Shunan Bamboo Sea Tour Guide's Explanation
Guide to the Bamboo Sea in southern Sichuan Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to visit the Bamboo Sea in southern Sichuan. I believe that in this vast and poetic green ocean, you will definitely be attracted by her deep, clear and elegant natural beauty, leaving an unforgettable impression. Now, we are going to set off by car. Please allow me to give you a brief introduction to the Bamboo Sea in Southern Shu.
Shunnan Bamboo Sea is located in the remnants of the Tianshan Mountains connected to Changning and Jiang'an counties under the jurisdiction of Yibin City. It is 60 kilometers away from Yibin City. It is a bamboo landscape as the main feature and also has cultural relics and historic sites. Scenic area. The scenic area covers an area of 120 square kilometers, with dense bamboo forests and blue waves touching the sky. It was listed as a key scenic spot in Sichuan Province in 1986. It was approved by the State Council as a national key scenic spot in 1988. In 1991, it was selected as one of the "Four Chinese Tourist Attractions" by the National Tourism Administration. One of the "Top Ten". In the past 10 years, the development and construction of the Shunan Bamboo Sea has made great progress, and its popularity at home and abroad has become higher and higher. It has become one of the key tourist routes launched by the country and the province, and is listed as one of the four priorities of Sichuan Province. One of the developed tourist attractions.
The Bamboo Sea in southern Sichuan is also known as Wanlingqing. Wanling describes the vastness of the mountainous countryside, and Qing refers to the huge bamboo forest. It is said that when Huang Tingjian, the great poet of the Northern Song Dynasty, was demoted to Rongzhou (today's Yibin), he came here to visit the ancient times. Facing the boundless green bamboo sea, he repeatedly praised: "It's so majestic, the bamboo waves are thousands of miles away, and the sisters of Emei are here!" The villagers toasted. Asking for an inscription, Huang pushed away the wine bowl and said, "The beauty makes me drunk." He used a bamboo broom as a pen to write three huge characters "Wanling Qing" on the wall. Although the handwriting has weathered, the name Wanlingqing is still in use today.
How did the Bamboo Sea form? There are many theories. Some say that in ancient times, Nuwa made five colors to patch the sky, and piled the remaining red stones here to form Ten Thousand Mountains of Red Ridge. Later, the fairy Yao Qing was demoted to the mortal world by the Jade Emperor for violating the rules of heaven. When she came here, she saw a piece of red soil and it was a pity, so she built a vast sea of bamboo. Another legend is: Zhuge Liang's troops from the southern expedition passed here when they returned to the court. At that time, the mountains were exposed, the red sun was streaming, and the mountain roads were filled with smoke, which melted the horseshoes of the Shu army. 200,000 war horses fell to death, and the soldiers retreated in embarrassment, abandoning them in the ravine. The horse whip has grown into a bamboo forest. Nowadays, there are many horseshoe-shaped water secluded areas in the inner streams of the Bamboo Sea. This is because the river ditches were the stone roads in those days and are the traces left by horses. These legends are just myths fabricated by people, reflecting people's praise for the magical and extraordinary beauty of the bamboo sea. In fact, the origin of the Bamboo Sea should be due to its geographical location and excellent soil and climate conditions. Do you know? Although the mountains here are undulating, the altitude is only 400-1180 meters, the annual average temperature is 15.5 degrees Celsius, the frost-free period is 345 days, the annual rainfall is 1250 mm, the air humidity is usually about 85%, the soil is fertile, warm and humid The climate is very suitable for the growth of bamboo. Coupled with the hard work and careful care of the working people of past generations, today's vast ocean of bamboo has been created and preserved. Therefore, it should be said that the bamboo sea in southern Sichuan is not only a gift from nature, but also the result of generations of labor of the people of Zhuxiang. In a word: The bamboo sea is the product of the union of heaven and man.
