Travel notes of Taibai mountain

(Preface) June 29th

Visiting many places of interest in the motherland and Taibai Mountain is one of my wishes for many years. The beauty of Taibai Mountain and those ancient and mysterious legends all tempt me to approach her, conquer her and appreciate her detached and charming style.

Where to play, only like-minded people can play tricks and play the meaning of life. On the eve of July 1st, I was chatting with some buddies. Someone suggested hiking in Taibai Mountain. I hit it off and decided to board the boat the next day.

June thirtieth

After careful preparation, at eleven o'clock in the morning, the five of us finally got on the cross-county bus to Meixian. There are several shuttle buses in the middle. At about 6 pm, I live at an alumnus' home in Gaomiao Middle School at the foot of Qinling Mountains. The school is surrounded by mountains on three sides, built by mountains and rivers, far away from the urban area. It's really quiet In the evening, after a simple meal, we strolled in on the boulevard on campus, bathed in the sunset and enjoyed the touch of the mountain breeze, which really gave us a feeling of returning to nature and being at ease. Looking around, the majestic Qinling stands in the distance, and the nearby peaks are not high. Rows of poplars are planted on it. Under the breeze, the trees are undulating, graceful and beautiful. At this point, the green eyes have drunk my long-lost heart, and suddenly, I have a feeling of flying high.

"That makes sense. I forgot what I wanted to say." What I thought at that time was that I really wanted to be a Conan forever and never wake up.

July 1 day

Walking out of the school gate, the cool morning breeze hissed slightly in my ear. The sun hasn't risen yet, which makes people feel a little cold. We put on our backpacks, tightened our skirts, and began the feat of measuring Taibai Mountain with our feet in the blessing of alumni.

First, along a winding stream. The sound of running water is clear and refreshing. The butterflies dancing on both sides of the stream are dazzling and almost within reach. At this time, the innocence of childhood sprouted in us at the right time. I grabbed a butterfly in each hand and stood in front, smiling and waiting for Xiaoquan's arrival. When I was only three or four meters away, I suddenly reached out and threw it at him. Xiaoquan was caught off guard and raised an arm to try to intercept the attack of unknown objects. But the two butterflies suddenly turned and flew away when they reached the top of their heads. When Xiao Quan fully reflected it, I ran away with a smile.

After passing through several quaint and quiet small villages, we slowly turned to a veritable mountain climbing road. In fact, I asked about crossing the road earlier, and we took two sketches drawn by professional climbers with us as treasures. We checked the direction and position as we walked, and we didn't dare to be careless. The mountains are getting steep, and the forests and grasses on both sides of the road are deep, dark and confused. Although the weather is fine, we can only look for the blue sky, white clouds and the shadow of the sun through the cracks in the trees. Tired to have a rest, people just sat down, a penetrating chill suddenly hit the upper body, and the heat that had been emitted earlier had disappeared. We sighed, ate a few mouthfuls of dried food, and hurried on our way.

There are many forks in the mountain and there are no road signs, which is a potential threat to us. A few people slowly check the sketch, and carefully inquire about the traces of predecessors, and then carefully select according to their own feelings. God bless, there is nothing wrong at last. We finally succeeded in "discovering" the ruined temple as a road sign. The excitement at that time was beyond words. Four hours later, we climbed a relatively high mountain. Looking back, the Weihe Plain has long been left behind by us, and only a vague outline can be seen, while the peaks around us are steeper, or steep cliffs, or solid boulders, or lush vegetation, which makes people daunting. Presumably, when Li Taibai climbed the mountain, the wonderful pen of "a thousand stones turn around and flowers fall from the rocks" was born in this beautiful scenery.

Being in the majestic embrace of the Qinling Mountains, I really feel the extraordinary magical power of nature: compared with her, small human beings are just a drop in the ocean, and only nature is the cradle and support of human life. Only when people return to nature will they forget all the noise and troubles in the world and be completely liberated.

Hei Hu Temple, down the white clouds, up the white clouds, and the Single Mother Palace, we struggled to surpass every obstacle in front of us and finally arrived at the scheduled resting place-Xingkong Temple in the evening. A temple is not a temple at all, but a combination of several earthen houses. The shopkeeper is an old man in his seventies. He is tough, rosy, kind and talkative, which should be the result of practicing fitness in the mountains all the year round. Of course, his topic can't be separated from Haisir-pilgrims on the mountain and below always regard it as the most mysterious topic: Haisir is a sea of gods, and no one can pollute the sea, otherwise it will offend the gods in heaven and commit the crime of deceiving the world, with disastrous consequences. We solemnly nodded in agreement and carefully talked with the old man about this serious topic.

