Baiyin Temple Reservoir in Wangjiang, Anhui, is home to the only ancient pagoda in Wangjiang that has stood for a thousand years

The weather is getting warmer, and as the temperature rises, people are stepping out of their homes to the countryside to experience the vibrant vitality of spring. For the people of Wangjiang County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, the Baiyin Temple scenic area located in Liantangcheng Village, Yatan Town, is undoubtedly a great destination for spring outings. Spring is, of course, the most beautiful season for the reservoir, with greenery spread across the hills and fields. Flowers such as Japanese rose, rapeseed, and peach blossoms bloom in succession, decorating the countryside, and together with the orderly villages and farmhouses, they form a natural and idyllic rural landscape painting. The Baiyin Temple scenic area has natural landscapes as well as cultural relics. In the distance, the green mountains rise and fall, the vast reservoir ripples with blue waves, and the ancient pagoda of Baiyin Temple stands elegantly. This is an ancient pagoda full of historical sense, originally built in the second year of the Tang Dynasty's Baoli era by the monk Fuhai. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in the first year of the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu era due to military disasters and was later rebuilt on the original site. The current pagoda has been restored in modern times, and although it has lost some of its historical vicissitudes, it still retains its ancient charm. In ancient times, pagodas and temples always appeared together. Originally, there was also a Baiyin Temple here, but unfortunately, it was demolished during the war against Japan. Today's Baiyin Temple Reservoir is built on the original site of the temple, and the reservoir is named after it. In early spring, the distant mountains and nearby waters are adorned with greenery. From a bird's-eye view, Baiyin Temple Reservoir is like a calm and mysterious gem, its color exactly like the 'green as blue' river water of spring described in Bai Juyi's poem, enchanting and fascinating. The reservoir is not only a great place for people to enjoy the scenery but also the largest irrigation reservoir in Wangjiang County. It is the water's nourishment that has created this beautiful county town surrounded by green mountains and clear waters. In the springtime, when all things grow, beauty is everywhere. Those who love life can always find beauty around them. Whether you live in Wangjiang, Anhui, or are visiting, do not miss the Baiyin Temple Reservoir scenic area under the spring light.