The 3 most worth visiting attractions in Dengfeng

The three most worth visiting attractions in Dengfeng are Shaolin Temple, Zhongyue Temple, and Songyang Academy.

1. Shaolin Temple

The world-renowned ancestral home of Zen Buddhism and the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu. When entering the Shaolin Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent gate of the Shaolin Temple. The entire temple is antique, with ancient bricks, tiles, and trees. Every building looks old and profound, and contains profound and broad meanings. A building complex is a treasure house of art, with flying beams and painted buildings stacked on top of each other. These wooden buildings do not use a single iron nail. They rely on the interlocking teeth of the beams and columns to resist each other and steadily support the building for hundreds of years. years, even thousands of years.

2. Zhongyue Temple

A popular Taoist holy place at the foot of Taishi Mountain at the southern foot of Songshan Mountain. It was built in the Qin Dynasty and is the largest and most complete ancient building in the Five Mountains. group. There are four main halls of the four mountains in the southeast, northwest, and the Zhongyue Temple where the five mountains are gathered together. The famous true shape map of the five mountains is stored here. In addition, the largest existing form in China and the best preservation, the four "Treasure Guard Iron Men" cast by Yingzong Zhiping of the Northern Song Dynasty still guard the surroundings of the ancient divine treasury. The Royal Library in the Republic of China gave Zhongyue Temple a style that combined Chinese and Western styles.

3. Songyang Academy

A famous institution of higher learning in ancient China, one of the four major academies in ancient China, and an integral part of the World Cultural Heritage-Historical Buildings in Heaven and Earth. It was established during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Two great writers of the Song Dynasty gave lectures here, making it one of the birthplaces of Song Dynasty scholarship. Songyang Academy has a simple and elegant structure. The main building on the central axis has five entrances and is equipped with corridors and pavilions. When you step into the academy, you will be surrounded by the strong aroma of books. Every brick and every tile is a ring of history.

Recommended specialties of Dengfeng

1. Dengfeng sesame biscuits

Sesame biscuits are a very common snack that can be found in many places, and There are many varieties and different tastes. What I want to introduce here is the Dengfeng sesame seed cake. It is delicious, soft and chewy, and has a thick layer of sesame seeds on the outside. It has a rich aroma and is especially delicious. Tourists who come here will try this delicacy. It is delicious hot or cold. It is also suitable as dry food and is a must-have when traveling.

2. Dengfeng mustard silk

Dengfeng mustard silk is a well-known specialty of Dengfeng. It is exquisitely packaged and is a very good specialty gift for visiting relatives and friends. It uses local high-quality mustard greens and is made through traditional production techniques. It has a rich aroma, fresh taste, and a crisp, tender and delicate texture.

3. Songshan Red Toon

Toon leaves are a very popular food, but I don’t like its taste very much. It is a bud from a tree that is often used in scrambled eggs. It has a rich flavor and a crisp texture. What I want to introduce here is a local red toon. The roots and leaves are dark red. It has a beautiful color and delicious taste. It is very popular in the market.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Shaolin Temple