Clouds in the western sky are arranged layer by layer, surrounded by round sunset clouds, which are even more elegant on the continuous mountains. After a while, the sunset slowly fell into the peaks of the western sky, and before leaving, I did not forget to sprinkle a touch of golden light on the majestic Qinling Mountains. At this wonderful and solemn moment, the whole world suddenly turned golden. We silently admire, selflessly shoot, and strive to integrate this fairyland into our memory and take it away without regrets. "to see the sun, for all his glory, buried by the coming night." No, in my opinion, although she is not as magnificent as the sunrise in the sea of clouds in Taibai Mountain, this quiet beauty also gives people a sweet and pleasant enjoyment, which is very gratifying and unforgettable.

The night is getting dark, and the surrounding mountains and trees are hazy, like in a dream, strangely quiet and far away. The stars overhead are clear and close, evenly and brightly scattered in the dark sky, almost within reach. At this time, the sky and the earth are in perfect harmony. On a white summer night, * * * painted a wonderful picture of the starry sky for those of us who just want to get close to and conquer nature, to appreciate, taste and enjoy. It is late at night. Sleeping in the cotton-padded clothes borrowed by the old man still feels a little cold. "One mountain has four seasons, and ten miles is different from the sky", which is the most appropriate statement to describe the climate in Taibai Mountain. The beauty of Taibai Mountain lies in its mystery and endless changes. People are so sleepy that they can't take care of this cold at all and fall asleep with snoring.

July 2(nd)

Today is the third day after leaving school. Soak the dried buns in water and add some salt and pickles, which is our food. As far as fingers are concerned, the journey in the first two days is at least 100 km, and they are all steep, rugged and dangerous mountain roads. But we don't feel bitter at all, but enjoy it.

Taking advantage of the cool weather in the morning, we packed our bags and hurried on the winding mountain road. It's quiet around, and it's hard to find the trace of birds and beasts in the huge mountains. Only the outline of Cangshan Mountain comes into our eyes like a winding beast ridge. Before the sun comes out, the whole sky is clear and clean, without any dust. Only a few colorful clouds float slightly on the mountains in the east. At this time, our hearts are also infected by her, just like being washed, light and clean, without distractions. Yes, all the wonderful natural landscapes can heal the injured hearts of people who are exhausted and rushing around in various "battlefields" and let them get a moment's relief, not to mention the "pilgrims" who come here.

Listen, our modern and elegant singing finally shocked the mountain soul that has been sleeping for hundreds of millions of years. Isn't the exciting echo in the valley a natural dialogue between man and god and a collision of hearts? At this moment, I deeply understand the so-called peace of mind and return to nature after the ancients returned to nature, and also understand the silent dialogue between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi.

After noon, dragging our tired bodies, we finally climbed the main peak of Taibai Mountain-La Sendai. "Climbing high and looking far, I am filled with emotion". Standing on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 3,737 meters, I have a panoramic view of the great mountains and rivers of the motherland. For an instant, my heart was full of joy, excitement and excitement, and my lofty sentiments were beyond words. The Qinling Mountains emerged, vast and desolate, crossing the east and west, and became the dividing line of geography, hydrology, climate and scenery between the north and the south of China. The gentle and beautiful water towns in the south of the Yangtze River and the simple and rugged land in the Central Plains are so perfectly placed on both sides of the Qinling Mountains that people have to admire the magic of nature. Groups of people who aim high and climb the peak through hardships are not only pursuing the wonderful feeling of "reaching the top, the other mountains all appear dwarfs under the sky.". It is also a spiritual self-challenge and transcendence, as well as an infinite love for the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. My feelings can't be suppressed with the ups and downs of the mountain. At that time, I really wanted to jump into the misty white clouds in the mountains and blend in with those magical legends to taste the feeling of becoming immortal.

Haisir is called the sea, which is actually a lake with a size of more than 6,000 square meters. But it is rare to have such a wonderful landscape at an altitude of more than 3700 meters, so it is not surprising to call it the sea. It is said that the depth of Daye Sea is still a mystery, and even highly developed high-tech detection instruments have failed to measure its depth. It is speculated that either the bottom of the sea is connected with an underground river or something strange exists. We listened attentively to the vivid descriptions of migrant workers and Taoist priests, and our inner obsession and awe have reached the point where we can't extricate ourselves. Some people say that there are dragons lurking in the sea to practice, so the sea can't be polluted at will, otherwise no one can escape the wrath of heaven and man-made disasters. We know this is a superstitious and false birthday, but in view of people's awe of Taibai Mountain and their love for nature, we will play by the lake and take photos as a souvenir, and feel satisfied.