The scenery of the Bamboo Sea is different in four seasons, with different sunshine and darkness. In spring, new bamboo shoots are sprouting, flowers are blooming and birds are singing, and everything is full of life; in midsummer, new bamboo is added with greenery, the forest breeze is refreshing, and the cool world is everywhere; in golden autumn, the bamboo is as green as black, and the red leaves are delicate; in midwinter, the mountains and hills are covered with silver and covered with emeralds yarn. On a sunny day, thousands of hectares of bamboo waves sift through the golden color, which makes people feel intoxicated; in the fog, the bamboo sea is covered with smoke, and the scenery is blurred, like a dreamy wonderland. In short, no matter when, as long as you spread the wings of your imagination, you will enjoy the endless fun in this sea of bamboos with thousands of scenes.
Now, we drive from Yibin across the Jinsha River Bridge, exit Chentangguan, pass through Changning County, and arrive at the clear Qingjiang River. The beautiful Qingjiang River is the peripheral scenic spot of the Bamboo Sea, like a jade belt, connecting the towns and villages in Changning, Jiang'an, Xingwen and Gong counties. The clear river water, the bamboo groves on the banks, the lush fields, and some cottages are dotted with houses. If you take a boat or a bamboo raft and go down, you will really have the feeling of "swimming in the middle of a painting".
Now we have arrived at the west gate of the Bamboo Sea in southern Sichuan. The two characters "Bamboo Sea" carved on the stone outside the gate were written by General Zhang Aiping. The west gate is a monument built with bamboo. The clever design highlights that this is a world of bamboo. After crossing the archway and walking for one kilometer, it suddenly became clear that the small bridge had arrived.
Xiaoqiao is the seat of Changning Wanling Town Government and Zhuhai Management. It is also the accommodation, entertainment and shopping center of Shunan Zhuhai West Scenic Area.
The town has a classical and elegant two-star hotel that combines Chinese and Western styles, the Bamboo Sea Hotel, the Shunan Hotel with modern architecture, and small, unique farmhouses.
Please follow me into the scenic spot! Museum Moxi River Wangyou Valley
Go up from Xiaoqiao River and cross Longtan. There is a stone bridge paved with solid stones. The bridge is 5 meters long. meters, 1 meter wide, and the stone slab is 0.75 meters thick. How such a heavy stone slab was transported shows that the people of Zhuxiang have already studied mechanics. This bridge was originally made of two large stone slabs, and one of them is now broken in the ditch. Legend has it that the Qing army was defeated by the army led by Shi Dakai, the wing king of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and they fled here. They wanted to break the bridge to stop the pursuers, but the stone slab was too thick and could not be beaten, so they used tung oil and sulfur to burn it. A stone slab on the right had just exploded, and the Taiping army was already chasing them. The army fled, but Shi Dakai's team extinguished the flames, saved half of the stone bridge, and repaired the broken bridge with small strips of stone. The bamboo farmers were grateful and called it Yiwang Bridge. Next to Yiwang Bridge is the "Changning Bamboo Sea Museum" established in 1986 with the approval of the provincial government. It mainly displays bamboo resources, bamboo cultural development, and bamboo handicrafts. It has collected more than 800 pieces of physical information. It's rich and informative, so everyone is welcome to go in and visit (the museum has a special explanation).
Cross the bridge and go left, you will see a stream as dark as ink, which is the Moxi River. Legend has it that the reason why the stream turned black was because Huang Tingjian wrote the three characters "Wan Ling Qing" in his inscription and dropped it into the stream, blackening the landscape, the orchids on both sides, and even the animals in the stream. . In fact, when you hold the stream water, it is clear and transparent, but why is it black? It turns out that the river bed of the stream is covered with dark green moss. The dense bamboo forest on both sides and the dim skylight create this wonderful scene. There are several bamboo bridges and stone bridges on the stream, which are simple and unpretentious, making Moxi even more profound. One mile above is the Jiu-Die Spring, each stack is about one meter, cascading down from the top of the mountain, half-hidden in the bamboo forest. It is very charming. Because the water is small and the rocks are high, it falls into a mist and rain, covering the mountain wall, and Because the stone on the wall looks like a dragon head, people call this scene "Misty Rain Dragon Palace". There is a cave on the right side of the cliff called "Monkey Cave". It used to be that the water curtain hung at the entrance of the cave, which was also a scene. A poet once sang about it, "When was the cave door opened? The Gaoling River in the deep valley has changed. Only the water curtain cannot flow away, and it often flows to this day." Hanging by the green rock. "It's a pity that now it's "hanging" all the time.
