That year Kongtong Mountain

I don’t like traveling, especially traveling in a group. I think it’s just spending money to buy happiness. My outing should be called a trip. I can go wherever I want. If I like it, I can stay a few more days. If I don’t like it, I can just leave. I don’t really like going to the so-called tourist attractions that everyone flocks to, but there are some classic tourist attractions that you still have to visit.

Of course, I will do my homework before going out. That is to say, various searches. After all, time is limited and funds are limited. Most of the time I go out is during summer vacation, because I can travel with my son. All in all, I have traveled a lot with my son just like this! Basically this is the model. As a result, my son is now very resistant to summer camps and group tours offered by travel agencies.

Pingliang Kongtong Mountain went there in a situation that I didn’t understand at all. It should be said that it was an unexpected trip for me, but it was by far my most unforgettable trip.

That summer vacation, as usual, I packed my bags with my son and planned a trip to Jiuzhaigou. Also traveling with me were several of my son’s classmates. Because their parents were at work, they couldn’t get away. They asked me to take their children out for a walk.

We arrived in Lanzhou by bus and needed to stay one night. The shuttle bus to Jiuzhaigou took us very early in the morning. I stayed at a friend’s house and went to bed very early because the journey the next day was relatively far and the second was It’s not easy to walk, and riding in a car is also very energy-consuming! The monkey children were very excited. They didn't know what time they went to bed, but they were chattering anyway.

I was woken up by the ringing of the phone in my sleep. It was already dawn. I looked at the time and saw that it was still early. When I saw that it was my husband, I answered the call and hurriedly said: "Don't go to Jiuzhaigou!"

"Why?" I was a little angry. I said it when I went out. What happened now?

"There is a mudslide disaster in Zhouqu! Look at the news! Jiuzhaigou Valley It's very close, and I'm worried that it will be affected. Besides, the road is blocked!" You could hear that he was worried on the other end of the phone.

"Okay. I know!" I said perfunctorily.

"How many children are you taking with you? Safety first!" He continued to warn.

"Yeah. Got it!" Hang up the phone.

My friends and their family also got up and persuaded me to give up my plan to go to Jiuzhaigou. After much deliberation, I had to give up just to be on the safe side! However, it is not easy to take the children out. You can’t just return without success, right? So we looked at the map, discussed with the monkey children, and finally gave a multiple-choice question: Tianshui or Pingliang? By some strange coincidence, they decided unanimously. Go to Pingliang. It happened that my friend was going to Pingliang for business and decided to go with us. So, my friend drove his minivan and we hit the road! This is my first "other driving tour".

The road passes through Liupan Mountain. The winding mountain road along the way is very steep, at least that’s what I think. However, we can also get a glimpse of the development of the motherland. The roads here are so developed. And you know it! When passing through the old revolutionary base of Huining, I saw the Red Army Reunion Memorial Tower from a distance; I also stopped by Jingning County and ate the famous Jingning Roast Chicken. There are a whole street of roast chicken restaurants there, and everyone calls them roast chicken. King, it tastes really good, and the monkey children enjoyed it very much!

It was already past three o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived in Pingliang. My friend had to do some work, so we sat in the car and waited for him. After successfully completing his work, we headed towards Kongtong Mountain! When we arrived at Kongtong Mountain, it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon! After some discussion, we decided to go up the mountain because the ticket office said there are hotels and guesthouses on the mountain.

Sitting on the cable car and slowly going up, getting higher and higher, I started to get a little worried. Looking down, I saw a very large reservoir. The people swimming in it were already very small. If it weren’t for the people behind them, With those orange warning balls, we basically can't tell anyone is there because we have climbed to a very high place. Looking around, the eyes are filled with green, different shades, and lush. When I think about it now, I feel like I can breathe easier all of a sudden. I can only think of one word - oxygen bar, a natural oxygen bar.

The cable car finally arrived at its destination. I got off the car, put on my backpack, and started climbing.

We chose a mountain road with not many people. The entire scenic spot is still under construction, and there are traces of repairs everywhere.

It seems that not long after the rain, everything on the mountain was wet, but the scorching heat down the mountain has long disappeared, replaced by a comfortable coolness. Although the sun is still so blazing, there is no feeling of heat, so the monkey children happily look up to the mountain. In front of me, I was running and climbing without any purpose.

As dusk gradually fell, we gradually lost sight of other tourists, and even the workers disappeared. The children were still happy, and the roast chicken in the afternoon was not in vain. Very hungry! They traveled through the mountains and forests, and from time to time they discovered wild mushrooms and small snails... everything they saw was new! My friend and I began to think about where to stay for the night, so we prepared to return to Zhongtian Terrace.

