At the end of March 2007, the harsh winter has just passed; spring, the grass grows in March, my lover and I traveled with the tour group came to the beautiful Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Shilin Scenic Area. It is located in the territory of Lunan County, is a karst landforms as the main body, the world's rare scenic spots, is the masterpiece of nature's ingenious work of art, was included in the World Heritage List. Stone Forest is a "forest" composed of strange stones. Walking through the forest, only to see a block of strange stones rising from the ground, abrupt and lofty, posture, in which you can not help but give full play to the imagination to their unique vision to appreciate the stone scenery of the ever-changing, you will find that the forest has a "wind phoenix spreading its wings to the wind, the giant tortoise resting on the platform above the two birds than the wings ...... You will find that the forest has "wind phoenixes welcoming the wind on the wings, giant tortoises resting on the high platform, and two birds comparing wings. Jagged peaks, a thousand forms, skillfully crafted. Among the many attractions, especially the Jianfeng Pond, Wangfeng Pavilion, Ashima Peak and other scenery is the best. Wangfeng Pavilion in the stone forest at the highest place, standing on the pavilion to raise eyes far away from the whole picture of the stone forest in full view, a thousand different kinds of stone really let a person breathtaking. Just see the sea of forests, stone peaks rolling; far away, like the sea's huge waves surging into the distance, the spectacular scene makes people's blood boil. Overlooking the surrounding mountains, there is a kind of "will be when the top, a glimpse of the mountains" feeling. Down the peak to the north, in the junction of the large and small stone forest, there is a lake sparkling blue waves, the lake stood an independent stone peak, just like a beautiful woman, wearing embroidered head, carrying a small basket on the back, is looking forward to, which is the legendary Ashima incarnation of the stone. I was enjoying the fascinating scenery, only to hear someone in the team said let's go further. In the crowded Stone Forest, many tourists will take pictures, I also took a few. Stone Forest is really worthy of "the world's first wonders" of the natural museum, it with the Jilin fog pine, Guilin landscape, the Yangtze River Gorges, known as China's four major natural landscapes.
Second, Xishuangbanna
Leaving the Stone Forest Scenic Area, we went to the beautiful scenery of Xishuangbanna. That day just in time for the Dai people's annual Water Festival (I think, may be for tourists to personally feel the joy of the Water Festival and the temporary held it), began to splash, tourists carrying just bought a variety of colors of plastic pots, rushed into the pool, full of pots of water, with the Dai people (called the girls "Sao Do Li", the boys "cat"), and the Dai people (said girls "Sao Do Li", the boys "cat", "cat"). and "Cat Do Li" for boys). (girls are called "Sao Do Li", boys are called "Cat Do Li".) Together with the Dai people, they splashed water on each other to their heart's content and blessed each other. At this moment, although different nationalities, different costumes, but all in the narrative of the same blessing. The excited and happy smiling faces leave beautiful memories in everyone's heart. It is said that the Dai New Year is celebrated in the fourth month of the lunar calendar every year (April 13-April 16), during which activities such as worshiping Buddha, racing dragon boats and splashing water are held, usually lasting three to seven days. Although I didn't take part in the water-splashing at that time, but just stood there from a distance to watch the joyful scene, my clothes were still drenched. I was totally immersed in the joyful and lively atmosphere. Leaving the Water Splashing Square, we followed the guide to the "mysterious Aiguzhai", which is an ancient fortress built in the tropical rainforest. According to the guide, this village is inhabited by ethnic minorities from Xishuangbanna, Burma, Vietnam and Thailand. Here, I witnessed two old men dressed in black ethnic minority clothes were sitting there eating raw meat and drinking raw blood. Their behavior attracted some tourists to stop and watch. I also saw two ethnic minority boys called "birdmen" jumping around and babbling in front of a small house made of wooden planks, wearing no clothes but wrapping leaves around their bodies to cover their shame. In another place, several young men performed the thrilling "up the mountain of swords, down the sea of fire". In front of a two-story building made of wooden planks, I saw two beautiful long-necked girls upstairs, they have a very long neck, it is said that every three years of age should be put on a steel ring, due to the long neck, cervical vertebrae can not be supported, such as to take down the steel ring, will soon suffocate and die. Because the neck is not convenient also