Into Gexian Mountain
For me, Gexian Mountain is a legend, and it is always so mysterious.
On March 10, 2018, there was a spring rain last night, the blue sky was like a wash, and facing the fragrance of rapeseed flowers, we set out from Longquanyi in the east of the city, passed through the entrance of Luo-dai to Anyu Expressway and crossed from Shiling The unobstructed second circuit leads to the Gexian Mountain in Pengzhou, which is a hundred kilometers away. Go and admire the legendary plum blossoms and camellias all over the mountains, and find the secret of cultivating Taoism and becoming an immortal.
After nearly 2 hours of trekking, we arrived at the entrance of Huayuanagou Village in Gexianshan Town. The plum blossoms that are as white as snow all over the slope come into view. The fragrance of the flowers floats in the wind and is refreshing. The wandering flower-viewing crowds stopped and took photos in the flower forest, and laughter and screams echoed in the fields...
On the road, you can encounter families or friends driving, riding or riding at any time. Hiking teams came together to enjoy the flowers and enjoy the spring scenery. Although the weather was gloomy, it did not affect everyone's interest at all.
? Lunch consists of ecological vegetables, celery, spring buds, bamboo shoots, wild folded roots grown by the farmer, homemade bacon sausage, self-raised free-range eggs, home-grown rice, etc. The rice soup was steaming like milk, and the long-lost rice fragrance tempted our taste buds. We couldn't help it and drank several bowls. After a while, rich ecological farm dishes were put on the table, and we had a quick meal. We couldn't help but admire: authentic and overbearing. It has been many years since we tasted the taste of our childhood.
It rains and winds in March in the East Garden, and the peaches and plums fall on the ground.
Only the camellia is more durable, and there are a few red branches in the green bush.
The famous poet Lu You described the camellia as being cold-resistant and long-lived, with luxuriant flowers and luxuriant leaves. From Xiaohan to Qingming, it bloomed repeatedly and had a unique charm, which made it deeply loved by people. Especially compared with the peach and plum blossoms that bloom for a short time in spring when the wind is warm and sunny, and then fall away when the wind and rain hit, it is even more valuable for its "more durable" character. This camellia is a vivid portrayal of the poet's persistent pursuit of his ideals and his patriotic spirit that never fades.
Gexian Mountain is located between Huayuan Valley in Gexianshan Town (formerly Wannian Township) in the northeast of Pengzhou City and Baishi Valley in Hongyan Township. According to legend, Jin Taoist Ge Yonggui and his fellow Taoist Yang Shengxian built a thatched cottage on the mountain to refine elixirs and practice Taoism. , transformed into an immortal, hence the name, also known as Gejiashan. Because the mountain looks like a lotus from a distance, it is also called Lotus Mountain. The remains of Dongyue Hall, Gexian Hall and Mao'an on the mountain can still be seen today.
? Camellia Ping is the most popular place in the mountain. All kinds of camellias are in full bloom, and the trees stand tall, proudly waiting for the inspection of tourists. Visitors can't help but take photos with red and white camellias. According to the gardening workers at work, there are more than 100 kinds of camellia in the scenic area, which is like a camellia expo garden.
? Karst caves are another unique landscape of Gexian Mountain. There is a saying in history that there are "twenty-four peaks and eighty-one caves". There is also a folk legend of "nine demons and eighteen caves, and gods emerge from every cave". In fact, more than 80 large and small caves have been discovered in Gexian Mountain so far. Each cave has a beautiful legend. The larger cave can accommodate a thousand people, while the smaller cave can only accommodate a couple. Some holes are like five fingers, some are like frogs, some are as dry and clean as a room, and some are filled with clear water. The sound of dripping water is like the sound of a piano, which is of great ornamental value. However, the cave has not yet been developed and opened. For safety reasons, we did not step into the cave rashly.
At the foot of the mountain, clouds and mist were lingering, moving and rising into the mountain. Our trip was well worth it, and we saw a rare fairyland in the mountains. They joked with each other that after entering Nantianmen, they would be extraordinary.
Unknowingly, the hour hand pointed to 5 p.m., and we reluctantly went down the mountain, saying goodbye to Gexian Mountain, which we had not yet become familiar with, and embarked on the return journey.