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Travel Notes on Chashan Mountain in Shidao, Weihai

Chashan Mountain lies on the shore of the Yellow Sea in the south of Rongcheng City, the easternmost part of the Shandong Peninsula. Because of its beautiful scenery, it has been known as the "Dadong Scenic Spot" since ancient times. ", "Fairy Mountain on the Sea". "Journey to the West", "The Romance of the Gods", "Erya", "Qi Cheng" and other works all have descriptions and mythological stories about this mountain. It can be seen that Chashan has profound historical and cultural heritage and is the number one mountain in Jiaodong.

Chashan Mountain has nine consecutive peaks. The main peak, Qingliangding, is 539 meters above sea level and covers an area of ??about 30 square kilometers. Incense burner top, Phoenix top, tea leaf top, Qingliang top), its color is like dark blue, so it is called "Nine-top Iron Cha Mountain". Chashan Mountain has nine continuous tops, dangerous peaks standing upright, majestic and steep, mountains and seas contrasting each other, majestic and spectacular, with many natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, places of interest and historical sites. It is said that Chashan is also the true prototype of the three fairy mountains on the sea called "Penglai", "Yingzhou" and "Abbott" in Chinese myths and legends.

I have been to Chashan many times, and I have new feelings and gains every time. Its unique natural landscape is one of the best in Jiaodong. Every spring when the flowers bloom, we classmates and friends get together to visit Tiecha Mountain. Mountain climbing, picnics, and camping are our favorites. Today is Saturday, May 15th. A group of ten of us set off from Weihai at 9 o'clock and drove along the S201 National Highway for a little more than an hour to the Tiecha Mountain Scenic Area. As soon as we arrived, we heard the sound of bells ringing through the mountain stream, a kind of Taoism. The artistic conception of the holy land emerges spontaneously. The car reached the mountainside, and on the west side of the parking lot, several boulders were covered with holes, like fingerprints. According to the locals, this is Nuwa Stone. Legend has it that when Nuwa was refining stones to mend the sky, she abandoned the stones and threw them on the ground because the fire was not enough.

Walking eastward along the mountain road is the Xitianmen of the Yunguang Cave Scenic Area, the Taoist Holy Land in Chashan. (For self-guided tours, you can also take the minibus from Weihai, Hehe, Shidao to Yuankuang from the south of the scenic area. (Enter the door) This place is spacious and clear, and the buildings are simple and elegant. The viewing corridor in the north is winding like a long dragon. When you climb here, you can get a glimpse of the majesty of Chashan Mountain. There is a beacon tower in the west, which was used to call the police in ancient times. It is said that there are many places along the coast of Shidao. There is a large parking lot in front of the scenic spot, which is full of tourist buses. Our car can only park underneath. The tourists are mainly students and young and middle-aged people. There are hotels, shops, toilets and other service facilities in the scenic area. Around the square stand several stone tablets engraved with ancient poems and songs praising Chashan. In the middle is a flagpole that simulates the Dingfeng Shenzhu of Chashan Duer in "The Romance of the Gods". There is a mountain gate on the southeast side of the house. From there, walk eastward along the stone steps to enter the scenic spot. Not far from the entrance, there is the "Shanmen Oath Pavilion", which is a place where young lovers confide in each other and settle down for life. Come here For lovers of Chashan tourism, this is a must-see attraction. Legend has it that the "Oath of Mountain Alliance" originated from Chashan Mountain and the sea to its south. Not far away, we can see a vividly carved old longevity star, holding a cane, sitting there, as if he came to welcome us. Next to it is a group of stone carvings of "Fu, Lu, Longevity, and Happiness", which are the four blessings of China. Chashan is a place blessed by God. When tourists pass by this place, as long as they touch the stone, they can get the "immortal energy" and become a "blessed" person.

