Phoenix Mountain in Dandong

Dandong Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area is located on the outskirts of Fengcheng City, only 3 kilometers away from the city center. It faces North Korea's Miaoxiang Mountain in the south and echoes Benxi Water Cave in the north. It is a national-level scenic spot and a national AAAA tourist attraction. . Phoenix Mountain in Dandong has been known as "the first mountain in Liaodong" since ancient times. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was called "Wugu Mountain". During the Zhenguan period, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, visited this mountain. A phoenix flew to worship his ancestors. Taizong was so pleased that he named it "Phoenix Mountain". It has a history of more than 1,300 years.

Dandong Fenghuang Mountain has now been built into the West Mountain Scenic Area and the Dongshan Scenic Area. The Dandong Fenghuang Mountain City located in the ancient city scenic area has been listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. The highest peak of Phoenix Mountain in Dandong is Cuanyun Peak, with an altitude of 836 meters. Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is a mountain-type scenic spot dominated by natural landscapes, supplemented by historical and cultural monuments, pastoral scenery of the frontier fortress, and customs and folk customs. It integrates "the majesty of Mount Tai, the steepness of Mount Hua, the tranquility of Mount Lu, the wonder of Mount Huang, and the beauty of Emei." As a whole, it is famous for its natural beauty of "majestic and steep, quiet springs and caves, strange flowers and trees, and beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons".

Introduction

According to legend, the fame of the eight scenic spots in Phoenix Mountain in Dandong began in the Jin Dynasty. Tourists visited the scenic spot to form a famous mountain, built temples, and became a place for burning incense. It flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The literati of that era carved inscriptions on the big stone cliffs, making Phoenix Mountain a blend of natural beauty and artificial beauty, making it one of the top ten beautiful scenery that attracts the attention of the world. Phoenix Mountain combines the majesty of Mount Tai; the steepness of Mount Huashan; and the beauty of Mount Emei. It can be said that it attracts tourists to watch. When tourists enter the mountain, they will see the scenic spot of "a thousand-foot-long painting of gully rocks and a poem of a stream in Haiyunxian Pavilion".

Stone sheds for summer escape

Stone sheds for summer escape

Stone sheds for summer escape

When visiting Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong, the first thing that catches your eye is the natural scenic spot Big stone shed. The big stone shed is about half too high, with wooden poles embedded in the front supports. The stone faces south, and people sit on the ground to rest. The stone shed is engraved with the eight characters "Zhenyi Qianren, straight up to the blue clouds", which is green and vigorous, very eye-catching. There is a green pine on top of the stone shed. Its branches are stretched out to welcome guests, so it is called the "Guest-Welcoming Pine". In front of the stone shed, the green forest is hidden, and at the back is a cliff that blocks the sun. The flowing water is pleasant to the ears, and the birds are singing in the mist. If you sit in the stone shed, you will feel the refreshing mountain breeze and feel relaxed and happy. Therefore, many tourists take photos here and leave a hymn:

The natural stone shed covers the dome, and the heat outside the building is so hot inside the building. wind.

The refreshing coolness refreshes the heart, and the pleasant sound of the stream dings in winter.

Feitao in Jianshui

Feitao in Jianshui

Feitao in Jianshui

The entrance to Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is two cliffs The canyon formed has a mountain stream flowing from the depths of the canyon. The water reaches the bottom and flows out of the mountain. Green willows brush the banks on both sides and vegetation grows. There is a huge stone standing in the stream, with the praise of "the mainstay" engraved on it. It's midsummer, the rain is falling, the mountain springs are gushing down, splashing like snow, and the sound of the waves is sweet and refreshing. When you come to the stream at this time, you can see waterfalls, silver beads hanging down, and sprays from the mountain springs. Such a beautiful scenery attracts Many tourists go up the mountain in the rain to see the beautiful vegetation and lush green trees. There is a poem praising the day:

The phoenix spreads its wings to support the white clouds, and the dragon plays with the phoenix in the stream.

The sun is shining, the waves are flying, and the snow is rolling out of the mountain gate.

