What are the eight scenic spots in Laiwu?

1. Longtan Star is located 80 miles northwest of Laicheng, and there is Zhaobi Mountain. The mountains here are undulating, the peaks are towering, and the cliffs are like knives and axes, standing hundreds of feet straight. There is the ruins of the Dragon King Temple on the mountainside, and under the temple is "Linjue Stream Zhang". The flowing water gathers in Longtan, as clear as a mirror. The mountain light and tree shadows sway in the water, like nine dragons playing in the water, which is magical and peaceful. Beside the Longtan, under the screen wall, the trees disperse the cool air, the grass grows cold wind, the stone walls are towering, the light is dim, and the sun cannot be seen. Sitting under the cliff and looking up at the sky, even if the red sun is in the sky and the weather is clear, the stars are still clearly visible, so it is called this great spectacle. "Longtan Star Appearance" is named after this. 2. The Wen River flows westward. The Youyou Wen River originates from Yuanshan and is formed by the convergence of two major tributaries, the east and the north. It surges from the east and rolls to the west, running through Laiwu and flowing to Tai'an, and then merges with Dongping Lake and Weishan Lake, winding for hundreds of miles, and finally enters the Yellow River. It is this historically famous Wen River that has given birth to the charming scenery, mellow customs and splendid culture on both sides of the strait. It is an endless epic and an endless gallery. The beautiful scenery of Wenhe River takes on its own beauty with the changes of the four seasons. In spring, the clear water flows in the river, and the lush vegetation on both sides of the river is like a fluttering gauze; in summer, it rains a lot and the water rises, and the waves are turbulent, just like wild horses galloping; in autumn, the fine sand on both sides of the river is soft, and the middle stream is rippling, making it look like a thin silk shadow; in winter , the wheat seedlings outside the embankment are green, and the water surface in the river is frozen, as if it were laid out by silver. She has the tenderness of spring, the boldness of summer, the plumpness of autumn, the stability of winter, colorful, delicate and lovely. Since ancient times, "the Yellow River comes from the west" and "goes to the east of the Yangtze River". All rivers in Kyushu flow eastward into the sea. However, Wenhe, with its fearless pioneering spirit and personality of self-esteem, self-love, self-improvement, and self-reliance, found its own way and surged westward, which is a great spectacle. 3. Sunset Gongshan Gongshan, formerly known as Xinfu Mountain, is located between Xintai and Laiwu. Because its main peak, the plowshare tip, is surrounded by other peaks and looks like a blooming lotus, it is also called Lotus Mountain. Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once came here to seek immortality and built a palace on the mountain, it was named "Gongshan". Because it is slightly lower than Dongyue, it is also called "Little Mount Tai". The towering palace mountain is majestic. If you stand on the top of the mountain and look far into the distance, you will see undulating mountains and green mountains. At the foot of the mountain is the Zhuzhang Gorge, to the west are Shuizhai Creek and Wuyun Cave, and to the north is the unfathomable Thousand-Man Cave, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery and wonders. Among the peaks and mountains, there is an ancient temple "Tengyun Temple". There are stone lions, stone tablets, stone pagodas, temples and pavilions, all in a well-proportioned manner. In addition, pines and cypresses are green and ancient trees are towering into the sky. The mountains embrace each other, and the clouds and water meet. It is so spectacular. In summer and autumn, every time the rain comes and the sky clears, everything is washed anew. The sun sets in the west, and the colors are flying. At this time, tourists walking eastward on the top of the mountain can