Wushan is located in the southeast of Gansu Province, at the west end of Tianshui City, bordering Gangu to the east, Min County, Li County, and Zhang County to the south, Longxi to the west, and Tongwei to the north. It is a shining star on the ancient Silk Road. 's pearl. With beautiful mountains and rivers and rich products, it is known as the hometown of vegetables, jade, calligraphy and painting, and martial arts. There are 6 towns, 9 townships, and 344 villages in the county.
Wushan County is 51.5 kilometers wide from east to west and 59.5 kilometers long from north to south, with a total area of ??2,011 square kilometers, a total population of 439,500, and an altitude between 1,340 meters and 3,120 meters. The Longhai Railway and National Highway 316 cross the entire territory, making the transportation very convenient. It has beautiful mountains and rivers and rich products. It is known as the hometown of vegetables, jade, calligraphy and painting, and martial arts.
Wushan County has a pleasant climate. It belongs to the temperate continental semi-humid monsoon climate zone. It is mild and humid, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The annual precipitation is 506 mm, the average annual temperature is 10.7 degrees Celsius, and the annual sunshine total is 2147. Hours, the frost-free period is about 125 to 193 days, with sufficient sunlight and distinct four seasons, it is known as the "Longshang Jiangnan". Wushan County has a vast territory and rich land resources. It has 620,000 acres of cultivated land and 190,000 acres of grassland. Caochuan Prairie and Taihuangshan Prairie are the most famous. There are 1.353 million acres of forest, with a forest coverage rate of 22.5%. With the continuous development of ecological construction, the forest area within the territory continues to expand. The main forest tree species are spruce, fir, Chinese pine, poplar, and birch, as well as economic trees such as apple, pear, walnut, jujube, peach, and Zanthoxylum bungeanum.
1. National key cultural relics protection units——Shuiliandong and Muti Temple
Shuiliandong is located in the Luban Canyon of Bell Tower Mountain, about 25 kilometers northeast of Wushan County. The mountains here are tall and straight, abrupt and spectacular; they are shaded by green trees and blooming mountain flowers; springs are gushing in the caves, gurgling mountain streams, and the scenery is quiet and pleasant.
“There are countless peaks and mountains, but there is no path, and there is a way out through the rocks.” It is an ideal tourist attraction. The grottoes were excavated in the Later Qin Dynasty during the Sixteen Kingdoms period, and were built in the Northern Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, and Yuan dynasties. They mainly include Shuilian Cave, Lashao Temple, Thousand Buddha Cave and other places of interest, and are national key cultural relics. Protective unit. Water Curtain Cave is an arched natural cave about 50 meters long, 30 meters high and 20 meters deep on the cliff on the east side of the Shiaxu Mountain that looks like an axe. During the rainy season, spring water and rainwater gush out from the roof and walls of the cave, and water flows down the eaves of the cave, just like a bead curtain covering the door, hence the name Shuilian Cave. There are many buildings in the cave, such as the Four Holy Palaces, Guanyin Temple, South Hall, and Bodhisattva Hall. Each hall, platform, pavilion, and pavilion are opened and closed according to the natural cave, and are well-proportioned and exquisitely crafted. Among them, the Bodhisattva Hall is the tallest and most magnificent. The hall has two floors. There is a clear pool in the stone wall cave on the lower floor, which is crystal clear to the bottom; the upper floor has a large horizontal plaque with the four characters "Xishan Muyu" and a sculpture of the Twine Queen in local folklore; the cliff face of the water curtain cave preserves the Northern Wei Dynasty. , Sui, Tang and Yuan dynasties, huge Buddhist murals. The entire cave's towers, springs, sculptures, and portraits complement each other, making it a natural setting.
