A familiar yet unfamiliar place—Chishui

Traveling through thousands of mountains and rivers, Chishui is the most beautiful

Chishui, I believe you are familiar with this place. You should know it as early as when you were studying, because you were studying at that time When studying the history of the Chinese revolution, you will learn the famous story of the Red Army's "Four Crosses of Chishui". Its profound influence on the Chinese revolution is self-evident. Chishui is located in the northwest of Guizhou Province, bordering southern Sichuan to the north and Chongqing to the east. It is an important gateway from northern Guizhou to Bashu. Chishui Scenic Area is the only national scenic area named after an administrative region by the State Council. Its tourism resources are very unique and rich, and are composed of natural ecological resources and historical and cultural resources. The landscape is mainly characterized by natural landscapes such as waterfalls, seas of bamboo, cynophylla, Danxia landforms, and virgin forests. It also contains ancient cultural landscapes and relics of the Red Army's Long March. It is known as the "City of Thousand Waterfalls", "Crown of Danxia" and "Bamboo." It has five major characteristics, including "Township", "Alpinia Kingdom" and "Long March Site". The magical and beautiful natural scenery, the various Danshan waterfalls, the magical Sidu Chishui River, the graceful and graceful billion-year-old cypress trees, and the vast expanse of blue waves in the Bamboo Sea Park will all leave you overwhelmed and mesmerized. Since I won’t miss such a beautiful place, I recently took up my camera and walked into Chishui with great curiosity...

The most beautiful place in China - Chishui

Chishui is located in a large slope transitioning from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the Sichuan Basin. The altitude drops sharply from 1,730 meters to 221 meters. The valley is deep, the slope is steep, and the ditches are crisscrossed. After hundreds of millions of years of weathering and erosion, the 1,300-square-kilometer Danxia landform has formed the largest, most beautiful and spectacular, most typical and representative, and youngest Danxia landform in the country. The special geographical climate has become a natural refuge for the national first-level protected plant and the Jurassic relict species - "Alpinia philodendron". There are still nearly 80,000 philodendron trees left in Chishui, making it one of the most beautiful trees in the world. The most concentrated area is known as the largest paleontological museum in my country.

Chishui water system is extremely developed, with 352 rivers and streams scattered throughout, plus a large number of plateau lakes, as well as 1.2 million acres of vast bamboo sea (second among the top ten bamboo towns in the country), 430,000 acres of earth Rich vegetation such as the best-preserved mid-subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest at the same latitude conserves water resources and forms countless waterfalls. According to statistics, there are more than 4,000 waterfalls more than 3 meters wide, making it the largest waterfall group in Asia. The wonders of red Danxia and the waterfalls in the sea of ??philodendron and bamboos make Chishui proud of its beautiful combination of red and green.

Chishui is full of mountains and green, and wherever there is greenery, there must be bamboo. The bamboo forest here dares to be called the "Bamboo Sea", and it will definitely give you a "mighty" everyone's bearing. If you don't experience this feeling in person, you will never feel that kind of heroic momentum. The car was driving on a road where sycamores and bamboos were scattered and interconnected. The tall sycamore trees with their bright red flowers looked like beautiful dancers. They bent down and crossed their arms to create a beautiful scenery for the guests who came from afar. Behind the arched door that welcomes guests, there is a vast green bamboo forest as far as the eye can see, and the ancient Chishui River surrounds them like a jade belt.

Chishui City is not big. It is only separated from Jiuzhi Town in Sichuan by a river. A very modern bridge closely connects the two different provinces. The bridge is full of traffic and people. Locals joked: If you lift your feet, you will cross the province! Chishui City is a red tourist city. The streets here are clean, green and tree-lined, and the environment is comfortable and elegant. Especially the camphor forest behind the city center square has tall and lush trees, attracting every tourist who comes to see it. There are open-air teahouses of different sizes along the river. People dance in the square after dinner, or groups of friends sit by the river chatting with a pot of tea. Lovers stroll and whisper quietly, and more The family was walking along the river with their young and old. The children's playful mood infected everything around them. The kind old man was enjoying this wonderful family happiness peacefully, his smile making wrinkles. It can be seen that people here are enjoying their happiness and happiness to the fullest!

