Which one is more fun, Jigong Mountain or Yashan Mountain?
Jigong Mountain and Yashan Mountain are both very famous scenic spots. They have a very high reputation and are also famous mountains in the Central Plains. Now they have become popular local tourist attractions. So these two mountains, Which one is more beautiful?
Although Jigong Mountain in Xinyang and Yashan Mountain in Zhumadian are both located in the south of Henan Province, both mountains are very distinctive, but they are obviously different. _Moshan Mountain has strange rocks and rugged mountains; Jigong Mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful. To be more famous, it should be Jigong Mountain in Xinyang.
Jigong Mountain is located in the watershed between north and south of China. It has green forests and clear springs, which is cool and pleasant. It has the reputation of "the green mountains separate Yuchu and Chu, and the neck stretches across the three rivers". Because it belongs to the transition zone between subtropical and warm temperate zones, the unique geographical location makes the climate on the mountain cool all year round. There is no heat in midsummer. The average temperature in summer is only 24°C. Therefore, Jigong Mountain is as famous as Lushan Mountain, Mogan Mountain and Beidaihe. One of the four major summer resorts in China. Every summer, it is often difficult to find a house on Jigong Mountain. People choose to go to Jigong Mountain for summer vacation. Many people stay there for a month or two.
In fact, Jigong Mountain became famous as early as the early 20th century with the support of foreigners. At that time, foreign wealthy guests from many countries took a fancy to Jigong Mountain's pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, and it was a rare summer resort. They went to Jigong Mountain to carry out large-scale construction and build villas. There are still more than 300 Chinese and Western villas of different countries and styles from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China on Jigong Mountain. Therefore, Jigong Mountain is also known as the "Architecture Museum of All Nations".
Every villa on Jigong Mountain has a mysterious story hidden in it. The particularly famous ones are "Yilu Villa", "Marshall Villa", etc. Of course, when it comes to the reputation of Jigong Mountain, there are also There is one person who cannot but be mentioned, and that is Soong Meiling, because several villas on Jigong Mountain are related to her.
Standing on Xiaoxiao Peak, looking around, the green trees and clouds are dotted with villas of various shapes and styles, reflecting the clear springs and green cypresses, and the sea of clouds and fog, just like a fairy mountain in mythology Qiongge. Therefore, Jigong Mountain can be described as a cool world and a wonder of villas.
Drive 38 kilometers from Xinyang city to Jigong Mountain on a smooth road. While driving, it is not difficult to find the unique geographical location of this mountain. No wonder the locals have used the saying "Green divides Yuchu and Chu" for thousands of years. "Stretching across three rivers" is used to describe this geomantic treasure land. Today, although this mountain has been integrated with Xinyang, it still exudes an extraordinary charm. So I deliberately spent five days living in the mountains, greedily enjoying its beauty, and rewarding my exhausted respiratory system.
Wanguo built a museum to talk about the past of Jigong Mountain
The time when I went to Jigong Mountain was neither a long holiday nor a weekend, so the accommodation was not serious. After some hesitation, I chose a hotel in the middle of the mountain to stay. This European-style four-star hotel is close to a blue wave. People can see the lake through the windows from inside the house, surrounded by lush greenery and full of blue waves. I secretly sighed that this room alone was enough to make me think about it for a while.
In 1902, the Pinghan-Hankou Railway was opened to traffic. Railway transportation can directly reach Jigong Mountain in Xinyang, which greatly facilitates people to travel to Jigong Mountain. In the early summer of 1903, American missionaries Li Lisheng and Shi Daoge went north along the Ping-Han Railway to climb Jigong Mountain for sightseeing. Not surprisingly, the missionaries were overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery and environment on the mountain. In the second half of the next year, they used various techniques to build several exotic villas on the mountain. Since then, foreigners have flocked to Wuhan, foreign businessmen and wealthy businessmen from Wuhan have come one after another, and warlords and politicians are not willing to lag behind. For a time, the land in Jigong Mountain has become as expensive as Luoyang. Up and down the mountain are not only villas and churches built by foreigners, but also public facilities such as shops, schools, dance halls, etc. At one time, there were more than 300 buildings of various types from Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Japan and other countries, housing more than 2,000 foreigners. Jigong Mountain became a disguised "public concession" for foreigners in mainland China, and the people who lived here at that time undoubtedly regarded this place as a haven with a quiet environment. The charm of Jigong Mountain has been evident since the beginning of the last century.
Now, although the owners of the villas on Jigong Mountain are nowhere to be found, many old villas have been preserved. Their existence has earned Jigong Mountain the reputation of "a building that all nations can admire". Therefore, it is necessary for me to take a good look at these exotic old buildings and old villas hidden in the greenery in Jigong Mountain, and to explore the history of Jigong Mountain.
The old buildings in Jigong Mountain are concentrated in Beigang. There are many villas here and the environment is good. It is suitable to spend a few hours walking slowly and looking around. You will hardly meet many tourists along the way, which is very relaxing. Yilu, Marshall Building, Sister Building, and Meiling Ballroom are all representative old villas in Jigong Mountain and are of great ornamental value. In addition to Beigang, there are also some villas and single-family houses scattered in Nangang and the central area. Quietly walking up the moss-covered stairs, touching the beautiful faded walls, and looking at the flower windows in the church with the same color. Sunlight shines through the green branches overhead. When you are here, you seem to be back among the crowds of the past. To that green era.
Of course, Jigong Mountain is not inaccessible. Climbing Xiaoxiao Peak and looking around, the villas I saw before are a different phenomenon. They are scattered like pearls among the beautiful mountains and rivers. They follow the mountains and the trend, complement each other with the blue waves and green trees, and are entangled with the sea of clouds and mist. It's a completely beautiful scene. My companions and I said that if no one reminded me, those ancient foreign buildings and the vast mountains and forests in front of me would really make me think I was in Switzerland.
