Top Ten Attractions in Hubei:
1. Wudang Mountain in Hubei
Dear tourists: Hello everyone, on behalf of overseas travel agencies, I welcome you all. My name is xx, as people often say, meeting is fate. I feel so honored to meet you all and spend this wonderful time with you. This is our driver, Master Wang. The two of us will serve you today. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them and we will try our best to solve them for you. We hope that our enthusiasm, patience and carefulness can bring you peace of mind and happiness. Today I will take you to visit Wudang Mountain, let us appreciate the beautiful natural scenery and rich Taoist culture there.
Wudang Mountain is located in Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province. Facing the rippling blue waves of the Danjiangkou Reservoir, it is backed by the vast Shennongjia forest area, which stretches for more than 400 kilometers. The scenery here is beautiful, with different scenery in four seasons: blooming flowers in spring, towering mountains in summer, fragrant golden osmanthus in autumn, and white snow in winter. No matter when we come, we can appreciate its beauty. There is a saying that "Buddha dominates all the famous mountains in the world", but in Wudang Mountain, Taoism dominates the world. Legend has it that the Golden Summit of Wudang Mountain was originally occupied by the Infinite Buddha. Later, Emperor Zhenwu attained enlightenment and traveled here. He saw numerous peaks here. The main peak, Tianzhu Peak, towered into the clouds, and the surrounding seventy-two peaks looked toward each other, forming a " The wonder of "Seventy-two Peaks Heading towards the Big Top". Emperor Zhenwu fell in love with this precious land, so he went to Tianzhu Peak to find Wuliang Buddha to discuss borrowing the land, and proposed that it would only take eight steps. Seeing that his request was not much, Wuliang Buddha agreed. Unexpectedly, Emperor Zhenwu's power was boundless. He walked eight steps from the top of Tianzhu Peak, one step for 100 miles. In eight steps, he actually occupied the entire Wudang, thus winning the permanent right of residence in Wudang. The mountain has therefore become the site of Taoism.
The construction of Wudang Taoist Temple began during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. The buildings here make full use of nature and adopt royal architectural methods for unified layout, which embodies the excellent tradition of ancient Chinese architectural art. It was listed as a world heritage in 1994 and has become a treasure around the world. Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, highly praised Wudang Taoism and mobilized more than 300,000 military and civilian craftsmen to build large-scale construction projects here. According to the story of the Taoist "Xuantian God" practicing martial arts, it took more than ten years to build 33 large-scale building complexes. The construction line stretches for 40 miles from the ancient city of Junzhou to the top of Tianzhu Peak, with an area of ??1.6 million square meters and more than 20,000 temples and nunneries. Here he worshiped the northern god Zhenwu the Great to protect him, the emperor who raised troops in the north to seize the throne. It is said that Emperor Zhenwu's tall figure, round face, and wholesale barefoot image were modeled after Emperor Yongle. Therefore, there is a popular saying among the people that "the true god of martial arts is the prime minister of Yongle". The royal family's strong praise made Wudang Mountain famous and became a famous Taoist mountain in my country, attracting tourists and pilgrims from all over the world to visit and worship. In addition, this is not only a Taoist incense resort, but also the hometown of Wudang Quan. There has always been a saying in Chinese martial arts that "shaolin is respected in the north and Wudang is respected in the south". Many people learn about Wudang boxing without knowing Wudang Mountain. According to legend, the founder of Wudang Quan is the famous Taoist priest Zhang Sanfeng. I think friends who like martial arts may know something about this through novels. It is said that when he was practicing here, he saw the scene of a crane and a snake fighting, and was inspired to understand the thirteen Tai Chi postures. For this reason, he was revered as the founder of the Wudang Sect.
Having said so much, I see that everyone is a little impatient. Now we have arrived at the foot of Wudang Mountain. Please take your belongings and get off the car to start our pilgrimage. ...
