Huangdao Zangma Mountain: I blame my unintentional conflict for many years, but now I am infatuated with Mo Xiao at the first sight

1. There is a reason why I have not visited Zangma for many years

Among the many natural scenic spots on the west coast of Qingdao, Zangma Mountain is excluded from the top three in terms of reputation and status. It can be said to be "naturally justified": Xiaozhu Mountain dominates due to its towering and precipitous position; Langyatai wins the championship because the First Emperor ascended it and Xu Fu crossed east; Dazhu Mountain not only has stunning mountain and sea scenery, but also the Buddhist culture that has lasted for more than a thousand years is also the home of Zangma Mountain. No. Even Tiezhu Mountain, which has always been "low-key", is higher than Zangma Mountain in terms of altitude and geological value. Therefore, it is not surprising that since I moved to Huangdao more than 20 years ago, I, who have always been focused on "making rice crops", have never visited Zangma Mountain, which is only more than 40 kilometers away.

Looking at Mount Zangma from afar

2. It’s hard to be “unrestrained” when friends encourage you to ski

I was chatting with a friend a few days ago and he mentioned Mount Zangma , saying that the weather is getting warmer and if we don’t go there, the snow in the ski resort will melt. He also said that it was the largest ski resort in Huangdao, and that it could be "unrestrained" when playing. He tried his best to encourage me to "experience" it as soon as possible.

The picture shows the author learning to ski in the winter of 2018

The only time I skied was in the winter of 2018. The location was not at Zangma Mountain, but at Rose Mountain, which is much closer. At that time, I was full of curiosity and desire for skiing, so I entered the venue at the same time as my wife and daughter. Finally, under the repeated urging of my wife, I did not leave until we were near the west mountain and no longer wrestling. If I hadn't dyed my hair, I would have fallen "on all fours" time and time again in the ski resort with my head full of white hair, which would be considered a "scenery" in the ski resort.

View from the Zangma Mountain Amusement Park

Nowadays, times have changed, and I deeply feel that being so "unrestrained" is no longer appropriate. After all, old arms and legs cannot tolerate "doing whatever you want" like young people. . However, since you have free time, you might as well go for a stroll to see what’s different about it, and also “eliminate” an unvisited scenic spot on your “travel map”.

3. Driving alone in "Zangma", the attractions are greatly reduced

Snapshots of old streets

On the morning of January 30, I was alone, driving along the Go west on Kaicheng Road for about an hour and turn right about 17 kilometers southwest of the original Jiaonan City District. After walking about 300 meters, the security guy checked the health code, and walking further in, we came to the outside of the ski resort of Zangma Mountain Scenic Area. Stop the car and ask the security guard, but there are no parking spaces in the parking lot. For other attractions, it is recommended to consult the tourist service center. When we came to the tourist service center, the service staff were enthusiastic and introduced that the forest park is all about mountain climbing, but it has been closed due to fire prevention; the amusement park is suitable for family travel; Danxi Hot Spring is being rebuilt; in addition, you can visit the developed Jiangnan-style houses; At noon, you can go to "Zangma Ancient Street" to eat and shop.

"Hui style" folk houses in Zangma Mountain

4. Visiting the "Southern style" folk houses, there were some surprises

After listening to the introduction, I followed the "walk through" According to the plan, there were not many things to visit, so we first went to the hillside to the east of the main road in the scenic spot to visit the houses. If you don’t look at it, you will be “astonished” by the Hui-style buildings with white walls and gray tiles. If it weren’t for the winter scenery of the surrounding mountains and forests, you would have temporarily suspected that you have “traveled” to the Jiangnan water town. This has changed my original skepticism towards the development of residential buildings in scenic spots - perhaps in the not-too-distant future, as the slogan here says, a unique tourist attraction full of "poetry and distance" artistic conception Will it be born?

Zangma Mountain Old Street Archway

5. It is a great pleasure to visit the "Zangma Ancient Street"

1. After visiting the houses, it is already noon. My stomach started to make comments. So we turned back and went downhill to the "Old Street" at the north end of the main road to eat and sightsee. First, I saw a stone archway with the inscription "Zangma Old Street" on the forehead, and the words on the left and right "One day, I dream back to a thousand years, and once I step into the picture scroll". Looking at the back, the couplet is "the guest feeling remains in the folk village, and people come and go and paint in the paintings."

Ancient houses on the old street

Walking past the archway, a mountain stream flows from north to south. The ancient street is built along the right side of the stream; at the south end of the street, a stone bridge spans There is a simple parking lot uphill at the west end of the creek and bridge. There are charging sockets in the parking lot for charging electric vehicles. There are several "small courtyards" surrounded by fences, and trailers and tents are available for rent in each courtyard.

