Hanbai Courtyard is located in the southeast corner of Dai Temple. In the courtyard, ancient cypresses are lush and steles stand in great numbers. On the north side of the courtyard, one of the cypresses is called ‘Hanbai Lianli’, also known as ‘Lianli Cypress’. According to legend, it was planted when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made a pilgrimage to the east. It has two trunks joined together, growing from the same root. The old trunk is rugged and powerful. It is like a great sound that is hard to hear, with unyielding integrity. The new branches are lush and delightful, showing irresistible hope and enthusiasm, which is amazing. Not far from Hanbai Lianli, there is also a vigorous cypress called ‘Scar of Chimei’s Axe’. There is a scar on the lower part of the trunk. According to legend, it was chopped by the Chimei Army. This cypress is more than 2,000 years old but still grows vigorously and is lush and green. The Hanbai cypresses in the courtyard, although their bark has peeled off and their hearts are withered and the old trunks are sparse, new branches continue to grow. They are called living cultural relics. Outside the north gate of Hanbai Courtyard is Hanbai Pavilion. Looking north from the pavilion, Mount Tai is majestic, like a screen standing upright. Looking down at Dai Temple, it is resplendent and lush.
Hanbai Courtyard
Hanbai Courtyard is located in the southeast corner of Dai Temple. In the courtyard, ancient cypress[...]