The green glazed tile palace in front of us now is the Zixiao Palace. Because the hills and mountains around this place naturally formed a precious chair with two dragons playing with pearls, Emperor Yongle named it the "Purple Sky Blessed Land". The shrine on the stone Xumizuo in the temple enshrines the statues of the old, middle-aged and young God Zhenwu and the seated images of the civil and military immortals. They have different shapes and are lifelike. They are art treasures of the Ming Dynasty in my country. The several-foot-long fir tree placed on my right side is said to have suddenly flown from afar, so it is called Feilai fir. It is said that if you tap lightly on one end of the fir tree, you can hear a crisp sound on the other end, so it is also called "Lingling fir".
As for why it flew here, I think it may also be attracted by the beautiful scenery and reputation here. There are 36 rocks in Wudang Mountain, and now we come to Nanyan, which is considered the most beautiful among the 36 rocks. The natural landscape and exquisite architecture of Wudang Mountain are integrated and can be fully reflected here. This stone palace standing on a cliff was built in the Yuan Dynasty. There is a stone beam carved with dragons next to the cliff. The suspended stone beam is 2.9 meters deep and only 30 centimeters wide. There is a dragon carved on top and an incense burner carved on the top of the dragon head. This is the famous "faucet incense". In the past, some pilgrims risked their lives to burn dragon head incense to show their piety, which shows the depth of their belief in Taoism. To be on the safe side, if we all want to make wishes and pray, we can go elsewhere. If we are sincere, we will be successful.
After hard work, we finally climbed to the main peak, Tianzhu Peak. Tianzhu Peak is 1,612 meters above sea level and is known as "one pillar holding up the sky". Standing here, you can clearly see the spectacular scene of "seventy-two peaks facing the top". The magnificent golden-walled palace at the top of Tianzhu Peak is the Golden Palace. The Golden Palace is the largest steel-cast and gold-plated palace in my country. It was built in the 14th year of Yongle. Not a single nail was used in the entire Golden Palace. All the components were cast and transported up the mountain to build. The joints were so tight that they seemed to be integrated. You see, it is said that the ever-burning lantern here is never extinguished. So the top of the mountain is empty and windy, so why won't it be blown out by the wind? It is said that it is because of the "wind-avoiding fairy bead" on the caisson. According to legend, this fairy bead can calm the mountain wind and prevent the wind from blowing into the temple, thus ensuring that the magic lamp stays bright. In fact, the real reason why the magic lamp stays bright is because the castings of the palace door are very tight and precise and can change the direction of the wind. This shows the wisdom and skill of the working people in ancient my country. The Golden Palace has experienced more than 500 years of ups and downs since its construction, but it is still as glorious as ever. It can not but be said to be a rare treasure of ancient Chinese architecture and casting technology. Well, the rest of the time is left to everyone to make their own arrangements, and you can savor the wonderful architecture and beautiful scenery here. We'll see you at four o'clock.
Good times always feel short, and our trip to Wudang Mountain is over. Thank you very much for your support and cooperation in my work. If there is anything I didn't do well, please criticize me and correct me. I hope to have the chance to meet you all again in the future. Finally, I wish you all good health and all the best. Goodbye.
2. Hubei Dabie Mountains
Hello fellow tourists! Welcome to Dabie Mountain for sightseeing. After a long journey, everyone has worked hard. My name is ** and I am your tour guide. You can call me **. This is the driver, Master Zhao. He has been driving for many years and has rich experience. Please feel free to ride in his car. If you have any needs or requests, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to serve you. I hope my service can help you have a pleasant and wonderful journey.
Speaking of the Dabie Mountains, I think everyone’s first reaction is that this is a piece of red soil and a revolutionary base area. Countless revolutionary ancestors left their battle footprints here. In fact, Dabie Mountain is also a resort for tourism, summer vacation, and vacation. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, fresh air and pleasant climate. It has been developed into the "Dabie Mountain Ecological Tourism Area". Here you can not only enjoy the magic of strange peaks, dangerous ridges, strange rocks and sea of ??clouds, but also enjoy the charm of the beautiful water in heaven.
3. Hubei Shennongjia
Hello friends, welcome to the Shenlongjia Forest Area. I am your tour guide **, you can call me **. If you have any needs or requests during the trip, please feel free to ask and I will try my best to help you solve it. I also wish everyone a happy trip.
