Yichang myths and legends

Formerly known as Taoshuping, it is located in Nanjinguan, Yichang City, on the north bank of Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. She is surrounded by mountains and waters with beautiful scenery, covering an area of more than 80 mu. It is adjacent to the Yangtze River in the south, Baima Cave in the west, Yangtze River cableway in the east, Gezhouba and Sanyou Cave in the distance. Because the local area has been famous for peach blossoms since ancient times, it has the reputation of Peach Blossom Village.

According to legend, Wang Zhaojun of Zigui County (now Xingshan, Hubei Province) in the Western Han Dynasty was elected to the palace, took a boat down from the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, abandoned the boat at Nanjinguan and turned north to Longfeng Post. Peach trees are everywhere, and peach blossoms are in full bloom. Zhaojun was attracted by the beautiful scenery here and went north after playing in Taohua Village for a few days. Today, Taohua Village still retains 23 places of interest related to Zhaojun, such as Zhaojun Pool, Quansheng, Homesickness Bridge and Zhaojun Ferry.

Peach blossom is one of the famous flowers in China. It was cultivated in the Zhou Dynasty and has a history of more than 3,000 years. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it spread abroad. Whenever spring is full and sunny, more than 40 varieties and nearly 2,000 peach blossoms in Taohua Village are in full bloom and colorful. Especially handsome and beautiful. "In April, the beauty of the world, mountain temple peach blossom. I hate nowhere to find spring, and I wonder if I will come here. " Bai Juyi, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, praised Peach Blossom Garden as a wonderful flower in the Three Gorges Gallery.

1997, Taohua Village Management Office and Nanjing Zhongjing Industrial Company jointly invested more than one million yuan to build a large-scale sculpture exhibition of characters and animals in Water Margin in the park, with 24 panoramic views and more than 69 statues/kloc-0. The materials are selected from China's classic Water Margin, which captures some familiar stories, uses traditional antique carving techniques and emphasizes color painting techniques. Shui Bo Liangshan hero 108' s various images are vividly reproduced. Characters have their own charm, and none of them are the same. Its expression technique and scale are the first in China.

Baimadong

Located in Nanjinguan, northwest of Yichang, at the mouth of Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It faces the surging Yangtze River, with the famous Gezhouba Water Control Project on the left, the beautiful Xialao River on the right, and the famous Xiakou Sanyou Cave on the opposite side of the river. According to legend, Baima Cave was named after four monks and apprentices in the Tang Dynasty, and Bai once lived in this cave. The story of White Horse has been circulating in the ancient Yiling area for a long time.

Baimadong scenic spot has pleasant scenery. Stepping into the scenic spot, it is made of 13 huge white marble, weighing 98 tons, 6.68 meters high and 8.8 meters long. The white horse stone carving stands in the middle of the archway, like a horse neighing and a dragon colt lying on its back. Go through the archway and follow Lin Nakakoji, and you will arrive at Baimadong. The mouth of the cave is rippling with blue waves, flying pavilions and flowing Dan. The river in the cave is winding and unpredictable. The cave is 21000 meters long, with a total area of 10000 square meters. There are 1 1 scenic spots, such as "White Horse Disappeared", "Fairy Voices in Qiongge", "Pure Bottle Show" and "Guanyin", with a total of 37 scenic spots. There is a view in the scenery, and there is a hole in the cave, which can be visited by boat. After 200 meters by boat, the water surface appeared on the land, with overlapping caves, paths and huge halls. The dissolution of rocks in the dome is unpredictable and changeable. The scenery at the foot is confusing and dizzying, sometimes like nine days, sometimes like being in hell. On the steep wall at the end of the main cave on the first floor, there is a group of huge white stalactites hanging on the wall. When its hoof moves, the silver heald shrugs, just like a lifelike "white horse". Walking on the green slate, a stalactite stands beside the road, connected to the sky and grounded below, one integrated mass. It is as white as jade and as ice as jade, which is another wonder of Baimadong.

Natural tower

On the north bank of the Yangtze River in the south of Yichang. Legend has it that it was built in Guo Pu in the Jin Dynasty and rebuilt in the 57th year of Qing Qianlong (1792). Bricks and stones are stacked, with eight edges and seven floors, about 42 meters high, and layers of eaves are exposed, all decorated with bucket arches. Octagonal Pagoda, with eight stone donkey kong negative pagodas, is lifelike. The bottom tower door faces the river in the west, and the stone forehead is engraved with the word "natural tower", framed with two dragon balls and moire patterns; The door is engraved with the words: "Yuzhu hangs on the river, and the town of Jingmen is twelve; Wenfeng Linghan Watch, Xiongdang Shudao 3000. " There are 145 stone steps hovering to the top of the tower. Climb to the top of the tower, overlooking Yichang port, with rugged connections and sails like forests; On the river in Wulong Mountain Scenic Resort Scenic Area, five peaks line up, and the green is about to drip, just like five dragons winding along the river. Whenever the sun rises in the morning, the shadow of Taguang Mountain is reflected on the river, just like a huge Strafe, above the five dragons, so it is also called "whipping the five dragons".

