Where are the ends of the earth?

Tianya Haijiao is a real place, located on Hainan Island at the southern tip of my country. It is said that the Northern Song Dynasty writer Su Dongpo was demoted to the remote Hainan Island for violating the interests of the reformists of the day. During those days, he was depressed and often went to the beach for walks. One day, when he was walking, he suddenly encountered a violent storm. He hurriedly hid under a huge rock and saw the sea was full of waves and turbulent. After a while, the wind stopped and the rain subsided, the weather turned sunny, and the sea surface was sparkling with white sails. , exceptionally beautiful. The poet was inspired by the poem and wrote six characters: "Tianya" and "Broad Sea and Sky" on the big stone. Later, a stonemason discovered Su Dongpo's writing and carved it out. From then on, people called this place "Tianya", and this big stone was also called "Tianya Stone". Also because this place was originally called Jiaoling and it was close to the seaside, people combined "Tianya" and "Jiaoling" together and gave it a new name "Tianya Haijiao".

Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area is located in Maling Mountain, 26 kilometers west of Sanya City, Hainan. It stands under the clear water and blue sky, watching over the vast South China Sea all year round.

In ancient times, Hainan became a place of relegation because it was sparsely populated, desolate, and lonely overseas. Hu Quan, a famous minister of the Song Dynasty, lamented that "the road to the end of the world is only thousands of miles away, and the weeds are like smoke, which is killing the soul." It expresses the desolate mood of demoted officials who have no way forward and no hope of turning around. At the end of the land, people can only look at the sea and sigh at the helplessness of being at the end of the world and the corner of the sea. This has become the origin and source of the saying "Tianya Haijiao".

Today's ends of the earth have changed the impression left on people. There are forests of coconut trees and colorful dancing, and it has become a popular tourist resort for people. The vast South China Sea is dotted with white sails; the scenic area has modern buildings such as the Tianya Ethnic Customs Park and the Tianya Gallery, as well as entertainment facilities such as bathing beaches, fishing platforms, and yachts; there are many strange rocks on the rocks, standing on the seaside, and the rocks are engraved with: Tianya, Hai Jiao, Nantian Yizhu, Haiban Nantian, etc. Among them, the inscription "Tianya" was written by Cheng Zhe, the prefect of Yazhou during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, and "Nantian Yizhu" was written by Fan Yunti, the prefect of Yazhou during the Xuantong period of the Qing Dynasty.

Among these stone carvings, the group of cliff carvings belonging to the "Hai Ban Nan Tian" group is the oldest and the most special. It is reported that the cliff stone carving of "Hai Ban Nan Tian" was inscribed in "November of the 53rd year of Kangxi". It was an imperial envoy sent by Emperor Kangxi to inscribe on the surface of a natural boulder that had been cut open and processed. People believed that this unusual move must contain important historical secrets, and they worked hard to decipher it for many years. The final conclusion is: the "Sea Bend Nantian" stone carving group is the most Antarctic landmark of the mainland of China (excluding the South China Sea islands in the territorial waters) left by the Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The real "ends of the world" on the map are the iconic sites left behind by Kangxi's survey and mapping of the "Comprehensive Map of the Imperial Palace".

People who come to Tianya Haijiao for vacation can stroll along the seaside and linger among the strange rocks. They can not only immerse themselves in the subtropical style, but also experience the charm of huge stone carvings and the leisure and beauty of Tianya Haijiao.

Sanya Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area

Go west for 26 kilometers along the coast of Sanya City and arrive at the foot of Maling Mountain, where you will find Tianya Haijiao, a wonderful scene. Visitors here seem to have reached the end of heaven and earth. Here is the blue sea to the south, overlooking the vast South China Sea, with undulating waves, vast sea and sky, sails and white gulls. Dangerous rocks stand on the seashore, and the famous carved rocks such as Tianya, Haijiao, and Nantian Yizhu are among the rocks, which are very spectacular.

