The Scenic Attractions of Liuzhou City!
Liuzhou is an industry base, the communication hub, the logistical centre of commerce and a National historical & cultural City. It commands unique scenery and has excellent tourist attractions. Liuzhou is a prefecture-level City in North-Central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Southern China... more here from Wikipedia.
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Aerial Photograph of Liuzhou.
Published in the Liuzhou local newspaper in November, 2008.
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Yufeng Park!
Named After the Fish-Shaped Hill Inside!
Situated between two hills, Yufeng Hill and Ma'an Hill, this scenic park has many attractions. The hills contain caves which were inhabited thousands of years ago and the whole area is the site of numerous legends.Fish Peak Hill (Yufeng Shan) stands 290 feet tall in the centre of Yufeng Park and offers a good vantage point for looking over the city of Liuzhou. Legend has it that this hill is actually a carp that once saved the life of the beloved singing sister of the House of Liu (Liu Sanjie [3rd sister Liu]). An angry lord threw her in the lake where two carp then saved her, one turning into this peak in order to crush the lord beneath him.
There is also the legend of two of the 'Great Immortals' who played chess here. On Ma'an hill there is a large depression which is said to be the footprint of one of these immortals.
You can check out some pictures here of Yufeng Park!
Images of Yufeng Park in Liuzhou!
Entrance Gate - Yufeng Park
Sign: Standing Fish Peak
Xiaolongtan (Little Dragon Pool)
Koi (Carp) Feeding in Xiaolongtan
Pavilion on Ma'an Hill
Fairy Fountain Pavilion
Entrance To Liu Sanjie Cave
Altar in Liusanjie Temple
Mural in Liusanjie Temple
Entrance Gate to Sacred Ground
Liu Sanjie Statue
Cave Sculptures Depicting Liu Sanjie
Liuhou Temple & Park!
This key tourist attraction is located in the centre of Liuzhou City near the City Square. The temple was built in 822 A.D. and was renovated several times in later dynasties.Liuhou Park was constructed around the temple in 1906 for the purpose of commemorating Liu Zongyuan, governor of Liuzhou during the Tang Dynasty, while also a renowned writer, thinker and politician. The park is one of China's AAAA tourist attractions with an area of 15.52 hectares.
The ancestral temple of Liuhou is a building with simple but elegant style, where the brass statues of Liu Zongyuan and his underlings were sculptured. This temple is also where the stone inscription of Dragon City was inscribed in Liu Zongyuan's own calligraphy, and where Liu Zongyuan's stories, Han Yu's article and Sushi's calligraphy have been assembled into one magnificent and unique stele. Altogether more than 40 other inscriptions are kept there.
Around the temple are historic sites such as Liu Zongyuan's Cenotaph, Luochi (Luo Pool) and Ganxiang Pavilion (Orange Pavilion) etc. The Zhonghua Garden (Chinese Garden) is magnificent with its ingenious courtyard design, graceful gardens, abundant fantastic stones, collections of calligraphy and paintings.
At the beginning of 2005, the Liuzhou government made a huge investment in the overall rebuilding of Liuhou Park, renovating the man-made lake, landscape gardening, removing the zoo, improving the environment in and around the park, restoring historic buildings such as Xianliang Temple (the ancestral temple of wisdom), the School Room, Shangchang Lodging etc. A new Amusement Park for children integrating sight, sound and recreation has been built at a carefully-chosen site. Since the beginning of 2006, Liuzhou Park has taken on a totally new look, made rich with cultural content and connotation, graceful landscapes, and its excellent environment has been opened to the public for free.
Images of Liuhou Park in Liuzhou!
Statue of Liu Zongyuan & Bodyguard
Ceremonial Urn in Temple Courtyard
Liuhou Temple Mural
Avenue of Tang Dynasty Poets
Dragon or Fossilized Dog?
Bell At Liuhou Temple
Liuhou Temple Entrance
A Walk Through Liuhou Park
Pavilion Of Orange Fragrance
Liuhou Cenotaph
Liu Zongyuan Statue
Entrance to Liuhou Park
Rock Dragons at "You Shan Hu" Park!
"You Shan Hu" Park in Liuzhou!
(You Hill Lake Park)
On the outskirts of Liuzhou lies a tranquil expanse of water named "You Shan Hu". Adjacent to this lake is a park where local people congregate to wile away the hours in their spare time. They catch fish here and the young people enjoy the cool water over the long hot summer days.