There is the Bamboo Sea Cableway on the right side of the Moxi Gate, with a total length of more than 2,700 meters. Take the cable car up to reach the sea view tower, emerald corridor and other scenic spots in the central scenic area of Bamboo Sea. Looking at the bamboo sea from the ropeway, the horizon is wider, the landscape is more magnificent, and it is also interesting.
Cross the Yiwang Bridge and go to the right, pass through the Ci Bamboo Forest, and walk along the Mianzhu River. In front of you, there is a dense bamboo forest, the light is dim, the forest wind blows, and the coolness soaks you. There are scattered rocks in the stream, some of which are long. It is covered with moss, some are covered with orchids, and some have small trees growing out. Occasionally, you can see water birds jumping on the stream, which makes people feel peaceful and far away from the world. This is the Valley of Forgetfulness. Speaking of Wangyou Valley, is there a beautiful story? It is said that the big families surnamed Zeng and Du lived outside the Bamboo Sea. The two families had been feuding for generations because of the dispute over the boundaries of the mountains and forests. Later, the Zeng family had a son named Zeng Nan, and the Du family had a daughter named Du Juan. Zeng Nan was smart and talented since childhood, and Du Juan was ingenious. They were deeply in love with each other who had been enemies for generations. They were opposed by the families of both sides. They were under strict house arrest and forced each other with sticks. However, the two remained determined and never wavered. yield. On a stormy night, a white-fronted tiger roared into the Zeng family compound, scared off the servants, broke open the cell door, carried Zeng Nan over the wall, and fled. On the same night, the Du family also discovered that Du Juan, who was under house arrest in the show building, suddenly disappeared. It is said that the bitter love between the two moved Fairy Yaoqing and sent an envoy to bring them to the Bamboo Sea. Many years later, people discovered that a tall and majestic evergreen tree grew in this valley, and dependent on it was a delicate and delicate shrub with clusters of pink flowers. People said that it was the two of them. Incarnation. So the big tree was called Zhennan, and this flowering tree was called Rhododendron. There are often emerald-colored birds singing in this valley to praise this pair of lovers who will be together forever. Listening carefully, it sounds like they are singing "Forget about worries, lovers will eventually get married." According to this story, the name of Wangyou Valley was originally called by birds.
Tiansheng Bridge is the main attraction of Wangyou Valley. It is a masterpiece of hydraulic power. The stream squeezes out from the boulders, rushes down, and breaks out of a natural arch hole, just like a small bridge. Look at this huge stone next to the bridge that is 4 meters high, 5 meters wide and 6 meters long. It cuts a stone crack about 60 centimeters wide like a knife and an axe. It is covered with wisteria, but a row of jadeite emerges from the stone crack. The pillar-like Nanzhu looks like bamboo cutting through the stone cliff and piercing the sky, hence the name "Sky-breaking".