Rental "small courtyard" in the parking lot

2. Go up the steps from the east end of the bridge, next to the stream, there is a pavilion with cornices and brackets on the west side of the street , named "Wangyue Pavilion"; on the east side of the street are private houses with stone walls and gray tiles, and the old wooden rudders hanging on the gables seem to make people smell the sea breeze. From here to the north, the streets and alleys are paved with stones, either straight or curved; houses and shops are connected to the north and south, with scattered heights; the walls of the houses are either made of bricks or stone, and the roofs are all blue tiles.

The ancient street houses have a strong "Chinese style"

There are also some birds, beasts and other components on the roof. As a person who knows nothing about ancient architecture, I can't remember them. I can't explain it, I can only feel the vicissitudes of life. There are many shops on both sides of the street, most of which sell snacks. There are also porcelain, antiques, coffee shops, etc., and there is even a bookstore. It was past noon, and I spent 20 yuan to solve my "tummy problem" in a "Henan Handmade Noodles" store.

Small noodle shop in the ancient street

3. What impressed me deeply was that after walking through most of the ancient street, I saw a "Five Willow Tea House" with a wooden table inside. There are several benches, presumably where Mr. Pu Songling entertains guests with tea and collects novel materials, but there are no willow trees outside the door. At the north end of the street, there is an open space of more than 100 square meters, which is roughly similar to the current "Citizen Square". There is a stage facing north and south. Under the eaves, there is a gold inscription "Spring in the Liyuan".

The "Liyuan Spring" stage in the ancient street

Turning around and looking south, there is a four-corner pavilion with a copper bell hanging on the top, about four feet high and more than six feet in circumference. A log is hung on the side, and the bell is struck with wood. Its sound is deep and melodious, and can be heard for miles. Only then did we understand that the bells we heard in the parking lot south of the street came from here, and it was not a temple.

Ancient Street Bell Pavilion

4. At the northern end of the street, along the stairs, is a small, clear lake formed by a mountain stream falling from a high place. The narrow part is paved with big stones so that people can step on the stones and pass by. Go uphill along the west side of the small lake and walk to a highway bridge. Looking north from here, you can see mountains in the distance. There are lush trees below the mountainside, but there are few plants above the mountainside. In confusion, I asked a few people for advice. The security guards who gathered here to chat said that it was because the rocks were hard and there were few cracks and soil, making it impossible to plant trees and greening. It was not the result of disasters such as wildfires. Then I took a few pictures and returned the same way.

Seeing how late it was, I drove outside the ski resort, entered with a few words, hurriedly took a few photos and returned. More than five hours had passed since I arrived.

6. How about "Three Thousand Weak Waters"? One scoop is enough

Perception: The scenic area covers a vast area and has many projects. If it is summer, you can't finish it in one day. Mountain climbing is not allowed in winter, so skiing is the most attractive activity. If you are taking your children for a family trip, there are options such as the Cute Pet Zoo and Millennium Amusement Park. As for Qiu Weng's solo trip, one old street is enough.

Ski Resort Service Center

Although this street is not an ancient building and is only a few hundred meters long. It has no horizontal branch lanes and is slightly single. However, in my opinion, its design and The construction is exemplary. In addition, it is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with spring flowers and summer grass, which makes it even more pleasant. Qiu Weng suddenly felt happy when he visited this place, so he said, "Don't laugh at the sight of infatuation." As for the "Jiangnan Folk Residences", it remains to be seen how the overall effect will be after the re-arrangement and construction of the scenic area is completed.

Vision of the ski resort

7. Expanded information introduction for your convenience

According to the scenic spot information: The ski resort has a 600-meter high-end slide. There are 2 400-meter intermediate slides and 2 beginner slides. There are 1,500 parking spaces in the parking lot, and the service hall can accommodate 500 people for dining. It also has an outdoor sports equipment sales area, a coffee bar, a tourist souvenir shop, etc. On this day, only one primary ski trail was open, and Qiu Weng visually estimated that there were about a hundred skiers at the same time.

Ski resort side shot

Scenic area project prices:

1. Skiing: 160 yuan per person on holidays, limited to 3 hours; 110 yuan per person on other times, Opening hours are not limited throughout the day.

2. Cute Pet Zoo: 118 yuan for adults, free for children under 110 cm tall, half price for students under junior high school (with ID).

3. Millennium Valley Amusement Park is 58 yuan, free for children under 110 cm, but must be accompanied by an adult.