After playing enough, our physical strength has almost recovered. We thanked our kind host (who filled us with boiled water that is rare these days), and accompanied by simple and honest migrant workers (who carried modest bags for us), we walked on the Rocky Mountain Road and diverted to the north with a southern accent. It was dark, and we arrived at a migrant worker's residence halfway up the mountain-a simple shed that was open on all sides. The kind migrant worker gave us some beds and then let him go out to sleep.

The night sky is clear, the stars shine, and the sky is almost close to people's faces. Seven female peaks stand in the opposite mountains, seemingly looming and graceful. At this moment, they are silently greeting travelers who spend the night in the mountains. According to legend, they are the maids of the Queen Mother. Because of their lust for the beautiful scenery of Taibai Mountain, they secretly descended to the world and stood here to see the scenery. One stop is hundreds of millions of years, and they never look back, just like the patron saint of Taibai Mountain. It's late at night, and we are still excited, arguing about the fairy tales of La Sendai, Daye Sea and Seven Female Peaks. From time to time, the sound came from the uncovered shed and flew to the silent valleys and peaks, which was particularly clear and loud in the quiet night sky.

Yes, the mysterious Taibai Mountain has been conquered by us and left far behind. Excuse me, what could be more exciting than this?

? July 3 rd

In the morning, when we open our lazy eyes again, thousands of bright sunshine have penetrated into the long and narrow valley, and the flowers and trees on the hillside are divided into two worlds: the sunny side is golden and dazzling, and the shady side is green and charming. In the distance, under the mountainside, there is a cloud, and the peaks stand in the strange clouds, just like an ethereal fairyland, illusory and beautiful, which can't help but give birth to some thoughts. We were lucky enough to have breakfast with migrant workers. They ate soup and porridge made of boiled cabbage and acne. If we put this kind of food in normal times, we may not even look at it, but now it feels particularly sweet. It can be said that "it is easy to be extravagant and frivolous in times of peace, but difficult in times of trouble." I wolfed down two bowls of soup and porridge, bid farewell to the respectable and lovely migrant workers, and we took up our completely shrunk backpacks and hurried down the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain is Tangyu Forest Park, a famous tourist attraction in China. In the meantime, there are many ancient trees, steep mountains, rugged rocks and winding rivers. In particular, the underground river, which "only hears its voice but doesn't see its person", has attracted many curious tourists to stop and listen attentively. Tangyu Valley is over 100 Li long, and there are many scenic spots along the way: Honghuaping trees are towering and green; The scenery of Xanadu is more beautiful than that of Guo Huashan. The sword splits the peak and the huge wall, like a sword cut from heaven and earth, which is daunting; "drunken lying stone" and "splash stone" stand on their sides, perfectly interpreting the legendary life of poet Li Bai; "Iron wall" is more unique in nature. The huge stones on both sides are towering, and on both sides of Wesson's vertical valley, there is a tendency that "one person can keep it, and ten thousand people can't force it" ... picturesque, dazzling and amazing. People travel in the world of pictorial, and the scenery stays in their hearts. Faced with this situation, I was intoxicated again.

Attachment can't last long, and return is king. Finally, with great regret, we have to envy other tourists who bathe in hot springs and reluctantly embark on the road to study. The satisfaction I got along the way in these four days and the loss caused by my short stay in the mountains are intertwined, collided and stirred in my heart. That kind of indescribable complex and wonderful feeling is by no means difficult for ordinary people to understand.

On the way to the shuttle bus, I looked out of the window again, and I saw a magnificent scene: the green hills in the south are endless, a red sun in the northwest is slowly falling into the colorful clouds, and the wide Weihe River is completely covered by this golden sunset, and the golden river flows eastward ... All these constitute a shocking sunset map of the mountains and rivers, which makes people both excited and sighed. "The mountains are flat and the rivers are winding wild", I think that if the poet Li Bai were alive, he would surely marvel at the beautiful scenery in front of him, splash ink on him and add more beautiful sentences.

[Conclusion] This trip to Taibai Mountain lasted four days and three nights, during which I learned a lot and felt a lot, so I won't go into details here. Accompanied by Fufeng, Guo Quansheng of Longxian County, Pu and Cao.