How about Zitong Mountain Scenic Area?

Zitong Mountain Scenic Area is a famous tourist attraction in Zibo for leisure and vacation.

Zitong Mountain is located in Beixun, Zichuan, three kilometers east of Zitong Mountain Station on Zhangbo Highway. Zitong Mountain Guigu Cave Scenic Area is located here. Covering an area of ​​more than 1,500 acres. The scenic area is full of beautiful mountains and rivers, secluded valleys and luxuriant forests, as well as historical sites and folk tales. The natural landscape and the cultural landscape are harmoniously integrated. Chi Haotian, the current Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Minister of Defense, personally inscribed the four characters "Guigu Wonderland" and gave it a high evaluation.

The scenic spot is located in the east of Zangzi Village, 3.5 kilometers east of Zitongshan Station in Zibo Section of National Highway 205, covering an area of ​​100 hectares. The scenic spot reproduces the historical style of Gui Guzi teaching apprentices and giving lectures in Guigu Cave of Zitong Mountain, and the all-powerful historical scene and the legacy of Wang Qiao, the filial son of the Northern Song Dynasty, who was known throughout the world for his loyalty and filial piety. The entire scenic spot is surrounded by mountains, shaded by green trees, gurgling water, and the fragrance of birds and flowers. The natural landscape and cultural landscape are integrated, the lakes and mountains complement each other, the red walls and green tiles are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the scenic spots are scattered everywhere. The main attractions are:

[Panlong Gate]

At the foot of Zitong Mountain are Panlong Mountain and Laolong's Nest, which have been known as a Feng Shui treasure land for cultivating immortality and cultivating one's nature since ancient times. The first thing that greets you when you enter the scenic spot is What you see is the antique and unique Panlong Gate facing south and north. To the west of the gate is the Nine Dragon Wall, which is majestic and unique. Nine flying dragons descend into the ground and ascend to the sky, spraying clouds and mist, vividly.

[Zitong Mountain Giant Monument]

As you enter, a tall carrying stele stands on the west side of the gate facing the rising sun. This stele is eight meters high and weighs 60 tons. Towering and spectacular, the monument records a large number of heroic figures from the earliest days of China's first military academy to the Anti-Japanese War and the Liberation War, such as Xu Guangming, the earliest underground party leader in the Zibo mining area, and the first county magistrate of Zichuan. Yan Xingtang, national hero Xu Guanghan, etc.

[Guigu Spring]

According to legend, during the Warring States Period, Master Guigu dug rocks to make a spring here during his lectures. Mr. Guigu drank from this spring for many years until he was 131 years old. Therefore, it is called the Guigu Divine Spring, and it still enjoys the reputation of a sacred spring. The spring is rich in underground mineral resources, and the water contains a variety of minerals and trace elements such as strontium, zinc, magnesium, and iron. Long-term drinking can develop intelligence and prolong life. The Guquan Monument was written by Sun Xin, a famous giant calligrapher in Zibo City.

[Filial Son Temple]

Walking into the hanging flower gate is the Filial Son Temple. To the west of the Filial Son Temple is a 40-meter long corridor planted with exotic flowers and grasses, with curves in the middle. The Jiuqu Bridge, with groups of red carps in the lotus pond under the bridge, and the famous and unique nine-leaf red pagoda trees standing beside the pond, and the electronic music fountain leads tourists with bursts of beautiful music. Filial Son Temple - The twists and turns of the filial son Wang Qiao's story are vividly displayed in front of people. According to Song history and Zichuan County records, the Filial Son Temple was first built in the late Zhiping period of the Northern Song Dynasty. It was subsequently repaired in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and rebuilt in 1995. The filial son Wang Qiao was named Jian Wang and his father-in-law. He was born in Zitong Villa in Zizhou in the first year of Yongxi's reign in the Northern Song Dynasty. Wang Qiao was intelligent and studious since he was a child. He was also very good-natured, brave and fearless, and was both civil and military. He was praised for his loyalty and filial piety. In 999 AD, the Khitan army invaded Zizhou. Wang Qiao's parents and most of his fellow villagers were captured by the Khitan soldiers. Wang Qiao heard that After hearing the news, he drew his sword and chased after him. He broke into enemy camps countless times, fought with Khitan soldiers through life and death for several years, traveled thousands of miles, and failed to find his parents. The loss of his parents and the invasion of the country dealt a heavy blow to Wang Qiao's spirit. Later, Wang Qiao returned to his hometown and buried them with wooden statues of his parents, and kept mourning for them for six years. While observing his mourning, Wang Qiao summarized the reasons why the country was invaded and the people were humiliated, as well as his personal experience of finding relatives in the north, and worked hard to write a book. "Three Collections of Youbian", "Three Volumes of Anbian", "Ten History Stories" and other works were hoped to attract the attention of the court to protect the country and the people. However, the corruption of the government failed to adopt them, and the hatred of the country and the family had nowhere to express, and the worry and anger When he became ill, he built a brick ring in the Yin of Zitong Mountain and called it a cocoon room with a long sword in it. Later generations admired his loyalty and filial piety and built a temple to worship him. The temple's exhibition room uses modern electronic sound and light technology to vividly display Wang Qiao's life. The realistic pictures and touching plots make people cry and sigh every step of the way.

