Tourism in Qu Feng National Park

This area has been a tourist attraction for centuries. The earliest traveler's account in this area is Thomas Hobbes's Seven Wonders, published in 1636. Later visitors scoffed at these so-called Seven Wonders, including journalist daniel defoe, who described the moor of Chatsworth as "vast wasteland and wasteland" and obviously despised the giant cave called Devil's Ass in castleton. The number of tourists did not increase significantly, and this situation continued until the Victorian era. The completion of the railway provided a convenient way to gradually highlight the unique and romantic atmosphere here in cultural appreciation. Guides such as "Derbyshire Mineralogy by John Mawei 1802" and "The Peak Gem of william adam" (1843) and "The Gem of Wiliam Adam in the Peak Area" began to show great interest in the address diversity in this area.

Buxton has a long history as a hot spring town. Its geothermal hot spring water temperature has been kept at 28 degrees Celsius. It was first discovered by the Romans in the park in 78. This settlement is the famous Aquae Arnemetiae, and this spring is the valley goddess hot spring here. It is said that in buxton 1569, Beth of hardwick and her husband Earl Shrewsbury enjoyed hot springs here. 1573, Queen Mary of Scotland also came here. By the end of18th century, the town expanded rapidly, because the fifth Duke of Devon expanded here after Bath. The second Renaissance was in the Victorian era a century later. Some famous people, such as Erasmus Darwin and josiah wedgwood, were attracted by this kind of spring water, which is called curative. 1863 railway to buxton completed. There are many famous buildings in buxton, such as the crescent building, which is the famous royal crescent building that john carr imitated Bath. Henry Curry's Devon, natural bathroom, water pump room. Pavilion Manor opened in 187 1 year. Frank Macham designed 1903 buxton Theatre, which is the tallest theater building in Britain. Matcham is a legendary architect. He also designed the London Theatre, the London Grand Theatre and the Hackney Empire.

The public trails and outdoor recreation here are an important tradition. The hilltop area has become the natural garden and idyllic Eden for people in Manchester and Sheffield industrial areas, and has reserved valuable leisure resources for the post-industrial economy. The peak area also provides a variety of outdoor activities. An extended network of public walking routes and numerous long-distance paths, with a total length of more than 65,438+0,800 miles (2,900 kilometers), also has a wide range of open space for mountain hiking and hiking. Riders and mountain bikers usually use horse tracks. Some long-distance paths, such as tissington trail and high peak trail, are built by using the existing railways. They are used by pedestrians, cyclists and cyclists. Park Management has car rental shops in Ashbourne, Parsley Hay and Middleton Top. Wheelchair rental points are set up on the road reconstructed by the original railway, and modified disabled cars are also provided at the rental points. There is a plan for people with mobility difficulties to provide them with more convenience by replacing hiking routes with steps.

Many outcrops of coarse sandstone are considered as one of the best mountaineering spots in the world; They were the first to be climbed. Later, pinnacle limestone was discovered. It is not stable, but it provides many interesting ways to climb mountains. For example, Thor's cave was discovered by Joe Brown in 1950. 1 1 limestone routes are listed in bmc, and sorted from very dangerous. More routes were discovered by latecomers and published in guide magazines.

Below the surface, people who explore the earth (caves) enjoy the work in natural caves, caves and ancient mines found in limestone at the top of the mountain. Cave peak is the largest and most important cave system found at present, and it is even related to the growth system of Veronica in Wenatc area. The only caves of research value are the Elden Cave and the nettle pot. Much of the mining work here is often an extension of the natural cave system. These systems are located in castleton, Wenatc, matlock, Middleton, Si Tong, Eyam, Munyash and buxton.

Some of the largest reservoirs in the peak area, such as carsington water. It has become a water sports center, including sailing, fishing and kayaking. Other activities include air movement, such as hand skating and paragliding, bird watching, cross-country running, closed cross-country and orienteering. There are many tourist attractions in the peak area, which are suitable for tourists with various hobbies. The vast wilderness in the north is suitable for walking slowly and overlooking the magnificent scenery, such as Devon River Dam. In the south, there is a green valley far away from the noise of the town. The river is sparkling, the green valley is lush, and all kinds of wildlife are available. Walking along the river is an excellent enjoyment.

The famous scenic spots are Chazworth noble manor, which has large farms and children's amusement parks; Castleton Cave, where there are unique John sapphires, stalactites and stalagmites, visitors can cruise on the underground river. Other attractions include Stonehenge, castles, museums and mills that are still in operation. In addition, when you go to the peak area, you must try the local oatmeal hard cakes and local wine in Stilton, Haddington, with the delicious Bakewell pudding dessert, which will make you enjoy the real English country life.

In the18th century, Duke of Devonshire developed the hot spring town in buxton into a holiday resort with the theme of health preservation in the upper class. Now it is the largest town in the peak area, with opera houses and theaters, museums and art galleries. Matlock bath, another hot spring town, has a prosperous population since Victorian times. Bakewell is the largest city in the national park; Five Archs Bridge on the Wye River can be traced back to13rd century. Other towns provide a series of conveniences for the public. In the north of Heidfeld Town, the highest point in Wangfeng District is kinder scout.

Chatsworth house is a historic building, a palace in Duke of Devonshire and the best county palace in Britain. Hatton Hall in the Middle Ages was the palace of the Duke of Rutland. Hardwick Hall built by the powerful Queen Elizabeth; And Lyme Park, an Elizabethan manor. Many villages and towns in the peak area have well-preserved churches with administrative functions. A particularly good example is the14th century Baptist St. John's Church in tideswell, which is usually considered as the church in the Peak District. Little John's grave can be seen from the garden of Hasselblad Church.

Norman style church overlooks the town of castleton. It has four caves for viewing, namely Mountain Peak, Blue John, Trick Cliff and Speedwell, and it is also the semi-precious stone processing center of blue fluorite. Other ornamental caves and mines include Abraham Heights, which can be reached by cable car from Bath in matlock or Poole Cave in buxton. Eyam town was famous for its self-isolation during the Black Death in 1665.

The Mine Museum in Bath, matlock offers activities to visit temple leed Mine, derwent valley mills World Heritage Site and brindley Waterwheel in leek. The well-preserved steam train tracks in matlock and Rosli, the National Tram Museum in Kreiger and the Ford Canal in krom constitute the traffic history and culture of the peak area. Matlock Bath's photographic lens and Old Time Museum present the public with the photographic history from 1839.

In spring and summer, most towns have costume festivals, which are said to be a tradition since pagan times. Other local traditions include the annual Garland Festival in castleton and the Royal Shrovetide football match in Ashbourne, which has been held every year since the12nd century. Buxton hosts two opera festivals, namely, buxton Festival and Gilbert and Sullivan Festival (…), and the edge of buxton Festival. In addition, the Peak Literature Festival is held twice a year, but in different places.

The special food in the peak area is the dessert Bakewell pudding, which is very different from the widely circulated Bakewell pie. Until 2009, Haddington Town also produced delicious Stilton cheese and some other cheeses. May: castleton Corolla Ceremony and Chatsworth Equestrian Competition.

June: Erder Country Festival, Parkhall Racing and ashford Well Decoration Festival.

July: Bakewell Carnival and Well Decoration Festival.

August: Bakewell Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibition and Hope Shepherd Experiment.

September: Cough Carnival and Decoration Festival and Chatsworth Country Fair.

1 1 month: castleton Christmas Lantern Festival.