The Historical Evolution of Tashan Park in Yantai

Tashan has beautiful natural scenery, rich religious and folk culture, close to the urban area and convenient transportation. It has a unique natural advantage to come here for sightseeing. Now it has become a large-scale comprehensive tourist attraction integrating scenic sightseeing, competitive entertainment and religious activities. The whole scenic spot is divided into two parts: the Taiping Temple scenic spot on the mountain and the entertainment area under the mountain. The main scenic spots in Taiping Temple Scenic Area are: Taiping Temple, Sanhe Pagoda, Dragon King Hall, Taiping Morning Bell Pagoda and Guanyin Pavilion. Guanyin Peak, Long Mai, Marble Valley and other cultural and natural landscapes. Among them, the construction dates of Taiping Temple and Sanhe Pagoda are unknown, and opinions vary. According to research, there is a stone carving at the top of the tower: "Rebuild the stupa, fill the icon ... from Dayuan to Dayuan in 30 years". In other words, pagodas and temples existed as early as AD 1293, with a history of at least 700 years. Taiping Temple is a Quan Zhen An Tang, where the main hall is dedicated to the leaders of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism under one roof, which is extremely rare in China. The reconstructed Sanhe Tower stands at the top of Tashan Mountain, with an altitude of 397 meters and a tower height of 3 1 meter, with 7 floors in total. Its simple and elegant shape is the second symbol of Yantai city. The entire Taiping Temple Scenic Area has a pleasant environment, comfortable and quiet, and a strong religious and cultural atmosphere in the mountains. It can be said that "green mountains and green waters open a painting scene, and Taiping Lin' an understands the secret."