occasionally see a strange scene: in the wilderness, a colorful halo appears, with a diameter of five or six meters. Within the ring, there are many mountains, towers and pavilions, which are clearly visible, and the images of tourists are reflected in it. This scene is like a mirage, fleeting. It makes those who are lucky enough to watch it feel intoxicated, like gods and immortals, and marvel in endless admiration. Thinking back to the days of Han Dynasty and Wu Dynasty, if you have the vision to appreciate this scene, even if you haven't picked up the magic elixir of immortality, you won't be disappointed, right? 4. Immortal Relics: Exit the south gate of Laiwu Power Plant and walk 200 meters south along the road. On the west side of the road, there is a stream with green trees shaded by gurgling water. The bottom of the valley is paved with blue stones and the stone surface is flat and wide. Standing on the road, you can see the two characters "Xianxi" that are simple and otherworldly. From then on, as you go up the valley, you will see the magical footprints of immortals and the cracks on the stones traced by the fairies one after another. This is the "Fengyi Wonderland" that is praised by the world. There is a stone cave in Zhiyang of Phoenix Peak not far away, called Chaoyang Cave. The inside of the cave is dark, rugged, and mysterious; the scenery outside the cave is beautiful, with fragrant flowers and chirping birds. The "Famous Cave in Donglu" inscribed by Chen Ganyu, a Fujianese who was a Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty, is still vivid in my mind. The stone tablet here records: "An Qisheng once practiced here." "Jiajing Laiwu County Chronicle" also contains: "Anqi Zhenren was a native of Qin. He lived in seclusion in this town, lived under Phoenix Peak and practiced cultivation, and then he became an immortal." Legend has it that An Qisheng, who practiced in Chaoyang Cave, was still young at the time and often followed his master's orders to fetch water from the valley below the mountain. One evening, An Qisheng suddenly saw a young and beautiful woman sitting on a rock. The two could not help but talk to each other and express affection with each other's eyes. From then on, An Qisheng always met the woman every time he drew water. As time went by, they actually began to engage in sexual intercourse between men and women in the world. Once, when the master saw that he had not returned for a long time after collecting water, he went down the mountain to look for him. He happened to meet him. He was so angry that he stomped back up the mountain with his foot. This foot actually penetrated the stone an inch, leaving behind something that will never be erased for a thousand years. "One foot of the immortal". The woman was startled and hurriedly ran away. A bunch of soft silk belt actually made a deep mark on the hard stone surface. Today, the immortal has gone, but the ruins still remain. This story, which seamlessly combines reality and myth, will be circulated among people forever as time goes by. 5. Two caves, Yunlian. One of the two caves is Fulong Cave, also known as Kuanghu Cave. It is located in a mine two miles north of the city. The cave faces north and goes straight to the south. It is unfathomable. The first one is Chaoyang Cave. Because there are often white bats in the cave facing south, the cave is uneven and winding. There is a platform about 100 meters in front of the cave, protected by a short wall. Standing here, you can see far into the distance, surrounded by mountains and lush green trees, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. Every rainy season, clouds appear in Fulong and Chaoyang caves at the same time. The southern clouds float away to the north, and the northern clouds slowly come from the south. Two clouds meet in the sky, yin and yang attract each other, and merge into one, causing rain to fall, which is a great spectacle. 6. Cangxia Thunder Canglong Gorge is located in the west of Tazi Village in Gaozhuang Town. The gorge bank has rugged rocks and cliffs.

