Introduction to the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu

The first article: "Into the Eight Great Scenes of Zhangqiu". "The towering and dangerous mountains, the holy well and the clear water".

Weishan is located in the west of Mingshui City in Zhangqiu and south of Shanhouzhai Village. It is located at the junction of plains and mountains, covering an area of ??about four square kilometers. The altitude is about 205 meters. On its south side, some hills on the north side of the Taiyi Mountains can be seen in the distance, surrounded by piedmont plains. Therefore, Weishan, which is not high in altitude, becomes a "high mountain" standing in the surrounding plains. There are now: "Holy Well Square", "Holy Pool", "Qilu Sage Wall", "Holy Well Fushou Ding" and high-standard entertainment areas built at the foot of Weishan Mountain; in recent years, the magnificent Vowel has been restored and built on the mountain Temple, Vowel Pagoda, Lecture Hall, Jade Emperor Pavilion, etc. As the saying goes: "A mountain is not high, but it is famous if there are immortals." Speaking of dangerous mountains, I have to tell you a little story about the holy well.

It is said that in ancient times, there was no rain for three consecutive years around Mount Wei. The land is dry and cracked, and grains cannot be harvested. The people living here couldn't even eat, let alone have water to drink.

One day, an eminent monk suddenly came. It is said that he came from Tianzhu to save all sentient beings. Some people also say that Guanyin Bodhisattva passed by this place on his way to the East China Sea to inspect, and when he saw the miserable situation of the people, he felt compassion and inspired the well with holy water and willow branches. hehe! Anyway, the matter has been put aside for thousands of years, and there is no way to study it. I will just say it for now, and all literary friends will just listen to it. Let’s drop this topic and leave it alone for now. Let’s go back to the previous topic. Besides, the Tianzhu monk led everyone to the mountain, looked around, then pointed to a place with a Zen stick and said: "If this place is not deep, it is a source of water. Why not dig a well here?" When everyone looked at it, they saw that the place under their feet was neither dry nor cracked. The ground was wet and overgrown with weeds. Everyone was overjoyed and dug a well with a pickaxe. Sure enough, there was a clear spring. But I saw the spring water gurgling and gushing out. Take a sip and it will be as sweet as juice; hold it in your hand and it will be refreshing to the spleen. The common people regard Tianzhu monks as gods and call them "holy monks". The well is also called the "Holy Well", and the spring in the well is called the "Holy Spring". Since then, the water from the holy well has continued to flow down the mountain. She not only nourishes the land around Weishan, but also nourishes the local people. Moreover, the spring water flows all the way into the moat of Pingling City, nurturing the ancient Longshan culture and nourishing the economic prosperity of Pingling City.

Not only that, it is said that Liu Biguang, King of Pingling in the early Han Dynasty, was buried in Weishan after his death. Therefore, some people call Weishan "Iron Tomb Top". Anyway: in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, "next to the holy well, next to the mausoleum", it was already a famous tourist destination with towering ancient trees, shadows blocking the sun, temples and pavilions, and clouds and mist.

Every March 3rd and August 8th of the lunar calendar, local people hold the Weishan Temple Fair. Firstly, it is to thank the holy monks of Tianzhu for saving all sentient beings, and secondly, it is to prosper the local economy and make life more convenient. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone. During the temple fair, there were crowds of people up and down the mountain, and it was a joyous scene. There was an endless stream of merchants coming and going, which was very spectacular. In the "Holy Spring Academy" in Weishan Temple, there are countless literati, either lecturing, exploring scriptures, exploring wonders, or reciting poems, writing rhymes, and splashing ink. The love and scenery are magnificent.

Vicissitudes of life have changed dramatically, and times have changed.

Today’s dangerous mountains have long surpassed their former glory. The winding mountain road winding like a jade belt and the red flowers and green leaves along the way are enough to make you forget to leave; not to mention the newly built Yuanyin Temple, Yuanyin Pagoda, Lecture Hall, Yuhuang Pavilion and other places of interest. As the saying goes: Seeing is worth hearing a hundred times. The new dangerous mountain scenery is beckoning to us!

Here, I will end my topic by borrowing part of the description from Xiaoqiao Wenyou: Jingye Xinsi’s recent work: "Dangerous Mountain Scenery".