Ah, what thunder is piercing your ears! Please look up and see that there are towering peaks on three sides of this place, and a tall waterfall falls from the clouds and mist in front of you. It splashes a mist of water and goes straight to the mouth of the valley. The recessed rock cavity in the waterfall is shaded by a curtain of water, which makes it look a bit mysterious. People call it "Flying Curtain Palace". Guanyunting Emerald Corridor Guanhai Tower
Three kilometers up Xiaoqiao Highway, Guanyunting towers high on the hill. This place was originally called Jiaozi Stone. Legend has it that in the first year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Yi Wang Shi Dakai defeated the Qing soldiers at Guanxing at the foot of the mountain. Tang Yougeng, the leader of the Qing soldiers, was seriously injured and could not ride a horse. He arrived here in a sedan. When he heard that the pursuers were coming, he was so frightened that he abandoned the sedan and ran away. . The big stone in the road is the sedan chair from that time. Guanyun Pavilion stands next to the rock, with distant mountains looming, cool breeze blowing, and terraced fields at the foot of the mountain. They look like mirrors arranged in layers after autumn, and like green carpets stacked in layers in summer, creating a tranquil and beautiful scenery of the mountain countryside. If it is a cloudy day, it will be a different scene, but you will see clouds and mist rolling in the valley, the distant mountains and close views become vague, and you seem to be melting into the clouds and mist.
As you walk from Guanyun Pavilion, the terrain gradually becomes gentle, and the bamboo forest becomes more lush and deep. Green bamboos on both sides of the place crowd into the road, blocking the sky and the sun. People walk through the red sand road in the forest, just like It's like walking into a green and red jade tunnel, but you feel the forest wind blowing, the bamboo waves rustling, and your body and mind feel cool. This is the famous Jade Corridor. It's a sunny day today. Please look at the rays of sunlight filtering through the cracks between the branches and leaves, filtering out golden spots. At this time, the corridor is colorful and bright, and it has become a beautiful gallery. Let's walk slowly. If you read it, you will definitely have a deeper understanding of the four words "relaxation and joy". Exit the promenade and arrive at Guanhai Building. This building was originally used by the forestry department to detect fires in the forest area. Visitors can also go up to the height and look far into the distance to experience the majesty of the vast blue sea of bamboo.
After passing through the promenade and walking out of the forest belt, the sky appeared in front of us. It turned out that we were facing a cliff. We stood in front of the statue of Guanyin, which "purveys all living beings". At our feet is a deep valley, which is thrilling! There is a waterfall next to us that falls from the cliff to the bottom of the valley. This is the Thirteenfold Spring. A rock on the other side of the deep valley is called Guabang Rock. Legend has it that Taoist Shao, who became an immortal in Xianyu Cave, was recruiting Taoist disciples when he wrote the admission list on the stone wall, so he was summoned. Everyone came down the steps and walked along the stone path through the water curtain to reach Xianyu Cave. This water curtain is about 5 meters high and 3 meters wide. The water potential changes in different seasons. Because it often shows several colors under the sunlight, it is called "Purple Cloud Buddha Light". The 20-centimeter-wide chain pattern on the stone wall is naturally created and mottled in color. People say it is a necklace left here by a fairy.
Xianyu Cave is not actually a cave, but a half cave about 500 meters long, backed by a cliff and facing a deep valley in front. We in Sichuan call it "Wayan Cavern". There used to be a flying pavilion where elixirs flowed and incense flourished here. The cave is divided into the Reclining Buddha Hall, the Big Buddha Hall, the Two Buddha Hall, the Jade Emperor Hall, the Heavenly God and Earth Mother Hall, and the Lingguan Hall. There are also inscriptions on the halls that were rebuilt during the Wang De period of the Ming Dynasty. Now that the palaces and pavilions are gone, only a few cliff statues from the Ming Dynasty remain, which have weathered to varying degrees. Please look at this statue of a spiritual official, which is about 1 meter high. It has a hot wheel on its feet, a divine whip in its hand, wide-eyed eyes, and a wide mouth. It is majestic and the carving is rough and powerful. There is also a intact Kowloon Monument carved in Ming Dynasty. Nine stone dragons are carved on the stone 50 cm high and 30 cm wide, with their heads and tails raised, and they are vivid. There are many inscriptions on the roof of the cave, but unfortunately the inscription by Su Dongpo no longer exists. I remember that what he wrote was a couplet: "There are hanging rocks in the sky, and the stone holes are exquisite. I wonder when the turbidity was dug; I look for ancient caves in the clouds, and the seal smoke is misty, and I watch the gods flying from overseas." Please taste it, Mr. Su Isn't this question that evokes emotions just adds a lot of fun to Xianyu Cave!