Although the stone steps on Chashan Mountain are not as steep as the Eighteen Pans of Mount Tai or as dangerous as the Shu Road in Huashan Mountain, they are still winding and winding. Pilgrims and tourists are always walking in the Qingjing Mountain Col and sometimes on the edge of the cliff. , along the way, the trees are lush and green, blocking out the sky and the sun, the birds are chirping, the cicadas are chirping, and the flowers are blooming. There are countless strange rocks, of different heights and sizes, in various shapes. The shapes of strange rocks such as the golden toad worshiping the moon, the golden rooster crowing at dawn, and the mother-in-law's tattoo are lifelike. The waterfalls and springs in the valley and the sea of ??pine trees and flowers on the slopes make visitors linger and feel relaxed and happy, making all your worries and stress disappear. Going further up, there are twists and turns, there are dark willows and bright flowers, and you suddenly see a flat land. This is the "Gongfu and Longevity Palace" on the top of Longjing, the birthplace of Taoism. There are "Yunguang Cave", "Student Cave", "Wisteria Oak", "Fufu Yanshou Palace", "Sanqing Palace", "Ancient Theater", "Millennium Ginkgo Tree", "Ancient Stone Grave", " Scenic spots such as "Laozu Cave" and "Juxian Cave". Among them, the "Juxian Cave", also known as the "Dayunguang Cave", is the place where the Eight Immortals cross the sea and meet in Chashan Mountain. It is one of the deepest, largest and widest caves in the Chashan Yunguang Cave Scenic Area. Sunlight penetrates the clouds and fog and enters the cave. The sun is bright, the winter is warm and the summer is cool. It is a paradise for Taoists to practice Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that this is the cave where Master Yuyang first came to Chashan to practice cultivation. It is the earliest and most primitive natural cave in the Yunguang Cave Scenic Area, comparable to the "Gaxian Cave" in the Greater Khingan Mountains in Northeast China.

Zengfu Yanshou Palace is said to have a history of more than 800 years. Backed by Cangfeng Peak, facing the blue sea, and surrounded by mountains on three sides, this place is a holy place for self-cultivation. The ancients once described this place as "hanging couches with low clouds and trees, and opening windows to get close to the stars." It really feels like entering a paradise in a cave. According to records, during the Dading period of the Jin Dynasty, Wang Chongyang came east to teach disciples, and the incense has never been extinguished, leaving a large number of relics. When you step into the ancient complex of Yanshou Palace, the first thing that catches your eye is the Bagua diagram on the screen wall, which is engraved with the words "Increase blessings and extend life, Yunguang Wonderland". At the back is the main hall. There are Sanqing Palace, Tianhou Palace, Yaowang Temple, Guan Gong Temple, Bell Tower, Guanyin Pavilion and other buildings in the courtyard. There are two "Chongxing Yunguang Yanshou Palace Steles" erected, which record the two renovations of this palace in history.

Entering the temple, there is an endless stream of pilgrims and tourists kowtowing and burning incense, and the incense is strong.

There is a Longquan Well on the west side of the courtyard, about 3 feet deep and 2 feet wide. A lifelike white stone faucet protrudes from the wall, and spring water drips slowly into the well. Legend has it that this is a little green dragon in the sky. Because it was envious of the human world, it secretly descended to earth. After the Jade Emperor found out, he sent heavenly soldiers to capture it and then pressed it at the foot of Chashan Mountain. Only its head was exposed, so the little green dragon shed "tears" all day long. Take a sip of mountain spring water, and a refreshing coolness will flow directly into your lungs, and the heat will disappear.

The Sanqing Palace is magnificent, with green tiles, red pillars and soaring eaves. In the temple, the statues of Daode Tianzun (Laozi), Lingbao Tianzun and Original Tianzun have different expressions and are lifelike. On the west side of the palace, there is a cave covered with natural boulders. This is the Chashan Yunguang Cave. Wang Yuyang, the founder of the Kunshan School of Quanzhen Sect, practiced here and wrote the teaching "Yunguang Ji". Later, the number of tourists became more and more unbearable, so he moved to Quanzhen Cave in Qingliangding to continue practicing Taoism.

There is an "Immortal Bridge" in front of Yunguang Cave. To the south of the bridge is a stage, originally built in Jin Dynasty, where the temple fair performs to honor the gods on April 18 every year. Legend has it that whenever a play was performed here, there would always be a young and beautiful woman watching the play on the bridge, and then disappearing away. From then on, whenever the flood breaks out and pours down, the water flow will be stable and tame at this point. After leaving the bridge, it will surge down like thousands of horses galloping, which is really magical.

Among the "eight treasures" in the Yanshou Palace, there are still six treasures: the itchy tree, the wisteria tree, the Gongsun tree, the stone carving tomb, the Guanyin Bodhisattva temple and the salty water cave. Babies are amazing, each has his or her own merits. In the courtyard of Yanshou Palace, if you touch two tickle trees with lush branches and leaves, the trunks will shake, which is very funny. On the west side of Yanshou Palace, a thick vine trunk is wrapped around a five-pointed maple tree that can only be hugged by two people. Thousands of vines hang down from the trunk, like strips of weeping willows, floating in the wind. Although the trunk looks old, the branches and vines are green and green. When tourists come here, they only feel the cool breeze, which is extremely comfortable.