“There is a good place with pleasant scenery, which is Zhangqiu Weishan Scenic Area. Recently, I used my free time to visit the scenic area along Jingshi East Road. As soon as I stepped into the Weishan scenery District Square, you are attracted by the green mountains and green waters, pavilions, flowers and birdsong in front of you. It is really a unique and unique scenic spot that makes people dizzy. Incomparable comfort and all kinds of affection arise in the heart. The simple and simple atmosphere of the scenic spot The rural style has a fresh feeling everywhere; the majestic "ding" is like a powerful guard, adding majesty to the entire dangerous mountain.

Enjoy the fragrance of green mountains, green trees and lawns, and it's easy to relax. We came to the long plaque wall 300 meters away from the "Ding". On the front of the plaque are carved Zhuge Liang, Sun Wu, Pu Songling, Li Qingzhao, Li Kaixian and other Qilu historical figures. The historical origin of the mountain witnesses the pride of Zhangqiu's history.

After admiring the demeanor of the famous people in Qilu, we walked up the steps to the top of the mountain and looked at the growing number of flowers, plants and trees. Birds flying in the green trees and jungles, sometimes hidden in the fragrance of fruit trees and flowers, chirp and make beautiful sounds. The summer sun shines through the dense branches, shining on the path leading to the top of the mountain and shining on the tourists climbing the mountain. , allowing everyone to enjoy a healthy natural bath. This scene is like enjoying the best music and integrating into the wonderland of nourishing the body and mind.

Inadvertently, we came to Weishan's "Holy Well". "Source. Standing at the wellhead with cement sides, looking into the well, you can see the clear holy water with subtle ripples, as if telling tourists the ins and outs of this mountain, well and water, making everyone's mind There is another story in my memory. Holy water is the characteristic of Weishan. Because of the "holy well", this place has an extra spiritual energy, and the mountain is more beautiful because of the nourishment of "holy water".

After enjoying the water of the holy well, we came to the "Yuanyin Temple" on the top of the mountain. Not far from the southwest of the temple, there is what people call the "tower" that holds the mountain in Weishan. Under the sunlight, it shines brightly, adding to the magnificence of the mountain scenery. There is plenty of leisure time in the temple, the music is melodious, and the fragrance floats throughout the courtyard, giving people a sense of continuous thoughts.

After visiting the last scenic spot in Weishan Scenic Area, I took a break and looked down. The mountain path was quiet, the breeze blew, and the trees and flowers wafted out with fragrance. My whole body and mind were immersed in the green mountains and water. Beautiful, green, and surrounded by nature, I feel happy that a trip to this mountain is not in vain."

Part 2: The sound of spring water in Xiujiang River

Xiujiang River , also called blind river or blind water, originates from many springs in Mingshui, flows north to Jinpan Village and joins the Xibalu River, passes through Xiuhui Street, and flows through Jiujun Village, the hometown of Meng Luochuan, a giant businessman in Zhangqiu, and finally It flows into Xiaoqing River. An unknown person once wrote a poem: "The source of Xiujiang River flows straight into Xiaoqing River." The meandering Xiujiang River has a total length of more than 30 kilometers and is the largest river in Zhangqiu since ancient times. The long Xiujiang River nourishes the land on both sides and nourishes the people along the river. Walking along the Xiujiang River makes you feel like you are in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. With the increase in rainfall, the water in the Xiujiang River suddenly rises. The scenery is very spectacular with green willows on both sides and the fragrance of birds and flowers. There is also a poem praising it: "The water of Xiujiang River is so clear, the fragrance of lotus flowers and the fragrance of rice flowers" are among the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu. 1.

Part 3: Baimai Cold Spring Pearl Rolling

Qi culture and Lu culture meet, merge and mutate here; modern business culture and deep-rooted Confucian culture collide here. Mating and sublimation; the rough and the romantic, the simple and the beautiful, the bold and the graceful are combined here. Even the natural landscape gathers hundreds of rivers and absorbs the four seas, thus forming a wonder of the world. ——Baimai Spring. I don’t know whose poem it is: “One string, two strings, three or four strings, five strings, six strings, seven or eight strings, only spring flowers emerge from the bottom of the water, but none are scattered in the water.” This is the description of Baimai Spring. How charming are the countless strings of crystal pearls swaying from the bottom of the water?

Part 4: Hongtang Night Snow Powder Makeup City

Hongtan Ridge is located three kilometers north of Xianggongzhuang Street. It is a high mountain rising from the plains to the west. It is adjacent to the peaks of Changbei Mountain in the northeast and is only more than 60 meters above sea level. The area is only 4 square kilometers, but it is a major landscape in Zhangqiu. From a distance, Hongtang Ridge looks like a sika deer lying prone on the ground. Therefore, the ancients described it as "a real deer lying on the west side of Luohe River". The main thing is that there is a fantasy landscape like a "mirage". At dawn in summer and autumn, white frost-like things will rise on the ridge, just like a city wall covered with white makeup, and there will be a crunch under your feet. The sound is like walking on snow. Therefore, "Hongtang Night Snow Pink City" has become one of the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu.

