What are the eight scenic spots in Laiwu?

1. Longtan Star is located 80 miles northwest of Laicheng, and there is Zhaobi Mountain. The mountains here are undulating, the peaks are towering, and the cliffs are like knives and axes, standing hundreds of feet straight. There is the ruins of the Dragon King Temple on the mountainside, and under the temple is "Linjue Stream Zhang". The flowing water gathers in Longtan, as clear as a mirror. The mountain light and tree shadows sway in the water, like nine dragons playing in the water, which is magical and peaceful. Beside the dragon pool, under the screen wall, the trees disperse the cool air, the grass grows cold wind, the stone walls are high, the light is dim, and the sun cannot be seen. Sitting under the cliff and looking up at the sky, even if the red sun is in the sky and the weather is clear, the stars are still clearly visible, so it is called this great spectacle. "Longtan Star Appearance" is named after this. 2. The Wen River flows westward. The Youyou Wen River originates from Yuanshan and is formed by the convergence of two major tributaries, the east and the north. It surges from the east, rolls westward, runs through Laiwu, flows to Tai'an, and then merges with Dongping Lake and Weishan Lake, winding for hundreds of miles, and finally enters the Yellow River. It is this famous Wen River in history that has given birth to the charming scenery, mellow customs and splendid culture on both sides of the strait. It is an endless epic and an endless gallery. The beautiful scenery of Wenhe River takes on its own beauty with the changes of the four seasons. In spring, the clear water flows in the river, and the lush vegetation on both sides of the river is like a fluttering gauze; in summer, it rains a lot and the water rises, and the waves are turbulent, just like wild horses galloping; in autumn, the fine sand on both sides of the river is soft, and the midstream is rippling, making it look like a thin silk shadow; in winter , The wheat seedlings outside the embankment are green, and the water in the river is frozen, as if it were laid out by silver. She has the tenderness of spring, the boldness of summer, the plumpness of autumn, the stability of winter, colorful, delicate and lovely. Since ancient times, "the Yellow River comes from the west" and "goes to the east of the Yangtze River". All rivers in Kyushu flow eastward into the sea. However, Wenhe, with its fearless pioneering spirit and personality of self-esteem, self-love, self-improvement, and self-reliance, found its own way and surged westwards, which is a great spectacle. 3. Sunset Gongshan Gongshan, formerly known as Xinfu Mountain, is located between Xintai and Laiwu. Because its main peak, the plowshare tip, is surrounded by other peaks and looks like a blooming lotus, it is also called Lotus Mountain. Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once came here to seek immortality and built a palace on the mountain, it was named "Gongshan". Because it is slightly lower than Dongyue, it is also called "Little Mount Tai". The towering palace mountain is majestic. If you stand on the top of the peak and look far into the distance, you will see undulating mountains and green mountains. At the foot of the mountain is the Zhuzhang Gorge, to the west are Shuizhai Creek and Wuyun Cave, and to the north is the unfathomable Thousand-Man Cave, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery and wonders. Among the peaks and mountains, there is an ancient temple "Tengyun Temple". There are stone lions, stone tablets, stone pagodas, temples and pavilions, all in a well-proportioned manner. In addition, pines and cypresses are green and ancient trees are towering into the sky. The mountains embrace each other, and the clouds and water meet. It is so spectacular. In summer and autumn, every time the rain comes and the sky clears, everything is washed anew. The sun sets in the west, and the colors are flying. At this time, tourists walking eastward on the top of the mountain can occasionally see a strange scene: in the wilderness, a colorful halo appears, with a diameter of five or six meters. Within the ring, there are many mountains, towers and pavilions, which are clearly visible, and the images of tourists are reflected in it. This scene is like a mirage, fleeting. It makes those who are lucky enough to watch it feel intoxicated, like gods and immortals, and marvel in endless admiration. Thinking back to the days of Han Dynasty and Wu Dynasty, if you have the vision to appreciate this scene, even if you haven't picked up the magic elixir of immortality, you won't be disappointed, right? 4. Immortal Relics: Exit the south gate of Laiwu Power Plant and walk 200 meters south along the road. On the west side of the road, there is a stream with green trees shaded by gurgling water. The bottom of the valley is paved with blue stones and the stone surface is flat and wide. Standing on the road, you can see the two characters "Xianxi" that are simple and otherworldly. From then on, as you go up the valley, you will see the magical footprints of immortals and the cracks on the stones traced by the fairies one after another. This is the "Fengyi Wonderland" that is praised by the world. There is a stone cave in Zhiyang of Phoenix Peak not far away, called Chaoyang Cave. The inside of the cave is dark, rugged, and mysterious; the scenery outside the cave is beautiful, with fragrant flowers and chirping birds. The "Famous Cave in Donglu" inscribed by Chen Ganyu, a Fujianese who was a Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty, is still vivid in my mind. The stone tablet here records: "An Qisheng once practiced here." "Jiajing Laiwu County Chronicle" also contains: "Anqi Zhenren is a native of Qin. He lives in seclusion in this town, lives under Phoenix Peak and practices, and then he becomes an immortal." Legend has it that An Qisheng, who practiced in Chaoyang Cave, was still young at the time and often followed his master's orders to fetch water from the valley below. One evening, An Qisheng suddenly saw a beautiful young woman sitting on a rock. The two of them could not help but talk to each other and express affection with each other's eyes. From then on, An Qisheng always met the woman every time he drew water. As time went by, they actually began to engage in sexual intercourse between men and women in the world.

It is this natural chessboard that leads to the touching story of "Qi Shan Ke Lan". It is said that a long time ago, a man from Qishanguan Village at the foot of the mountain went up the mountain to collect firewood. When he came to Qiziya, he saw two old men playing chess. Out of curiosity, he stood quietly behind an old man and watched. Because he was thirsty, he picked up the old man's bowl of water and took a sip. Unexpectedly, after drinking it, I suddenly felt that my eyes were suddenly bright and dark, as if day and night, spring, summer, autumn and winter were coming and going in a hurry. After the two old men finished their game and left, he remembered chopping wood. However, when he looked back, he saw that the ax handle was rotten. When he returned to the village, no one recognized him. It turned out that a hundred years had passed. So the poem in the old annals says: The flowing water flows through generations, and there are woodcutters on Shiqi Mountain. It is said that Ke Lan, a woodcutter, did not exist back then.