Eight attractions in Qingxi Ancient Town, Dongguan

The eight scenic spots in Qingxi Ancient Town in Dongguan are Fenglu Chunyin, Longjin Night Moon, Donggao Fishing House, Nanshi Restaurant, Luze Boating, Gepan Sitting Fishing, Langyan Sunset, Xue Ban Xiaoxia.

1. Fenglu Chunyin

Located behind the Dongyue Temple and the newly built Chenghuang Temple at the foothills of Fenglu Mountain in the county, there were originally many pines and cypresses on both sides, tens of feet high, providing shade. sky. There is no sunlight until noon. Although there are no pines and cypresses, various miscellaneous trees are planted everywhere, with two or three stone tables placed under the trees. On the east and back side is the Tea Grand View Garden, which still provides shade, making it a good place to escape the summer heat.

2. Longjin Yeyue

In ancient times, there was Longjin Temple beside the bridge at the south gate of the county, and the existing bridge leads to Hou'an. It's called Longjin Bridge. Watching the moon on the bridge is unique. Scholars also say that there is a well next to Longjin Temple. Every Mid-Autumn Festival night, the shadow of the moon floats on the surface of the well, and people go to admire the moon, which is a wonder.

3. Donggao Fishing House

Hou'an Donggao Village is located opposite the Beibu Gulf three miles outside the east gate of the county. In ancient times, the stream flowed through Donggao, and most of the people here made a living by fishing. There were fishing houses set up by fishermen along the stream for overnight stays and selling fish. Later, the stream was diverted to the Beibu Gulf, so the Donggao fishermen disappeared, and the area began to make a living by growing sugar cane.

4. Nanshi Restaurant

It is located outside the south gate of the county. It is said that in ancient times, cargo ships sailed from Quanzhou to Anxi County, but could not go upstream again outside the south gate. Therefore, most boatmen, cargo owners and tourists stay overnight outside the south gate. There are many restaurants here. Tourists, boatmen and boatmen come ashore to enjoy themselves. The lights are on all night long and it is very lively.

5. Ashase Boating

From the west gate of the county to the south gate, the west bank is covered with reeds, the water is fast, and the river bed is very narrow, allowing only one boat to pass. Before the boat sails upstream, it first releases chaff to notify the downstream. When the downstream boat wants to go upstream, it first sounds the gong to notify the upstream to avoid collision and accident. Nowadays, water is stored in the lower reaches, and boats can pass through the lake without hindrance. The reeds and beaches are no longer visible.

6. Fishing in a pan with kudzu vines

In ancient times, there was a bridge outside the east gate with wild kudzu vines on both sides of the bridge. Every morning and evening, there are often fishermen sitting on the kudzu plate to fish. The bridge no longer exists and the Ge Pan has disappeared without a trace. After the sluice bridge in the east of the city was built, the area became a vast ocean.

7. Sunset at Langyuan

On Langyuan Mountain in Tongmei Village, there is a temple named Langyuanyan, which is dedicated to the founder of Langyuan. There are stalagmites in the north of the temple, which are more than ten feet high, with a gap in the middle. People can pass. It is said that from the summer solstice to the winter solstice, the setting sun and moonlight can shine into the stone gaps.

8. Xueban Xiaoxia

Out of the west gate of the county, go north for five miles and transition to Xianyuan. Walk two miles along the creek to reach Xueban. In the old days, peach trees were planted along the creek. . In spring, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, the flowers are red under the sun, and the water reflects the shadows, creating a variety of scenes. At sunrise in the morning, there are many tourists.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Eight Scenes of Qingxi