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Huashan's composition
Essay about Huashan 1
My mother and I went to climb Huashan during the holidays.
When I was lining up at the bottom of the mountain, I looked at the top of Huashan Mountain. Huashan Mountain was very, very steep. After queuing up, we took the cable car known as "Asia's No. 1 Cable" up the mountain. When we got off the cable car at 1,500 meters, we started climbing. The mountain was not very steep at first, but as the altitude got higher and higher, the mountain became steeper. It happened to be drizzling when we were climbing the mountain. The clouds and fog were so heavy that sometimes I couldn't see clearly, but the air was very, very fresh. Looking down, the clouds and fog were thick and white, and I felt a little dizzy. Looking up, green trees and steep peaks occasionally appear in the white clouds and mist.
We climbed to the North Peak in one go. There are the very famous "Chinese Stone" and the "Huashan Sword" monument inscribed by Mr. Jin Yong. We took a group photo here and continued to climb up. I heard about "Gear Rock" when I was at the bottom of the mountain. I really wanted to climb up, but I couldn't do it because of time constraints.
I like climbing very much! Essay about Huashan 2
There are many famous peaks in China, and Huashan in Xiyue is one of them. On July 11, 20xx, we went to Huashan to climb. My mother and I and four other teachers went forward bravely and climbed the mountain. Arrived at the west peak of Huashan Mountain.
We first took a car to the ropeway, and then took the cable car to the North Peak. Then, we walked past the Er Cliff and came to the foot of the ladder. At this time, several teachers who were walking with us felt tired. They looked into the distance and saw that the ladder they were going to take next was steep and narrow, so they gave up. Only my mother and I were left. My mother said that I was young and not strong enough and was ready to give up, but I disagreed. After a while, several more teachers came and they wanted to climb the ladder. My mother happily took me to climb the ladder with them. This ladder is well-deserved. The stone steps are high and steep, with a mountain wall on the left and a cliff on the right. I held onto the iron railing with both hands and climbed up step by step carefully. After half an hour of trekking, we arrived at Jinsuoguan. There, I saw a sign and ran over to it. Unexpectedly, there was a sign below. I accidentally slipped and my knee happened to hit the sign below. A small piece of skin fell off and blood dripped out, but I persisted in climbing up the mountain. When many tourists saw me, they praised me for being amazing. I am so ambitious at a young age and can climb such a dangerous mountain. After walking for more than half an hour, we arrived at 20xx. The 6-meter-high West Peak of Huashan Mountain. There is the legendary place where Agarwood split the mountain to save her mother. There are two huge stones. Next to the stone stands a large ax made of copper, which is about 4 meters long. Legend has it that Agarwood used this ax to split the mountain to save her mother. . We looked out into the distance from the top of the west peak, the steep cliffs, the tree-lined mountainside...the beauty was indescribable. In order to prove and commemorate this mountain climbing, I also bought a "gold medal" to hang on my chest.
People often say: "It's easier to go up the mountain than it is to go down the mountain." This is true. Going down the mountain, I felt fine at first, not as tired as I had been when climbing. But as we walked for a long time, our legs began to tremble. My mother always held on to the railing with one hand and my hand with the other. Especially when going down the 90-degree stone staircase, she held on to my hand tightly. I also walked down cautiously, keeping my eyes on my feet, because I remembered the tour guide’s advice: “Climb the mountain without looking at the scenery, and don’t climb the mountain to look at the scenery.” Finally, the six of us descended the mountain safely.
During this mountaineering trip, I experienced the danger and beauty of Huashan Mountain. It is truly unparalleled in the world! Essay about Huashan 3
During the National Day Festival, my parents and I visited the ancient capital of Xi’an. On October 5th, we went to Huashan again because of its fame. At 8 o'clock in the morning, we left the hotel and drove to Huashan. As soon as the car entered Huayin County, I could already see Huashan Mountain from a distance. It was surrounded by clouds and fog, which made me feel that it was quite mysterious. This made me want to get to it as soon as possible to take a closer look.
