The Bell of Good Luck

The Bell Tower is built on the top of the Dragon Head Peak, which is at the north bank of the Dashahe River. As the “Mecca” to the Buddhists in China, the Foquan Temple was once the place where Buddhism was popular. In the Tang Dynasty, the temple was the home to many monks and was quite prosperous at that time.

This Bell was made to cater for people's wish of casting bell during prosperous times. It weighs 116 tons with a height of 8.108 meters. The maximum diameter is 5.118 meters. Carrying with itself rich cultural connotations, the Bell of Good Luck has not only inherited the national tradition, but also manifested the characteristics of the new age. At the middle of the Bell, it is carved with 56 ornamental designs showing good wishes, symbolizing harmony, unity and co-prosperity of the 56 nationalities in China. At the lower part, it is carved with the rivers, mountains, clouds and the sun, symbolizing the majestic and beautiful scenery of China.

The Bell of Good Luck, the heaviest and the biggest bronze striking bell in the world, is characterized by lasting resonance and shocking power. On June 19, it was successfully accepted into the Guinness Book of World Records and obtained the certificate.

Publishes at : 07-12-13 21:47

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