Learn Chinese online - Ling Canal
Posted on January 31, 2009
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Ling Canal
The Ling Canal lies in Xing’an County of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
After Qin Emperor Shihuang conquered the six states and united China, he ordered the construction of Ling Canal between 223BC and 214BC. At a length of 34 kilometers, the canal joins the Xiangjiang River and the Lijiang River, connecting the two water systems of the Yangtze River and the Pearl
River. The whole canal system was finally completed, with numerous renovations during the Eastern Han (25-220) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties.
The Ling Canal is not only one of the most famous irrigation works in ancient China, but also a scenic spot with an enchanting landscape. The canal’s original name was Qinzao Canal, but it was renamed in the Tang Dynasty.
The watershed project of the Ling Canal is located in the reservoir, three kilometers east of Xing’an City. The project comprises a spade-shaped dam and two dykes. The dam is about six meters high, 74 meters long and 23.4 meters wide, cutting the Xiangjiang River into two streams. The two dykes,
forming a “Y”shape, further fortify the dam. The dykes are much shorter than both banks of the Xiangjiang River, allowing floodwater to pour down into its watercourse. In addition to blocking the river and channeling water into the canal, the watershed dam also automatically drains out excess
water.
To solve problems of shallow, narrow, windings and rapid sections, dykes shaped like semi-circles are built where the water is shallow, rapidly raising the water level so boats can pass. Such dykes are the original form of water locks and the earliest control measure used in sea navigation in the
world.
The Ling Canal connects the Pearl and Yangtze rivers, promoting economic and cultural exchanges between people of the Central Plain and the area south of the Five Ridges (Guangdong and Guangxi provinces). The canal has undergone many renovations since China’s liberation, and become an important
irrigation canal in Xing’an.
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Learn mandarin - Fengxue Temple and Dagoba Forest
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Fengxue Temple and Dagoba Forest
The Fengxue Temple and the Dagoba Forest are located on Fengxue Mountain at the southern foot of Shaonan Mountain of the Zhongyue Song Mountain, nine kilometers northeast of Linru County, Henan Province.
The Fengxue Temple was originally known as Xiangji Temple. Southeast of the temple is a huge stone cave on the cliffs that produces thunderous roars when wind blows through it — hence its name, Fengxue Cave (Wind Cave). The temple, therefore, was named after the cave, Fengxue Temple, by the
locals. According to historical records, the temple was built in the Northern Wei period (386-581). Remaining constructions at the temple include the Zhongfu Hall of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), the Pilu Hall and the Bell Dagoba of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A forest of dagobas stretches across
an area near the temple with over 100 monk dagobas from the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties. It is the second largest dagoba forest after the Shaolin Temple of Henan Province.
Behind the main hall is a Buddhist dagoba named Qizu Dagoba built in commemoration of the accomplished monk, Zhen. The dagoba’s name was bestowed by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Assuming a square shape, the nine-storied brick dagoba has a double-eaved roof with a height of 27
meters. The dagoba’s construction is evenly proportioned and finely sculpted, reflecting the typical style of the double-eaved dagoba of the early Tang Dynasty. The body and top of the dagoba are well preserved, making it a rarity among other Tang dagobas.
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Chinese Education - Bailudong Academy
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Bailudong Academy
The Bailudong Academy is located at the southern foot of Houping Mountain, 10 kilometers south of the Wulao Peak of Lushan Mountain, Jiangxi Province.
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Li Bo and his brother settled there in seclusion. After being appointed governor of Jiangzhou Prefecture, Li revisited the site and ordered the construction of buildings and pavilions. The site then became a tourist attraction named Bailudong. During the early
Song Dynasty (960-1279) it was extended to include an academy and was formally called Bailudong Academy. As the first comprehensive academy in Chinese history, the Bailudong Academy was reputed as one of the Four Academies Under Heaven along with the Yuelu Academy, Juyang Academy and Shigu
Academy. It was destroyed in wars during the late Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and then restored in 1179 in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Many renowned scholars of the Song Dynasty, such as Zhu Xi, gave classes at the academy. The present construction was built during Emperor
Daoguang’s reign of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Main constructions at the academy include the Lingxing Gate, Banchi, Lisheng Gate, Lisheng Hall, Zhuzi Temple, Bailudong and the Imperial Writing Pavilion. The Zhuzi Temple was built to commemorate Zhu Xi. In the back of the temple was a cave with a stone white deer lying in it. Over 120 stone
tablets were erected in the Zhuzi Temple. Inscriptions carved on the tablets include the handwriting of Zhu. The inscriptions are not only examples of precious calligraphy but also include rare historical data. In front of the Zhuzi Temple, a two-storied pavilion was built across from the Lisheng
Hall. The pavilion was built after Emperor Kangxi bestowed a horizontal tablet to the academy named the Imperial Writing Pavilion. To the northwest of the Lingxing Gate is a winding path leading to a peaceful place full of hills, forests and springs.
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