The seventh day in Xiapu——Dongbi Village, Liuyun Temple, Dajing Castle

It was another completely random day, and all the "plans" went astray. In fact, there was no clear plan, just a rough idea. I originally wanted to go to Xiapu Station to take the bus to Sansha in the morning. We took the car, then went to several nearby photography spots (the specific ones are unknown), and then went to Shajiang in the afternoon. But when I got on the bus to Sansha, as soon as the car got off the highway, I saw a car going to various photography spots at the intersection, so I thought about it and told the driver that I would get off here.

As a result, I got into another car and chatted with the driver and realized that my move was completely unnecessary, because this car was also going in the same direction and was almost the same as the car I just got off. Taking the same route, we also passed Xiaohao and the east wall. But now I have to pay an extra six dollars. I couldn't help but murmur in my heart, blaming myself for getting out of the car hastily without asking clearly (but it was really too late just now, the driver had already sped far away when he stepped on the accelerator).

It’s okay to take it as it comes, there’s no point in regretting it, and it’s only a matter of a few dollars, so just take advantage of the time you’re waiting for the bus to chat with the driver. It turns out that the driver of this car is also a person who likes to run around and look at the scenery. He said that he used to have no plans like me, but he found that when he went out alone, he often spent wrong money and took wrong roads. I mean, isn't it? The advantage of being casual is that there are often unexpected surprises, but the disadvantage is that you can't use the most convenient and cost-effective way. I can only say that each has its own pros and cons.

For people like me who often change their minds, even if they have made a careful plan in advance, it is still very likely that they will not be implemented according to the plan, so why bother with it?

This is perhaps the most important reason why I like traveling alone. I don’t have to discuss it with anyone, and I don’t have to worry about wasting other people’s money and time. I make my own choices and can change them at any time. For this reason And the waste caused can be laughed off. What I care more about is the harvest and fun during the journey.

Although I spent a few more dollars, chatting with the driver was very rewarding. When I passed by the "Light and Shadow Plank Road" again, fortunately, the driver suggested to me in time that I might as well go down here. You can reach Dongbi Village by walking on the light and shadow plank road, where you can just take in the scenery.

I happily accepted his suggestion and started walking down the winding wooden plank road. On the way, I only met a beautiful woman looking at the sea alone, and two people who seemed to have something to do with each other. Boys on a survey mission (they stayed in one place the whole time).

Below the plank road is the sea. At first I was listening to music with headphones on, but then I suddenly thought, why not listen to the sound of the sea? So I took off my headphones and immersed myself in the quiet surroundings with only the sound of the sea. The wind was not strong, the sky was still cloudy, and the sea water looked a little turbid. The waves crashed against the rocks on the shore, making a roaring sound. I opened Xiami Music and searched for "Listening to the Sea" by Zhang Huimei, played it, and sang along loudly.

I like this kind of moment that is exclusive to me the most. I am the only one on the long plank road. I don’t have to worry about other people’s opinions and I can sing as loud as I want. Only the sea is listening, just like I am listening to it sing with my heart. There is a feeling of communion with the sea. In such moments of solitude, a heart can be completely open, abandon distracting thoughts, and only accept what it loves.

When we got to the end of the plank road, a highway appeared. I took the wrong route at first. I went back and found the road again. Unconsciously, I came to a very wide road. It was a road bridge, but it looked still. It is not in use, so there are no cars passing by. It is empty. There is a mountain on the left, a church stands high on the top of the mountain, and the sea is on the right, with fishing boats moored. There were long fishing nets spread on the ground on both sides of the road, and a woman was sitting on the ground weaving a net.

I kept walking and found that there was a construction site at the end, and there was a series of stairs on the mountain wall next to it. I became curious and thought that I might be able to take a shortcut from here, so I climbed up the stairs. There was an inn up there, and I heard the sounds of girls talking inside. However, the wall of the inn is quite high, and some glass particles are placed on it, just to stop people like me who like to climb over the wall when they have no way.

After wandering around for a long time, I still couldn’t find a way up, so I had to come down. I thought it would be better to walk back and think of a way, so I walked back to the road. There were two dogs, obviously a mother and a son, who kept chasing and playing around me, as if they were keeping me company, so this originally lonely journey seemed much more lively. The two dogs also followed me to Dongbi Village.

It turns out that there is a way up next to the road bridge just now. It is easy to miss it if you are not careful. I walked up this road, and soon I saw the plank road again, and of course the view overlooking the sea and the road and bridge. It's a pity that it's cloudy now. I only feel that the sea is vast, but there is no blue color as expected.

I saw many inns under construction along the way. Xiapu’s tourism resources are so rich and its future development is limitless. When the epidemic passes, there should be a big rebound. The owner of the youth hostel where I stayed also said that they were building a B&B on Dong'an Island similar to one outside the small town. I thought that if it could be put into use in the summer, I could try it out. Dongan Island is also reserved for next time.

I didn’t expect that everyone came to Xiaigaura to see the sea. I stayed there for a week, but what I saw the most were the mountains. This can be regarded as a new approach.

