Longnan Cheng County is known as "Longshang's Little Jiangnan". It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, a pleasant climate, and many good places for tourism and leisure. Among them, the most famous one is probably Xixiasong Scenic Area.
I have long heard that Xixiasong Scenic Area has dangerous and wonderful mountains and rivers, and the strong cliff carvings have vicissitudes of life. I have described her appearance in my mind countless times and imagined her softness and beauty. Majestic, a feeling of being close to the Xixia and embracing the mountains and rivers of the Xixia often stirs up in my heart. But because I couldn't take care of my mood and couldn't spare any time, I had to suppress my admiration for the beautiful scenery of the Xixia deep in my heart and let the nihilistic sentiment linger in my mind.
A few days ago, the school assigned me to go to Chengxian County to participate in the Longnan City Primary and Secondary School Teachers’ Classroom Skills Competition observation activity. The day after the activity ended, I couldn’t wait to join my colleagues I walked into the Xixia, touched the mountains there, kissed the water, and witnessed the vicissitudes and vicissitudes of the cliff carvings in the Xixia. The miraculous craftsmanship of the Creator, the deep tranquility of the canyon, and the Sanskrit sounds seeped into every blood vessel and every cell of my body, allowing my dusty mind to be cleansed and cleansed once again, making me feel like I was immersed in a painting. Linger and let your heart surge and stir.
The charm of Xixia is indeed shocking and intoxicating! I believe that anyone who has been to Xixia will say so.
Xixiasong Scenic Area is located in Yuqiao Gorge at the foothills of Tianjing Mountain, 13 kilometers west of Chengxian County. Xixia is actually Yuqiao Gorge. The reason why it is called Yuqiao Gorge is probably because the canyon is deep and narrow, with fast currents and huge boulders. Even fish have to use tricks to swim across here, which shows how dangerous and strange the canyon is. And because on the stone wall about four kilometers west of the canyon, there is a stone inscription "Ode to the West Gorge by Li Xi, the Governor of Wudu, Hanyang, Hanyang" engraved by predecessors, so Yuqiao Gorge is also called the West Gorge. There are two entrances to Xixiasong Scenic Area. Drive west for 20 minutes from the county seat to the east entrance, or take a detour for about 40 minutes to the west entrance of Xiaochuan Town. Visitors can walk from east to west or from west to east for about three hours. Walk through the canyon, view the cliff carvings, and appreciate the charm of the mountains and rivers.
That morning, we entered Yuqiao Gorge from the east entrance, saw the Herringbone Waterfall, passed Dehui Bridge, Gongshen Rock, Huaigeng Pavilion, and then climbed to Yiya The plank road passes through Gantang Lake, Shuimofang, Folding Fan Rock, Huanglong Pond, Huaiying Bridge, and ends at Xixia Songbei Pavilion. Along the way, you first take the stone road and then climb the plank road to wind up the mountain. Dangerous peaks protrude where you pass. The rocks are rugged, some are like giant turtles, some are like eagles, some are like beasts, and there are many strange shapes. The cliffs, big or small, are all like ink splashed with green dye, with alternating blue and gray, like a huge colorful strip. The cloth hangs from the sky. Sometimes the huge rocks slope down towards the canyon, as if a building is about to collapse menacingly. Sometimes the cliffs are like knives and axes, some are shaped like folding fans, and some are shaped like unrolled books. They are all equally steep and smooth, with thousands of walls standing tall and eerie. It's cold; sometimes the peaks overlap with each other, and they are well-proportioned and complement each other; sometimes the cliffs are tilted forward and backward, intertwined, indescribable. In the narrow part of the canyon, the cliffs on both sides are close to each other. It seems that you are in a desperate situation due to the mountains and rivers, but the paths are quiet and the willows are dark and the flowers are bright.
Walk on the stone road dug into the cliff or on the plank road built in the air close to the cliff. If you listen carefully, you will hear the sound of gurgling water or streams in the canyon. It makes the sound of splashing waves as it rushes and hits among the boulders. Holding on to the guardrail and leaning over to look, I saw that the water was rushing and the valley was deep, surrounded by mountains and water. The valley was low and full of rocks, some large and some small, with different shapes. The canyon was open for a while, narrow for a while, and the water flow followed the rocks and terrain. It opens and closes and changes endlessly. Lakes and pools are formed in flat and wide places, such as Gantang Lake and Huanglong Lake. Where the terrain is narrow and steep, the water flows rapidly and flies down. Where the water column falls, it stirs up a large whirlpool and emits a burst of water. There was an intense and high-spirited roar.