Before arriving at the scenic spot, let me give you a brief introduction to the Shenlongjia Forest Area. Shennongjia originally only referred to a mountain peak, today's Shennongjia and Shennongjia. Now it refers to the entire Shennongjia Forest Area. Shenlongjia Forest Area is also the only administrative region in my country named after a forest area. Shennongjia is also known as the "Roof of Central China". This is because Shennongding, the highest peak in Shennongjia, has an altitude of 3105.4 meters, making it the highest peak in Central China.
I think everyone comes here for the mystery of Shenlongjia. Indeed, there are many unsolved mysteries in Shenlongjia, such as the legend of Emperor Yan Shennong and the mystery of the savages. It is also located inland but has a well-preserved primitive forest, and there are golden monkeys, giant salamanders, and albino animals in the primitive forest. A wide variety of rare animals, as well as the rare and mysterious Buddha's light, all of which are fascinating and tempting to see. I think everyone must be impatient, so I won’t say more, let’s just go in and take a look.
This is the most distinctive Shenlongding scenic spot in Shenlongjia. The highest altitude in the area is Shennongding 3105.4 meters, which is called the "No. 1 Peak in Central China". The most peculiar thing is that it contains a wide variety of rare animals and plants, most of which are listed as national key protected objects. As long as you look around, you will know that it is indeed worthy of its reputation. There are rare treasures everywhere. The complete forest ecosystem of Shenlongding Scenic Area is of great practical significance to the restoration of ecological environment balance in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the entire Central China region. It has become a natural barrier in Central China and has a "green treasure house", "plant gene bank" and "natural zoo". ", "Hundred Herb Garden", "Sanctuary for endangered animals and plants". We have now arrived at the first stop of Shenlongding Scenic Area - Dalongtan. This is the base camp for the Shennongjia savage expedition; it is also an important observation point for the living habits of golden monkeys. Therefore, this is the place where savages and golden monkeys come and go most frequently. There have been field expedition team members who have witnessed savages coming and going here. Haha, now I wonder if we will also be lucky enough to see the savages we have been waiting for for a long time. Then we arrived at Xiaolongtan, which is opposite to Dalongtan. There is a wildlife rescue station here. There is an exhibition room for wild expeditions in the station, which reflects the main results of the two national expeditions to Shennongjia wild people. There are also savage distribution maps, eyewitness photos, savage hair, excrement, bamboo nests obtained at the site, savage footprints made on site, and analysis and identification materials from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other units. These all confirm that the existence of Shennongjia savages cannot be ignored. There are also photography exhibitions of various animals and plants, but the most powerful one is the Shennongjia golden monkey photo exhibition. They were all taken on site, ranging from the monkey king, the monkey group to the whistle monkey; from migration, foraging to nap; From mother and son play to husband and wife having sex, it’s all included, it’s a Golden Monkey album. Interested friends can take a closer look. If you are tired from playing, you can go to the teahouse in Xiaolongtan to have a cup of tea and eat the special snacks in Shenlongjia.
Now, we come to the Shennong Altar, the core part of the Shennongjia Scenic Area. This is a place dedicated to the descendants of Yan and Huang to remember their ancestors and pray for the blessings of the gods. Look at the tall and majestic statue of Shennong above, with a head of 21 meters. , symbolizing the prosperity of the Chinese nation in the 21st century, is 35 meters wide and exactly 56 meters tall, symbolizing the great unity of the 56 ethnic groups. The two horns on its head are said to be the head of an ox and the human body, but are actually the totems of ancient farming tribes. The lawn in the middle and the steps on both sides are also laid out according to the layout of the palace in the past. Have you noticed that this is very similar to the shape of the Golden Palace in some ancient TV dramas? The emperor walked in the middle, and the ministers walked on the left and right. And because 9 was the first yang number in ancient times, the steps on both sides are all multiples of 9. There are 243 steps on each side. When broken down from bottom to top, they are 9 steps, 72 steps, and 63 steps. , 54 steps, 45 steps. At the bottom of the steps is the altar, which is equipped with nine tripods, eight guis and an incense burner. The incense burns here all the year round, and every descendant of the Yan and Huang Dynasties can worship and pray here. Shennongjia usually holds a grand public sacrifice ceremony for Emperor Yan and Shennong around the Double Ninth Festival. After the ancestor worship ceremony, large-scale sacrificial songs and dances such as "Guanghua Qianqiu" are performed in the square. It is said that since the Shennong Altar was built, every time during the sacrifice, there will be a funeral. Falling nectar is very effective. If you come to visit at that time, you might be able to see this wonder.
