The name of the Ching Chung Koon monastery is translated from the Cantonese dialect as the Temple of the Evergreen Pine. In Taoism, the pine symbolizes strength, courage, resilience, longevity, and fidelity. The monks paid tribute to the evergreen tree by arranging the temple complex grounds so beautifully that endless streams of tourists began flocking to the temple.
The garden and park around Ching Chung Koon, created according to all the canons of feng shui and Chinese park art, are truly magnificent. Narrow paths run beneath the canopy of mighty trees, carved bridges stretch over numerous clear streams, and golden ornamental carp have settled in the чистых lakes among white and pink lotuses. Particularly striking is the bonsai garden - miniature trees of many different species and shapes, which are carefully cultivated for centuries.
The incredible beauty of the diverse greenery and the meditative, magical atmosphere fill the park created by the monks. The natural beauty is complemented by man-made beauty - everywhere among the greenery one can see painted and carved ornate pagodas, towers, and arches, reminding visitors of the religious affiliation of this green masterpiece.
Valuable relics brought from Beijing are kept in the monastery halls: altars with exquisite carvings, a jade seal more than a thousand years old, ancient statues, and temple lanterns. On one of the altars lie legendary artifacts - a sword with which Taoist monks killed demons, and a whip that, according to legend, is capable of driving illnesses and ailments out of a person.