Muti Temple is a national security unit. It is located on the hillside of Malibulin Mountain about 30 kilometers southwest of the county. The mountain is steep and lush with green forests. The grottoes and temples are like pearls, hidden in the green shade. , the grotto is surrounded by cliffs, and only a mountain gate on the north side can enter the temple. It is said that there was no way to enter the temple, so a wooden ladder was placed on the cliff at the entrance of the mountain. People climbed the ladder to enter the temple, hence the name "Wooden Ladder Temple". According to the preface to the reconstruction of the Muti Temple in ancient times: "There is a famous mountain in the northeast of Longchuan called the Muti Temple. It was first built in the Han Dynasty and has been operated by successive dynasties since the Tang Dynasty. There are no traces of the two pagodas with "ten halls, nine holes and two brick pagodas" inside. There is a natural stone Buddha in the west, which is slightly smaller than the Fuqiang Buddha. There are 18 cave niches, four halls, more than 80 statues, and 234 murals covering an area of ??2100 square meters. Value. Especially the fifth, seventh and sixteenth caves are the largest and retain the original style. Among them, the works of the Song Dynasty are the essence of the temple.
2. Various natural landscapes
(1) Laojun Mountain Forest Park
Laojun Mountain is located at Wuhuali south of Wushan County. It is the main peak of the Taihuang Mountains in the West Qinling Mountains that winds to the south of Wushan County with an altitude of 2385.9 meters. It has majestic mountains, beautiful peaks, surging forests, and towering ancient pines. It has been known as "the most beautiful mountain in the country, overlooking the Weishui River" since ancient times. It is the southern barrier of Wushan City and one of the eight scenic spots in Guningyuan.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, while protecting the original scenic forest, pine forests were replanted, making the park lush and green all year round and the mountains looking extremely beautiful. In recent years, it has been established as a county-level forest park. The natural landscape and picturesque scenery created by nature's miraculous craftsmanship attract domestic and foreign tourists in an endless stream. The landscapes of Laojun Mountain with beautiful mythical legends include: Taiqing Scenic Spot, Stone Gorge Waterfall, Chessboard Fairy Trail, Cockscomb Greenery, Chaoyang Ancient Cave, Smoke and Cloud at the Bottom of the Pot, Divine Spring in the Valley, and Eight Views of Wei from a Standing Platform, including: White Pines on the Cliff, and Laojun Ancient Palace , Feiyun Peak, Climbing Ladder and more than 20 scenic spots.
(2) Luban Mountain, a masterpiece of Danxia landforms
Luban Mountain is a famous mountain in Longshang connected to Shuiliandong, a national key cultural relic protection unit. Located 20 kilometers northeast of the county, it is an important place for military strategists in ancient and modern times. It is an important route of the ancient Silk Road from the Central Plains to the Western Regions. It is one of the scenic spots in ancient Ningyuan.
Walking into the scenic canyon, it is said that Lu Ban used a sharp ax to split a large mountain into three sections. Between the steep cliffs, a sliver of sky was revealed through the dense trees. The cliffs here are towering and the gorges are steep. The whole area is composed of "Lu Ban Testing His Axe", "Dawning Moon in Pine Forest", "Immortal Delivering His Son", "Five Tigers Leaving the Mountain", "Night Tour on Dongpo", "Li Bai's Drunkenness", It consists of 25 scenic spots, including "Bi Feng Duo Xiu" and "Camels Traveling Far Away", each of which has its own characteristics. The whitebark pine growing in the crevices of the cliffs is even more surprising. Some branches are as long as long arms stretching out ten feet; some branches are curled and twisted, and even grow upwards around the nearby branches; some are hanging upside down. A few feet away, with their heads in the air, some tree trunks are soaring straight up, spreading their green arms in the air, looking like a beautiful girl with her own unique youth, beauty and liveliness. Sitting quietly under the pine tree and looking far into the distance, you can see the Weihe River is like a train, winding and snaking, and the mountains are like blossoming lotus flowers. They meet meekly around the mountains. Not only are there "rivers flowing outside the world, and mountains with beautiful scenery". It is poetic and picturesque, and also has the beautiful scenery of "when you are at the top of the mountain, you can see all the small mountains at a glance". Climbing up to the "Camel Herd Traveling" scenic spot, you will see 12 mountain ranges of different sizes standing side by side in front of you, surrounded by layers of clouds and mist. The sunlight casts varying shades of brilliance on the distant peaks and high and low clouds; It is blue and transparent at one place, and gray and black at a distance. Looking further into the distance, the scenery gradually changes from dark gray to light gray, and finally only a touch of light cyan remains. All attract tourists to linger.