Walking 3 kilometers forward from the entrance of Shennongding, we can come to the entrance of Scenery Pass, known as "The First Scenery of Shennongjia". Then go up the stone steps and pass through a bamboo forest to reach the scenic pass.
Singjingya is 2,785 meters above sea level. Due to the deep dislocation of the strata, the southern slope of Singjingya has been cut into a canyon as deep as 1,000 meters. The carbonate rocks distributed on the southern slope of Singjingya are most susceptible to weathering and dissolution. After years of wind erosion, , sculptured the wonders of today’s stone forest. There are pines and cypresses everywhere around the stone forest, as well as bright red azaleas. They are placed among the flowing clouds and mist, so it is known as the "Stone Forest Cloud and Rain". The scenery here is so charming, everyone can savor it here and take photos.
The good times are always so short. Our trip to Shenlongjia is coming to an end soon. Thank you very much for your support and cooperation. I hope you all have a pleasant trip again and look forward to cooperating with you again.
4. Guiyuan Zen Temple, an ancient temple in Hubei Province
Guiyuan Zen Temple is a Buddhist Zen temple. It was founded by Master Baiguang in the 15th year of Shunzhi (1658) in the Qing Dynasty. It was built on the site of Kwai Yuen and was named after the Buddhist verse "Returning to the original nature is the same and there are many methods of convenience". It has a history of more than 300 years. Together with Baotong Temple, Lianxi Temple and Zhengjue Temple, it is known as the Four Jungles of Wuhan.
The temple is located at the west end of Cuiwei Road, Hanyang District, Wuhan City, in Zhongjia Village, Hanyang. It covers an area of ??46,900 square meters, with more than 200 temples and a construction area of ??200,000 square meters. The temple architecture, Buddhist classics, and the flawless Jade Buddha statue have survived the catastrophe of the "Cultural Revolution". Among them, the 500 golden Arhats enshrined in the Arhat Hall are one of the key features of the temple.
The founders of Guiyuan Temple are two lay brothers, Bai Guang and Zhu Feng, whose ancestral home is Zhejiang. They traveled to Xingguo Temple in Hanyang to study Tibetan scriptures, and at the same time practiced medicine and performed good deeds for three years. Hanyang wealthy businessmen Sun Yaoguang, Dai Tiancheng and others were deeply moved, so private citizens funded the construction of Guiyuan Temple. The word "Guiyuan" comes from the Buddhist scripture "Surangama Sutra": "There are no two ways to return to the Yuan, and there are many convenient ways." It means that all dharmas are unified and there are many ways to facilitate people. "Zen" means "thinking", "quiet meditation" and "abandoning evil". Zen is one of the sects that combines Mahayana Buddhism and Confucianism.
The lush trees in the temple are in harmony with the majestic palace buildings. It is divided into five courtyards: east, south, west, north and middle. There are 28 existing palaces and pavilions. When viewed from above, the layout is in the shape of a "cassock". Inside the mountain gate is the middle courtyard (i.e. the main courtyard), with the second floor of bells and drums standing on the left and right. There is a Hongfu plaque on the main door with the four golden characters "Guiyuan Ancient Temple" written on it. There is a couplet on both sides of the door: Farewell to Linjiang Shi, Jiangcheng Lotus and Japan. There are flower beds on both sides of the door with green leaves and red flowers such as pittosporum and oleander, which are brightly colored against the pink wall. In front of the door there is a rectangular pool surrounded by stone fences, which is a fish viewing pond. There are stone rockeries, green leaves and red lotuses in the middle of the pool, with goldfish interspersed among them. To the north of Guanyu Pond, past the round gate of Cuimiaojing, is the North Courtyard. In the courtyard, plum blossoms, magnolias, crape myrtles, osmanthus, cypresses, palms and other flowers and trees are colorful in red and green. There are Cuiwei Mountain, Cuiwei Spring, Cuiwei Ancient Pool and Cuiwei First, Second and Third Pavilions in the courtyard. Opposite to the North Courtyard is the South Courtyard. Although the South Courtyard is not as spacious as the North Courtyard, it is still a fascinating courtyard.