Dou Mu Holy Land

Dou Mu Holy Land

Dou Mu Holy Land

"Dou Mu" means "Dou Mu" Mother Palace". Doumu Palace is located on the "Doumu Rock" more than 200 steps away from the upper left side of the "Liberation Memorial Tower". There is a huge stone next to the palace, erected in the shape of a sheet. On the south side is engraved a poem by Kang Dejun: "Cut the natural dangers, and the gold is entangled." On the north side are the four characters of the ancient Wei Dynasty "Outstanding Emerald Green" inlaid by Chen Jiqing. There is a large round stone behind the palace, surrounded by iron fences. There is a green pine growing on the stone. Visitors can climb the rock to have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery, so this rock is called the "viewing platform". Looking around from the platform, you can see the whole "Purple Yang Temple" to the east, and the distant east mountains are endless. Looking to the west, you can see the "Guanyin Pavilion" flying high in the sky. Looking south, you can see the "ancestral worship stone" where Phoenix nodded three times to Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. It's really a beautiful scene that changes everything before your eyes. It will be even more interesting if you stand on the "Guanyin Pavilion" and have a bird's-eye view of the "Doumu Palace". It is supported by huge rocks, surrounded by cliffs, overlapping peaks, surrounded by green trees, surrounded by clouds and mist, ethereal, and a gathering of heaven and earth. The beauty of the mountains and rivers, the sun and the moon, the fragrance of flowers and plants, and the beauty of the pavilions and terraces are why people call this scene the "Holy Land of Dou Mu".

Mountain clouds cover the sea

Whenever it’s early after the rain or foggy day, the clouds and rain are diffuse, the mountain mist rises like smoke and clouds, and wisps of it spread over the valleys and the mountains and mountains. , sometimes hidden and sometimes visible, pines and cypresses

In the dew, a breeze blows on your face. At this time, climbing the mountain, stepping on the floating clouds, is like coming to the top of the sky. The floating clouds are like Chang'e dancing, sometimes light catkins flow into the deep valley, sometimes The stormy waves rolled over the top of the mountain, and the mountains resembled a fairy island in the sea. If the sun sets after a drizzle, a rainbow will appear in the sky, colorful, like a sky bridge in space. What's even more rare is that the rare "Buddha's light refracted image" will appear. A person stands on the top of a mountain, with smoke and clouds billowing under his feet, but his own shadow is reflected on the sea of ??clouds, and there is a two-layered halo embedded in the shadow. If you can be immersed in the scene, you will seem to have escaped from the mundane world and live in an illusory fairyland. This is the wonder of "mountains and clouds covering the sea".

At the beginning of the rain, the sun is clear and the sun is soft, and the vast sea of ??clouds covers the mountains and rivers.

In the mist of the ancient temple, I climbed the peak and stepped into the Jade Emperor Tower.

Green pines stand in the moon

To visit Guanyin Pavilion, you need to climb high and overcome dangers. Climb to the nearly 100-meter-long Phoenix Cave. This is a must-see for mountain tourists. The scenery is wonderful. Uniquely, every full moon in the eighth month of the lunar calendar, you will enjoy the taste of "listening to the spring and admiring the moon, drinking wine to ask the sky, and becoming an immortal on the ground". Whenever night falls and the moon rises from Dongshan Mountain, I jump to the top of the ancient temple and climb to the top of the ancient pine trees. The hazy moon casts a silver glow on the temple. The branches of the ancient pines and cypresses are wrapped with jade-like green gauze. The sparse and whirling shadows are particularly charming. At this time, I am here to drink wine and chant my aspirations, play the piano to express my feelings, listen to the spring and admire the moon. It can be said to enjoy the joy of ancient immortals. The ancients recited poems and today's people praise them:

The huge rocks on the cliff support the old pines, and the green clouds play in the evening breeze.

The bright moon slowly sheds its silver shadow, just like an ancient temple hanging in the mountain.

Strange rocks volley in the sky

Climbing Luohan Peak from Fenghuang Cave in a roundabout way. The mountain breeze blows refreshingly, and the pines are bursting. The feeling of fatigue disappears with the wind. Climb to "Shenma Peak". Ancient vines wrap around the cliff, and

old pines grow tenaciously among the cracks in the rocks. Looking to the west, you can see a strange rock rising suddenly, like a fierce and brave man riding on the back of a divine horse, with something flying in the air. Every time the clouds and mist rise from the valley and float under the rocks, the boulders seem to be above the floating clouds. The clouds and rocks contrast with each other, making them lustful and dynamic, going straight up into space. Therefore, they are called "strange rocks". Volley". This scene is unique, as can be seen from the fact that someone recited a poem.

The mountains are gorgeous and the scenery is strange, and the peaks are towering in the clouds and mist.

It is like a tiger trying to gain momentum, staring at thousands of people in the sky.