(3) Wushan Prairie
Wushan Prairie is located in Caochuan Township, which is a relatively remote township. After arriving at Wushan County, go all the way east, pass by Wenquan Township Mineral Spring Sanatorium, and walk about 22 kilometers along a township road to get there. Climb the main peak at an altitude of 2,600 meters and look around. Wherever you look, you can see the vast expanse of green. The refreshing green is so thick that it seems impossible to melt away. The breeze is blowing, and various wild flowers all over the mountains and fields are swaying in the wind, and the fragrance of flowers is bursting. The scenery of the mountains, cloud shadows, cows mooing, and dogs barking bring people into a paradise-like realm. According to Gou Zhouyan, secretary of the Caochuan Township Party Committee, this area borders Li County and Gangu County and is an excellent summer pasture. Every summer, herdsmen from Zhouqu, Zhuoni and other places drive herds of cattle and sheep here to graze. It is not until around October that the cattle and sheep are transported back by trucks. Every midsummer, when other places are sweltering, the cool breeze blows here and the heat disappears. The highest temperature is only 22 degrees, making it an ideal place for summer vacation and leisure. When people get here, no matter how many troubles they have, they will all disappear once the wind blows.
(4) Woniushan Forest Park
(5) Taihuang Mountain and Yunwu Mountain
(6) Wushan Hot Spring
The hot spring is located in Between Tianshui Station and Lanzhou Station of the Longhai Railway, it is only 15 kilometers away from Luomen Station. Tourist buses go back and forth between Luomen and Wushan every day to pick up and drop off people for recuperation and tourism. Surrounded by mountains on three sides in the southeast and west, the resort area is quiet and elegant, with clean air and no noise pollution. The annual temperature difference is small. In spring, summer and autumn, birds are singing and flowers are fragrant, and the climate is pleasant. It is the best period for recuperation and recovery. The layout of the health care and rehabilitation area is designed according to the natural terrain, and is distributed in the form of a north-south corridor. Its location is well-proportioned. All buildings are simple and elegant, integrating with the natural scenery of the health resort, giving people a strong local flavor; the new sanatorium radon spring spa The building stands gracefully in the hot spring pond, decorating the resort with more effort and innovation, giving people a strong sense of the times.
The hot spring water is clear and transparent, providing a lubricating and comfortable feeling when bathing. The natural radon mineral water factor has a wide range of indications. The radioactive elements act on the human body and can effectively improve and strengthen the function of the central nervous system. It is used to treat various skin diseases and cardiovascular diseases. , motor system diseases, nervousness, rheumatic diseases and various dysfunctional diseases, it can enhance the body's resistance and has an important biological effect on human metabolism and immune system.
Visiting scenic spots and browsing historical sites is an indispensable part of contemporary health care life. The recuperators admitted to the hospital are all interested in visiting scenic spots such as Shuilian Cave in Wushan. These scenic spots can be traveled back and forth on the same day, which can enrich their recuperation and rehabilitation life.
Wushan Hot Spring ranks first in the northwest due to its excellent water quality, ideal location, rich products, and numerous surrounding scenic spots. It is an ideal place for people to recuperate, recover, health care, and travel. Wushan Hot Spring, also known as mineral spring, was called Tangchi Temple in ancient times. It has 11 springs with a daily water inflow of 700 tons. It is a thermal radioactive mineral spring, the water temperature is between 38 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, and it is soft fresh water.