In the water secluded by the waterfall on the hanging rock in front of the Erfo Hall, the scrolls are lying. There is a stone cow, this scene is called "Tianhe Drinking Cow". It is said that one early in the morning, the Weaver Girl was afraid that the old cow would die of thirst and wanted to pull him up to heaven. The old cow insisted on helping the Bamboo Fairy to finish sowing the bamboos before returning to the sky with the Bamboo Fairy. Seeing that there was no water to quench her thirst, the old cow was about to die of thirst. The Weaver Girl once again broke the rule of heaven and cut the Tianhe River with a weaving shuttle, and released a clear spring to save the old cow. At this time, the old cow had died of exhaustion and thirst and turned into a A hundred oxen. In fact, this is a bamboo stick technique, which is used in severe droughts. It is refreshing and delicious. It has the function of strengthening the gastrointestinal tract and aiding digestion. It is an ideal mountain spring water for weight loss and fitness.
Xianyu Cave is located under the highest peak of Wanlingqing, and the scenery is quite beautiful. On a sunny day, you can have a panoramic view of hundreds of miles of mountains and rivers, which relaxes your mind; on a rainy day, fog wraps around the peaks, and the surrounding area is covered in mist, as if you are floating in the sky. An ancient poem said: "Above the fairy abode, high in the sky, there is a stone cave hanging from the top. There is no trace of human beings along the way, except for apes and cranes.
"Now that the roads have been repaired, we may feel that this poem is a bit exaggerated. However, this high mountain landscape in the vast bamboo sea does add a lot of color to the bamboo sea. Once you go to the bamboo sea, you must visit this place. Traveling.
Go forward to Tianbao Village. It is said that Tianbao Village is the place where Taoist Taoists cultivate themselves. Look at this stone pillar with a height of more than 10 meters at the entrance of the village. The top of the stone is shaped like an umbrella, which is dangerous. If it does not fall, it is called "Yellow Umbrella Bai". According to folklore, there is no such thing in front of the village. Taoist Shao was cultivating in the village and flew to Fengdu. He happened to meet the ghost of Chen Yuanji from Zhuhai. Taoist Shao took pity on him. He was forced to death by the government's excessive taxes, and he thought that the first village he met after becoming an immortal was a destiny, so he said: "You died unjustly. I will give you 20 years of life. Please go back quickly." "It was raining heavily, and Shao lent him an umbrella. When Chen returned to the Bamboo Sea, he came back to life. He returned the umbrella to the village and put it down. The umbrella turned into this stone cliff. The total length of Tianbao Village is 1,500 meters. Left and right, it is about 20 meters high and 10 meters wide. Most of it is half a cave, and some of it is a man-made cave. The cliff above the cave is so high, and the wall below the cave is cut by thousands of people. It is so steep that it is unreachable. It was used by the ancient "barbarian army" to station troops. The mountain village is winding along the mountain wall. There are 13 unique and sturdy gates inside. There are arrow holes on the gate walls. Even if the enemy breaks into the hole, the gates can be fortified. It is indeed very dangerous to retreat step by step. In 1997, "Thirty-six Strategies" was carved in the cave, and familiar battle examples were selected and carved into large paintings in bas-relief. You can go in and visit the colorful waterfalls and Qinglong Lake Xijia Mountain Residential Houses
Going about 3 kilometers east from Tianbaozhai, you will reach Wanli Town in Jiang'an County. This is the tourist reception center of Shunan Zhuhai East Scenic Area. There are hotels such as Zhuhai Villa in the town.