After returning to Zhongtian Terrace, it was getting dark. I inquired about two hotels. The prices were staggeringly expensive, but I had to stay there! Finally, we decided to eat first and then find a place to stay. We walked around and came to a small restaurant. The store was cooking. We asked what food was on sale. The store apologized and said that the ingredients prepared for that day had been sold out! It's time to close up and cook for yourself. If you don’t dislike it, you’ll just have to eat a little, so what else do you dislike? It’s good to have something to eat. So I agreed and told the store how to charge the money. There are not many shops in Zhongtian Terrace, and most of them are closed. We were too playful and missed our meal! The store owner didn’t say anything else. He tried his best to make a pot of wild mushroom noodles, cut some chili shreds, sprinkled some salt and vinegar, and a plate of kimchi. There were many of us, so we finished our dinner with the store owner like a storm. , when I paid, the store owner said nothing, saying that even if a few friends came over temporarily, they had nothing to entertain, so they couldn't take the money. Sit down and chat with her and ask where else you can stay. She told us that nearby Taoist temples and temples are available, but they may be full. There have been many tourists recently and hotels are too expensive, so they all come here to stay.

Following the store’s guidance, we came to a small Taoist temple. There was only an elderly Taoist priest inside. He casually asked if we could stay here. The old Taoist priest led us to a room. It was said that there was only this one room, so we had to make do with it, and we could only make do with it. It was already completely dark, and we were not allowed to bump around like headless flies here!

The room is a large shop and is quite clean. The monkey children are very happy! These brats are so excited!

After deciding where to live, let’s go for a walk outside. It’s so dark! For the first time, I understood what it meant to be "out of sight". There were stars in the sky, and the children were playing hide-and-seek nearby. They used the faint light from the nearby store to point out the gadgets they had bought. My friends went to follow a few Chatting with the owner of a tourist souvenir shop, I sat on a stool in the bushes nearby and watched the stars. The sound of the monks chanting sutras for evening classes came from a distance, melodious and distant, the bells for evening classes rang "dang-dang-", and fireflies flew leisurely around them from time to time. The children discovered it and went to Catching fireflies.

At that moment, I finally felt peaceful and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. My heart was at peace. I didn’t need to think about anything or do anything! The sky above our head is like a big dark purple sky, filled with stars, really stars! At this moment, I understood for the first time what the Milky Way is! The stars covered the big screen, twinkling and dodging mischievously, as if they would not let you count them clearly. I gave up my futile effort and smiled to myself.

The night in Kongtong Mountain is so beautiful! So completely black, so completely quiet! The air in the mountains is moist after the rain. Is this what it means to be refreshing? There is no fragrance of flowers in the air, just the smell of grass and green trees. It is refreshing and cool. It is so comfortable!

It was late at night, and we reluctantly returned to the small room where we were going to stay. The old Taoist priest had already lit mosquito coils for us. The lights in the room were very dim, using only about one watt. Very small light bulbs, no TV, no computer, no music. The children were tired from playing and quickly fell asleep. I was also very tired and fell into a deep sleep. Even though the quilt was a bit damp, even though...I didn't even feel bad about the bed, I just slept!

When I left the next day, I asked the old Taoist priest how much he would pay for accommodation. He said, just twenty! We were all stunned! Twenty yuan? Twenty yuan for accommodation and free dinner. Are we too lucky, or are the people on Kongtong Mountain too simple? We insisted on giving him a hundred yuan, and he was so moved that he kept saying thank you!

Before I went on a formal tour of Kongtong Mountain, I still didn’t forget to take a look at the small Taoist temple where I stayed overnight and the small restaurant that wasn’t open for business yet.

Every time I went on a trip, I was like a hedgehog with its thorns exploding. I was afraid of being cheated, ripped off, or bullied. Facts have proved that there is nothing wrong with being careful, and the trip to Kongtong Mountain made me feel To the beauty between people!

Kongtong Mountain is very beautiful, and there is only one mountain where Buddhism and Taoism exist. The whole travel process is traveling through the rise and fall of Buddhism and Taoism for thousands of years. Probably because of this, the people here really impressed me. I think it is more beautiful than the scenery, which is something that other tourist attractions have not given me. Thinking about it now, I still miss that place very much, miss the mushroom noodles that night, miss the starry sky and the melodious chanting of sutras that night, and the distant sound of the bells...

Kongtong Mountain is beautiful, and It left a very good memory for my son and me. My son has mentioned more than once that he wants to visit Kongtong Mountain again, and I also have such a wish. Although I know things have changed and people have changed, I still hope to find some old memories. I look forward to the day when I can revisit my old place...I look forward to it!