酆都的悲歌一分钟回顾鬼城的沉默守护者
在遥远的古代，酆都大帝是道教中尊奉的阴间最高神灵，他居住的地方便被称为鬼城。今天，这座曾经宁静又神秘的地方位于重庆市附近的丰都县。但不 everybody knows that this is not the original ghost city. Let me take you on a journey through time to uncover the secrets of the past.
According to historical records, as early as in the East Han Dynasty, Zhang Heng's "Lunheng: Subsection on Ghosts" mentioned that there was a place called "Ghost Gate" in the mountains of Changshan, where spirits would enter and exit. This concept of a ghostly realm has been passed down for centuries.
The earliest known reference to a ghost city can be traced back to the Warring States Period, when it was described in "Shan Hai Jing". It was said that in the middle of Bo Sea, there was a mountain called Dousuo Mountain with an enormous peach tree stretching three thousand miles. The branches formed a gate called "Ghost Gate", where millions of spirits would come and go.
Over time, this idea evolved into different stories and legends. In Eastern Jin's famous book "Zhuangzi," we find tales about gods residing in Peach Mountain (Peach Blossom Spring), which later became associated with ghosts and demons.
By Tang Dynasty times, Li Bai had written about Roche Mountain (Roche) being inhabited by spirits. And during Song Dynasty era, another legend emerged: two officials named Wang Fangping and Yin Changsheng were said to have ascended into heaven after retiring from public service at present-day Fengdu County. People began calling them Yinwang or Lord Yin King due to misinterpretation over generations - thus turning Fengdu into what is now known as China's most haunted town!
Today's Fengdu is more than just its eerie reputation; it boasts numerous temples and landscapes left behind by various dynasties throughout history. These remnants bear witness not only their architectural prowess but also give us insight into how people perceived death across different eras.
So next time you visit these sites remember their long history filled with mythological beings like God Mao Gong who guarded souls crossing between worlds until they reached eternal peace.
And so ends our short trip through time exploring how one place went from being nothing more than an ordinary county town 2000 years ago all because its name resonated deeply within Chinese culture: A fascinating tale indeed!