[Buyun Bridge]

After passing the Filial Son Temple, Zitong Lake appears in front of people like a bright mirror. A unique bridge connecting the Filial Son Temple and Guigu Temple has been erected over the lake. The iron cable wooden bridge is more than 50 meters long and more than 2 meters wide. It spans between the cliffs on both sides of the water more than 10 meters above the water. Five large iron chains lie neatly on the ground, with wooden boards on top and two sides. Equipped with fixed zipper handrails, people walking on the bridge feel as if they are stepping into the trembling, light clouds and mist, and their thoughts are sublimated, as if they were in a fairyland.

[Zitong Lake]

It covers an area of ​​50,000 square meters. The lake is as clear as a mirror. The green mountains and willows are reflected in the lake. Lotus flowers smile to welcome tourists and fish play in it. In the water, boats are moving like shuttles, and the trees on both sides of the river are shady, making it even more fun for tourists to fish and boat.

[Eight-sided Stele]

This stele is 5 meters high and weighs 20 tons. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. According to research, this stele is also called the wordless stele, which is Zi The Eight Great Sichuan Gentlemen donated money to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of Guiguzi's birth. The monument has no inscriptions to prove its immeasurable merits. The monument was rebuilt on the original site in 1995, and the original cap still exists.

[Engraved Porcelain Long Screen Wall]

It has set a Guinness World Record, with a total length of 66 meters. The architectural shape is simple and elegant, embodying three volumes and 23 chapters totaling 8,368 words written by Gui Guxianshi, a famous strategist, Yin-Yang strategist, military strategist and Taoist during the Warring States Period in my country. It is an extremely precious document for the promotion of Qi culture.

[Guigu Temple, Guigu Cave]

It is the place where Guiguzi cultivated his moral character, lectured and taught apprentices. It is also known as the first military academy in ancient China. The temple is tall and majestic, with red walls and yellow tiles, hilly corners, colorful brackets, carved beams and painted buildings. There is a seated statue of Guiguzi and a series of stories about his disciples. The cave is more than a hundred meters deep, mysterious, warm in winter and cool in summer. The exhibition inside the cave is unique. Various characters are created with stone carvings, reliefs and murals of different shapes and compact plots. They are lifelike and vivid. They use modern electronic techniques of sound, electricity and light to show Guiguzi's formation layout, military training, training and It created a large number of outstanding military strategists and politicians such as the military strategist Sun Bin, the general Pang Juan, Su Qin who became the prime minister of the Six Kingdoms, and Zhang Yi who helped Qin unify the seven kingdoms. They deduce the history of alliances, alliances, and offensives during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Picture scroll. For example: Sun Bin's invitation to the teacher to leave the house, the battle of wits at the pass, Tian Ji's horse racing, Sun Pang's battle of wits, the Battle of Maling, etc.; Su Qin's vigorous study of the awl, the beginning of the vertical integration, Su Qin's memorization of slips; Zhang Yi's ingenious plan and statistics of Lianheng Seven Kingdoms etc. To the east of Guigu Temple, there is a rock platform covering an area of ​​more than ten acres, called the book drying platform, which is said to be the place where Guiguzi dried his military books.

[Kui Xing Pavilion]

It is a three-story bell tower. It is the highest point of the scenic spot. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the scenic spot, which is refreshing. The only bell tower in Zibo is placed on the top floor of the pavilion. The big antique bell, with its ear-splitting sound, can wash away countless filth and troubles in the world, and in the evening breed a feeling of vicissitudes of life, the ups and downs, and the confusion of life. This bell uses one sound of peace and three sounds of luck, The auspicious sound of six dashes and nine unified sounds inspires people to work hard, unite and forge ahead, have the courage to fight, and consciously contribute.

In addition, there are the Jade Palace and Hongling Temple. According to legend, it was first built in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and later underwent many repairs. The palace is tall and magnificent. Thinking of the morning bells and evening drums, the clouds and smoke, the crowds of people, and the continuous flow of people along the road, showing the prosperity of Zitong Mountain. In order to promote history and culture, preserve the past, adapt to the people, inherit the ancestral business, and be spectacular, it was rebuilt on the original site in 1994. We also brought over a dozen ice-light jade Buddha statues from Myanmar, which are rare in China. They are white, delicate and lifelike, and are deeply respected by tourists.

Wildlife Zoo: There are many varieties of rare birds and animals, including bears, monkeys, camels, deer, peacocks, ostriches, golden pheasants, snakes, turtles, lizards, etc., with various postures, integrating ornamental and medicinal research.

Children’s Amusement Park: Complete with various amusement equipment and facilities, including a manned aerial ropeway, it is an ideal place for amusement.

Since ancient times, Zitong Mountain has beautiful mountains and clear waters, deep valleys and lush forests, dense springs, beautiful scenery and rich cultural landscapes. Now it has been developed and constructed to show the miracle of the intersection of ancient culture and modern civilization. It is indeed an ideal of sightseeing tourist attractions.