The Danxia landform in Chishui is famous for its bright red Danxia cliffs, solitary peaks and narrow ridges, a variety of strange mountains and rocks, huge rock corridors and caves, and beautiful Danxia landscapes. Xia Canyon, green forests, waterfalls and springs complement each other, forming a high tourist value and attracting tourists. In Chishui, the most unique and most praised Danxia landscapes include Jinshagou Red Cliff China, Xiangxi Lake Wannian Ganoderma lucidum, Sidonggou Duxian Bridge, Bing'an Tiansheng Bridge, Tiantai Mountain red rock cliffs, Shiding Mountain wonders, Fuxingzhuan There are more than ten places including the Stone Wonders, Changcaigou Danxia Canyon, Shizhangdong Danxia Cave, Jinshagou Gangou Canyon and Nityan Cave. After the rain, the sky clears, and the golden sunshine shines on the Danyan Rock, making the red rock look particularly gorgeous, forming a beautiful scenery of red rocks, green trees, silver waterfalls, and clear springs. Walking along, people feel refreshed and refreshed.

Stroll through Bing'an Ancient Town

Bing'an is located not far from Chishui City. This ancient town is built on the cliffs of Chishui River, backed by green mountains and surrounded by water on three sides, far away from the world. The chaos of the Ming and Qing Dynasties has remained the same to this day. In fact, Bing'an is famous not only because it retains the original appearance of the ancient castle, but also because it has the ferry where the Red Army crossed Chishui four times.

When entering the ancient town, you first have to pass the suspension bridge at the ferry. It was the first time I walked on the trembling suspension bridge. The rickety feeling made me a little nervous. My steps became slower and slower, and my legs became softer. Even the bridge I didn't dare to lower my head and take a look at the flowing Chishui River. However, an old woman who was walking behind me passed me steadily and walked forward slowly. It looked like she was really embarrassed! In order to overcome this fear of mine, I just gritted my teeth and walked again until I no longer felt weak in my legs and panicked.

Most of the buildings in Bing'an Ancient Town are made of wood. Since it is located in a place rich in bamboo, the chairs, beds, and stools in the houses are all made of bamboo, and even the walls are made of bamboo. "We are rich in bamboo here. Nan bamboo can grow very big, and the largest one can be as thick as a small bucket. The local specialty here is dried bamboo shoots, umbrellas, fans, chopsticks, and shoes are all made of bamboo." In the shop. The salesperson pointed at the dazzling array of products and introduced them with a smile. Next to the shop is the Exhibition Hall of the First Red Army of Bing'an. The exhibition hall displays the boats that crossed the river, swords, spears, guns and some documents and instructions from that year. After a tour, the history of the Red Army's four crossings of Chishui was deepened. impression. The ancient town is not large and can be walked around in more than half an hour. However, the unique architecture of this castle and its beauty deeply attract every tourist and do not want to leave.

Chishui Waterfall

The Shizhangdong Waterfall of Chishui Waterfall is located in the upper reaches of Fengxi River, 30 kilometers due south of the city. This river originates from Sichuan and merges into Fengxi Mouth in Chishui. Chishui River, the upper reaches of the river appears in deep mountain canyons. When it reaches Sha Tin, the water gradually concentrates to form a larger runoff. When it reaches Shizhangdong, the river widens and the water becomes stable. A huge cliff appears on the river bed, like a knife and an axe, and the river flows straight down into a deep pool. It forms a waterfall of 80 meters wide and 76 meters high. It is 8 meters taller and 1 meter narrower than Huangguoshu Waterfall. It almost rewrites the title of China's largest waterfall. The water force of thousands of horses makes the water mist fill hundreds of meters. The gate of Shizhangdong Scenic Area is made of a double-sided artificial red rock giant statue that looks like an old man looking at a young girl. Walking 2 kilometers back from the deepest waterfall, you can also see the 75.6-meter-wide and 18.5-meter-high Zhongdong Waterfall. It is as fine as a bead curtain hanging down. It is called "Beauty Comb" by the locals because of its crystal clear and beautiful appearance. It is a typical curtain-shaped waterfall in China. It complements the large waterfall and looks like a male and female match.

