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Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian: Travel through the millennium city of Ceiba and search for the memories of prosperity

Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian: Travel through the millennium city of Ceiba and search for the memories of prosperity. The historical origin of Kaiyuan Temple Kaiyuan Temple, established in the Tang Dynasty, has witnessed the glory and silence of the ancient city of Quanzhou after a thousand years of wind and rain. Today's Kaiyuan Temple, although most of the buildings are rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, still retains a strong historical heritage, as if traveling through time and space, back to that bustling place where all nations come and go. The prosperous memory of the city of Ceiba The city of Ceiba in the past was an important port on the Maritime Silk Road, attracting merchants and tourists from all over the world. On this prosperous land, Kaiyuan Temple is like a dazzling pearl, shining brightly. Today, the rebuilt Kaiyuan Temple gives us a chance to glimpse the prosperous scene of the city of Ceiba in the past. The unique charm of Minnan-style swallowtail ridge Entering the Daxiong Hall, the first thing that comes into view is the very beautiful Minnan-style swallowtail ridge ready to fly. This unique architectural style, which combines Chinese and Western cultures, shows the wisdom and ingenuity of the people of Quanzhou. The flying arch on the swallowtail ridge fully embodies the central idea of the combination of Chinese and Western cultures. The artistic heritage of the flying arch The flying arch in the hall, with a winged design, has both the charm of traditional Chinese architecture and the elements of Western architecture. This architectural style, which combines Chinese and Western cultures, is a historical witness to Quanzhou as an important port on the Maritime Silk Road. Here, we can not only feel the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also appreciate the tolerance and openness of the people of Quanzhou. Searching for the memories of prosperity Walking in every corner of Kaiyuan Temple, it seems that we can hear the echoes of history. Those past glories and honors have now become eternal memories. And we, here, have also found that spirit belonging to Quanzhou - perseverance and self-improvement. Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian, a place full of historical heritage, a place where people linger. Here, we can travel through the millennium, search for the prosperous city of Ceiba, feel the unique charm of the Minnan-style swallowtail ridge, and listen to the artistic heritage of the flying arch. Let us together, feel the soul of this city with our hearts, and search for those prosperous memories.
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Posted: Mar 25, 2024
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