Baqi Cave is located in Mentougou District, Beijing, only 500 meters away from the famous Tanzhe Temple. Baqi Cave is a deep ancient cave with a total length of 1,350 meters. It is famous for its unique folds of "8" and eight wonders, so it is known as "a wonder of the divine cave created by heaven and earth". In history, there is a saying that "Tanzhe Temple came first, and Youzhou City came later". When Buddhism was first introduced to Yancheng in the Jin Dynasty of my country, many monks preached in the area of Tanzhe Temple. Therefore, there are many god-like Buddha statues and monks' practice pictures in the cave. Baqi Cave has three halls and 28 scenic spots along the way, which are completely consistent with the cosmology of "Three Huans and Twenty-Eight Constellations" of ancient astronomers. The three caves are "Xiaoyao Hall", "Zhile Hall", and "Yuzhou Hall" respectively. The three halls have their own characteristics. Xiaoyao Hall is magnificent, Zhile Hall is ethereal, and Yuzhou Hall is spacious. The complex rock structure and strange geological structure of this cave are rare in China. They also suggested opening a geological museum here. What is most puzzling is that the natural landscape of the rocks in the cave is quite similar to the scenic spots in Tanzhe Temple. Most of the eight major landscapes in the cave, such as the 8-shaped folds, the flying dragon in the sky, the dangerous passage, the dragon in front and the tiger behind, the magic pot, Jigong, the dragon pool, and the strange murals, can be found in Tanzhe Temple outside the cave. Especially the stone pot, which is similar in size to the copper pot in Tanzhe Temple and looks very similar. The deep pool at the bottom of the cave is clear and transparent, and the waterway is winding, which also coincides with the name of "Tanzhe Temple". There are also the traditional Chinese characters "China" on the stone wall above the pool, and the lines of the patterns on the rocks next to it are smooth, like ancient murals. Whether these landscapes and patterns are natural coincidences or artificially excavated by our ancestors has become an unsolved mystery.
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Interpretation from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: In Eastern philosophy, especially Taoism and Confucianism, natural and cultural landscapes are often regarded as the embodiment of the harmonious coexistence of heaven, earth and man. Taking the Baqidong Scenic Area as an example, its naturally formed caves, strange stones and streams can be regarded as the workmanship of nature, reflecting the Taoist concept of "Tao follows nature". Here, every natural landscape is the result of the interaction between yin and yang and the five elements between heaven and earth, and is a microscopic display of the order of the universe. At the same time, the Confucian idea of "harmony between man and nature" is also reflected here. While appreciating the natural beauty, people are also talking with nature and feeling the beauty of nature, so as to purify and improve their minds. Interpretation from the perspective of Western philosophy: From the perspective of Western philosophy, the Baqidong Scenic Area can be interpreted as the embodiment of natural aesthetics and existentialism. Natural aesthetics emphasizes the aesthetic value of natural landscapes. The strange stones, caves and flowing water of Baqidong are not only a visual enjoyment, but also a spiritual touch. They inspire people's pursuit of beauty and awe of nature. Existentialist philosophy focuses on the sense of existence of individuals in nature. The depth and mystery of Baqi Cave allow people to experience the dialogue between themselves and nature during exploration, feel the authenticity of existence and the fragility of life, and thus trigger deep thinking about the meaning of life. Whether it is Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, Baqi Cave Scenic Area provides a unique perspective for people to explore themselves, think about life, and experience the mysteries of the universe in the embrace of nature.