The Sacred Mountain of China: Fanjingshan - A Castle in the Sky | Ancient Architects
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- After taking a look at the incredible natural wonder of Kalavantin Durg in my last video, it felt right to next travel to the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in Southwestern China, the bodhimanda or place of awakening of the Maitreya Buddha. It is a sacred mountain to Chinese Buddhism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is known as Fanjingshan or Mount Fanjing and is a main landmark for what is known as ‘Pure Land Buddhism.’
The unusual outcrop of rock, which geologically speaking is like an island of folded metamorphic rock in a sea of karsk, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains with an elevation of 2,570 metres or 8,430 feet above sea level.
It is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with a high degree of biodiversity with the rare Guizhou Golden Monkey and the Fanjingshan fir tree occurring only in a small region centring on the mountain.
The mountain has a history going back to around 2,400 years regarding Buddhism, but it likely goes back much, much further with the indigenous ethnic groups that lived here in antiquity.
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Where are you finding these places this is amazing
Love it
I’ve been to China many times, and been to a few temples on large hills/mountains as a tourist, the heat and the effort in climbing the steps really takes the energy from you, it’s mind boggling that places like this can be built.
They are mostly on the hilltops WHY?
Closer to the gods.
yes think of the thousands of village / mountain / forest / city folk shrines and temples destroyed by the cultural revolution and other communist garbage
@@izzyizzm8761 Most cultures venerate high and large places. To the point that humans even build their own if there aren't any. If a culture stumbles upon one that's already there, they're probably going to venerate it.
Safety and isolation.
One of the many reasons I watch this channel is to see things like this. Great video!
Thank you
This is why I love the internet. Wow! Such a cool project for people working with hand tools and strong backs. What an amazing spot for a temple, or anything. It truly feels like a palace in the sky. Thank you for these vicarious adventures for a senior with a young mind.
It would be an appropriate place for a McDonald's.
Me: That was just as good as going there myself.
Inner sense of self preservation: Yes, Yes it was.
Haha
Still on the same page....lol
lol
I'd be more inclined to climb this one than kalavantin durg. It would be scary but it doesn't look quite as sketchy. Imagine the sun rise or sun set from up there 😍
Me too! The handrail helps!
Now that's a stairway to Heaven!
Looks it!
That is entirely dependant on speed and direction of travel!
@@claudiaxander Yes Sky diving can feel like Heaven
How much is it?
I know this lady who's willing to buy one.
@@Olkv3D Disclaimer: Although Its not mine I am willing to sell it to her for a GaZILLLION DOLLARS
At 3:40 the depiction of that emperor in the old artwork... the emperor seems to be depicted as a giant, he is of a larger size then everyone else. There’s a ever growing amount of evidence in the ancient record that makes a strong case for the kings, emperors, royals & rulers of the distant past being giants &/or descendants of giants/ had a direct bloodline or family lineage to giants... which may also tie in to the whole notion of royals/ rulers possessing the divine right to be rulers. Which may also help account for the mind bendingly advanced ancient megalithic constructions around the world, that were erected on such a massive, gigantic scale... doorways, hallways, corridors, columns stair steps, etc. that seem to have been built to accommodate ancient people of a gigantic stature. .
Oh this one is so amazing! Just breath taking. 👍 Thank you Matt
Thanks for being here!
wow! straight out of 'lord of the rings'. i can't even imagine climbing up there for the first time, let alone making it to the top and thinking to myself " i want to build a house up here." ........and then those a- holes moved in next door.......
What a beautiful place!! I’m in awe of it’s history and significance to the world!! Thank you Matt, for bringing us this video.
Thank you for letting me know about this site Sr! Your work is very appreciated.
Another stellar upload. Thank you.
Absolutely breath taking. Thank you for sharing
Absolutely amazing. Thank you Matthew. So happy they saved it.
Thanks for all the informative and entertaining videos!!
I didn’t know anything about this temple series. It is fascinating. Thank you for an exceptional video!
Thank you for showing these wonders! I'm early :)
A true delight, I hope we will one day realise that a modern society doesn't mean a society without complexity and beautiful buildings like our ancestors made :)
I know. The older stuff has so much beauty!
As always, your presentation proves interesting; the subject matter is definitely worth the view. Not jumping to conclusions or assuming facts is a style I find enjoyable. Plus, Fanjingshan is incredible. I was completely unaware of the place before this video. Thanks, guys.
Absolutely amazing! The building skills of the ancient peoples leaves me in awe.
Another great post, thanks Matt. 😁👍
Thank you 👍
Imagine carrying up all the building materials to build those temples. Wow.
Great vid again Well done!
Im sensing a theme this week
Just keep stumbling on breathtaking places. Trying to broaden my own knowledge and researching different places
Well keep it up! One of my favorite things in life is discovering amazing new places, and lo and behold, I've stumbled across two this week thanks to you👍👍
I love this channel! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you mate
OMG! Thank you so much! First time I have ever seen this. Cute monkey. Beautiful pheasant.
Would be fun to be on top of Fanjingshan during a heavy rain storm.
Sure!
Big fan... Thanks once again!
Thanks for being here
I see your effort mate. Great job! 👍🏻
This is amazing I will go to this place oneday!! Thank you for showing us this wonderful mountain just breathtaking 💫
It would be scary going up, but the scariest coming down. I m always amazed that the landscape actually looks like it does. Just seeing the classic paintings it seemed the views were being highly exaggerated and no place could look like a Roger Dean painting.
very interesting Matt. thanks again for all your research. be well.