There is a saltwater cave in the south of Yanshou Palace, about 3 feet deep. The spring water in the cave is crystal clear, neither overflowing nor drying up, all year round. On the upper side of Xianshui Cave, there is a stone wall engraved with the four words "Wealth and Peace" inscribed by Empress Dowager Cixi. Legend has it that this cave is connected to the sea, and the water level in the cave rises and falls with the tide. This cave is at least 300 meters above sea level, which is incredible.

We looked far away and saw the waves rolling, rushing in front and behind, rushing towards the shore. The road is winding, the terraces are layered, and the scenery is endless. A cloud of mist suddenly rose up, like a violent wave rolling up the mountain. It is said that the "Cha" in "Chashan" was interpreted as "raft" in ancient times, which means "boat". If there is fog on the sea in spring, summer and autumn, if the fog comes ashore, it will gather in the mountains and ravines. When the fog is light, it floats like wisps of light smoke, drifting in the wind. At this time, Chashan is like a fairy mountain and a palace, covered with a mysterious veil, disappearing into the ethereal. "The mountain is like a cha on the sea," so it is called Cha. Mountain; when the fog is thick, it is like a rolling wave. At this time, most of Chashan Mountain is hidden in the sea of ??fog. Only the nine dark peaks such as Qingliangding are floating on the sea of ??fog, like a leafy boat floating in the vast sea. , so it is called "Jiudingtiecha Mountain". Ancient poems once said, "The shadows of the peaks are connected with the clouds, riding on the chariot to the sky." Viewing this scene reminds people of the poem written by the ancients, "The fog surrounds the mountain peaks, and the clouds float on the sea." You can truly appreciate the charm of the poem.

Walking north along the stone steps from the east side of Yanshou Palace, you can also see the "Yuyang Natural Statue", "Buddha Natural Statue", "Old Ancestor Natural Statue", "Mountain Turtle Swimming in the Sea of ??Clouds" along the way. "Picture", "Picture of Wukong Paradise" and other miraculous and natural stones are amazing. Continue walking up and come to the scenic spot "Sitting on the Flying Rock to Bless Thousands of Years" and reach the top of the main peak Longjing. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the Yunguang Cave Scenic Area. Continuing to walk west, the winding road makes a circle, and we come to the "Shanmeng Oath Pavilion" and return to Xitianmen. The 30 yuan ticket is indeed worth the money. The Qianzhendong Scenic Area is under development, and the construction of Beitianmen, roads, stone steps, cableways and other projects are being stepped up. It is estimated that it will be opened next year, and the ticket price will definitely increase by then.

After leaving Xitianmen and heading west along a newly built highway, you will arrive at the foot of Qingliangding, a Buddhist holy land. Then climb along the mountain road and you will arrive at Qingliangding, the main peak of Chashan Mountain. The "Qianzhen Cave" is at Qingliangding. Under the steep mountain wall in the northwest, it is a precious material cultural heritage left to us by the ancients, and is now listed as a national treasure. The terrain in front of Thousand Buddha Cave is relatively flat and open to the west. The temple collapsed due to disrepair and was rebuilt in 1992. There is an ancient well in the temple, which is a longan. The water in the well is clear and sweet, refreshing your soul after drinking it. The fact that such a vast well can be drilled on such a high mountain shows that the ancients' grasp of water veins was indeed unique and admirable.

There is a huge boulder lying on the top of Thousand Buddha Cave Mountain, as if flying from the sky. The top of the boulder is flat and spacious, and there are nine pools of different sizes, which were called "Nine Dragon Pools" in ancient times. According to legend, it was the bathhouse of the Nine Sons of the Dragon King. Jiulong Pond has water that is crystal clear to the bottom. It does not dry up in droughts or overflows in floods. The water quality is sweet and refreshing. There are also small fish swimming in the rock pool on the top of the mountain. The pretty and lively fish add a bit of interest to the majestic Chashan Mountain.

