Give you a charming Qianfo Ridge!

Text/Zhen Qi’s Life

Qianfo Ridge sounds very ordinary, nothing new. As the name suggests, it should be the same as Thousand Buddha Pagoda and Ten Thousand Buddha Cave, but with more Buddha statues.

It is located near Hengshan Mountain in Hunyuan, Shanxi.

I have been to few Buddhist scenic spots. There are several temples inside, a few Buddha statues on the trees, and an incense burner in front of the temple. Just burn some incense and you’re done! There is so little to see!

Take Hengshan and scenic spots like Wutai are no exception. They are all tourists worshiping Buddha, asking him to bring them good luck! I feel so tacky!

After coming here, my previous impression was completely overturned!

Qianfo Ridge is different. It is simply a paradise on earth with beautiful scenery. This scene can only be found in the sky, and how often can we see it in the human world!

Let me tell you how beautiful it is!

It is early summer, the flowers are in full bloom, the leaves are green, and the sun is shaded. After passing through the mountain gate, there is a sudden mountain forest in front of you!

To the left and right are two large mountains facing each other. The left side is slightly shorter and covered with trees, mostly pine trees, with cypresses in between. To the right is a high mountain like a sword. The mountain is full of rocks, which are as sharp as a knife and can reach into the clouds. The mountain peak stands upright, like a guard guarding the door, majestic and majestic! In the middle of the two mountains, there is a long and narrow valley, spiraling gracefully and bending up around the valley like a giant. It is very agile and the mountains come alive.

As soon as we passed the mountain gate, the terrain suddenly rose, just like the tectonic plates squeezed and bulged. There are dense trees in front of me. The pine tree is the absolute dominator of the forest. The crown of the tree is round and round, like a giant parasol. The green needles are tightened to form an umbrella canopy. The branches of the tree are the ribs. Sitting under the tree, you will feel a cool breeze. The energy hits the face, making people feel refreshed and energetic. The trees are so close together that even sunlight cannot enter.

Walking a little further in, you will find that the trees are getting taller and taller. As the mountain rises, the density of the trees becomes larger and larger, absorbing less and less light. In order to compete for When there is more sunshine, every tree grows taller and taller until it crushes other trees! The pine trees are green legions that want to invade this mountainous land.

There is a narrow gravel path in the middle of the raised green steps. The slope is not very steep, but you must be careful when walking.

Walking straight ahead along the path is a small platform. The pine trees are not very dense and are scattered sparsely on the platform. Several large pine trees stand on both sides of the road like guards, majestic. Majestic and full of security.

The bottom of the tree is not empty, but is covered with green bushes, half a person tall, clustered in clusters like many naughty children, gathering in groups. Together, they are plotting to do something bad. Especially the shrubs on both sides of the path are more dense and green. Walking among them is like strolling on a green corridor.

We are full of natural aura and are as light as flying. The breeze carries the fragrance of mountain flowers and trees, like fairy hands gently caressing our smiling faces.

After taking a few steps or so, I looked up and saw a pool of water lying quietly in the mountain stream. The water in the pool is not clear, but it is lake green. The green is quiet and light, filling the pool to the full.

The pool is not big. If you can swim, it can probably accommodate a dozen people. Under the sunlight, the surface of the pool glows with green light, like a large emerald pearl inlaid on the mountain. Maybe this is the beauty of the mountain!

The water surface is bright green and covered with algae. The nutrients from the mountains are brought into the pond with the water flow, giving birth to a large number of aquatic life, such as small fish, loaches, And some things I can’t name.

When the wind blows, occasionally a few leaves will fall into the pond, like exquisite and unique little sailing boats. A few fish came out of the water from time to time to get some air, and the boat on top kept paddling. If a few lotus flowers are planted inside, it will be another sight.

A simple stone arch bridge was built upstream of the pool. The bridge deck is flat and paved with sand and gravel. It rustles when you walk on it, like stepping on frozen snow.