In ancient times, traffic was blocked and it took half a year for birds to fly. Qiongdao was sparsely populated, desolate and desolate. It was a place where feudal dynasties exiled their rebellious ministers. People who come here have no way to go and go, so they sigh when looking at the sea, so it is called "the ends of the world." Hu Quan, a famous minister of the Song Dynasty, lamented that thousands of miles away from the end of the world, weeds like smoke are killing people. The prime minister of the Tang Dynasty asked Deyu to use his poems to describe the fate of his banishment. This place records the tragic life of a minister who was demoted and rebellious in history. It has been described by literati from generation to generation and has become a famous tourist attraction full of magic in our country. Here, the blue water and sky are the same color, with vast smoke waves, dotted sail shadows, whirling coconut trees, and numerous strange rocks. The carvings are: Tianya, Haijiao, Nantian Yizhu, Hainan Nantian, and other huge rocks stand on the seashore, making the entire The scenic spot is poetic and picturesque, and its beauty is overwhelming. According to records, the inscription "Tianya" was written by Cheng Zhe, the prefect of Yazhou during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty.

The Pillar of the South Sky is said to have been written by Fan Yunti, the magistrate of Yazhou during the Xuantong period of the Qing Dynasty. , Nantian Yizhu, there are legends about its origin.

Legend has it that a long time ago, two fairies from the Li people in Lingshui secretly descended to earth and set up in the South China Sea to guide local fishermen in fishing. The Queen Mother was angry and sent Thunder God and Thunder Mother to capture them. When they refused, they turned into a double-peaked stone, which was split into two parts. One part fell into the sea near Li'an, and the other part flew to the end of the world, becoming today's Nantian. One pillar,.

Mao Dun once described the scenery here: "To my surprise, this 'cape' has such a large and extraordinary rock; we saw two leaning against each other. The tall rocks were blown by the waves and the wind, and the stone surface was already quite smooth; the gap between the two rocks was large enough for people, and the fine sand was scattered on the ground; a few feet away, the blue waves were gently lapping at the rock roots. We were joking at the time, but unfortunately we were both old. Otherwise, I must sit down in this stone crevice and talk about love for a long time. However, these strange stones remind me of a five-character quatrain by Su Dongpo titled "Dan'er Mountain": "The sudden pass is empty, and other mountains are empty." Not as good as that. Look at the stones beside the road, they are all relics of mending the sky! "It not only writes about the scenery of the ends of the earth, but also touches the scene, thinking of Su Dongpo's unfortunate experience of being banished to Hainan Island. The name "End of the World" actually does not refer to the geographical location, but a record of a historical tragedy. In ancient times, Hainan Island had a traffic jam. , inaccessible, has always been regarded as a place far away from the Central Plains and where plagues are prevalent. Therefore, it has always been a place where the feudal dynasty exiled "rebellious people", "rebellious ministers" and prisoners. People who were exiled here either died on the way or were affected by the climate and soil. If you don't accept it, you will die soon after arriving, and few of them can survive in the Central Plains. Therefore, all those who are exiled to Yazhou have the feeling that they will go to the ends of the earth and never return.

< p>Nowadays, there are facilities such as bathing beaches, Diaoyutai and sea yachts in the scenic area. A modern building and imitation of classical traditional garden-style architectural style are combined, such as Tianya Shopping Village, Tianya Roaming Area, Tianya Gallery, and Tianya Gallery. Tianya Ethnic Customs Park, Tianya Historical Celebrity Statues, etc. stand in the Cape Scenic Area, which is dizzying and lingering. Nearby are the Ignition Tower, Wanghai Pavilion, Huaisu Pavilion, and winding paths. A multi-level mountain climbing tourist attraction.

Attraction location: Go west for 26 kilometers along the coast of Sanya City and arrive at the foot of Maling Mountain

Transportation guide: You can take the local bus anywhere in the city. Take the minibus No. 2 or No. 4 to the terminal, then transfer to the Taihe Tourist Bus (5 yuan/person); you can take minibuses with the words "Tianya" and "Nanshan" in the city directly (3-4 yuan) ); take a taxi from the city (25-30 yuan); charter a car (150 yuan)

Accommodation guide: (nearby) Sanya Bay Southern Hotel, Nanwan Hotel, Yangtze River Hotel, Silver Garden. Resorts, HNA Resort Center

Entertainment Guide: Nantian Yizhu Tianya Haijiao Stone Carvings Coastal City Nightlife

Special Dining: Sanya Sanzhen (abalone, shark fin, sea cucumber) and other fresh seafood

Local specialties: fresh seafood, crystal jewelry, pearl jewelry

Nearby attractions: Big and Small Cave Heavens, Nanshan Cultural District, Tianya Ocean Zoo