When the sightseeing bus started, all the heat was gone, and only the moist and cool wind soothed our sweaty bodies like a sauna. After getting off the sightseeing car, you can go up or down the stone road in the canyon. The scenery is quiet and quiet. Occasionally, colorful butterflies will come and fly by. In the distance, I heard the roar of water. The moment we arrived at the waterfall, we looked up in awe. It was so spectacular that it truly deserves to be the largest waterfall in the Yangtze River Basin. The ancients called it the Shizhangdong Waterfall, but in fact, the height of this waterfall is much more than ten feet. The thick water surges down from the 76-meter-high cliff, hits the pool at the bottom of the valley, splashes high, forms flying flowers, grows into jade trees, and spreads out its branches. The beauty of a kind of vitality that is expressed in an emotional way is shocking. Come closer, raise your head and close your eyes, and feel the water droplets and mist hitting your face with your heart. You can feel the cool and comfortable water on your face, eyebrows, and hair. Even the thundering sound of water miraculously disappeared. What the body and mind touched was the tender side of the waterfall. Her gentle rain and dew nourished every hot heart, making everyone feel that the trip was worthwhile.

Exploring the wonders of Sidonggou

It rained on the day we went to Sidonggou, but fortunately it was not too heavy, and it was quite interesting to visit in the rain. At first, I always thought that Sidonggou was named after four caves with their own characteristics. However, I didn’t know that it was named after four waterfalls: Shuiliandong Falls, Feiwaya Falls, Moon Pool Falls, and Bailongtan Falls. The reason why it is called "Four Cave" is because Chishui people call the waterfall "Cave". This is the first time I have heard of such a name. The interest was suddenly raised. So I entered Sidonggou with an umbrella in the rain, and walked along the bamboo forest corridor in the moist and fresh air, admiring the scenery along the way. Even the continuous rain became leisurely, and Sidonggou was alone. It is only 4 kilometers long, so walking is a good choice. This way you can visit all the bamboos, trees, streams, springs, lakes, waterfalls, bridges, etc. along the way without having to worry about running out of time or being too tired.

After a while, we came to the last cave - Bailongtan Waterfall. Bailongtan Waterfall is the last and largest waterfall among the four caves. The drop is more than 60 meters, and we have not yet reached the waterfall. The heavy moisture vapor and rain have already made the umbrella in my hand look pale and weak. In front of this strange natural scenery, people seem so small. The silver-white waterfall seems to fall from the sky like a giant dragon and goes straight to the bottom of the pool. , the roar of the waterfall when it falls contains a kind of kingly spirit that is not angry and self-powerful, which is incomparable to the previous three waterfalls.

Compared with Chishui Waterfall, Sidonggou Waterfall looks more beautiful and gentle, like Li Qingzhao’s graceful words.

Fun trip to Hongshiye Valley

Yangjiayan (also known as Hongshiye Valley) scenic spot is about a 10-minute drive from Sidonggou. The guide board at the entrance of the scenic spot introduces many recreational activities, but my friend said that except for Danxia Stone, most of the other scenery is similar to Sidonggou. Arrive at the Red Rock Wild Valley Danxia Landform.

The scenic spot is not grand, but it is very unique. This red rock, rich in iron oxide, is as gorgeous as the sunset. This landform developed from the Jurassic to the Tertiary Period and was formed after a long period of water erosion, weathering, peeling and collapse. This is the miraculous work of nature.