can not be strenuous exercise, so the longest life expectancy is only thirty to forty years old ...... in this mysterious ancient village, I saw a lot of strange and bizarre minority customs. Third, Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Spot Walking out of the ancient fortress, came to the Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Spot, which is located in the West Shuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Jinghong City, Mengyang Town, in fact, this is a wild elephant infested tropical rainforest. Vegetation resources are very rich, the forest plate roots, aerial roots and strut roots developed, strangulation phenomenon is common, everywhere showing the wonders of the tropical forest. On both sides of the tour road are distributed with more than 400 kinds of higher plants; ancient trees, vines hanging, branching and leafy trees cover the sky; many can not name the rare tropical vegetation, flowers are all on display in front of your eyes; a strain of exotic flowers bloomed with a charming smile, welcome to come to the sightseeing tourists. Into the jungle, the air is fresh and moist, simply a sea of green. Xishuangbanna is China's only tropical rainforest nature reserve, China's second largest natural rubber production base, the hometown of Pu'er Tea; is the only habitat for Asian elephants in China, known as "human and Asian wild elephant communication bridge." Scenic area of ditches and rivers, dense forests, a tropical rainforest scenery, to the activities of wild elephants here more frequently. But want to witness the activities of the elephant herd, is really not an easy thing, it depends on luck. That day we only saw a few elephants, did not witness the activities of the herd. We came to the elephant show area, watched the elephant show program, these well-trained behemoths, will bow to the tourists, to show welcome, but also with the melody of the music dance, over the log bridge; and even people lying on the ground, so that elephants with their feet to give you a massage ...... their spirit of well-behaved, people have to clap. After watching the elephant show, came to the "Bird Garden", where there are many tropical birds, including colorful parrots especially attractive, it will fly to your head, shoulders, arms, back of the hand, at this time, tourists scramble to take pictures here. I also rushed to take a picture as a souvenir. The beauty of Xishuangbanna really can't be said enough, can't be said enough. Fourth, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a magnificent scenery since ancient times, it is located in the north of Lijiang Dam, the entire snow mountain by the thirteen peaks, it is not only majestic, but also beautiful and upright, bright, such as crystalline jade, brilliant, such as thirteen swords, in the blue canopy of the sky under the reflection of the silver like a jade dragon in the dance, so it is called the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It alternates with the season and light and darkness, and the landscape is unpredictable. The mountain is very rich in plant resources, is a treasure trove of plants, many plants have precious medicinal value, the warm climate of the snowy mountains and up to eight months a year (November to June) snow period for China and the world's largest. V. Lijiang Old Town
After the natural landscape, we visited the cultural heritage. We first walked into Lijiang Ancient City, Lijiang Ancient City is the center town of Naxi Autonomous County in Yunnan Province, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, the ancient city is located in the middle of the county. The big waterwheel is located in the mouth of the old city, is the symbol of Lijiang Old Town, a door into the old city can be seen, two large and a small waterwheel, day after day tirelessly turn ah turn, attracted many tourists here to take pictures. Sifang Street is the heart of the old city, located in the center of the old city. At night, teahouses and bars hang various kinds of lanterns, reflecting beautifully in the river. I was most interested in the various stores in the streets and alleys, each of which was full of colorful items and a wide range of merchandise. In the restaurants, tourists who didn't know each other sang songs at the top of their voices across the creek. The quiet creek is also not willing to be lonely, floating up a few beautiful lotus lamps dancing with flames. Lijiang Bridge is located in the ancient city in the middle of the river, because the bridge can see the reflection of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, also known as Yingxue Bridge. There is a clear stream running through the old city, entering from the south gate and exiting from the north gate. There are three main rivers, the East River, the Middle River and the West River. If someone gets lost, want to get out of this big "maze" just look at the water on the line, to go to the south gate, against the water; to go to the north gate, go with the water. Lijiang Ancient City, this beautiful scenery, long history and cultural splendor of the city, but also China's rare well-preserved minority ancient city. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the only one of China's cultural cities without walls. It is said to be due to the fact that the hereditary ruler of Lijiang was surnamed Mu. It is taboo to add the word "box" to the word "wood", because it becomes the word "trapped" which is unlucky, so it is better to have no walls than to be trapped. Mufu is the witness of Lijiang's history, the symbol of the ancient city culture, is a brilliant architectural art court. This charming city attracts thousands of travelers from all over the world. Six, Dali Ancient City We have come to the ancient city of Dali with "wind, flower, snow and moon" characteristics, Dali is mainly inhabited by the Bai people, the man is known as "A Peng brother", the woman is known as "Golden Flower". The men are called "Ah Peng" and the women are called "Jin Hua". Once in the ancient city of Dali, the first thing that comes to mind is a tall city building, simple and generous, sturdy and resistant to destruction. Ancient city of a simple and beautiful houses, clean and elegant streets, well-organized goods, really extraordinary ah! Outside the male inside the show, the city for the square, thick walls, the city streets crisscrossed, all of the Dali Bai architecture, green tiles and white walls, especially chic. Cangshan snow spring flow through the old city, walking along the streets, clear can shine. The flow of water droning, suddenly to the whole street added a few points of elegance and interest. Walking in the ancient city, there is a kind of fresh and unadulterated, immaculate feeling, let a person for a long time do not want to leave. I was y attracted by the charm of the ancient city. The ancient city is divided into four gates, each gate has a history of six hundred years, as if showing how brilliant and magnificent the Dali Dynasty was. Stepping on the ancient square tiles, a sense of admiration arose in my heart. Inside the ancient city, Bai people can be seen everywhere talking and laughing, and there are only two colors of houses, green and white. Dali is not only beautiful scenery, but also rich in marble, no wonder the "eighteen monsters of Yunnan" in a strange called "stone as a painting to sell".
Erhai is a highland lake, located in the east side of the old city of Dali, at the foot of the green Cangshan Mountain. Although Erhai is called the sea, it is actually the second largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, and it is one of the four scenic spots of Dali: "Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon (Xianguan Wind, Shangguan Flower, Cangshan Mountain Snow, and Erhai Moon)", and it is said to be named "Erhai" because of the shape of the ear. It is said to be named "Erhai" because of its shape like an ear, and is the "mother lake" of the Bai people. It is the "mother lake" of the Bai people and was called the "Golden Moon" by the Bai ancestors. Boating on the Erhai Sea on a calm day, you can see the whole of the Erhai Sea, the clean and transparent surface of the lake is like a clear blue sky, giving a person a peaceful and distant feeling, let people appreciate the "boat in the blue waves, people in the painting swim" poetic mood. Standing on the deck of the cruise ship, let the wind sweep up long hair, the clothes fly, a group of waterfowl from the lake flying up and down. With the railings looking into the distance, I want to put all the beautiful scenery in front of me all y embedded in the soul. Back to the cabin, just in time for the three-way tea show, three-way tea is the traditional hospitality rituals of the Bai people, in turn, to the guests of the bitter tea, sweet tea, honey, the significance of the "first bitter, two sweet, three aftertaste". Side tea, while watching the song and dance show, after tasting tea, after watching the show, not long after the cruise ship also docked. Subsequently, we came to the three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple located in the northwest of the ancient city of Dali, through the gate of the park, is a road paved with marble, lush trees on both sides, a look up to see the "Yongzhen Shanchuan" four big gold characters. Behind is the majestic three towers, three towers by a large two small three pavilions. The big tower, also known as Qianxun Tower, also known as the "Wenpen Tower", for the Dali region's typical octagonal eaves hollow quadrilateral brick tower, north and south of the small tower are ten levels, 42.17 meters high, built in the Dali State Duanzheng Yan period (1108-1172 years), is the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The three towers stand on top of each other, Qianxun tower in the center, the two small towers north and south arching. The art of tower building is at its peak, with high historical, cultural and architectural value. A short trip is coming to an end, the beauty of southwest Yunnan but always stay in my heart.