Malingyan scenic spot

Malingyan Scenic Area is near Xiaofeng and Yiqing Highway in Yichang County, 29 kilometers away from Yichang City. It is a major scenic spot closest to Yichang city, with natural waterfalls and strange peaks and rocks.

Here, the water is flowing, crystal clear, natural mineral springs, and the water is constantly flowing. There are flowers in spring, cool breeze in summer, maple leaves in autumn and hot springs in winter. Throughout the year, the scenery is picturesque, and among the flowers, a hundred birds contend. The silver waterfall, falling from the sky, falls straight to the top of a huge rock, like a bell, which is a must in the world and spectacular. There are also 14 natural scenic spots in the scenic area, such as Ma Wang Mei Towa, Thunder Fire Horse Bell, Tianhe Canal, Liuhai Cicada, Pony Chasing the Wind, Cicada Pond, Tears Spring and so on.

Malingyan Scenic Area is a comprehensive service area, with ancient Pakistani guest rooms, diaojiao buildings, classical teahouses, Pakistani-style restaurants, modern karaoke, natural swimming pools and other facilities. Diaojiaolou, a Pakistani, listening to the weak voice of spring, has eternal affection; The open-air teahouse looks at the cliff waterfall and tastes faint and fragrant; The pavilions in the forest smell birds singing and overlook the pastoral mountains. It is refreshing and lingering.

Xingzhi tip:

1. Transportation: Malingyan is near Yiqing Highway. Besides taking a car, people who like sports can go by bike, which only takes about 2 hours.

2. Entertainment: boating, picnicking, camping, rafting, etc.

Changban bridge

Dangyang city is located in the middle and lower reaches of western Hubei and Zhang Ju, at the southern foot of Jingshan Mountain Range, bordering Jingmen City in the east. Adjacent to Jiangling in the southeast; South to Zhijiang; West is connected with Yichang. Dangyang is a famous ancient battlefield of the Three Kingdoms. 108 There are 76 stories in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and 37 stories in Dangyang. Therefore, Dangyang is known as the "Three Kingdoms Resort", leaving many relics of the Three Kingdoms and ancient battlefields, the most famous of which is Longbanpo.

Changbanpo is located in the southwest of Yuyang Town, dangyang city, where Changshan and Zhao Zilong gather together. It is one of the most famous ancient battlefields of the Three Kingdoms in China. It is said that the story of Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and Cao Cao, which was recorded in The History of the Three Kingdoms and The History of the Three Kingdoms, happened here. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, historians confirmed Changbanpo as the ancient battlefield of Changshan Zhao Zilong and Cao Jun in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Changbanpo is also called Dangyang Bridge. Because it is located in the northern suburb of dangyang city, it is named after Changbanpo in the west. Formerly known as Guanqiao. According to legend, Zhang Fei, a general of Shu in the Three Kingdoms period, retired Cao Bing here with a horizontal spear, and changed his name to the horizontal spear place. There was a dam in ancient times, and Zhang (Fei) Zhao (Yun) Temple was built on it, so it is also called Baling Bridge. In the thirteenth year of Jian 'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty (208), Cao Cao chased Liu Bei here, and Zhang Fei grabbed the snake spear and immediately got on the bridge, shouting, "Who dares to fight to the death here?" The sound was like a huge thunder, scaring Cao Cao back to his horse and leaving. People also ran west together, and countless people lost their guns and helmets. There is a poem that says, "The bridge in Nagano is murderous, and the bullet holes are suddenly wide open. Hearing a gunshot, Cao's family withdrew a million soldiers alone. " It has become an anecdote of the ages. At present, there is still a stone tablet which was erected in the 9th year of the Qing Dynasty (173 1) and is engraved with "Zhang Yide Cross Spear". To manage its affairs.

Xingzhi tip:

1. Transportation: Go to Yichang first, and then take a bus to Dangyang. Dangyang city has CMB to Changbanpo.

2. There are many scenic spots in dangyang city, such as Yuquan Mountain and Guandi Temple.

Xialaoxi

Niupingya, which originated in Yichang County, flows through Baimuping, Baimaling, Qinjiamiao and Jiangjiamiao from north to south and joins the Yangtze River at Nanjinguan, with a total length of 26.7 kilometers.

Xialaoxi is crystal clear, green as jade, and the stream winds into the mountains. Strange peaks on both sides of the strait, hidden in lush forests, butterflies play with flowers, flying springs play the piano, one scene at a time, quiet and beautiful, beautiful and moving.

According to legend, Gun, the father of Dayu, the hero of water control in ancient times, locked a dragon at the bottom of Xialao River, hence the name of the river. Visitors to Xialaoxi Gorge look up at the stone gates, stone drums, Tiger Ridge, sheepfold cave and lion cave on both sides, which are fantastic and charming, just like entering a mythical world. Living in the Xialaoxi natural bathing beach deep in the canyon, it can be used by thousands of people at the same time. There are Chu Caotang built on the mountain and the ancient wind and rain bridge imitating Bachu, which bring tourists into Xanadu. Not far away, there are more than 100 kinds of precious tree species and exotic flowers and herbs around the Lion Brain Forest Bath, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.