The beauty of Xixiasong Scenic Area is not only dangerous and strange, but also beautiful and delicious in the majesty. It is early summer, when the vegetation is luxuriant. Whether you look up at the cliffs or down at the valley bottom, you will see green grass and lush trees, and your eyes will be filled with intoxicating green. On the cliffs, there are towering ancient trees, old vines around the trees, cascading green trees, green pines and cypresses, and precious tree species such as yew and metasequoia scattered among them; in the deep valleys, by the lake, among the green poplars and willows, mountain birds are seen. The melodious chirping sounds come and go, harmonizing with the sound of the gurgling water, making people feel that the canyon is empty and remote, and before they know it, they will enter the artistic conception of "the mountain with singing birds is more secluded".
Being here, perhaps people will understand the Buddhist verse "I am the thing, and the thing is me", and reach the state of forgetting both things and myself!
Slowly and slowly, stepping into the deep and long canyon, it is like a graceful and clear music, flowing with a kind of quiet and ethereal emotions and notes, and like a painting. The long scroll is slowly unfolding, presenting landscapes, rocks, trees, pavilions, bridges, corridors and pavilions before people's eyes. In this intoxicating picture, the most fascinating, forgetful and nostalgic ones are the waterfall, flat lake, trestle bridge and stele pavilion!
The waterfalls in Xixia are small and unique. Entering the scenic spot, crossing the Dehui Bridge, you will see the Herringbone Waterfall in front of you. The canyon here is relatively narrow, and the cliffs are steep. A clear stream flows down from the cliff on the north side, like a white thread falling from a high place, forming a herringbone waterfall, like a bead curtain sliding down between the green mountains, like brocade falling on the sky. Hanging, water splashing, roaring like thunder, the mountains and rivers merge together. Although it is not as spectacular as the Lushan Waterfall, which "flows down three thousand feet, it is suspected that the Milky Way falls in the sky", in the north, this kind of scenery is very unique and gives people a unique feeling. Such a shock. Standing in front of the herringbone waterfall, stretch out your hands and raise your head, the water splashing when the waterfall falls will stir up layers of mist, filling the air like a drizzle, brushing people's cheeks and palms like a girl's green hair, elegant and elegant It exudes a fresh and elegant charm, and the whole heart will be captured by her. It turns out that this herringbone lake can melt people and become one with them. Is this the "unity of man and nature" that the sages said?
In addition to the herringbone waterfall, some waterfalls on the Yiya Plank Road sometimes surprise people. On the plank road, Teacher Luo, who was walking with me, suddenly shouted in surprise: "Look! Look! Rainbow! There is a rainbow on the cliff!" I wondered: Where did the rainbow come from in such a sunny weather! I quickly walked a few steps and looked in the direction of Teacher Luo's finger. I saw a thin stream of water flying down from the cliff on the west side of the plank road. When it was blocked by the uneven cliff surface, it splashed into water vapor. The sun shone from the east. As soon as it is refracted by the water vapor, a rainbow appears faintly. It is really a wonder, but it is just a vague rainbow scene! No wonder, beautiful things are hidden invisibly like this, how can we see it at a glance?
The lake in Xixia is beautiful and quiet, subtle and deep. The largest lake in the Xixia is Gantang Lake. The lake surface sways with the mountains and extends all the way to the west. The lake is clear and green, like a piece of warm jasper that looks like a swimming dragon, smooth and shiny. Under the blue sky and white clouds, there are cascading green mountains and green trees on both sides of the lake. They are reflected in the water. When the breeze blows, the lake surface ripples. The blue sky and white clouds and the green mountains and green trees sway together in the lake water, as if the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green trees are shaking. Give it a good wash. Unfortunately, there are no cruise ships in the scenic area. If you can go boating on the lake, watch the fish swimming on the shallow bottom, or take a handful of the lake water into your arms, it will be a special charm!
The plank roads in the Xixia are dangerous, graceful and well-proportioned. Since Huai Geng Pavilion, tourists have set foot on the Yiya Plank Road, the only passage leading into the valley. The plank roads in the Xixia are all built according to the terrain. They are built on the cliffs in the air. They are winding and long, but they are very safe to walk up. On the cliff below the plank road, people put long logs on the cliff face in a triangular structure to support the crossbar. Then they drilled holes in the cliff and threaded the crossbar. Then they connected wooden boards or cement boards and spread them on the crossbar. The entire plank road was integrated. , support each other, and then place guardrails on the wooden boards on one side of the canyon, so that it is much safer and more secure for pedestrians to walk up. Every other section of the plank road has a pavilion for pedestrians to rest and enjoy the scenery. How difficult it must be to build such a long plank road on such a cliff, and how much courage, wisdom and strength it requires! I can't help but be impressed by the bravery, fearlessness and wisdom of our predecessors. Without them, how could we enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature from the air!