There is a poem from the ancients praising Qingliangding and Thousand Buddha Cave: "The solitary peak stands directly beside the sea clouds, and you can see thousands of miles of smoke on the waves. The stone steps are layered with doubtful bird paths, and the floating gulls are dotted with fishing boats. The water of Longchi is vast. The coral is pure, the moss of the Buddha cave is deep and the cliffs are hanging. From the highest point of coolness, you can see the blue sky." Thousand Buddha Cave is also called Qianzhen Cave. The entrance of the cave faces south and the cave is oval in shape. It is suspected to be a natural cave.

The cave walls are carved with dense layers of Buddha statues. These statues are uniform and have different postures. Legend has it that they are a complete set of Dafa cultivation diagrams. The big statues are like people, the small ones are like fists, the carvings are fine, and the shapes are lifelike. It is a rare Buddhist art treasure. According to statistics, there are 998 Buddha statues on the cave wall, and the other two are on the stone wall called "Ladder to Heaven" on the northern slope of the mountain. Pedestrians passing here on their way to Thousand Buddha Cave must touch the Buddha statues with both hands before they can move forward. These two Buddha statues are called "Mosuo Buddha". Legend has it that these two disciples couldn't bear the loneliness of cultivation, so they sneaked down the mountain and were pinned to the cliff by their master's magic. It was already afternoon when we visited the Thousand Buddha Cave. A group of ten of us returned to the foot of the mountain along the original path. Although we were very tired, our interest did not diminish. Climbing Chashan Mountain and admiring the beautiful scenery, we all marvel at the uncanny craftsmanship of nature. Here, listening to the waves by the rocks, watching the clouds against the trees, it is enough to listen to the eyes and ears, and to be happy and have a good mind. Why not be happy? !

Tiecha Mountain has wonderful peaks, ingenious rocks, bright caves, and wise water. Each step brings a scene, and the scenery is ingenious. "The valleys are secluded, the cliffs are dangerous, and the peaks compete with each other. After visiting Chashan, you will return home amid the paintings." This is the impression that Chashan leaves for tourists. We went down the mountain at 3 pm and drove along the mountain road from the scenic area to Yuankuang Village to Zhukou Pier. There are many small boats here, and the fisheries are fresh, and everyone in the know comes here to buy. We bought some seafood for barbecue and self-catering, including crabs, shrimps, shrimps, squid, fresh yellow croaker, small opium fish and some shellfish. The next destination is our campsite - Taoshuyuan Villa. Going east along the coastal scenic highway, there are many piers and fishing villages along the way. It is backed by Chashan Mountain and faces the sea in the south. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant. This is an original and beautiful sightseeing belt. In less than ten minutes we arrived at the peach tree garden north of Xuan Town.

Taoshuyuan (the name of a village) is located at the southern foot of Chishan Mountain in Shidao, in the mountains northeast of Zhulin Temple. It is the northernmost village in Kuangzhong (the southern section is Tangjiakuang, which is adjacent to the S201 National Highway). The Taoshuyuan section of the village is 1.5 kilometers deep from north to south and connected to the Chishan Scenic Area. The widest point from east to west is less than 250 meters. Because the village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and jumps into the sea on one side, there are mountains in the village, villages in the mountains, and gurgling water running through it. Passing through the village, you can hear the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers everywhere, and there are lush vegetation and various fruit trees, the most common of which are peach trees. Every time spring comes, hundreds of flowers bloom all over the mountains and fields, resembling a paradise, hence the name Peach Tree Garden. Taoshuyuan is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the summer temperature is 3-5 degrees lower than that in Weihai city. The sweet mountain spring water and natural oxygen bar will help you eliminate all diseases and maintain health and longevity. It is a good place for leisure and health preservation. It is now planned as an eco-tourism resort.

The land here faces north to south. It should be said to be the real Feng Shui treasure land and "paradise" in the Shidao Peninsula area. It has the artistic conception and charm of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring". Taoshuyuan has an advantageous geographical location, close to the mountains and the sea. It is connected to Chishan Scenic Area in the northeast and faces Chashan Scenic Area in the southwest. There are the "Zhulin Temple" ruins and the abbot's tomb on the west hill, the "Fo Ye Yuan ruins and ancient tombs" on the east hill, and the "Fo Ye Yuan ruins and ancient tombs" on the north hill. The largest reservoir in Shidao, the dam is majestic. There is an alpine ecological leisure tea garden on the northeast side. There are many air-raid shelters for you to explore. There are many piers and rocks on the seaside where you can fish for free. The beach on the west is flat and suitable for swimming. It is rich in tourism resources. The village committee is preparing to rebuild the Zhulin Temple. The foundation laying of the new site has been completed, but it has been temporarily stranded due to lack of funds. People from all walks of life are welcome to invest. Taoshuyuan is less than 5 kilometers away from Shidao City, and Xincun District is 1.3 kilometers away from the S201 National Highway, with convenient transportation.

