There is a river in front and a hillside in the back, which is usually considered as the most ideal home environment. Because there is a hillside behind it, it can hide the wind and gather gas, and the terrain is also "low before and high after", as steady as Mount Tai; There is a wide hall in front, with a wide view and a curved river, just like "love the water". "Qu is affectionate, free and easy." Surrounded by nine jade belts, it gives people a sense of auspiciousness. There is a pool or fountain in front of the door, which is called gathering water in front of the hall in Feng Shui, that is, it is a blessing to have water in front of the hall. Evolved to people's psychological cognition, water has become a symbol of good luck.
For the ancients, the convenience of life meant happiness. There was water in front of the door so that they didn't have to run far to carry water. However, it is difficult to find this kind of residence that needs geomantic omen in modern cities. Although modern houses can't get the natural water endowed by nature, they can be completely remedied by artificial methods. For example, in front of the Oriental Plaza on the north side of Chang 'an Avenue in Beijing, there is a huge fountain. Although this is a very modern building, it follows the traditional concept of Feng Shui. As a place for business activities, praying for blessings is its specific meaning, that is, hoping for a wide range of financial resources, which is strengthened by the rise of fountains.