Walking up the bridge, the road becomes slightly wider. Since it is under construction, it is not paved with cement. But I like this pure natural and undeveloped feeling, which keeps the land at its best. The original authenticity has not been eroded and destroyed by modern industry, exuding the scent of the mountains and forests with game.

However, when you get to the bridge, you will never move forward in a hurry, but stop and watch. The beautiful scenery will make you unable to move and you will be amazed!

The upper end of the stone arch bridge is the upper reaches of the stream. The water volume is not large. You can just hear the sound of rushing water, like a few girls who have not left the boudoir talking in private words that only they understand. , when talking about rising, he will often laugh like a silver bell.

The stream is as clear as ice. Running, chasing, and playing, there is joy and laughter wherever you go! The grass by the stream couldn't resist the temptation, so they tilted their bodies and plunged into the stream, completely disregarding the safety of their lives.

The most surprising thing is that a group of magical sculptures appeared in the stream. Below is a big thousand-year-old turtle, struggling to crawl and lie on the stream, stretching out its long head and looking into the distance. The huge turtle shell is vividly carved, and the hexagonal football-like carapace is evenly and neatly arranged. The most amazing thing is that there is a giant frog lying on the thick turtle shell. The frog is tall and has a majestic look. It is so proud that no insect dares to speak if I don't speak first when spring comes. What's even more amazing is that there are two drum-like stones pressing on the back of the giant frog. One side of the stone is long, and the long one stands on one side, with a big moon character written in official script on it. The square stone is next to the long one, which is thick and strong, and also has a big Japanese character written in official script.

I don’t know what the meaning of this group of stone carvings is, but I just think it’s novel and beautiful. The turtles and frogs are carved so lifelike that I can’t help but look at them more. Behind this group of sculptures is the green mountain forest. It is the most pleasant thing to have several people gathered together and take a photo with the beautiful background.

Walking up the mountain along the graceful gravel road, you will be greeted by the lush green, the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, the refreshing and cool feeling, and the laughter and singing.

My daughter was the happiest, jumping and laughing. She was very excited to see the beautiful scenery. From time to time, she would break off a branch of wild flowers and put it in front of her nose to smell it deeply, and then she would say "Wow, it smells good." The daughter-in-law, however, kept taking pictures with her mobile phone, hoping to put this beautiful scenery into her mobile phone and take it home.

While walking, a hare will jump out, jump quickly, and stop for a moment in the middle of the road. Its two erect ears stand up and turn flexibly, like a well-trained rabbit. A skilled investigator. When the daughter saw it, she bent over, widened her eyes, hurriedly fanned her arms, and jumped up excitedly, "Little White Rabbit, Little White Rabbit, Dad, look at Little White Rabbit," she said excitedly. Hearing his daughter's cry, the rabbit trembled and swooped deep into the dense forest. The daughter shouted anxiously, "Little white rabbit, don't run, don't run, come back quickly!"

There are lush shrubs growing on the roadside with delicate little flowers. Occasionally, you will find a few mountain dandelions, which are brightly colored and have long petals that bend and stretch outward, like a girl doing yoga. , the leaves are thin and the roots are straight, showing great vitality. Set against the backdrop of numerous white flowers, the mountain dandelion looks like a luxurious girl.

Mountain dandelion not only has beautiful flowers, but its root diameter is also very beautiful, very white and tender, like garlic cloves, with fat flesh and extremely strong flesh. When I went to the mountains to play when I was a child, I would often dig out the roots of mountain dandelions and carry them back to the yard. Because of my playfulness, my chances of survival were almost zero, and the flowers were wasted in vain.

As we continued to walk up, a few unknown birds made cooing sounds, which sounded intermittently, like sweet words between lovers, and like words of welcome to us. It felt very special. kind! My wife shouted into the woods, and the echoes echoed, far and wide, through the ages. The sound waves surged forward one after another, passing through layers of mountain forests and over the green leaves of trees. The sound was clear and bright, adding a bright color to the already fresh green forest!

