Source: People’s Daily Online
July 25, 2022 is the first anniversary of the successful application of Quanzhou to the World Heritage List and the first “Quanzhou World Heritage Day”. Qingyuan Mountain is a famous scenic spot in Quanzhou. Because of the many springs on the mountain, it is also known as “Spring Mountain”. It has two world heritage sites: Laojunyan and Islamic Holy Tombs.
World Heritage – Laojunyan
Laojunyan statue is a stone statue of Laozi, the founder of Taoism, and it is also the existing Chinese The largest Taoist stone statue. This huge stone statue is a symbol of the official mainstream ideology of Quanzhou in the Song Dynasty. It is guaranteed by strong social wealth. It reflects the unique historical context of Quanzhou port relying on the agricultural empire, and also reflects the diverse and active cultural characteristics of the world’s maritime trade center. and the prosperity of the port.
World Heritage – The Holy Sepulchre of Islam
Islam, as one of the world religions, has Muslims spread all over the world. The Islamic Holy Tomb is the burial ground of two Islamic saints who came to Quanzhou in the 7th century. It is an important historical relic of Islam in Quanzhou during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Together with the Qingjing Temple, it has witnessed the activities of Muslim merchants and their ethnic groups in Quanzhou, reflecting the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Quanzhou multicultural communication and integration.
“The mountain is not high, but the immortal is the name.” This poem can describe this historically famous mountain – Qingyuan Mountain. For thousands of years, the beautiful Qingyuan Mountain has protected the beautiful and rich Jinjiang Plain, watched over the ancient and vibrant Quanzhou City, and always opened its mind to welcome tourists from all over the world. Whether you come to explore the charming world heritage sites or enjoy the beautiful and fresh natural scenery, Qingyuan Mountain welcomes you!