After arriving at Huashan, we got on a special bus to go up the mountain. As we swayed left and right on the winding mountain road, we felt like we were about to fall off the cliff. In the car, I finally saw the tall and steep mountain. Looking from the bottom up, the smooth rocks were straight and really made with magical craftsmanship. We arrived at the cable car station 10 minutes later, but we found that there were too many tourists here. We waited for an hour before getting on the cable car. On the cable car, I watched the low mountain cliff below getting smaller and smaller until it disappeared, and then I looked up at the tall and majestic mountain peak getting closer and closer. I was about to pull back the mysterious curtain. We arrived at the Beifeng Cableway Station and climbed up the stone stairs to the Beifeng, which is Yuntai Peak. It is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, and only the south side is accessible.
There is a very short rock on the top of the peak. When my mother and I went up to take pictures, we lowered our heads and took a look: the steep cliffs, the tall peaks, the towering cliffs, the bottomless abyss, and the There are layers of thin and clear vegetation. There are countless cliffs, like undulating waves; the peaks are too high to be seen, like a sharp sword piercing the sky; the cliffs are straight, like a skyscraper; the abyss is bottomless, and it makes people tremble to see it; Clouds and mist spread everywhere, like a thin veil; the pine trees were tall and straight, with their roots firmly inserted into the rock crevices, bringing vitality to the mountains. Then we came to Canglong Ridge.
On both sides of Canglong Ridge, there is an abyss of ten thousand feet, as if cut by a knife. The two or three-foot ridge is like the back of a dragon, so this place is called Canglong Ridge.
I exclaimed: "Nature is such a skilled craftsman, creating such a magical place." My calves were shaking so much that I could generate electricity on the way up. No wonder Wenhao Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty was so frightened when he came here that he threw down his books. From now on, there is still an inscription on the cliff "The Place where Han Tui left his book". Finally, after all the hard work, we finally arrived at Jinsuo Pass, which is also called "Tongtian Pass" because as soon as we enter the gate, the temperature drops sharply, as if we are ascending to the sky. This is the most auspicious place for a padlock. We also bought a lock, and my father engraved the family's names on it, and my mother locked it.
This lock locks the happiness and peace of our family. Huashan Mountain is such a majestic and majestic mountain range with strange peaks and dangers. Its mountains and rivers, every plant and tree make me forget to leave. Essay about Huashan 4
Today is the last day of the tour. We are going to the most majestic, magnificent and famous place in Huayin City - Huashan. In the car, the tour guide described Huashan Mountain to us in great detail. I was completely confused. Now I can’t stand the temptation of Huashan Mountain for a minute!
After getting off the car, I looked up the mountain and my heart almost jumped into my throat. It was so steep. Can I climb up? After climbing for a while, my heart gradually relaxed. Isn't it just walking up the stairs? easy. I ran far ahead of my mother, and my mother was so anxious that she shouted from behind: "Slow down, save your strength!" I had to walk slowly. When I walked about a thousand steps, my legs started to hurt. I looked at the people above and below who were slowly walking up, so I continued to persevere. I pulled on the iron chain and climbed up step by step. It felt like my legs were filled with lead. I didn't want to lift my feet up once they fell. My mother cheered me up while climbing and occasionally supported me. Finally, we walked 3999 steps and reached the top of Beifeng. After walking a short distance to the west, I arrived at the place where swords are discussed in Mount Huashan. I looked around. Isn't it too exaggerated to discuss swords here? It's so steep, so small, can so many people squeeze in?
As we went down the mountain, many places were so steep that I didn’t dare to look down, so I had to walk backwards. I found a "human face" on the tall, knife-cut rock wall opposite. It looked very much like an American, with a high nose bridge and deep eye circles. It's the strangest rock wall I've ever seen.
Huashan Mountain is really steep. Because of the steepness and fear, I still haven’t gone to many places, leaving some regrets in my heart. Next time you come to play, you must take a serious look at Huashan.
What a pity! I will come to Huashan Mountain in the future, climb it for three days and three nights, and visit the five peaks of Huashan Mountain! Essay about Huashan 5
The car was speeding on the road leading to Huashan, and my heart had already flown to Huashan, where I still look forward to it. The ancients said: "It is a waste of time to enter the Qin Dynasty without climbing Mount Hua". Climbing Mount Huashan and seeing the dangers has been my wish for several days since I was in Xi'an for a meeting. The steepness of Mount Huashan, the ancient legends and the stories of sword debates and outsmarting Mount Huashan attracted me deeply. After the meeting, several friends and I embarked on a journey to Mount Huashan.