Gaolan scenic spot

Gao Lan is located in Xingshan County, Hubei Province. About 30 kilometers to the south is the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The scenic spot is centered on two estuaries at the confluence of Gaolan River and Xiayang River, covering an area of more than 20 square kilometers. Not far to the north is Shennongjia, which is said to be the haunt of savages. At present, due to the traffic conditions, not many people visit.

The range of Gaolan Scenic Area is roughly a ravine about 15 miles long, with many beautiful peaks on both sides. There is a clear stream in the canyon. And next to the stream, it is a flat road. Visitors can enjoy the mountain scenery on both sides while walking along this road, or they can walk slowly in the car and enjoy the surrounding scenery, which is similar to visiting the Lijiang River by boat. Lijiang River is called Landscape Gallery; Gaolan is also a landscape gallery. It's just that the water in the Gaolan is too small to sail; However, the peaks in Gaolan are more diverse and beautiful. The country has decided to build a dam in the Three Gorges. Above the dam, it will become an artificial ocean. The water level of the whole Three Gorges will rise by tens of meters. The most wonderful scenery in Gaolan Scenic Area is the strange peaks. Many of these peaks are similar in shape to animals, so some peaks are named after animals, such as Camel Peak, Peacock Ridge, Yuanyang Stone and Ape Ridge. Other peaks are also strange. One of them is called Chessboard Peak, which is a slightly round peak, tens of meters high and surrounded by cliffs. There is a stone that looks like a chessboard on the top of the mountain, and there are even squares and chess pieces.

Vivid Sleeping Foshan: As the representative of Gaolan Mountain, it is a mountain called Sleeping Foshan. From a distance, it looks like a potbellied Amitabha sleeping in the sky. The figure of the forehead, nose and mouth of the Buddha is very clear. Compared with the "Sleeping Beauty" Mountain in the western hills of Kunming, the image of Foshan is more vivid and lovely. There is a TV series introducing the scenery of Gaolan. Photographers feel that this mountain peak is really a rare landscape, which should be represented by more films, so they use the method of rotating shooting to let the "sleeping Buddha" stand up slowly from a deep sleep.

The peaks here are green everywhere, and some huge trees often grow on the summit. Between cliffs, there are many tiny waterfalls and flowing springs. A heavy rain turned into thousands of waterfalls and went straight to the mountain stream. This kind of scenery is rare elsewhere.

You can visit the hometown of Qu Yuan and Wang Zhaojun in Zigui County, and qu yuan memorial hall in zigui county in Zigui County on the Yangtze River outside Zigui County. Wang Zhaojun is the maid-in-waiting of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty. Emperor Wen married her to the Huns, known in history as "Zhaojun and Qin". Wang Zhaojun has made contributions to the reconciliation between the Han and Hungarian nationalities and the promotion of national unity, so he has been well received by history. Her hometown is on the way from Zigui to Xingshan. It is said that the origin of the name Xiangxi River is also related to Wang Zhaojun. Legend has it that Wang Zhaojun went back to his hometown before leaving the fortress and liked to wash his face on this stream. Since then, the stream has been fragrant all the year round, named Xiangxi.

Xiangxi

Also known as Zhao Junxi. It is formed by the confluence of Jiuzhong River and Longkou River, which originated in Shennongjia. It starts from Gleditsia sinensis in the northwest of Xingshan County, flows through Zhaojun Village and joins the Yangtze River at Xiangxikou, 7.5 kilometers west of Zigui County, with a total length of 37 kilometers. According to legend, Wang Zhaojun, who was closely related to Xiongnu in the first year of the Western Han Dynasty, lived in this water before entering the palace and often washed by the stream. Because of washing the snail handkerchief, the stream is fragrant, so it is named "Xiangxi". The stream is blue and transparent, and the colored stones at the bottom of the stream are gorgeous; The peaks on both sides of the strait are beautiful, just like painting a screen; By the river, the shade is sandwiched by the shore, and the grass is growing. Every spring is warm in March, when the water in the stream is warm, it is generally like an umbrella, as light as a spoon, pink or blue peach blossom fish, floating in the clear water, competing with the peach blossoms on the shore. There is a poem in the Qing Dynasty: "Flowers bloom in the stream, fish live in the stream, and fish play in the chaos." Don't spend it on fishermen like peach blossoms. "It is quite poetic to describe the scenery of flowers, shadows and fish.

Maicheng

Maicheng is located on the west bank of Qushui at 2 1km southeast of dangyang city. It was built by King Zhao of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the 14th year of the Zhou Dynasty (506 BC), Wu attacked Chu, and Wu Zixu built two cities, Donkey and Mill, to attack this city. Therefore, there is a proverb that "there is a donkey in the east and a mill in the west, and the wheat city is broken." In the twenty-fourth year of Jian 'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty (2 19), Guan Yu, a general of Shu, was defeated by Wu and retreated here, so there was a legend of "defeated Maicheng". For thousands of years, the city has been eroded by floods, covered by quicksand and gradually abandoned. At present, only some rammed earth walls are left, which are100m long,10m wide and nearly10m high. The momentum is heavy and magnificent.