Taoshuyuan Villa is located here. There is a small parking lot in front of the villa. There is a large apricot tree on the west side with fat and sweet fruits. There are also pomegranate trees, magnolias, etc., which you can feel as soon as you enter. There is a strong farmhouse flavor. When you walk into the underwater living room of the villa, the first thing you see is a landscape mural of "Jinqiao Fu Road". The top of the living room is a 90-square-meter ceiling made of double-layer tempered glass. You can see the fish playing in the fish pond from the living room. According to the manager Bi of the villa, adding water to the fish pond in summer can not only lower the indoor temperature, but also eliminate mosquitoes. In winter, the water is drained and the living room is a glass greenhouse. It is warm in summer and cool in summer. There are also towering trees planted in the hall. During the flowering season, guests feel like entering a fairyland. The entire building is a two-story villa structure. The guest rooms are composed of standard rooms and suites, with a small size of 40 beds. The accommodation conditions and environment are no less than those of a star-rated hotel. Reservations are required during the tourist season. There is also a small fish pond in the courtyard, which contains carp, crucian carp and goldfish. Children can fish here. Not far from the north of the villa, there is a large reservoir, which is popular during the rainy season in summer. During the season, mountain torrents flow down from the flood discharge channel, and the sound of the waterfall echoes through the sky. It is also a good place for fishing and entertainment.

Because the villa provides guests with self-catering and free self-service barbecue services, there are many repeat visitors who come here specifically for leisure travel. Young, we are part of it. We could have gone back to Weihai, but we came here just for fun. My friends also recommended this place, saying that what you can’t feel in a hotel, you can feel here, that is, return to nature. We arranged it. After finding a good accommodation, we started to get busy. The girls were responsible for cleaning up the seafood they bought and cooking what needed to be cooked in the kitchen. Our barbecue battlefield was set up on the viewing platform on the second floor. The boys were responsible for the barbecue. The barbecue pit and raw materials were all We brought it ourselves, and the equipment is quite complete, which no other villa can provide.

The villa is actually built on the root of the mountain, and the peaks and woods on both sides are clearly visible at night.

After a while, crabs, shrimps, shrimp crawlers and lettuce were served on the table, as were grilled clams and red clams. We were enjoying the delicious food we made while admiring the beautiful scenery of the mountain stream. Today is the first day of the lunar calendar. Second, the moon and stars are very bright. Manager Bi said: "There is no pollution here, so the transparency of the air is very high, and the stars and moon are very bright." I seem to have returned to my childhood. In my memory, the moon, The stars are very bright and the pork is so fragrant. Why has everything changed now? My reverie was interrupted by my friend’s advice to drink. While drinking wine, we chatted about society, life and work. The cool breeze was blowing gently, and the branches in front of the house were gently swaying. The feeling of the breeze blowing on our faces and the comfort are beyond words. Being in a paradise, drinking the sweet mountain spring water is like entering a fairyland. I suddenly had inspiration and said to Manager Bi: "Taoshuyuan Villa should be renamed Taoshuyuan Xianju Villa." This is where the immortals live. Grilled fish and other dishes were also served one after another, and everyone drank more happily. I haven't been in such a mood for a long time, and the pressure of life and work was suddenly relieved. The night was already very late, some went to the guest rooms to rest, and some played mahjong. When I woke up, it was already bright, and I only heard the birds chirping in front of the window. The birdsong was so beautiful. The birds were singing, the flowers were fragrant, and the water was flowing. , trees, waves and sea of ??flowers, this may be the artistic conception of paradise. We had breakfast and reluctantly left the Peach Tree Orchard, this dreamy place.

What everyone talked about most on the road was still this legendary and fantastic journey. While everyone was praising Jiudingtiecha Mountain for its well-deserved reputation, they were also sighing at this peach orchard that has not been developed too much and lamenting its natural scenery and nature. We have made a promise to come back here when the autumn leaves turn colorful and continue our dream journey.