Going further up, the mountains become steeper, the trees are taller, and the roads become increasingly narrow! Walking in the middle, I was surrounded by ancient pines that towered into the clouds and blocked out the sun. I felt as if I was trapped in an enemy camp. The sunlight could not shine in at all, and the inside became dark. Even though the sun was high in the sky, I always felt that dusk was coming. ! The air was unusually crisp, as if it was coming from the snow-capped mountains of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

There is sweat on the body, but it is not very hot. On the contrary, the open arms are tightened a little more.

The mountain road is quite far away. It took more than half an hour to walk, and we were only halfway done. Everyone was breathing heavily from exhaustion. Looking at the endless mountain road, their calves couldn't help but feel a little tight.

While talking, I passed by a corner. There was a small pool next to it, which I guess was a spring. There was a canopy on it, and the surrounding area was simply made of white stones. There was also a plastic ladle on the stone. This is where the monks get water! We were all excited all of a sudden, we were almost reaching the top of the mountain! We arrived at the top of the mountain with full enthusiasm, vigorous steps, and regained the prestige before going up the mountain!

The first thing that catches the eye are two thick pine trees, each one as thick as an arm's length. The bark is mottled and engraved with the vicissitudes of time. The branches are also quite strong and full of muscles. They are estimated to be several feet high. The canopy is open, like a giant umbrella that covers the sky, but it is also more layered than an umbrella. It climbs up diagonally one step at a time. , looking from afar like two dark green clouds, floating quietly in the sky, witnessing the vicissitudes of the world.

Behind the tree is a majestic hall. In front of the hall stands a large black square incense burner. There is smoke and incense inside. The two pine trees look like two eminent monks who have practiced Buddhism for many years and guard the temple devoutly. There is a large iron bell directly in front of the temple, which was repaired and cast by the old monk Shidu. The clock is made of iron, painted black and varnished, making it look simple and dignified.

Further up is the White Pagoda. The tower is made of bricks, with a base at the bottom and a gourd-like tower on top. It looks very similar to the white tower in Wutai Mountain, but is smaller. It is said that Qianfo Ridge is also called Mount Liutai, and it is from the same lineage as Mount Wutai! The tower is surrounded by white marble railings, which is very elegant! If Li Bai came here and faced this scene, he would definitely sing loudly and compose a poem!

Standing on the blue bricks and white stones built hundreds of years ago, looking at the magnificent scenery in front of you, you will feel like you are at the top of the mountain, and you will naturally feel that the mountains are small. The ancient wind blew through his clothes, and the buttons were about to be ripped off.

The excitement of going up the mountain has long since disappeared, replaced by boldness and open-mindedness. I seem to have become a generation of heroes who guide the country, with a forehand stuck in my waist and an eye, and I look down upon the heroes! The mountain is not sharp, but it is extremely majestic. The east side of the White Tower points directly to the Hengshan Mountains. To the south is a deep valley and vast expanse of sky. You can still see the shadow of the highway in the mist, as if you were sitting on a helicopter. To the west is a highland, where the main hall is located, and to the north is the Song Bingzhai, a sharp mountain peak that looks like a chop. It is said that this place is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is a rare geomantic treasure.

Further down from the base of the tower, there is a doorway. The hole is not big enough for a person to lean through, but it is very open when entering. Directly in front is a Buddha statue, solemn and kind, with a snail bun and drooping ears. The cave is semicircular, and on the periphery of the big Buddha, there are small Buddha statues carved. Each one is lifelike and lifelike, covering the entire cliff. Because of its large number, it is called Thousand Buddha Cave!

When I am in it, I feel peaceful. There seems to be a powerful force controlling me in the void. My soul is shocked by this powerful aura!

When I came out of the cave, I seemed to be enveloped in a peaceful halo. It was very refreshing. Maybe I was touched by the aura of the Buddha!

This is a sacred place that can cleanse the soul, and it is also a quiet place that can wash away worries! Although it is remote, it is really cute. It is like a pearl left behind by God, waiting for you to discover and appreciate it!