Chengde Kuixing Tower Scenic Area is located on the top of Banbi Mountain in the southern part of Chengde City. It was built in the 8th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1828) by Hai Zhong, the then prefect of Chengde. It is the largest Taoist temple built after the Eight Outer Temples. Kuixing Tower is famous for enshrining the Kuixing God who "opens the literary fortune and points the top scholar", and students from thousands of miles around rush to worship. The original building stood on the top of Banbi Mountain. It was a three-room hard-mountain mud-tile hall, which was destroyed due to years of disrepair. The newly built Kuixing Tower is located on the original Banbi Mountain, covering an area of more than 100 acres. Its building scale is much larger than the original building, and it has added many new contents with rich cultural connotations. The surrounding 800-meter wall is made of tiger skin wall stone and blue bricks into battlements, winding along the cliff, like a giant dragon covering the main building, enhancing the momentum of the landscape. The main buildings in the scenic area are colorful and magnificent. The whole group of buildings are built according to the terrain of the mountain, staggered and stacked. From top to bottom, they are buildings, corridors, halls, pavilions and gardens, presenting a unique Taoist architectural style.
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Interpretation from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: Eastern philosophy, especially Chinese philosophy, emphasizes the concept of the unity of man and nature and the law of nature. Take Kuixing Tower as an example. This ancient building is not only a symbol of the ancient Chinese imperial examination culture, but also embodies the philosophical idea of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The site selection and layout of Kuixing Tower often follow the theory of Feng Shui, striving to coordinate with the surrounding environment and achieve the realm of "harmony between man and nature". In Eastern philosophy, Kuixing Tower is not only a worship of knowledge and wisdom, but also a respect and compliance with the laws of nature, reflecting the harmonious unity of man and nature, society and the universe. Interpretation from the perspective of Western philosophy: Western philosophy, especially the philosophy of the Enlightenment, emphasizes rationality, freedom and human rights. As a symbol of the ancient Chinese imperial examination culture, Kuixing Tower can be interpreted from the perspective of Western philosophy as an emphasis on knowledge and education, as well as recognition of personal talents and efforts. In Western philosophy, education is regarded as the foundation of personal freedom and rational development. The establishment of Kuixing Tower encourages individuals to improve their social status through learning and examinations, which coincides with the concept of realizing personal value and freedom through education in Western philosophy. At the same time, Kuixing Tower also reflects the ideal of social fairness and equal opportunity, that is, anyone who passes the imperial examination can obtain an official position regardless of their background, which echoes the equality and justice pursued in Western philosophy. In summary, whether from the perspective of Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, Kuixing Tower carries profound cultural and philosophical significance, reflecting the profound thinking and pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, nature, society and human nature in different cultural backgrounds.