Wanli Town. Town, a few hundred meters along the road, you will reach the "Colorful Waterfall" scenic spot. The upstream water has no way to go, so we have to jump off the high rock, forming a three-fold waterfall, as high as 200 meters, with extraordinary momentum and sound. The earthquake is several miles away. On a cloudy and rainy day, the valley is shrouded in mist, sometimes thick and sometimes light, and the waterfall disappears and appears sometimes, like a white dragon in the clouds. Please pay attention to the so-called colorful waterfall. Refers to the middle waterfall of Sandie Waterfall, which is about 50 meters high and 4-5 meters wide. Due to its appropriate location, it is on the edge of Zhushan Mountain and the opposite side is empty. When the sun is strong, the water surface reflects magnificent and dazzling colorful colors, and it can float up and down with the sunshine. , sometimes the rainbow-like colors also extend to the upper section of the lower waterfall and the water curtain stirred up by the falling waterfall. The white water flow shakes the colorful light. This kind of moving scenery is really better than the rainbow hanging in the sky. Here!
Go east along the road for 1.5 kilometers from Feipu, and you will see a large Dejianping Lake on the right. It was originally called Wanli Longtan. As the name suggests, it is the deepest place in Wanli Township. Because the water is clear, the lake is winding, with a big head and a small tail, it is now called Qinglong Lake. It covers an area of about 2 square kilometers. From the shore, it is surrounded by green bamboos, green grass on the shore, and picturesque reflections in the lake. The color of the sky is really refreshing. For example, in the morning and evening on a sunny day, the sun shines on the lake from the east or west, and the sparkling golden waves all over the lake reflect the slightly hazy bamboo bushes on the edge of the lake and the two trees in the lake. The sinking and floating jade-like island makes people feel the infinite charm of nature. There are cruise boats and bamboo rafts in the lake. If you are interested, you may wish to try it. >
Please get on the bus and we will visit "Xijiashan Folk Residence", which is 20 kilometers away from here.
Xijiashan Folk Residence is an ancient and beautiful manor built in the late Ming Dynasty. It was expanded during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, and a small garden, Yiyuan, was built in the 19th year of the Republic of China. It now covers an area of more than 10,000 square meters and has 108 houses. The manor is surrounded by a lush Zhennan forest. The lower part is composed of two symmetrical "siheyuan", with the living room, main room, flower hall and embroidery building distributed in an orderly manner. The relief carvings of dragons, phoenixes, flowers and grass on the stone steps, railings and pillars in the building complex have exquisite knife skills, delicate carvings, wonderful patterns, natural shapes and are well preserved. The entire manor shows the level of folk architectural skills of the Qing Dynasty and has high ornamental value. The elegant and unique Yiyuan is a modern building with evergreen trees all year round, flowers that never fade, winding paths and floating shadows, making it a beautiful place. There are more than 60 acres of Zhennan woods behind the house. Every spring, thousands of egrets come to live here, adding color to the manor.
In 1988, the Sichuan Provincial People's Government approved the establishment of the "Jiang'an County Xijia Mountain Folk Museum", with the manor as the site to facilitate the protection of the manor buildings and to use it to display folk cultural relics in southern Sichuan and introduce the customs and cultural life of Sichuan folk society. In 1996, Xijiashan Residential Houses were approved by the State Council as a national key cultural relic protection unit. The museum now has more than 1,000 cultural relics in its collection, including "Farming and Weaving Work", "Food Customs and Clothing", "Sacrificial Letters", "Wedding Customs", "Burial Customs", "Folk Crafts", "Folk Dances", "Drama" 》 and other special exhibitions, everyone is welcome to visit.
As we talked, we arrived at the Xijiashan residential area. Let’s get off the car and watch it together. The manor has dedicated commentators to introduce it to everyone.
Dear friends, today’s trip has come to an end. There are many scenic spots in Shunan Bamboo Sea, some of which are under planning and development, and some of which cannot be visited due to time constraints. I think: leaving a little suspense is not a bad thing. Maybe this will attract everyone to come to Zhuhai again. Thank you everyone for your wonderful cooperation with me!