The temple is world-famous for promoting Buddhism. It is famous among Buddhists for its perfect architecture, exquisite sculptures and rich collections. It has been a holy place for Buddhist believers to worship for hundreds of years and a tourist attraction for Chinese and foreign tourists. Compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao, overseas Chinese, tourists and heads of state from many countries and regions, dignitaries such as King Sihanouk of Cambodia, Secretary of State Key of the United States, former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuhiro Nakaso, etc. have come here to visit, and they have praised it. Absolutely.
5. Hubei Three Gorges
Hello everyone! Welcome to visit our Three Gorges. My surname is Zhang, and I am a tour guide at Wuhan International Travel Agency. You can call me Xiao Zhang or Director Zhang. On the way, if you have any questions or suggestions, you can try your best to put them forward, and I will try my best to satisfy everyone if it is reasonable and possible. So, I hope you all have fun on this trip!
Before we arrive at the scenic spot, I would like to give you a brief introduction to the Three Gorges.
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is one of the top ten scenic spots in China and ranks first among the top 40 tourist attractions in the country. It starts from Baidi City in Fengjie, Chongqing in the west, and ends in Nanjinguan in Yichang City, Hubei Province in the east.
In the center of the third floor platform stands the Yellow Crane Tower. There are five layers of cornices, and there are actually nine layers inside, which means eternity or eternity. There are large murals, couplets and cultural relics arranged on each floor of the building. We can take a closer look inside in a moment. Climbing the tower and looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of the three towns, and you can also feel the feelings of the ancients.
Okay, after talking so much, everyone must be eager to experience it. We will disband here first and everyone can visit freely. Still gathering here two hours later. I hope you all have fun, but I also want to remind you not to be too happy and lose track of time.
My friends, all are here. Our tour today ends here. Dream Director is very grateful for your support and cooperation. If there are any shortcomings, please point them out so that I can correct them and serve you better in the future. I hope today’s tour can leave you with a very good memory. Thanks!
7. Hubei East Lake
East Lake is located in the eastern suburbs of Wuchang. It is named East Lake Scenic Area based on its location. It is a national key scenic spot and consists of Guozheng Lake, Fruit Lake, and Yujia Lake. It consists of five lakes: Lake Tang, Lake Tang, and Niuchao Lake, with a total area of ??88 square kilometers, of which the lake surface is 33 square kilometers, which is 6 times the size of West Lake in Hangzhou. East Lake is known as the Ninety-nine Bays with its vast mist, sparkling blue water, flying waterbirds, weaving cruise ships, twists and turns of the lake shore, and intertwined harbors.
The East Lake Scenic Area consists of six major scenic spots: Tingtao, Moshan, Luoyan, Baima, Luohong and Chuidi, among which the scenic spots in Tingtao area are relatively concentrated. After more than 30 years of construction, there are now more than 70 pavilions, platforms, towers, pavilions and various building facilities around East Lake, and more than 2 million trees of various types have been planted. There are many varieties of flowers and trees in East Lake, which are in bloom all year round. Among them, spring orchid, summer lotus, autumn osmanthus and winter plum are the most famous. Metasequoia, the city tree of Wuhan, is also distributed in various parts of East Lake. The landscapes that embellish the scenic area include walking along the lakeside, watching fish in the blue pool, water and sky in one color, curved embankments with rippling waves, lakes and floating pavilions, towering red monuments, fragrant waves in the snow sea, green curtains and evergreen gardens, etc. , the built beach bathing beach will allow you to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Nanguo Beach.
8. Night tour of the Yangtze River
9. Hubei Provincial Museum
10. Red Mansion
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