Looking for Autumn on the Pine Trail

Every time you climb to the top of Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong in mid-autumn, you will have a unique view overlooking the mountains. Autumn is high and crisp. The maple leaves all over the mountain are as red as fire and as bright as clouds. The green pines are matched with green. It is really a little bit of green pines with frost flowers. It can be said to be a golden autumn. The birch and maple alternate with the five colors. Standing on "Meng'er Peak" "Going up there, looking around, you will see red, orange, green, green, blue and purple interweaving the hillside to form a beautiful colorful silk, so it is called "Splendid Slope". The autumn scenery of Phoenix Mountain is rich and charming, just like the poetic scene of "frost leaves are as red as February flowers". Every golden autumn season, many art and photography enthusiasts come to Dandong Phoenix Mountain to sketch and take photos, and their masterpieces are published in various newspapers and periodicals. Some are also lucky enough to win awards.

Tianchi is in sight

From Beacon Tower to Jianyan Peak, the mountain road is winding and limited by high and low peaks, making it difficult to broaden your horizons. Only by climbing to the "Shenma Peak", "the most beautiful place in the world" "Only can one's vision be far away and one's heart relaxed and happy. The sky is high and the clouds are clear, and the sky is clear. The mountains at the foot are rolling and winding, and the mountains are green. It can be called "the green mountains outside the mountains and the buildings outside the mountains". Looking from the south, you can see that the "Yellow Sea" is like a white belt, and the sky and water are connected like a crystal palace. The big and small deer islands are clearly visible, so it is said: "Tianchi is in sight." A visitor once recited a poem about this scene:

The autumn air is crisp and the sun is setting. I climb the rock and hold the vines to reach the gate of heaven.

The blue waves of the sky and sea are as far as the eye can see, and my heart is lost in the shadow of the sail.

The barriers remain in the clouds

Crossing Lao Niu’s back and then circling up, you will arrive at the second peak of Fenghuang Mountain - Arrow Eye Peak. Arrow Eye Peak is so high that it reaches into the clouds. The clouds and mist stay and cover the peak. Looking from the mountain, it is as light as smoke and rolling like twilight, and there are wisps of light mist from time to time. Passing through the "arrow eye" at a high place, people call this natural landscape "mountain wearing a hat". If there is no rain for a long time, people often look forward to "wearing a hat in Phoenix Mountain". This is a sign of rain, and local farmers are happy that heavy rain is coming. There is a popular folk song here: "If you wear a hat in Fengshan, heavy rain will come." Therefore, "the barriers and clouds will stay" have become a symbol for the local people to observe whether the weather will rain.

Eastern Yingzhou

When people mention "Yingzhou", they will automatically think of the place of creation of the gods, one of the "Three Immortals" praised by the ancients. Fascinating. Although the "Yingzhou" on Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is not the Yingzhou among the "Three Immortals", it does have a good place where "Yingzhou" is spread. This is the "Eastern Yingzhou" praised by the ancients. From the ancient city wall at the Lion's Roaring Stream, to the stalagmite peaks, through the Rhododendron Slope to the small stone forest, you can see a small sky and earth showing the Lijiang Stone Forest, and the steep scenery of Huangshan Mountain, which is like the legendary "Yingzhou". On the north slope of Huifengkou, there are many "Tiannu Mulan", which is called "Mulan Valley". On the west slope, there are many rhododendrons, so it is called "Azalea Slope". Every spring, when the azaleas are all over the mountain in red, the mountain fog is filled with stalagmites. The fairy island is sometimes hidden and sometimes exposed, and the colors flying in the sky are colorful and dazzling. At this time, the scenery of Yingzhou in the east is even more picturesque, spectacular and charming!

Introduction editor

Dandong Fenghuang Mountain is located in Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province. It consists of two major scenic spots, Dongshan and Xishan. The highest peak "Zanyun Peak" is 836 meters above sea level and covers an area of ??182 square kilometers. It is known as "the famous mountain at the gate of the country", "the first mountain on the Great Wall" and "the first mountain in China's adventure".

During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty visited the east. When visiting this mountain, there was a legend of "Phoenix worshiping ancestors", so the mountain was named "Phoenix Mountain". In order to intimidate the vassal states and make them never betray the Tang Dynasty, Xue Rengui, the later "Ping Liao King", fired the sky-shaking bow at Fajian Ridge forty miles away from Fenghuang Mountain, pierced the cloud arrows, and aimed the shock wave in the direction of Fenghuang Mountain. With one shot from his arm, the divine arrow passed through Phoenix Mountain and fell into the Yalu River. Since then, there has been a saying that "the divine bow shoots through the eye of the arrow and determines Liaodong with one arrow." It has a history of more than 1,300 years.

Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong consists of two scenic spots, Dongshan and Xishan. It is famous for its beautiful natural mountain scenery and unique religious and cultural landscape.

Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is astonishing to the world with its "unparalleled" beauty. "Golden toad looking at the moon", "Crane shadow on the stone wall" and "Turtle and monkey pilgrimage" have both form and spirit, and are lifelike.

Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is famous for its gathering of "immortals". The "Celestial Seat" and "Juxian Terrace" are green and red cliffs, lush and beautiful; the "Buddha Pond" and "Danquan" are flowing waterfalls, free and elegant. "The golden tortoise seeks the phoenix" and the "arhat face" are misty and natural.

Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong has a clear "Tao". Since the early years of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty, Taoist buildings such as Ziyang Temple have followed the direction of the mountains and rivers, covering several miles in radius.

Chaoyang Temple and other ancient temples are located close to mountains and rivers. The majestic three-story hall enshrines the world's only Zhengfa Ming Tathagata Buddha, with bells and drums in the morning and evening, and the sound of Zen every day. It attracts countless faithful men and women to worship, and the incense has lasted for thousands of years.

The Phoenix Mountain in Dandong has pleasant scenery and is the best choice for people to travel leisurely, taste nature, and seek adventure.

Specialty Food Editor

Chestnut

Chestnut has a cultivation history of two to three thousand years. The cultivation of chestnut trees in Liaoning Province began in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. The chestnut fruit is called chestnut and can be eaten raw, stir-fried with sugar, baked, canned, ground into powder to make cakes, and cooked with a spoon. Chestnut contains sugar, protein, fat and multiple vitamins, and has high nutritional and economic value. The fruit is large, white in color, good in taste, not cracked, easy to process, and has high overall value. Its pulp contains about 40% water content, 5.7% to 10.7% protein, 5.7% to 7.4% fat, and about 50% starch. Contains vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and various minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, boron and so on.

Rana

According to the 2005 "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", Rana can be roughly divided into 8 species, Rana Chinese, Rana Heilongjiang, Rana Huanren, Rana Altai, Rana Zhaojue Wood Rana, Central Asian Wood Rana, Japanese Wood Rana, Kunlun Wood Rana. Among them, the main producing areas of Chinese forest frogs are in Jilin, Sichuan, Tibet, Shaanxi, Gansu and other places, and the toad oil produced by them has medicinal effects. Although the medicinal value of Heilongjiang forest frogs and Huanren forest frogs produced in the mountainous areas of eastern Liaoning has not been recorded, they are generally believed to have good nourishing effects. Wood frog is a pure wild animal and a rare amphibian that combines medicinal, dietary supplement and beauty functions. It is a completely different species from toads and frogs. It is unique to China and is listed as an endangered species. Wood frogs are increasingly valued by people for their unique medicinal value and nutritional value, and they have become a frog species. Fengcheng wood frogs have become the most popular among wood frogs because of their large size, high oil production rate, robust system, and high reproductive rate. Excellent. Wood frog is rich in 4 kinds of hormones, 9 kinds of vitamins, 13 kinds of trace elements and 18 kinds of amino acids, and has high utilization value in medicine, nourishment and beauty.

Travel guide editor

Introduction to attractions

The temperature in Phoenix Mountain in Dandong is generally 5 to 8 degrees higher than that in Shenyang. The dangerous location is called Lao Niubei There is an iron rope on one side of the lot. I don’t know if it has been changed. This place is dangerous, but nothing else is too dangerous. Phoenix Mountain in Dandong combines majesty, danger, secludedness, wonder and elegance, and is particularly steep, so it has the reputation of "China's famous adventure mountain". Touring Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong can be said to be high, dangerous, tight and difficult, with a few steps leading to the sky. Famous dangerous scenes such as "Lao Niu Bei", "The End of the World", "Hundred Steps Tight", "Rugged Rock", etc. make people intimidated, timid when walking, amazed when passing by, and scared after thinking about it. Ancient caves such as "Phoenix Cave", "Yipin Cave", "Tongxuan Cave" and "Church Cave" are fascinating; "Mountain Clouds Cover the Sea", "Jianshui Feitao", "Pine Path Looking for Autumn", "Dou Mu Holy Mirror" "Scenery such as "Shengyuan", "Danquan", "Phoenix Tears Spring", "Wisdom Spring" and other mountain springs are refreshing; "Golden Turtle Seeking Phoenix", "Flying over the Blue Sea"

Phoenix Mountain scenery

Fenghuang Mountain Scenery (10 photos)

Strange rocks such as "Boat", "Golden Toad Looking at the Moon", "Crane Shadow on the Stone Wall", etc. are both beautiful and beautiful.

Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is divided into four major scenic spots: Xishan, Dongshan, Miaogou and Ancient City. Wonders such as "Old Niu's Back", "Tian Xia Jue" and "Arrow's Eye" in the Xishan Scenic Area are rare in the world. Doumu Palace, commonly known as "Eight Hands", was built on the viewing platform in front of Guanyin Cave. It was first built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt many times during the Kangxi and Jiaqing years of the Qing Dynasty and in modern times. Guanyin Pavilion was built on a 100-meter-high cliff southwest of Ziyang Temple. It was first built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and was rebuilt many times by later generations. Yaowang Temple is built under the stone cliff on the right side of Doumu Palace. There are three couplets in the hall, and there is a statue of Sun Simiao, King of Medicine. Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is a natural botanical garden with many trees, more than 800 kinds of exotic flowers and plants, and various precious medicinal materials. The Fenghuang Mountain Fair held every year from the 26th to the 28th of the fourth lunar month is famous far and near. Various folk cultural and artistic activities are held during the mountain fair.

In 1995, a new landscape of the "Magic Pen Book of Heaven" was discovered on the cliffs of the Xishan Scenic Area of ??Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong. There are the sacred statues of Laozi, the founder of Taoism, and the sacred statue of Guanyin, the Taoist Cihang gifted by nature. , the statue of the Antarctic Immortal and the longevity star and the statues of many gods and goddesses. They are both beautiful and beautiful. The charming scenery has attracted monks and Taoists to visit here since ancient times to build temples and temples; emperors such as Li Shimin and Kublai Khan visited here to confer names and build pagodas. Dandong Phoenix Mountain Slide is the first large-scale ground amusement project in Northeast China, with a total length of 500 meters, like a long green dragon entrenched in the shade.

Get on the pulley and wind down the slide. You can control the speed by yourself. It can be fast or slow. It is suitable for all ages. The fun is endless. It is thrilling, comfortable and safe, making people feel relaxed and relaxed. Dandong Phoenix Mountain Guide Guide.

Travel Guide

1. Friends who want to go mountain climbing should be prepared as follows.

First of all, prepare the equipment. A pair of hiking shoes is a must, preferably a pair of military yellow rubber shoes. Remember not to wear leather shoes. Next is a sportswear outfit. Pure cotton with dark colors is preferred. Remember to wear daily clothes and do not use leggings when climbing in high places. Finally, a backpack. It contains enough food for going up the mountain. Remember not to buy food on the mountain. Because food on the mountain is carried by cargo owners from down the mountain, it is very expensive. A bottle of mineral water costs 5 yuan, a tea egg costs 2 yuan, and a bottle of canned peach costs 10 yuan. The main food is water, but don’t bring too much mineral water. Mountain climbing mainly consumes physical energy, so bring some glucose-containing water to replenish your physical strength. Better bring a piece of chocolate. Try not to bring staple food, just bring some sausages. The main thing is to bring some food to replenish physical strength and calories. Don’t bring too many. Climbing the mountain requires strength, and in some places the bag is too large, which affects the passage.

The second is accommodation. There are many small hotels near Phoenix Station, which cost about 10 per night. If you want to stay better, there are hotels. The hotel has all kinds of rooms. The price is between 70 and 400, and can also be negotiated.

2. There are many choices for eating in Phoenix. If you want to save money, go to the pedestrian street, where there is a street of food stalls. They are all snacks such as barbecue and spicy hotpot. If you want to eat well, go to a big restaurant.

3. You can take a tourist bus to go up the mountain. Just wait for the bus at the station square. It costs 10 yuan per person. You can sit directly at the mountain gate and buy a ticket to go up the mountain. The ticket to go up the mountain is 80 yuan, the ropeway fee is 50 yuan, the skywalk is worth a visit, and the shoe covers are 3 yuan. Please enter through the mountain gate and look for a regular tour guide. Do not use shady tour guides and shady cars. It is very dangerous.

Geographical location editing

Dandong Fenghuang Mountain is located 3 kilometers southeast of Fengcheng, Liaoning Province, and belongs to the remaining veins of Changbai Mountain

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