Xiyue Huashan is located in Huayin City, 120 kilometers east of Xi'an, Shaanxi. It was called Taihua Mountain in ancient times, with an altitude of 2,200 meters. Among the five mountains, it is famous for its dangers. The climbing road is winding and winding, with a length of more than ten kilometers. There are cliffs everywhere, and there is a saying that "there has been one road in Huashan since ancient times".
When we arrived at the foot of Huashan Mountain, we saw a tall mountain gate. After a little preparation, we started climbing the mountain under the leadership of the tour guide. The path up the mountain is paved with stone slabs, winding and built along the mountains and rivers. After walking for a short time, I felt a little out of breath and sweat gradually broke out on my body. Although this is a flat trail, it is a slow slope and extends slowly upwards, so it will be strenuous. However, it is still the easiest trail in Huashan.
As we walked, we admired the scenery going up the mountain. Unknowingly, we had passed "Yu Shi", "Wuli Pass", "Shimen", and came to "Huixin Stone". The tour guide said: After passing the "Huixin Stone", there are "Thousand-foot Building" and "Bai-chi Gorge" in front of it. If you regret it, you can "turn around" here, and it's still too late to return. Otherwise, it won't be easy to go back after passing the "turning back stone." The few of us looked at each other and said: A good man never looks back, as soon as he comes, he will be safe! We took a group photo at the "Huixin Stone", took a short rest, and continued to rush forward.
The wind on the mountain is getting stronger and stronger, and there are already chills on the mountain in early autumn, but our faces are still covered with sweat. The red leaves in the valley set off the beautiful mountain scenery, making people nostalgic and forgetting to leave. The majestic cliffs teased my surprise. I greedily breathed the refreshing breath of nature, reveled in the embrace of the mountains, and felt like Let’s leave this wonderful memory behind. "When I admire all things, I feel grateful that my life is at an end." I have melted into the mountains, rivers and vegetation, feeling the spiritual dialogue with the mountains and purifying my soul. In front of nature, people seem too small. In the face of the long history, human life is so short!
I was admiring the scenery along the way when several young men in their 20s rushed past me, leaving us far behind. Curiosity, bravery, vitality, and motivation are always their assets. I seemed to be infected, and I followed them closely without showing any signs of weakness.
"A road in Huashan Mountain since ancient times" is not bad at all. When we came to "Thousand-foot Building", we saw only a big crack on the cliff. The tour guide said that we need to climb more than 370 steps to reach the top.
Looking up from the "Thousand-foot Building", the crowds of climbers lined up consciously, holding on to the iron chains on both sides, climbing hard and almost vertically. The stone steps here are very narrow, and I can barely put down one foot sideways. The foot of the person above is almost stepping on the head of the person below. People can't take care of each other, they can only move and mentally. They care for and encourage each other, and this shows how dangerous the road is. The few of us did not dare to slack off at all and concentrated on climbing. After climbing for more than half an hour, we finally climbed to the top. The cracks had closed at some point, and the whole person felt like crawling out of the mouth of a well. It was really a "one man" When it is closed, no one can open it." After passing the "Thousand-foot Building" is the "Bundish-foot Gorge". The small words on the stone tablet at the mouth of the gorge are shocking - "Although it is said that there is a hundred-foot Gorge, one step will lead to a thousand feet." The terrain here is even more steep, with the left and right walls pressing against each other. Visitors all climb up the iron rope and the stone steps, with the tip of their nose almost touching the stone wall. Seeing our expressions of amazement, the tour guide smiled and said: This is just a small test, the more dangerous ones are yet to come, but there is no way to regret it now, because the "heart-turning stone" has passed. Yes, the road of life is just like the stone steps of climbing a mountain. There is never a way back. In the face of difficulties, only moving forward bravely is the road to success.
