The best time to visit Yunmeng Mountain: The best tourist season is summer and autumn.
Yunmeng Mountain, also known as Qingyan Mountain, is located fifteen kilometers southwest of Qi County in northern Henan. It belongs to the Taihang Mountains. The main peak is 577 meters above sea level. It has many peaks and mountains, misty mountains, steaming clouds, and colorful weather. It has gurgling springs and blooming flowers. It is known as the "wonderland on the Qingyan Table". A tourist attraction since ancient times. Literati of all ages. Mo Shita arrived and left behind many poems, cliff inscriptions and tablet inscriptions. Guiguzi during the Warring States Period, Zhen Ji in the Tang Dynasty, and the Shuimu family in the Ming Dynasty lived in seclusion here for many years; during the Anti-Japanese War and the Liberation War, the underground party organizations of the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army soldiers also left their footprints here, so it is famous far and wide.
Guiguzi founded the first military academy in the history of our country here, and trained military strategists and political planners such as Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Sun Bin, and Pang Juan. Guiguzi's name is Wang Chan, also known as Wang Xu, and his Taoist name is Guigu. He was a guard during the Warring States Period. He was good at cultivating one's character, maintaining one's body, and practicing vertical and horizontal skills. He gave lectures to his disciples in Yunmeng and wrote "Guiguzi", a thirteen-volume military book handed down to the world. "Historical Records" says: "Su Qin and Zhang Yi both worked on Mr. Guigu's academic work"; "Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Dynasties" records: "Guiguzi and Mozi once went to Yunmeng Mountain to collect medicine"; Dou Wen's inscription on the cliff reads: "Mr. Guigu's hiding place." The stele of the Wang Chan Temple rebuilt in the sixth year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign in the Qing Dynasty reads: "The ancestor Wang Chan hid in the cave, and Sun Bin, Pang Juan, Su Qin, and Zhang Yi worshiped Wang Chan here. division". The inscription on the Maosui Hall built in the 31st year of the Republic of China records: "Mr. Guigu of Yunmeng Mountain is hiding."
Mr. Guigu, why did you go to Yunmeng Mountain to live in seclusion and give lectures? Because Guiguzi and Sun Bin's grandfather Sun Wuzi were close friends, Sun Wuzi spent many years of hard work and wrote thirteen chapters of military books, intending to dedicate them to the king of Qi to enrich the country and strengthen the army. However, Qi Jinggong was ignorant and regarded the military books as garbage. Later, he dedicated the military book to King Helu of Wu, and only the manuscript remains. When Wu and Chu fought, the king of Wu fought according to the military strategy and defeated the Chu army. When King Zhao of Chu learned that Helu had this treasure book, he offered a large reward to search for it. King Wu hid the book of war in Gusu Terrace. The Vietnamese army defeated Wu, burned Gusu, and the military books were burned. So the King of Chu threatened the King of Qi to hand over the author. Sun Wuzi was afraid that the remaining manuscript would fall into the hands of the ambitious King of Chu, so he asked Gui Guzi to keep it for safekeeping.
Gui Guzi lived up to his trust and took the manuscript to live in seclusion in Yangcheng, Yingchuan. Yangcheng was close to Chu, fearing that he would be discovered by King Zhao. He traveled across mountains and rivers and hid in Chiyang, Fufeng, Shaanxi. It was adjacent to Quanrong and suffered from repeated wars. , so he crossed the Yellow River eastward and settled in Chaoge Yunmeng Mountain, the capital of Wei. Due to the hardships of the journey, Guiguzi realized that the world must be in trouble, and must strengthen the army and enrich the country, support justice, and defeat evil. So he gathered his disciples in Yunmeng Mountain to give lectures and carry forward Sun Wuzi's art of war.
There are twelve existing scenic spots and historic sites in Yunmeng Mountain.
1. Nantianmen
When you arrive at Yunmeng Mountain, the first thing you see is the Nantianmen. The Nantian Gate is built on the stalactites of the cliff at the foot of the Nanshan Mountain at the pass of the Yunmeng Basin. It has two floors and is composed of four pillars, shaped like a gate. The upper layer is a white-clad Guanyin naturally formed by stalactites. The entire doorway is made of stone. Therefore, there is such a saying: The wood of Nantianmen is dry and straight.