Wushan mineral spring contains 38 kinds of trace elements such as radioactive radon, sodium bicarbonate and sulfide. It is a rare compound mineral spring with great medical value at home and abroad. After more than 30 years of rehabilitation medical practice, it has been proved that the spring has radioactive effect, ion effect, infrared ray and mechanical massage effect, and the effect of regulating the internal environment of the body. After bathing, the skin is delicate and smooth, whitened and wrinkled, and the health care effect is obvious. The medical value is even more unique. The therapeutic effect on scabies is far beyond that of simple drug treatment. The cure rate reaches 100%, and the course of treatment is short (only 3-7 days to cure). It has miraculous effects on various skin diseases such as psoriasis, erythroderma, chronic eczema, and "ringworm" whose causes are currently unknown and whose clinical efficacy is poor. It has very obvious therapeutic effects on other chronic diseases such as rheumatism, pulmonary heart disease, coronary heart disease, soft tissue injuries, sports support organ diseases, pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic gastroenteritis, compensatory diseases, etc.
3. Cultural landscapes with a long history
(1) Iron Cage Mountain, the ancient battlefield of the Three Kingdoms
(2) Cultural relics and historic sites in Tange Town - the ancient Wanhua Temple in the early Tang Dynasty and the ancient castle in the Song Dynasty Weiyuan Village, Ming and Qing Street
(3) Jingang Chandian Temple in the Ming Dynasty
4. Precious red historical sites
(1) Feijiashan Mao Zedong Former Residence
(2) Inscriptionless Monument to Red Army Heroes
(3) Monument to the Red Army’s Forced Crossing of the Wei River
(4) Monument to Martyr Guo Huaru
5. Well-known local specialties
(1) Yuanyang Jade Jadeware
Yuanyang Jade is an ultrabasic rock produced in Yuanyang Town, Wushan County, Gansu Province. Its chemical composition They are serpentine, carbonate, talc, magnetite and chromium spinel. The mineral name is serpentinite, which is a type of young jasper. The main distribution points of Yuanyang Jade are the Qiujiaxia Mine in Wushan Yuanyang Town and the Miaoerwan Mine. Among them, the Qiujiaxia Mine is especially rich in reserves and has good exposure conditions. Mandarin duck jade in Wushan, Tianshui, Gansu has proven reserves of 324 million m3, making it the world's second largest mine. Mandarin duck jade, also known as serpentine jade, has become a matching inlaid and high-end decoration for jade carving crafts and high-end agricultural tools because of its fine structure, fine and tough texture, good resistance to pressure, bending, and weathering, strong carving ability, and crystal luster. The ideal material for the surface, its colors are emerald green, dark green, olive green, shiny light green, etc., reflecting the natural texture, just like a dancing dragon, surrounded by neon, very elegant.
(2) Pollution-free vegetables
(3) Hot spring rice and four-door balsamic vinegar
(4) Willow weaving, bamboo weaving, and straw weaving
< p>6. Weird things in folk culture: martial arts, drum dance, Yangko dance, calligraphy and painting, etc.Wushan Yangge has a long history. Whenever the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, approaches, folk villages in Wushan have unprecedented traditional customs of "playing Yangko", "making a social fire", "playing with lanterns" and "celebrating the New Year". From ancient times to the present, "playing Yangko" has always been an important cultural life of Wushan people during the Spring Festival. It means praying for peace, blessings and good luck. It is the spiritual wealth of Wushan people, the cultural accumulation of thousands of years and the vital spiritual source of Wushan. As a part of the excellent local culture, Wushan Yangge is loved by the local people and appreciated by both refined and popular people. It has been passed down from generation to generation in this magical land with its own unique style. Rotary drum dance is a unique folk art unique to rural areas of Wushan County.
Wushan Xuangu, known for its rough, bold and powerful performance, originated from the dances and sacrificial activities of the ancient Qiang people. It is the result of the local ancestors' efforts to survive, hope for peace and protect themselves in the process of thriving on this beautiful and fertile land. Born out of the expectation and desire for peace. Its artistic charm and cultural value have attracted more and more people's attention. Wushan County has rich traditional folk cultural resources: ancient folklore, simple ethnic customs, melodious Yangko, passionate drum dance, colorful paper-cutting, folk painting art, etc., which are all excellent teaching materials. These colorful performance forms and artistic works all show the diligence and wisdom of Wushan people and reflect the people's yearning for a better life in the county. They are inexhaustible resources for us to develop quality education and inherit excellent folk culture. Valuable resources.