The stele pavilion in Xixia has gone through many vicissitudes of life and still remains powerful and distinctive in style. The reason why Xixia Scenic Area is famous in Longshang is due to the stone carving "Ode to Xixia" located on the south side of Huanglongtan. The full name of "Ode to the West Gorge" is "Ode to the West Gorge of Li Xi", which was engraved in the fourth year of Jianning in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 171), more than 1,800 years ago. "Huanglong Stele" is the most complete preserved cliff-carved stone among the three major steles of the Han Dynasty: "Ode to the Stone Gate", "Ode to the Fuge" and "Ode to the Xixia". It has a unique style and has high value for archaeological research and copying appreciation.
Yang Shoujing, a historical geographer in the late Qing Dynasty, called it in his "Picture of Xiangyu Zhenshi": "It is square and majestic, with no missing parts from beginning to end. It is an especially precious treasure." Visitors walk to Huanglongtan, cross the Huaiying Bridge, hold on to the iron rope, and step on the cliff, then go to the Xixia Stele Pavilion. While viewing the inscriptions, they are fascinated by the profoundness and long history of Chinese culture. At the same time, they trace the history and marvel at the magnificent achievements of the ancestors. .
The Huaiying Bridge on the west side of Xixia Songbei Pavilion carries a touching story. It is said that in March 1993, Yang Shijun, an ordinary worker in Longshang, jumped into the abyss risklessly to rescue a reporter who fell into the water, sacrificing his young life and becoming a national hero in "Ode to the West Gorge" soul. To commemorate this hero, "Gansu Daily" built a bridge here and named it "Huaiying Bridge" to commemorate and remember this model and hero of the new era. Unexpectedly, Xixiasong Scenic Area not only gathers the aura of nature, but also contains lofty humanistic sentiments, reaching the ultimate "unity of nature and man"!
From the west of Huaiying Bridge, the canyon continues to extend, passing through Jushi Gorge and Tianjingshan Suspension Bridge, as well as undercurrent water pick dams, weir flow hydraulic jump dams, medium wave flow dams, and overflow dams. Attractions such as Liushui Dam are located on the road leading to the west entrance of the scenic spot. We are in a strong tourist mood and want to go through all the scenic spots in one go. But unfortunately, it was past eleven when we arrived at Xixia Songbei Pavilion. The bus to take us back to Li County was already waiting for us in Chengxian County, so we had to return to the county along the same route. In fact, for some scenic spots in the world that cannot be fully seen, it is good to leave some thoughts and imaginations, which can make people linger in dreams and unforgettable for a long time.
In the past few days after returning from Xixia, Chengxian County, I woke up and dreamed about the shadows of the Xixia landscape, and the inscriptions on the Xixia Ode Pavilion were shaking before my eyes. The square, steady, strong and powerful words seem to have returned to the Xixia, wandering in front of the Pinghu Waterfall, and searching in the depths of the Xixia ------
< p> In 1997, I took the opportunity to participate in the new course training and went to Chengxian County and the Jifeng Mountain Scenic Area in Chengxian County. At that time, I was in my prime, full of energy, and had beautiful visions and fantasies about life. When I climbed up Jifeng Mountain and looked down at the surroundings, I felt as if I would be at the top of the mountain and have a panoramic view of all the mountains and small caves. Taking advantage of my interest, I went to the mountain to ask for a lottery, and I remember that I got the winning lottery. The main message of the poem on the lottery is that I should be careful in my words and deeds, and avoid misfortunes coming from my mouth, or attract villains to plot against me, so that my future will be clear. . That time I asked for a signature was the first time since I started working. God was kind and gave me a motto in the dark. However, for more than ten years, I have been stubborn in my nature and often speak out loud. As a result, my life has been dull and deteriorating. However, none of this will change me. I am still the natural me who acts spontaneously and pursues my true nature.
This time, having already passed my forties, I went to Chengxian County again. I went to the Xixiasong Scenic Area with its deep canyon, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and felt the flow of mountains and rivers. The peaceful and indifferent charm is like receiving a baptism of Buddhism and Sanskrit music. My heart is much quieter and more relaxed. Life is in a hurry and things are so chaotic. What is there that you can’t pick up and let go?
Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the wind blows the shadows of the leaves. How much of the charm of the Xixia will flow from my pillow and my dreams?