Qinghua Pavilion

Qinghua Pavilion

Qinghua Pavilion is a cultural tourism attraction.

Qinghua Pavilion, located on the hillside within the "Zaozhuang Horticultural Farm" in Taozhuang Town, was originally named "Lüzu Pavilion" and was first built in the 30th year of the Kangxi reign. The inscription commemorating the construction of "Lüzu Pavilion" is now embedded in the northern wall of the pavilion's ground floor. Its content reads: "Riding the wind and soaring through the clouds, I have traveled far and wide, visiting countless temples and monasteries across the land. There are countless towers and pavilions built among them. But why do bodhisattvas and immortals need to dwell here, requiring the gathering of funds and labor to construct such structures from earth and wood? Could it be that those in charge are simply doing this for their own convenience? Ah, such arguments do exist in the world. But when it comes to the Taoist priest Qingyun, the case is different. Qingyun had not yet reached adulthood when he severed worldly ties, defying his parents and leaving behind his wife and children to live in seclusion. Initially residing at Chaoyang, he later found his home at Baiyun, believing that dressed in white robes and a yellow cap, he could spend his life in solitude in the ancient caves and be content with a carefree wandering life. If he were to toil day and night, exhausting his mind and body, engaging in such construction work, how would that differ from the secular world? So then, why did Qingyun undertake this project? It was all for the sake of Lüzu. The Pure Yang (Lü Dongbin) and Qingyun shared a deep karmic bond. Ever since Qingyun retreated to the mountains, Lüzu has descended through spirit writing, bestowing guidance and wisdom without hesitation for decades. With sincere and earnest devotion, as if unable to let go, Qingyun served with even greater reverence. He believed that without proper respect and long-term veneration, he could not repay the kindness. Thus, he decided to build this pavilion. Although Lüzu does not rely on the pavilion to gain respect, Qingyun’s reverence for him is made abundantly clear. Although Qingyun himself may not remain forever to serve Lüzu, his disciples and future generations who continue to worship here from this pavilion can ensure its longevity. This is the intention behind Qingyun’s construction of the pavilion. However, without someone to initiate the project, it could not have begun, and without others to support it, it could not have been completed. In this endeavor, the initiator was Mr. Li Rushun, who sought both to repay the virtue of Lüzu and to fulfill Qingyun’s aspirations. Yet, those who repaid the virtue and fulfilled the aspirations were not limited to the Li family alone—it also relied heavily on the contributions of many others. Observe the mist rising like white clouds from the top of the pavilion, the rosy clouds gathering at the pavilion’s corners from Phoenix Ridge. There are those who ride the crane chariots and come to rest here, and those who lean on their staffs atop the mountains to gaze in reverence. The sanctity of the pavilion and its magnificent presence rival those of the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower. Who can say that these accomplishments are not gifts bestowed by these noble individuals? Qingyun could not bear to let the efforts of the many go unrecognized, and I could not bear to disappoint Qingyun’s request, hence this record. In the 30th year of the Kangxi reign of the Great Qing, in the early summer, on this propitious day."

Taozhuang Town: Taozhuang Town is located in the northern part of Xuecheng District, covering a total area of 80 square kilometers with a population of 100,000. It administers 30 administrative villages, one subdistrict office, and 13 neighborhood committees. The town boasts a long and profound historical and cultural heritage, with the footprints of ancient sages Xi Zhong and Zhong Hui from the Xia and Shang dynasties still shining brightly here.

The area is rich in mineral resources. As early as the Yuan and Ming dynasties, coal mining took place here. In 1920, the Zhongxing Company began mining operations in the region and constructed a dedicated railway line for transport, earning Taozhuang the nickname "Little Kiln" and making it one of the first two officially established towns in Zaozhuang City. Other identified resources include limestone, aluminum... More detailed information about Taozhuang Town++