Beautiful Shandong║Laiwu Xiangshan: Three people’s family with one mountain and two gorges, clear water and stringless ancient harp

Readers may know that there is Xiangshan in Beijing, where the red leaves are famous throughout the country. In fact, there is also a Fragrant Mountain in Dawangzhuang Town, Laiwu District, Jinan, Shandong Province - Shandong Jinan Xiangshan International Tourism Area (hereinafter referred to as Xiangshan Scenic Area). The tourist area currently has a developed area of ??53 square kilometers and is a national AAAA-level scenic spot.

Xiangshan Scenic Area is adjacent to Zibo to the east and Tai'an to the west. It is an important part of Jinan's southern tourist area; Jilai Expressway, Jitai Expressway, Provincial Highway 244 and 243, Laiwu Northern Tourism Avenue, and Xiangshan Mandao They are intertwined vertically and horizontally to form a complete tourist road network.

Xiangshan Scenic Area is rich in natural tourism resources. The scenic spot is centered on "one mountain, two gorges and three homes", and the natural and cultural landscapes have their own characteristics. "One Mountain" refers to Xiangshan Mountain, with an altitude of 918.7 meters. It is in the same vein as Mount Tai and is a sister mountain; "Two Gorges" refers to Jiutian Grand Canyon and Shimen Grand Canyon. The ecological environment in the canyon is intact, with abrupt rock cliffs, lush vegetation and abundant spring water. , birds singing and flowers fragrant, poetic and picturesque; the "Three Homes" refer to the Tianshang Family, the Stone House Family, and the Xiangshan Family. Among them, the "Sky Garden" - Tianshang Family Wang Shimen, is the highest administrative village in Shandong Province and is known as "one can hold it in one hand". "A Place to Reach for Stars", the scenic spots include Sophora Flower Valley, Peony Garden, Shimen Lake, Xingyun Pavilion, Ruyi Pavilion and other scenic spots; "City in the Sky" - Shiwu Renjia Shiwu Village, which maintains a relatively original mountain village style. There are colorful valleys, Tang Dynasty chestnut garden, astronomical platform, Shixiang Lake and other landscapes. The environment is beautiful and quiet, known as "a place awakened by insects and birds"; the "Romantic City" - Zhujiayu Village of Xiangshan Renjia, located in At the northern foot of Xiangshan Mountain, the scenic spot has primitive and dense vegetation, the clouds and mountains are shrouded in mist, the flowers are fragrant and the birds are singing, and the villages are quiet. It is known as "a place filled with fragrance".

In addition, Xiangshan Scenic Area has sophora fragrant snow, forest sea grassland, stone forest geology, Shixiang Manye, Tianchi, Qilongtan, Longxi and many other scenic spots like twinkling stars, scattered in the scenic area, shining brightly, and the main body The scenic spots complement each other, forming a natural picture of mountains and rivers.

Xiangshan Scenic Area has rich historical and cultural heritage. Among them, Xiangshan Taoist culture has a long history. There are buildings such as Yuhuang Pavilion and Zixia Temple on the mountain. The traditional Xiangshan Temple Fair is held on April 8 every year. The landscape of looking up to the Buddha and observing the sky composed of the front and rear Tuan Mountains adds a mysterious color to the inheritance of Buddhist culture. At the same time, historical myths and legends such as Qilangyu, Hanging Sheep Drum, and Longtan Star Appearance also enrich the historical and cultural heritage of the scenic spot.

"The green mountains are like paintings without ink for thousands of years, and the clear waters are like stringless harps for thousands of years." At this moment, winter and spring are coming, flowers are in full bloom, and Xiangshan Scenic Area is welcoming friends from afar with the most beautiful scenery.

Featured attractions:

1. Jiutian Grand Canyon

Jiutian Grand Canyon is more than 8,000 meters long, with an average depth of 300 meters and a deepest depth of 500 meters. The original natural scenery is completely preserved in the canyon, which is long and winding, deep and mysterious, with strange rocks, adventures, waterfalls, flowing springs, and dense forests connected in a colorful and colorful way. The air in the valley is fresh, the spring water is sweet, the birds are singing in harmony, and it has a rich original flavor.

2. Linhai Grassland

Xiangshan "Linhai Grassland" covers an area of ??more than 6,470 acres. In the scenic area, "pines are like waves, grass is like flats, stones are like clouds, and trees are strong". The trees are luxuriant. Blue sky, white clouds, strange trees and rocks, unique scenery. Known as "the highest grassland in Qilu", it is a natural oxygen bar.

3. Tang Dynasty Chestnut Garden

Tang Dynasty Chestnut Garden is located in Xiangshan Scenic Area, mainly in Shiwuwu Village. It retains hundreds of old chestnut trees since the Tang Dynasty, including the largest ancient chestnut. The diameter of the tree is about two meters. It has an old trunk and snake branches, and is antique in color. The chestnuts it produces are fragrant and sweet. It is a natural material cultural heritage and is a key protected ancient and famous tree in Laiwu.

4. Shimen Grand Canyon

The Shimen Grand Canyon is 5,000 meters long and has an average depth of 300 meters. Because two mountains confront each other on the west side of the canyon, there is a steep spot that looks like a stone gate standing there. , has the momentum of "one man can guard the gate, and no one can open it". Its characteristics are very outstanding, so it is called "Shimen Grand Canyon". The trend in the canyon is gentle, with towering trees, densely covered strange rocks, gurgling water, and splashing waterfalls. It is suitable for walking, fitness, and cooling off to escape the heat.

(Li Zhiying and Wu Zongyi compiled reports based on relevant information about the scenic spot)