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park lies at the foot of the Gaolan Mountain in the southern part of the
city proper. Its name is originated from the 5 springs there, namely the
Ganlu, Juyue, Mozi, Hui and Meng. It became a famous scenic spot back to
more than 2,000 years ago. There are over 10 places in the park crowded
with ancient temples, palaces, pavilions as well as some historic relics,
such as the Chongqingsi Temple, the Thousand-Buddha Pavilion, the Manisi
Temple, the Dizangsi Temple, the Three-religion Temple, the Crescent
Pavilion, the Sword Bridge and the Zhongshan Memorial Hall. Inside the Chongqingsi
Temple, there is an iron bell made in the period of Taihe (a title of an
emperor's reign) in the Jin Dynasty (1202 AD), which is 3 meters in height,
2 meters in diameter and 5,000 kg in weight. There stands a copper statue
of Introducing Buddha inside the Jingang (Buddha's warrior attendant) Palace,
which is 5.3 m high, 2.7 m around the body and over 10,000 kg in weight.
The park covers an area of 10, 500 sq, m. |
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