From ancient times to the present, there are all kinds of beautiful lines in ancient poems describing landscapes, but in my memory, the most beautiful and exquisite two lines are none other than Lin Zexu’s “Green mountains are painted without ink for thousands of years. "The green water has no strings and is an eternal harp". Lin didn't write many poems, but he just did it without singing, and he became famous in one fell swoop. This poem was written when Lin was exiled in August 1842. His writing background was poor, but these two lines are perfectly natural and amazing. If we use these two sentences to describe Lushan Mountain, it would be the most appropriate.
_Laoshan Scenic Area is located in Suiping County, Henan Province, with a scenic area of 148 square kilometers, a tourist area of 52 square kilometers, and an altitude of 786 meters. It is a national geological park and a national "AAAA" tourist area. , one of the top ten popular scenic spots and 18 key scenic spots in Henan Province. _ Yashan District has an advantageous location, convenient transportation, pleasant climate, rich resources, long history and splendid humanities. It is known as "Chinese Bonsai", "Chinese Totem Forest", "Geological Park", "Journey to the West Complete Book" and "The First Oriental Society" .
Reputed as a deep mountain
Sheshan Mountain has a pleasant climate and rich resources. It is located in the transition zone between north and south climates and has picturesque scenery all year round. In spring, the mountain flowers are gorgeous, and the peach and willow trees are green; in midsummer, the trees are shady and the springs gurgling; in the golden autumn, the mountains are red and the forests are dyed; in the cold winter, the snow is wrapped in white and does not stain the dust. The mountains are full of majestic peaks, deep caves, towering ancient trees, and verdant green vines; at the foot of the mountains are trickling streams, lake lights and shadows, reflecting each other, as if entering a fairyland. There are nine sights, nine strange peaks, nine strange rocks, nine famous sheds, nine fairy caves and more than 200 various scenic spots. It is endowed with unique tourism resources. Xu Zan, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty and a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, left a beautiful poem about Mount Kuaishan: "Mountain Yasuo is looking for the fairy traces, and there are hundreds of thousands of peaks in the clouds and valleys." It is a true portrayal of the beautiful scenery of Kuaishan.
Sheshan Mountain, which has a long history and splendid humanities, is located in the hinterland of China. The mountain is steep and it has been a battleground for military strategists of all ages. There are the "Tomb of King Wu" from the Spring and Autumn Period, the "Huangchao Cave" from the Tang Dynasty, the "Shuntian Palace" by Li Zicheng in the late Ming Dynasty, the "Dianjiang Terrace" and "Gaoguan Pavilion" by Gao Yingxiang, etc. During the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, Liu Shaoqi and Yang Jingyu. Fan Wenlan and other older generation revolutionaries established their revolutionary base here and left glorious campaign footprints. The scenic area is filled with cultural and historical sites all over the mountains and plains. The great calligrapher Yan Zhenqing of the Tang Dynasty traveled to Yashan Mountain and left an authentic calligraphy work - "Farewell is a Cave Heaven". Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty paid a private visit incognito, and went to Mount Qi on Mt. Qianlong, as evidenced by Qianlong Valley and Qianlong Cave. Baogong Temple, Jade Emperor Temple, Guanyue Temple, Wulong Palace, Bagua Pavilion and other scenes all show rich cultural heritage and add a layer of admiration and fascination for Yaoshan Mountain.
Kaya Mountain, known as the "Chinese Totem Forest", has rugged mountains and strange rocks. It is a world of myths and a kingdom of "animals". Frog stone, swordfish stone, idol stone, prime minister's hat stone, mother and child stone, lovers' stone, etc. are all vivid and ingenious. The twelve zodiac stones such as the stone monkey, stone horse, and stone ox are even more lifelike and ingenious, showing the oldest civilization of mankind - "Chinese Totem".
Kuaishan, known as the "Chinese bonsai", is exquisitely crafted, small and exquisite. The fine springs at the peak of Beeswax Mountain flow slowly, like honey coating the walls; the Nanshan Mountain is empty of rocks and full of scenery; the Beishan Mountain is condensed with history and rich in culture; Liufeng Mountain is diverse and full of wild interest. The scenic area is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers, and is decorated with Xiume Lake, Tianmo Lake, Pipa Lake and Baihua Lake, just like a peculiar landscape painting.
Sheshan Mountain, known as the "Geopark", is a remnant of the eastern margin of the Funiu Mountains. It is located at the junction of the Yangtze Plate and the North China Plate, and is the transition zone between the first step and the second step of my country's earth. , has great geological significance, and is definitely about 123 million years old. It has epoch-making scientific significance for distinguishing the middle and late Yanshan orogeny. (As a typical granite landform, it is the movement of rock mass immersed in structural joints and the rise of the crust to expose the surface. Developed and formed in a long geological history under the combined effects of internal and external geological forces such as weathering and erosion), it is a precious and non-renewable geological natural heritage. "Yandang Zhiyou" is the only granite landform geological site in China and rare in the world. It has important scientific research and popularization value. In 2001, Canadian geological expert Mike Anhuanlun, an academician, commented after traveling that Yashan Mountain is an international tourist resource and a high-grade geopark. In 2003, in the national geological park assessment test, we stood out from the competition among strong players such as Huanglong, Yandang Mountain, and Three Gorges. With a definite advantage of ranking 10th in the total score, we passed the test in one go and were awarded the title of "National Geological Park". Park" title.