The terrain of "Canglong Ridge" is more dangerous, with one-meter-wide stone steps going up, winding into the clouds like a dragon's back. I held the cold iron chains on both sides of the road tightly with both hands, constantly encouraging myself in my heart, and moved up step by step carefully. On both sides of the stone steps are deep ravines and sheer cliffs, with no bottom visible. After a while, my face was covered with sweat, and my clothes were soaked with sweat as if they had just been washed. The cold wind blew, and the cold air clung to my body.
Climb up "Canglong Ridge" and continue forward to reach "Jinsuoguan". "Jinsuoguan" is the throat leading to the East Peak, South Peak and West Peak, and is also called "Tongtianmen". The temperature here is relatively low, so there is a saying that "after passing Jinsuoguan, it is a new sky". The chains on both sides are filled with thousands of locks of various sizes and shapes, expressing the best wishes of the wanderers. It is precisely because of these beautiful ideals and wishes that life becomes more brilliant, and we feel the beauty and happiness of life even more!
From Jinsuoguan we went straight to the "Kite Turning Over", which is said to be the most thrilling place in Huashan. Because I was mentally prepared, I looked at the upright stone wall and the stone nests on the stone wall, but I didn't feel that there was anything dangerous about it. Several friends encouraged themselves, gritted their teeth, held on to the iron chain tightly, and went down one by one. After the difficult gecko-like rock climbing and turning around, we saw a small road. Going forward is the "Botai", which is the legendary place where Song Taizu Zhao Shiyin and Chen Tuan fought chess. Here Song Taizu lost. Huashan has given rise to the saying that Huashan "has not received food since ancient times". I stood under this "chess-playing pavilion", looking at the majestic mountains and the charming scenery, imagining the ancient magical legends, and seemed to hear the confession of Chen Tuan, a famous scholar from the Song Dynasty: "A piece of ambition is all retained by white clouds; The nine-layered dragon edict comes with the title of Danfeng." I couldn't help but feel free and indulgent and ecstatic.
"The kite turns over" there is no way to go forward, we can only go back. Although it only took ten minutes to go back and forth, our heads and bodies were already wet with sweat again. When we looked back at the cliffs and valleys under the "Kite Turning" stone wall, we unconsciously took a breath of cold air and felt it. of fear.
The ancient legend of "splitting the mountain to save his mother" was at Xifeng. I was full of daydreams and longings, and headed straight for Xifeng in high spirits regardless of fatigue. Perhaps the story is too moving and beautiful. It touches the soul of every kind and simple person in the Chinese nation and pulls the distant thoughts of every wanderer. Tourists and I naturally flock here. I looked intently at the stone carvings here, and I seemed to see the strong and brave Agarwood in front of me, overcoming difficulties and rescuing her mother. Tourists took pictures one after another in front of a large iron ax standing against the mountain that was said to have been used by Agarwood to split the mountain to save her mother. I also joined the endless stream of tourists and took pictures holding the "iron ax shape" in my hand. There is a small shop next to it with various souvenirs. I bought a bunch of colorful stones with inlays and an ax to take with me. I hope it brings me good luck, my family is happy, and I hope the ax can help me overcome the difficulties in life. Dilemma.
After coming down from the West Peak, we came to the North Peak, also known as "Yuntai Peak", with cliffs on three sides, and only the south of the peak can lead to the peaks. Passing the Beifeng, you must first pass through "Cear Cliff" and then go to "Laojun's Furrow". It is said that Taishang Laojun saw the difficulty of cultivating Taoism and used his oxen to pull a plow to open this ditch. If you look carefully at the stone gully on the cliff, it looks like a plow. This is also the reason why all the temples in Huashan are Taoist. The story of the movie "Taking Huashan by Wisdom" takes place here. The brave and fearless Eight Warriors of the People's Liberation Army once again verified the truth that "those who win the hearts of the people win the world", and it was here that they created miracles. The arrogant bandit, who was about to die, thought that with the protection of the natural moat, he would be safe. But I never imagined that the people's soldiers have the support of tens of thousands of ordinary people, and their power is infinite. Under the leadership of local fellows, the warriors climbed straight to the North Peak from Huangfu Valley in the south of the North Peak, breaking the ancient conclusion that there was only one road in Huashan Mountain, and annihilated the defenders in one fell swoop. Now the roads here have been expanded and widened to make it easier for tourists to browse.