Absolutely beautiful.
INCREDIBLE!
Thank you,that was fascinating & beautifully edited & presented. China & it's myriad of wonders is a mystery to me. Though it features in my research of the truly ancient history of the world. Very glad I never had to climb this! Very best to you&yours👋🌟💯✌
Thanks 😊
I'm just going to run to the shops to get a loaf of bread.
Like much. Thank you, again.
Another place I wouldn't walk up to. Great vid again.
Cheers!
you wouldnt .???? why the f not..
have a crack mate,,,,dont just watch the world go by.
mangeygypsy nunya 👍👍
@@mangeygypsynunya6451 ikr 😭😭 you really gonna lose the chance if seeing thus place because ur to lazy to get off your fatass
This is AWESOME!!!!
Very Beautiful Temple! WOW!
Incredible!
🤘🥰🤘..... Thanks Again. Mr. Ancient Architect's. Never a disappointment!!
Thank you
Couple of fascinating uploads today, thank you Matt. Wish I had a head for heights, I've as much chance of scaling Fanjingshan or Kalavantin Durg as Huayna Picchu!
Cheers
Descending would be the scary part.
@@michaelscot4816 dead right, I'd be the one with a huge queue behind me whilst I go downstairs on my backside shaking like a leaf! 😂
It's like a natural tower or skyscraper-amazing!
Awesome video🙌
Amazing.❤️❤️
Thank you for speaking !!!!
Thanks for watching
Excellent - shared.
Thank you
Very interesting presentation.
Wow , thank you. ♥️⛰♥️beautiful.
Thanks Lynn
Insane!
🙏💜
Awesome
wow , what a pic to open the vid with ..
Amazing isn’t it!
🕉 "Samyaksambodhi" 💫
(Full Complete Awakening).
A hundred things may be explained, a thousand told, but one thing only should you grasp. Know one thing and everything is freed -- Remain within your inner nature, your awareness! ❤🙏
Woow Beautiful. Greetings From Finland 🌹🙏
I keep looking on zoopla for a place like this.
A most beautiful place..
Haha! Iam still sliding down the Steep Steps from your last trip to India.
Thanks Matt.🐒
WOW WOW & WOW😁
Thanks :)
Nice👌👍👍👊
How breathtaking! It is an amazing feat of architecture. It must have been horrible getting everything up the mountain
Couldn’t imagine making that all up there holyyy
Wow!,that’s I don’t have any words.
While you are in this mode I would love to hear your input on Sigiriya in Shri lanka. That is an incredible structure on top of a megalithic rock mountain with no ancient steps.
Thanks
Cheers
amazing how they redone Drekmor Castle after taking it
I love this channe
Thank you
Seems like the kind of place Neil Peart would write a song about
Fanjing X1?
@@Russpng Perfect. Wish he was still around. R.I.P. Neil.
Its amazing this place is real
China for a change . Let’s see .. where is my popcorn ?
Enjoy! Thanks for supporting the channel
That is incredible, the work people did to build this stuff is just incredible- can I say the again?
One more time!
These last 2 videos have been great. Amazing how insane humans can be....or maybe I’m the one who is insane because I would not want to have built it.
Contrasting the two videos, you see that one peak is left unspoilt and you take your life in your hands while the other is set up for tourists.
Is this just me; or are there a perfectly mirrored, & endless set of Temples in the Mountains; (just right of this Palace); on, {the opening, & closing}; video picture?
Very cool, it looks like a giant tree stump.
Road trip!
is there anymore information on this castle in the sky???
AS YOU DO. 👍🇦🇺
👍👍👍
Wow
Agreed. Def wow factor
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain...tempo, tempowl, Tem, pull the temple :D
Wauv ❤️
There is a documentary on TH-cam called Secret Towers Of The Himalayas, maybe an interesting subject for Ancient Architects to cover.
cool 厉害。
Thanks
Somewhere I'd love to be there at least once in my life.
Agreed. It’s amazing
Is this proven to be natural? Have there ever been examinations as to possible formations under the surrounding grounds and areas as they seem extremely symmetrical
At least this one ☝️ had handrails ! 🏞
Do you think tesco delivers there? Bet they would just leave it at the door
Climb the Steps of Mount Seleya 😍
Oooh. I’ll have a look
Makes you wonder why these were built.....
To keep the people away
Knowing minimal about buddhism the bridge between the temples seems to also mean the connection between the past and future, and the present is deep and wide and unable to be fully known.
Crazy that a religion from my country has founded so much beauty in our neighbors waaay more so than our own
I wonder what it’s like living up there, talk about escaping from the world.
Would be wonderful to visit
@@AncientArchitects definitely!
I wouldn’t want to be up there during any storms. 😳
Id like to sit up there. Yea.
Me too!
Namo buddhay🙏 😊
🙏❤️🙏
These images are ridiculously beautiful. Loving the Asian vidz.
Finished my next one today on another site in India! Should be released maybe tomorrow or Saturday 👍
@@AncientArchitects Brilliant. Can't wait 👍
1:30 zhou is pronounced like the english name Joe, so Gwee-Joe.
Thanks - appreciate that
Fascinating to see Brahma (Hindu God) revered in China! ☘❤🙏
Brahma is not a Hindu God.
Is this also the place where they shot the final scene from the movie "crunching tiger, hidden dragon"?
Crunchy 😄
We primates always reveal our hominid and tree swinging ancestry with such edifices as this one don't we? We love to build 'em up high.
John~
American Net'Zen