Too proud! CCTV's "Legendary Chinese Festivals" live-streamed the Panmen Dragon Boat Festival yesterday, showcasing Suzhou's traditional customs.

In the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou, the CCTV Chinese International Channel's "Legendary Chinese Festivals: Dragon Boat Festival"

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Central Courtyard

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Night view

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Snowy scenery

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Wumen Bridge

Wumen Bridge is the highest existing ancient stone arch bridge in Suzhou. It was built in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084), and its completion ended the history of ferrying at Panmen. Therefore, it was called "New Bridge". At that time, the river was much wider than it is now, and the "New Bridge" consisted of two connected wooden bridges on the north bank and a stone bridge on the south bank, which was also referred to as "Three Bridges". The existing Wumen Bridge was renovated during the Qing Dynasty, with a total length of 66.3 meters, a width of 4.8 meters, a clear span of 16 meters, and an arch height of 9.85 meters, making it the highest single-arch stone bridge among the ancient bridges in Suzhou. Ascending the steps, one can see the intricate water network below, boats coming and going, the towering city towers, the shining ancient pagodas, and the distant mountains and nearby waters all in view.

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Ruiguang Pagoda

The Ruiguang Pagoda was built in the tenth year of the Chiu Wu era, constructed by Sun Quan, the Emperor of Eastern Wu, in gratitude to his mother. It is the earliest ancient pagoda in Suzhou, standing thirteen stories tall. The existing Ruiguang Pagoda was renovated in the year 1004 and still preserves the architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties. Among the artifacts excavated from within the pagoda are a treasure stupa wooden box, Buddhist scriptures, stone Buddhas, and stone bases, among others. The pearl relic stupa is a national treasure and is currently housed in the Suzhou Museum, where it is the museum's prized possession.

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Wu Xiang Shrine

The Wu Xiang Temple is dedicated to the commemoration of the loyal minister Wu Zixu, established by later generations within the Panmen area. The people of Wu have revered Wu Xiang for generations, and this devotion has not waned over time. The Wu Xiang Temple is divided into eastern and western courtyards. The eastern courtyard consists of halls, pavilions, and gardens, featuring exquisite architecture with numerous rock formations, resembling a classical garden layout. The western courtyard is solemn and dignified, with a plaque in the main hall bearing the four large characters "Qi Zhuang Shan He" (which means "Majestic as Mountains and Rivers"). In the center stands a large seated statue of Wu Zixu. Inside the hall, there are displays of historical materials related to Wu Zixu and the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period.

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Water and Land City Gate

In 514 BC, Wu Zixu, under the command of the King of Wu, built a grand and magnificent city called Helu, which featured eight ancient city gates for both land and water. After enduring the ravages of time, seven of these gates were destroyed, leaving only the Panmen gate preserved. Today, it is the only well-preserved dual city gate for both land and water in the world, becoming a symbol of the ancient city of Suzhou and the emblem of Suzhou City. It was also included as a heritage site in the first batch of the application for World Cultural Heritage status for the Grand Canal of China in 2014.

2019-09-25

Caring for the little migratory birds, Panmen is waiting for you.

A loving mother's arms are made of love, How can a child sleeping in them not be sweet?

2019-08-29

Identify the "source of the problem" and prescribe the right medication.

On July 2nd, with the arrival of the Sino-Italian expert team, the first phase of the Panmen research protection project officially began its preliminary survey work, which will last for 10 to 12 days.

2019-07-05