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The Penglai depicted by Su Dongpo has been beautiful for over a thousand years

- Su Dongpo served as an official in Dengzhou for five days, stayed for more than twenty days, and visited Penglai, dined in Penglai, and took away a piece of Penglai - 'I take this stone home, with the East Sea in my sleeve', 'Placed in a basin, daily facing the mountains and seas'. Atop the Penglai Pavilion in Dengzhou, looking out to the sea as smooth as a mirror, meeting the sky at the horizon. Suddenly, several spots like black beans appear, the locals say: 'The sea boats are arriving'. In less than the time it takes to cook a pot of rice, they have reached the base of the pavilion. - Su Shi 'Record of What I Saw at the Penglai Pavilion' Visiting Penglai Pavilion to view the sea was Su Dongpo's elegant interest, and it has also been the choice of literati and artists since the Song Dynasty when visiting Penglai. When Su Dongpo encountered Penglai Pavilion, it was still a youthful 25 years old; now, Penglai Pavilion is over 1000 years old. Through the vicissitudes of the sea and the battering of rain and wind, for over a thousand years, standing at Penglai Pavilion, the vast sea remains as magnificent as ever. She continues to use her shoulders to help the worldly scholars stand taller, see farther, and embrace a broader heart. About the attraction Penglai Pavilion, the crossing of the Eight Immortals, and the Three Immortals Mountain are all close together, making it very convenient to tour. Penglai Pavilion It is one of China's four famous towers, alongside the Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Tower, and Tengwang Pavilion. Inside are architectural complexes (Sanqing Hall, Lvzu Hall, Sugu Temple, Tianhou Palace, Dragon King Palace, Penglai Pavilion, Mituo Temple) with a visiting time of about 1-2 hours The Crossing of the Eight Immortals The entire scenic area is like a gourd, the place where the legendary Eight Immortals crossed the sea. Seagulls play in the area, and there is even a monk performing boxing in the building ahead. Be sure to watch, and you can also take photos and pick up shells on the beach at the entrance of the scenic area. The visiting time for the scenic area is about 0.5-1 hour
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Posted: May 20, 2024
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