Tang dynasties, most of which are well-preserved.

Beside the statues, there are also many inscriptions and poems by famous people since the Tang Dynasty. Yongqing Temple currently houses over 1,700 collections, including calligraphy steles and paintings by famous people such as Su Dongpo, Huang Tingjian, Yuan Mu, Zeng Guofan, and Zhang Daqian. Among them, Huang Tingjian's 'Rhapsody on the Orchid' stele is the most precious, a rare treasure.

Zizhong also has a lot of delicious food. When in Sichuan, one can visit this small town for a unique taste.

Post by Ph03n1x_@rc@n3 | May 1, 2024