After visiting the North Peak, our group took the ropeway down the mountain under the leadership of the tour guide. After a day of intense uphill journey, we arrived at the bottom of the mountain in only ten minutes. According to ancient legends, the steep mountain peaks were left far behind.
On the plane back to Shandong the next day, I looked back, trying to find the shadow of Huashan Mountain from high in the sky. The long river of time and space left me far behind like a speeding plane, and the stretching mountains were far behind. There is no trace of Huashan Mountain. Under the white clouds, I don’t know which mountain is Huashan Mountain. The beautiful Huashan Mountain is blended into the long history of the ancient Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture at its feet. My heart is wandering in the beauty again. in the memory. Essay about Huashan 6
This year during the National Day holiday, my dad finally took me out to play. We went to Huashan, Huashan Mountain.
We first arrived in Xi'an and rested for a day. Then we came to the foot of Huashan Mountain and saw the steep peaks and rugged rocks there. The uneven stones seemed about to fall down.
We took the ropeway to the halfway point of the mountain, where the clouds and mist were misty, as if we were in the realm of gods. As we walked, the sunshine became less and less. Father Sun hid in the clouds. When we got to the mountains and there was no sunshine, we felt a chill.
When I was walking up, I came across my favorite attraction - the ladder. The gradient of the ladder is about 80 degrees, almost perpendicular to the ground, and it is more than ten meters high. It looks like it is impossible to climb up. I still went forward bravely and climbed up using my hands and feet. I climbed one step and grabbed the rock. When I looked down, it was very dangerous and the wind was very cold. I feel like Spider-Man, finally conquering the ladder. Along the way, we saw many strange stones, some looked like Transformers, some looked like human faces...and so on!
Although the strange rocks are very beautiful and strange, what is more beautiful than this is the mountain peak that reveals its "face" when the wind blows away the fog. There are green pine trees and white rocks on the mountain peaks, connected together, high and low. This scenery reminds me of Su Shi's poem "Looking across the mountain, it looks like a ridge and the side looks like a peak, with different heights from far and near."
When we reached the highest point, although the sun was strong, the clouds and fog still did not dissipate. It was a pity that we did not see the beautiful scenery from the top.
This trip to Huashan has both regrets and gains. I will go to Huashan again next time to enjoy the beautiful scenery that I did not see this time. Essay about Huashan 7
October 5th was a sunny day with bright sunshine. My parents, grandparents and I went to Cuihua Mountain to play. We first arrived at Tianchi and took a speedboat. The speedboat drove very fast. It fell to the right and to the left, causing big waves. But I was very happy and not afraid at all. I just felt that the time was too fast. We got off the boat before we had enough seats. Then we went to the wind cave and ice cave. The wind cave and ice cave were formed by stacks of rocks from landslides. It was very cool in the cave, but I didn't feel the wind and didn't see any ice.
I also saw a huge stone with a crack from top to bottom as if it had been split by a knife. Looking from bottom to top, you can see the sky. This is what people call "a line of sky."
On the way to the waterfall, I saw a lot of ladybugs, but why are they orange? The patterns on the body are also different from the ladybugs I saw in books. I caught a few bugs and they actually stained my hands orange. In the afternoon, we had dinner at the farmhouse and then went home. Essay about Huashan 8
Last Saturday, my parents and I accepted the invitation of Aunt Zhang Hui and went to Cuihua Mountain to climb.
Aunt Zhang Hui’s home is in Cuihua Mountain. The weather was nice that day, so we drove off early in the morning. When we arrived at Aunt Zhang Hui's house, she was greeting us at the door. Many plants have bloomed on Cuihua Mountain, and most of them were unknown to us. Aunt Zhang Hui knew more about them. She introduced them to us as we climbed up, allowing me to get to know Schisandra chinensis, chestnut, wild garlic, and many other plants. This time, we climbed very far. Although I was very tired, I persisted until the end.