Part 5: Jinchuan is always moist with misty rain

The west gate of the old Zhangqiu City (today's Xiuhui Street, Zhangqiu City) has two gates: the outer gate is called "Tongji" gate, and the inner gate is called "Jinchuan" gate, which means "Jinchuan is always moist with mist and rain". This is: If you climb up to the "Jinchuan" gate on a good morning in spring and autumn and look north, you will see the Girl Mountain in the rising sun. The clouds are steaming and glowing like smoke; the temples and Buddhist temples in the mountain are faintly visible in the mist and mist. During this period, the scenery was looming, just like the Yuyu Qiong Tower, and the scenery was very spectacular. Turning your head and moving west, you can see hundreds of rivers gathering together. The Xiujiang River is as white as water, winding and flowing towards Baiyun Lake. The scenery is very spectacular and intoxicating. Therefore, "Jinchuan is moistened by misty rain all the time" has become one of the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu.

Chapter 6: The Dragon Cave is fragrant and clear every day

Longzang Cave is located southeast of Zhangqiu Mingshui City, south of Zhaobadong Village, Yanjiayu Township, and east of Tiancang Ridge. Halfway up a mountain called Siji Mountain. Also known as: Longtang Cave; local people call it: Donglong Cave, Zhao Badong. It is a naturally formed cave with a width of 8 meters, a depth of 52 meters, and a height of 5 meters. It is not far from the entrance. There is a natural window on the right side at a height of 13.6 meters and a diameter of about 2 meters. You can look up at the blue sky and white clouds. There is a platform on the south side of the cave, 3 meters high, 8 meters long and 2 meters wide. It is as smooth as a bed in winter and spring, and has mountain springs flowing down it in summer and autumn. This is the so-called "dragon bed". There is a small hole in the "Dragon Bed" upwards, which can accommodate you. After walking a few meters further, it becomes narrow, difficult to enter, and unfathomable. If you shine a light on it, you will see rugged stalactites and dripping water. There are 85 statues of various periods in the cave, including 41 on the south wall. Except for the third group at the entrance of the cave, which contains Guan Yu, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang, the rest are all Buddha statues. There are 44 large and small Buddha statues carved on the north wall. Except for the group of Bodhisattvas at the entrance of the cave, the rest are all Buddha statues. The carving dates vary from the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. One meter away from the entrance, there is a stone plaque with four large cursive characters "Tongtianrudi" written on it. It is signed in April, the year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 7: Baiyun Lake returns late

Speaking of the characteristics of Baiyun Lake, the emphasis is on the richness of humanities and the distinctive features of the lake and mountains. It can be said to be a rich collection of humanities and history. old. The beautiful scenery of Baiyun Lake has touched the interests and emotions of celebrities in the past dynasties. They either sailed or drank here and wrote poems, leaving behind many romantic poems. For example: Zhang Yanghao's "Visiting the Lake" in the Yuan Dynasty, Kandiji's "Visiting Baiyun Lake" in the Ming Dynasty, Li Kaixian's "Baiyun Lake Flooding at Night", etc. There are countless poems praising Baiyun Lake since ancient times.

Among them, "Baiyun Lake" written by Niu Tiansu in the early Qing Dynasty is the most popular.

Chapter 8: Lying down and watching the bright moon at Dongling Mountain

Looking at Dongling Mountain from a distance, it seems like you are on a cliff. It is the first peak into Changbai Mountain, opposite to Maha Peak, with an altitude of 612 meters. The mountain is steep and rugged with huge rocks. .

On the north cliff of the top of Dongling Mountain, the huge rock on the top of the mountain stands like a pillar in the south sky, which is spectacular. Between the peaks, there are huge rocks leaning against each other, and there is a large grotto in it. On a bright night in March or May, the dawn moon and morning stars emerge from the peaks in the hole, which creates a unique charm. It is said that in the old Zhangqiu County government hall, if you open the window and look eastward at Dongling Mountain forty miles away, you can see the bright moon in the grotto, and you can see the wonder of "Dongling Dawn Moon", so the ancients said: "Lie down and watch the Dongling Dawn Moon" Ming Dynasty" poem. Therefore, the ancients listed this scene as one of the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu.