Fengqing Fengshan Park

　　The ancient architectural complex of the Confucius Temple is a microcosm of Fengqing’s history and culture, as well as a testament to its cultural development. The Fengqing Confucius Temple was first built in the 34th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1606), rebuilt in the 8th year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty (1669), and completed in the 19th year of the Guangxu era (1893). Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, it is the second-largest existing Confucius Temple in Yunnan Province. The temple complex consists of buildings aligned along a central axis, including the Mingfeng Pavilion (Kuixing Pavilion), Chongsheng Hall, Dacheng Hall, Dacheng Gate, Lingxing Gate, Dragon Gate, and Pan Pond. The main hall displays horizontal plaques inscribed with “The Sage Embodies Perfection,” “Here Lies Culture,” and “Model Teacher for All Ages.” Outside the Dacheng Hall hangs a large bronze bell cast in the Ming Dynasty’s Jiajing era. The entire architectural layout is rigorous and rational, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and high artistic and historical research value. It has been listed as a cultural relic protection unit at the provincial, prefectural, and county levels.

　　The Martyrs' Cemetery is located on Fengshan in the county town. Surveyed in 1950 and approved by the provincial government in 1955, the county party committee and government decided to allocate funds for its construction. The cemetery houses 16 martyr tombs, with a square martyrs' memorial tower standing in the center. The 5.5-meter-tall tower bears the names of 46 martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives during grain requisition and bandit suppression campaigns, along with inscriptions such as “You live on in our memories, and we live on in your cause.” The back features the “Inscription for the Construction of the Martyrs’ Monument.” Over the years, the county government has repeatedly allocated funds to expand the gardens, plant flowers and trees, and renovate the 225-step stone stairway leading up the mountain. Recently, a new Martyrs' Memorial Hall has been added to showcase the martyrs’ heroic deeds. Today, the Martyrs' Cemetery has become a picturesque tourist destination in the Tea Township.

　　Legend has it that long ago, a golden phoenix flew to Fengqing. Seeing the lush mountains and beautiful scenery, it decided not to fly any further and landed here, turning into a mountain, which later came to be known as Fengshan (Phoenix Mountain). The mountain resembles a giant phoenix spreading its wings toward the rising sun in the east. Here, dense forests and towering ancient trees create an atmosphere of lofty skies and low-hanging clouds, shrouded in mist — the very landscape known as “Fengxiu Gathering Mist,” one of the “Ten Scenic Spots of Shunning” in the past. It is also a great place for people to “climb the mountain to view the cityscape and wander through the woods to admire the gathering mist.” During his six-year tenure as magistrate of Shunning starting in the 33rd year of the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty (1907), Qi Lin governed diligently and cared for the people. He promoted education, established postal and telegraph services, emphasized agriculture and sericulture, and developed industry. Together with local gentry Chen Weiyin, each donated 50 taels of silver to develop the Fengshan tea plantation and promote tea cultivation and production. Since then, the annual Qingming Tea Fair has become a major business event for tea tasting and sales in Fengqing, continuing until the early days of liberation. In 1990, the Fengqing County People's Government decided to build Fengshan Park. Over the past decade, the park has seen the construction of its main gate, stone stairways, pavilions, a statue of the Camellia Lady, and a sculpture of a golden phoenix taking flight. The park has taken initial shape and has become a scenic attraction.