I wandered around Dongbi Village for a long time, but I still couldn’t wait for the shuttle bus back to Xiapu. There were many shuttle buses to various scenic spots, and they only came once in a while. This is similar to Xiapu and Pingtan. As long as the scenic spots are concentrated, public transportation is quite convenient, but there are not many shuttle buses and long-distance buses passing by. There are also relatively remote villages and towns where transportation is still inconvenient. Sometimes it takes a long time to go there, and it is often difficult to come back when you go.

After riding for a few days, I gradually summed up my experience. Every time I go to a place by car, I have to ask the driver when the last bus back is. This way, it is easier to arrange the time, and it is more convenient. The driver's phone number will also be left at the place. If you have no choice, you can call him. In short, asking more beforehand can avoid trouble later.

There are some stylish-looking B&Bs in Dongbi Village. I walked down the steps next to one of the inns and saw two beauties in the glass house sitting there reading leisurely, thinking about me. After all, it was not leisurely to cast a net like this for the first time. Next time I come back, I will spend half a day in a seaside inn like this.

There are big cacti and round cactus planted next to the house. There are two white three-dimensional words "Time Sea" on the big stone. Time Sea, does it mean that time is like the sea? Boundless and endless as far as the eye can see, they are equally vast and equally powerful and unconquerable. And you, me and him are just an insignificant drop in the ocean of time.

If there is no car, just walk to Sansha Station. I am feeling a little hungry now. If you see a passing car, stop it and go back to Xiapu. If not, just walk to Sansha and eat. After lunch, we went to the station to take the train. But not long after walking, I saw Liuyun Temple on the roadside. The driver just told me that this place wasn't open yet, but I didn't give up and decided to walk over and have a look.

So I was very lucky and walked up the steps. I saw a gap in the middle of the door that could be passed through, so I walked in without saying a word.

After I entered, an elder sister came over to me. When she saw me, she started to complain about why the door was not closed properly. Just ignore me and let me wander around the temple.

After searching on Baidu, I found out that Liuyun Temple, which does not look very conspicuous, has a history of more than 1,500 years. Of course, its current size was expanded later. At first, there was only "Huanchen". nunnery". The world of mortals is just a dream. I like this very Zen name. I also like Liuyun Cave, the numerous cliff carvings, and the majestic Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara. I prefer the tranquility of Liuyun Temple. If it hadn’t happened later, When I looked up, I saw two people standing in front of the main hall above. I thought I was the only one in the whole temple.

After leaving Liuyun Temple, I continued walking in the direction of Sansha. After a while, I saw a shuttle bus back to Xiapu coming from the opposite side. I quickly jumped up and waved, and finally got on it.

It was exactly noon when I returned to Xiapu. I had a bowl of large intestine noodles at a roadside restaurant. I went back to the youth hostel and ordered all the thick clothes (including thermal underwear) I bought in the past few days to be sent back to Zhangzhou by courier. There are still four days left, hoping to reduce the burden. I changed my itinerary again on the road today. In addition to Sanming, the remaining two stops are Yong'an. I have set two destinations for myself - the United Rice Terraces in Youxi and Yong'an. Anzhenbao, I hope the trip can go smoothly.

In fact, before this, I didn’t even know where Dajing was. Netizens only recommended me to go to Dajing Beach. When the car arrived in Dajing, I opened the map search and found out that there are also historical sites here. It's a place called "Dajing Castle".

There is really a long section of ancient city wall and a city gate at the entrance of Dajing Village. People come in and out through this gate, as if they have transcended time and space. Beyond the city gate is a somewhat dilapidated village, with not many decent houses left. The most shocking thing is the two tall old banyan trees surrounding the city wall at the entrance of the village, and there is one at regular intervals beside the city wall. Although the moat next to it has dried up, the lush branches of the old banyan trees hold up a piece of sky. , seems to be protecting this city wall and this village.

After walking back and forth in the village twice, I came out from another city gate and walked towards Dajing Beach. I saw several hundred-year-old banyan trees on the road. I probably have an old tree complex. Although there are century-old trees like this everywhere in Fujian, I still feel excited every time I see them.

Time was running out, so I turned back only a hundred meters away from Dajing Beach. I have seen too many seas and beaches in the past few days, which no longer arouses my excitement. Instead, I have seen countless ancient villages and towns, because each one has its own characteristics, which makes me more familiar with them. Maintain the same curiosity and desire to explore.

I have been hiking every day since I came out, ranging from 20,000 steps to more than 40,000 steps in one day. Some are intentional and some are forced, but the results of each hike are rewarding. It’s not hard work, but happiness, or the charming scenery on the journey, or the beautiful village at the end, which makes me feel that walking this lonely mountain road (or highway) is worth it.

I returned to the village entrance before four o'clock and got on the last bus back to Xiapu. Tomorrow I will leave Xiapu, where I have stayed for a whole week, and go to my next stop, Sanming.

The places I like always stay longer than expected. Even so, I still feel that I have not finished it. When I returned to the youth hostel and looked at the map of Kasumigaura on the wall, I realized that I still left a lot of regrets, which I will make up for next time.

Today I miss my cabin in Zhangzhou a little bit. This is the 11th day since I came out.