Cultural Journey in China: Dinghu Mountain and Baoding Garden

Author: Qiu Guoxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Zhaoqing has a natural treasure, the Natural Pagoda, which is the Dinghu Mountain. Dinghu Mountain is the first of the four famous mountains in Guangdong, known as the "Green on the Tropic of Cancer" and the "Living Natural Museum." The Dinghu Mountain Nature Reserve is one of China's nature reserves, where UNESCO has established a "Man and the Biosphere" research station. Dinghu Mountain is a renowned tourist destination that combines sightseeing, summer, research, and religion. After more than a century of tourism activities, Dinghu Mountain is rich in folk legends and little-known anecdotes. The biodiversity of Dinghu Mountain is extremely rich, with lush vegetation and a high concentration of negative ions in the air, ranking among the top in China. Dinghu Mountain is an ideal ecotourism destination for modern people who admire nature and seek leisure and vacation.
The Pagoda Garden on Dinghu Mountain was completed and opened to the public at the end of 2000, becoming the only Pagoda Culture Park in China. Two world-renowned masterpieces— the "Zhaoqing Nine-Dragon Pagoda" and the "Duanxi Dragon Emperor Inkstone"—have been recognized by the Guinness World Records for their scale and exquisite craftsmanship, creating two world records in the 20th century. The Pagoda Garden scenic area showcases the essence of ancient Chinese pagodas, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. The park fully demonstrates the harmonious integration of Chinese bronze culture and Lingnan garden art, displaying rich local cultural characteristics.
The study and exploration of pagoda culture within Zhaoqing's "Cultural City" initiative are highly valuable. The rustic charm, Lingnan style, and Pearl River characteristics of pagoda culture are profound and vivid. The research and exploration of pagoda culture in this book are guided by the correct principles of scientific development, supported by the excellent culture of the Chinese nation and the rapid development of modern commodity economy, as well as the unique humanistic and historical resources of Zhaoqing. Moreover, it relies on the distinctive development of ecological civilization and cultural undertakings in Zhaoqing.