I climbed up the mountain along the road carved out of the Danxia stone. Most of the Danxia stones along the way have been oxidized and turned into gray-green due to wind and rain erosion. The other scenery is also very average. There are not many attractive scenery, which makes me feel a little disappointed. But I still wanted to avoid the Yellow River and decided to walk to the end of the scenic spot. Now that I think about it, if this were not the case, perhaps my impression and description of Danxia Stone would have to be rewritten. At the end of the scenic spot, there is a strange large stone. In fact, it should be said that it is the peak of the mountain. The top and bottom of the entire stone extend forward, taking the shape of a convex fox, and the middle part is a concave semicircular fox. There are huge vines hanging down from the top of the boulder, with water droplets dripping down from the outer edge. Viewed from the side, it looks like the open mouth of a giant monster, with a long upper snout and a short lower lip. Some reports say that the Big Stone Fox is 400 meters long, 200 meters high, and 15 meters deep. Probably for safety reasons, a barbed wire fence was used to block the boulder, and visitors were reminded not to climb over it. But my curiosity made me lose my mind, and I forgot about the hard soles under my feet and the height of the heels. I climbed around and around, and finally climbed into the center of the monster's mouth. But when I personally walked under this big rock, no, inside, I really felt its soul-stirring amazement. Some of the bright red stone walls are like water waves, some are like honeycombs, the top is like red clouds pressing on the top, and the bottom is like a monster sticking out its tongue. Walking among them, it feels like being surrounded by the setting sun, and like it is about to be swallowed up by a giant beast. I was a little at a loss, so I took photos instead of taking pictures. I shot it once with a SLR, then again with my mobile phone; I shot it horizontally, then vertically, and even though I had already come down, I walked back to look at it again and take another shot. It wasn't until a larger elderly tourist group arrived that I reluctantly left.

"Water Ballet" - Duzhu Drifting

Duzhu Drifting is a unique folk skill in northern Guizhou that originated in the Chishui River Basin. Masters of Duzhu Drifting step on a piece of bamboo and float on the water as if they were walking on flat ground. Duzhu Diao, also known as Duzhu Boat, is commonly known as bamboo pole rowing. The performer stands barefoot on a straight bamboo with a diameter of about 15 centimeters and a length of more than 8 meters as a water carrier. Holding a small straight bamboo pole with a diameter of about 5 cm and a length of about 4 meters as a paddle, alternate left and right, rowing on the water, or riding the wind and waves to fight rapids and shoals, or holding the bamboo pole lightly to stand on the boat and paddle leisurely on the water. Its shape is beautiful and generous, and its movements are coordinated and consistent.

Duzhu Drifting is an original ecological sports activity that was refined from years of productive labor by people living on the banks of the Chishui River. It has been inherited and developed for thousands of years and has evolved into an original ecological sports activity. It was first invented by people living on both sides of the Chishui River to solve transportation problems. Since Chishui is rich in bamboo, a piece of bamboo is often used as a convenient means of transportation on the water. This unique skill has been passed down from generation to generation. The Nanzhu on the Chishui River is the best bamboo rafting tool. It is not only uniform in thickness, but also has a large load-bearing capacity. A piece of bamboo can bear about 120 kilograms, and the largest one can bear 150 kilograms. This may be an important reason why the Duzhu Rafting movement originated in the Chishui Basin and continues to flourish to this day. Some people call it "water ballet", some people call it "crossing the river with a reed". Now this water performance project - "One Bamboo Drifting", which is known as "one of the best in China and unique in the world", has won widespread recognition at home and abroad. rave reviews from tourists. Can you imagine a person standing on a bamboo pole with a diameter of about 20 centimeters and a length of about 5 meters, floating on the water, rowing, and performing difficult movements on the bamboo pole? Such stunts only appear in Jin Yong's novels What a skill of "floating on water"!

That day, I was lucky enough to come to the Chishui River and see men and women wearing national costumes coming to the shore. There were several large moso bamboos floating on the water. A dozen performers each held a bamboo pole about 4 meters long, and jumped onto the large moso bamboos like dragonflies on the water. The bamboo swayed a few times and then settled firmly on the water. People standing on the moso bamboo seemed to be stained with glue and remained motionless. They used the bamboo poles in their hands to dribble water, and the big bamboo shoots forward like an arrow from the string. As the big moso bamboo accelerates, the performers sometimes float together like geese traveling far away; sometimes they spread out to one side, like a goddess scattering flowers; sometimes they perform difficult movements such as backing up, turning around, turning around, and changing poles; sometimes they change "splitting legs" "Drift", "Lunge Drift", "Pole Drift", "Upside Down Golden Hook", "Golden Rooster Independence", "Turn and Balance", "Hula Hoop Spin" and other postures. Seeing this stunt, the tourists on the shore applauded and praised it, and even I was dumbfounded.

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