There is a flying arch bridge on top, like a rainbow in the sky; the cliffs on both sides stand like high walls. There is a seven-level pagoda built in the Yuan Dynasty in the east of the gorge, and a Wangxia Pavilion built in the Ming Dynasty in the west. In the Ming Dynasty, Qi Shijiao built pavilions and gardens here, and in the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Daoyi also built the "Le Hungry House" here. On the cliffs on both sides are mosaic carvings of celebrities from the past dynasties, such as "Drunken Stone", "Waiting for the Moon", "Cloud Nest", "Peach Forest" and so on. Some have strong charm and changeable compositions; some combine hardness and softness with endless changes; and some exude elegance and beauty while being dignified and steady, which can be regarded as treasures among Laiwu stone carvings. During the rainy season, heavy rain pours and the waterfall pours down like a white dragon, rushing straight to the bottom of the gorge. The pool where the waterfall falls is several meters deep, the water swirls rapidly and the waves splash. The entire gorge was filled with smoke and huge waves. The sound of the cascading waterfall is like the roar of a dragon or the might of a tiger, or like thunder that shakes far away and can be heard for miles. There is a natural stone cave on the west bank of the gorge, which can accommodate thousands of people. The strange rocks in the gorge are as jagged as humans and animals, with various shapes and forms. In particular, there is a large volcanic blockhouse rising from the cracks in the rocks on the east cliff, shaped like a blue dragon. Every day when the sky is clear and the setting sun shines in the east, the stone dragon is reflected in the water. When the waves rise with the wind, the shadows follow the waves, but the scales are dazzling, like a dragon moving. Throughout Cang Gorge, the bridges are extremely high, the waterfalls have strange shapes, the rocks are in strange shapes, and the waves make strange sounds. This is really a masterpiece of nature and breathtaking. 7. Mine Chengrui Mine is located in Erhuali northwest of Laicheng, with an altitude of nearly 700 meters. Although the mountain is not high, its beauty and beauty are unique. The mountains are green with pines and rugged rocks. There is Fulong Cave in Shanyin, which is unfathomable. On the top of the mountain is the library of Zhang Daoyi, an erudite scholar from the Qing Dynasty. He once trained many disciples who were awarded gold medals. It can be said that "the garden is full of peach and plum blossoms, the scenery is beautiful, and there are many talented people, green literature, Taoism and martial arts." According to legend, due to geographical conditions here, in spring and summer, sunlight passes through air layers of different densities and is significantly refracted, often making the ground scenery appear in the air, creating strange illusions. This sight is considered auspicious omen. It is said that this scene appears in the mountains every year when the college entrance examination is held. In that year, local candidates often get good results, so it is called "the mine is auspicious". Although there is no research on this legend, it shows that Laiwu has been famous for its "natural treasures and outstanding people" since ancient times. 8. Qishan Kelan Qishan is located on the border of Laiyi. Looking to the south, the undulating peaks look like a crouching cow, and the cliffs of the mountains hang over the cliff, like thousands of horses galloping; to the west, the Wen River flows backwards, like a silver snake twisting and turning. Qishan has two peaks, commonly known as "South Ding" and "Beida Ding". There is a "sea-viewing stone" on the "Nandading". Standing on it and watching the rising sun in the east, you can see the silver light like waves in the distance. It is said that you are looking at the East China Sea. There is a cave on the cliff to the west of Wanghai Stone, which is the "Snow Coop Cave" in folklore. It is said that the Ming Dynasty traveler Xue Beibo once lived in this cave when he was inspecting Qishan, hence the name. The northern top of Qishan is the forehead of Qishan. Today, on the top of the mountain there are the remains of a cottage built by local people in the early years of the Republic of China to defend against bandits. Between the two peaks is "Chess Asia". On the peak rock in the north of Qiziya, there is an oval-shaped sandstone that resembles a chess piece. What's even more interesting is that there is a huge stone under the chess stone, and the flat stone surface is criss-crossed with cracks, forming a dense chessboard. It is this natural chessboard that leads to the touching story of "Qi Shan Ke Lan". It is said that a long time ago, a man from Qishanguan Village at the foot of the mountain went up the mountain to collect firewood. When he came to Qiziya, he saw two old men playing chess. Out of curiosity, he stood quietly behind an old man and watched. Because he was thirsty, he picked up the old man's bowl of water and took a sip. Unexpectedly, after drinking it, I suddenly felt that my eyes were suddenly bright and dark, as if day and night, spring, summer, autumn and winter were coming and going in a hurry. After the two old men finished their game and left, he remembered chopping wood. However, when he looked back, he saw that the ax handle was rotten. When he returned to the village, no one recognized him. It turned out that a hundred years had passed. So the poem in the old annals says: The flowing water flows through generations, and there are woodcutters on Shiqi Mountain. It is said that Ke Lan, a woodcutter, did not exist back then.