Leifeng Sunset is one of the ten scenic spots in the West Lake, and this scenic spot also comes from the Leifeng Pagoda in the West Lake, and it is also legendary in folklore. Leifeng Pagoda is one of the famous ancient Chinese buildings, and its historical atmosphere is very profound. In this issue, let’s learn about the origin of the name Leifeng Pagoda.
Leifeng Pagoda, also known as Huangfei Pagoda and Xiguan Brick Pagoda, is located on Leifeng Mountain on the bank of the West Lake Scenic Area in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province. Leifeng Pagoda was built by Qian Hongchu, King Zhongyi of Wu and Yue, who had a son with Huang Fei. It was originally named "Huang Fei Pagoda" because it was built in Leifeng. Later generations renamed it "Leifeng Pagoda". The old Leifeng Pagoda collapsed in 1924 and was later rebuilt. The newly built Leifeng Pagoda is the first colorful bronze pagoda in China. The sunset at Leifeng Peak is one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake.
In the early Qing Dynasty, the incomplete beauty of the exposed brick body of the Leifeng Pagoda and its close relationship with the myth and legend of "The Legend of the White Snake" made it a popular tourist attraction among the ten scenic spots of the West Lake. Even Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong also came to visit and comment on it many times, and "Leifeng Sunset" became famous far and wide. For example, "History of the West Lake" written during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty praised the sunset scene of Leifeng: "The solitary tower stands alone, the bricks are all red, pulled by vines, green and lovely, the sun shines in the west, the pavilions are golden and green, and they reflect the mountain light, like When the golden mirror first opens, the fire beads will be attached. Even if Chicheng is in vain, it is not an exaggeration."
From the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China, it was widely believed that the bricks of Leifeng Pagoda had the functions of "warming off evil spirits", "benefiting men" and "benefiting silkworms". Due to its special functions, it has been repeatedly stolen. On September 25, 1924, the brick body of the Leifeng Pagoda finally collapsed. The scenic spot "Sunset" has only existed in name only since then. The collapse of Leifeng Pagoda has attracted attention and discussion from the whole society. People from all walks of life have been looking forward to rebuilding this famous ancient pagoda.
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