When I was resting on the mountain, I planted a longan fruit seed in the soil and watered it. Aunt Zhang Hui brought it to me. Although my father said that longan is a southern plant, Not suitable for growing in the north, but I still hope it will grow next time I come here! Essay about Huashan 9
Xiyue Huashan is located in Huayin County, Shanxi Province. It is also known as Taihua Mountain and has an east peak. South Peak. Xifeng. There are five peaks: North Peak and Middle Peak. The highest peak, the south peak, is 2,160 meters high. The most dangerous peak, the west peak, is at a 45-degree angle. On the other side is a cliff, like a sharp sword piercing the sky. Because Huashan Mountain is steep and difficult to climb, there is a saying that "Huashan Mountain has been a street since ancient times".
This summer vacation, I was lucky enough to go to Xi'an and climb the coveted Huashan Mountain. My parents and I took a car into the mountains together. Looking out the car window, we saw the abrupt mountains and ridges on one side, and the fast-flowing streams on the other side. Finally we arrived at the place where we sat on the ropeway. We walked into the box, closed the door, and the box immediately rushed out quickly, like a swing, one behind the other, and then forward. Unknowingly, we were sent to the North Peak.
Standing on the North Peak and looking down, it’s really frightening.
The vehicles on the road were like small beetles, and the fields were like small handkerchiefs. We put on our gloves, grabbed the iron rope, and climbed up along the stone road. Huashan Mountain is really steep, so dangerous that people dare not even look down, for fear that they will fall.
We passed Laojun’s furrow. Baichi Gorge. Yaowang Cave. Rub the ear cliff. After waiting at Tianlai Jinsuoguan, we finally climbed to the most dangerous West Peak. Xifeng is also known as Lotus Peak. The legend of "Chen Xiang split the mountain to save his mother" happened here. The movie "Lotus Lantern" was also filmed on Xifeng. The west peak is steep and steep. The cliff is as sharp as a chip. The wall stands thousands of feet tall, like a sharp sword. There are clouds and mist on the top of the west peak, and the mist is like wisps of light smoke or like silk cotton wool, making it invisible and intangible. Looking into the distance, several peaks emerge from the clouds. The sun has come out, and wisps of golden light are shining on the earth, making the earth warmer...
I love the tall and straight beauty of Huashan Mountain, towering into the clouds, and I love the upright and unyielding nature of Huashan Mountain even more. , never bow down. , the quality of daring to stand out. Essay about Huashan 10
I have long heard: "Since ancient times, there has been a road in Huashan." Today, my parents and I went to Huashan to visit. I was finally there and truly felt the meaning of this sentence. .
From the moment I arrived at the foot of Huashan Mountain from the station, I began to feel the thrill of it. From a distance, the rocks in Huashan Mountain are almost all vertical! The large smooth stone walls have become very clean after years of rain erosion. When I arrived at the foot of Huashan Mountain, I once again appreciated the steepness of Huashan Mountain. Huashan is really dangerous! There are cliffs everywhere, which make people shudder; Huashan Mountain is so strange, some are like mighty generals, and some are like dragons flying in the clouds; Huashan Mountain is so high, with peaks rising from the ground and reaching into the sky!
We took the ropeway up the mountain. The ropeway here is known as the "No. 1 ropeway in Asia"! The entire ropeway is 1,550 meters long, with a drop of nearly 800 meters! I can't imagine how the workers built this long ropeway with huge differences on such a high and steep mountain wall. It's really amazing! Sitting on the ropeway and looking down, it seemed like there was an abyss in front of me. When the ropeway reaches a higher position, you will feel that you have entered a thick cloud layer, as if you have entered a misty fairyland, and you can't see anything except white clouds.
When you get to a slightly higher mountaintop and look at Huashan Mountain again, it looks like a beautiful lotus. Huashan Mountain is divided into five peaks, East Peak, West Peak, South Peak, North Peak and Middle Peak - the middle peak is in the stamen position, and the remaining four peaks are petals. In the section of the ladder, you must use both hands and feet to climb up safely. It is really "climbing" rather than "mountaining".
Climbing up Canglong Ridge, you will find that the clouds around you become more colorful, sometimes turning into a group of galloping ponies, sometimes like a group of gentle and cute little sheep, sometimes like a group of charging warriors... It's really fascinating. It's like being drunk!
Huashan Mountain is so beautiful, and its precipitous beauty makes every visitor forget to leave!
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