This lake park is situated near a village where the residents still enjoy a lifestyle free of the demands of modern China and rich with local customs. There are several "rock dragons" decorating a small hill in the centre of the park, and this is typical of the folklore of the area where Liuzhou is known as the "Dragon City".
Images From "You Shan Hu" Park in Liuzhou!
Bridge Over You Shan Hu
Stone Signpost
Esoteric Stone Sign
Forbid the Truck Pass!
Peach Blossom Square
Lake You Shan Park
Reflections on Lake
Dragon Rock Sculpture
Dragon Rock Sculpture
Trees on Mini-mount!
Bridge Over Untroubled Water!
Building That Housed Korean Government in Exile!
In December 1938, the Government of Korea arrived in Liuzhou to organise opposition to the Japanese troops occupying their country.They remained in this building (adjacent to Yufeng Park) until April 1939, when they were forced to move again as Guangxi was under threat from the Japanese.
The building was erected in 1927 and was a bus station for a number of years. It has an interesting architectural design that makes it stand out from its surroundings. Inside, the displays are written in Chinese and Korean, so it is difficult for English speaking visitors to fully appreciate their significance.
Images of Korean Government Building in Liuzhou!
Korean Government Building
Entrance to Korean Government Building
Interior of Korean Government Building
Letter to Secretary of State, USA
Patriotic Statues Of Korean Soldiers
Patriotic Painting
Display of Military Uniforms
Patriotic Painting
Wall Display
Image of Floor
Resting Area
Exterior View
Xilai Temple!
An Active Buddhist Temple in Liuzhou
This temple was built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It is located at the West side of Linjiang Lane, Yaru Road in Liuzhou. Chenghong District lies to the North. The Temple faces the South, overlooking the Liujiang (river).This is one of the only existing ancient temples of Liuzhou. Its name, Xilai, means that Buddhist Scripture was acquired from the Western Heaven.
As you can see, the temple is nestled in between apartment buildings that have been erected after it was built. The temple is an active one, with worshippers forming a steady line to enter the building.
The temple is open from 7 a.m. until 6 a.m. except on the 1st and 15th of lunar months when it opens at 5 a.m.
Images of Xilai Temple in Liuzhou!
Xilai Temple Gate Entrance
Xilai Temple Ornamental Urn
Xilai Temple Bell
Xilai Temple Drum
Avalokitesvara Statue
Mi-le-fo Statue
Dragon Fish
Incense Offerings
Bronze Sculptures
Altar at Xilai Temple
Altar at Xilai Temple
Interior of Xilai Temple
Residence of Ho Chi Minh!
Ho's Living Quarters While in Exile!
Located in the front of Yu Feng Shan Primary School of Liuzhou, Ho Chi Minh's Residence is opposite Yufeng peak. He lived in this place for two years, between 1942 and 1944. Ho Chi Minh was the founder of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. You can read more about him here in Wikipedia!Between July 2 and July 5, 1954, Ho Chi Mihn was invited by Premier Zhou En Lai to return to Liuzhou to exchange ideas on Indian peace and relevant issues proposed at a Geneva Conference.
The residence was officially recognised as a museum in 1997, and is protected by the government.
Entry: ¥5 per person.
Images of Residence of Ho Chi Minh!
Front of Ho Chi Minh's residence
Books in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Poster in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Historic documents in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Historic Photograph in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Photograph of Ho Chi Minh
Rear of Ho Chi Minh's residence
Diorama in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Photograph of Ho Chi Minh
Photograph of Song Qing Ling & Ho Chi Minh
Corridor in Ho Chi Minh's residence
Bronze Bust of Ho Chi Minh
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drs2biz wrote...
in reply to Sojourn Tks Erica. If you get there I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Posted June 18, 2009
Sojourn wrote...
This is an excellent travel lens. I loved the pictures and your detail certainly made me want to consider a trip to Liuzhou. My son loves dragons and he'd be enchanted with the rich history of this city and the wonderful sites you've highlighted. Beautiful lens.
Posted June 18, 2009
sandyspider wrote...
Great write up and photos. Love the aerial view. Looks like a great place to visit. 5*
Posted May 08, 2009
drs2biz wrote...
in reply to CleanerLife Tks for lensrolling, Dan... it's a great place to visit!
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