Liang Yusheng Park

　　 The original site of Liang Yusheng Park was Aoshan Pagoda (also known as Wenbi Pagoda), named after the pagoda built atop a mountain that resembles a giant turtle. The main pagoda was first constructed in the 27th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1762), expanded during the Jiaqing period, and rebuilt in 1985. The five-tiered, hexagonal pagoda features eaves on each level, with a glazed tile roof crowned by a lotus-supported gourd-shaped pottery finial. A couplet by Liang Yusheng (whose birth name was Chen Wentong), a Hong Kong-born wuxia novelist from Mengshan County, was inscribed on both sides of the pagoda’s entrance. Written during his hometown visit in February 1987, it reads: “Literary radiance shines upon the sun; ascend to the highest point to broaden your horizons and witness your homeland turning new pages; the momentum of the brush reaches the clouds — true talent possesses vision, and may future generations surpass the esteemed forebears.” The inscriptions on the window lintels of each level, from bottom to top, still follow the originals on the ancient pagoda: “Aofeng Stands Alone in Elegance,” “Climbing Clouds to Find the Path,” “Vital Energy Resides Within,” “Light Piercing Through the Stars,” and “Direct Ascent to the Moon Palace.” The eaves of each level are adorned with vibrant and colorful patterns.

　　 At the foot of the pagoda lies a serene and ancient temple — Yong’an Temple, where chanting echoes and incense burns continuously. When the sun sets and the rosy glow of dusk illuminates the sky while birds return to their nests, Aoshan Pagoda appears especially enchanting. In 2005, during a return visit to China, the People’s Government of Mengshan County invested over 7 million yuan to transform the hill where Aoshan Pagoda stands into Liang Yusheng Park.