On the east side of Nantianmen, there is a giant dragon carved from stone stalactites. It looks up at Guanyin, as if it is listening to Guanyin's instructions and is always ready to bring good luck to the world.
2. Yingrui Pond and Yingrui Gate
Yingrui Pond, formerly known as Sanxi Pond, is the confluence of Yunmeng Mountain Water Curtain, Qinglong and Longbei Streams. At the pass in the east section of the valley, Mr. Gui Gu often brought his disciples here to practice martial arts. Mojishi and poets of all generations have visited Shuiliandong here. It has the connotation of welcoming the clouds and gathering auspicious weather, so it was renamed Yingrui Pond. The water is clear and the blue waves are rippling. The sun shines in the morning, the stars and the moon shine in the evening, the water is bright, the fish are playing, it is so beautiful. There is a well in the pool, named: "Ghost Valley Well". It is named in memory of Ghost Valley every summer and autumn. The water overflows from the top of the dam, forming a flying pond. The waterfall is spectacular.
Yingrui Gate faces Yingrui Pool, which is named after the pool. Yingrui Gate is a castle-style building. The main entrance is a stone round arch. On the arched platform, there is a small building with a mountain front and double eaves cloister. It is decorated with colorful carvings and is small and exquisite. When you climb up to the building, you can overlook the Water Curtain Billion Ghost Valley. The setting sun greets the prime moon, which is a pleasure for travelers.
3. Water Curtain Cave
Shui Curtain Cave is located on the cliff of Yinban Mountain in the south of Yunmeng Basin. It is the secluded residence of Mr. Gui Gu and a place where students gather to give lectures.
The cave is 10 meters high, 6 meters wide and more than 80 meters deep. It is a natural cave. Strange-shaped stalactites abound on the roof of the cave. Water droplets like jade are dripping down the stalactites and onto the stones, like falling jade plates, making a tinkling sound, just like the ancients playing the zither and playing the zither. Strings of water beads are like a bead curtain hanging at the entrance of the cave. Hence the name Shuiliandong. "The clear water is a curtain hanging on the top of the mountain, and the red peaches are like brocade opening at the entrance of the cave." This is a portrayal of the scenery here. There is a spring pool deep in the cave, crystal clear and sweet. In summer and autumn, the spring water overflows outside the cave, forming a waterfall, flowing straight into Yingrui Pool, and people wash the cave.
On the upper left side of the water curtain cave entrance is engraved "Mr. Guigu's hiding place"; on the right side of the cave entrance is a 3.5-meter-high standing statue of Guiguzi, holding a bamboo slip in his right hand and his left hand behind his back. It is quiet and peaceful, with both hands Looking down, it looks lifelike, as if he is teaching his disciples a skill.
Go out of the mountain gate to Wuli Well, which is the famous Wuli Ghost Valley. There are tens of thousands of walls on both sides, covered with thorns. In addition to the inscriptions on the cliffs, there are also Tianshu Cliff, Sun Bin's Tomb, etc.
It is said that Mr. Gu often rides an ox cart in and out of Shuiliandong. The couplet at the gate of the mountain reads: Standing on the water curtain, supporting the green ox, holding the crutch to drive up the auspicious clouds. Now there are two ruts and cattle hoof marks left in the cave.
4. Xichen Cave
Xichen Cave is Sunbin Cave. It is on the right side of Shuilian Cave and was carved into the mountain. It was excavated in the Ming Dynasty and is three rooms wide. There are stone sculptures standing on both sides of the cave entrance. There are two flagpoles and two rows of six stone couplets in the cave. Each of them is engraved with couplets and stories about characters. The images are clear, the shapes are vivid, the composition is rigorous, and the carving is excellent. The cave door is made of stone. Although it is not big, it is simple. Inside is a seated statue of Sun Bin, which is solemn and solemn.
Sun Bin, a military strategist during the Warring States Period, was from Qi State (now a native of Yanggu, Shandong Province). He was the grandson of Sun Wuzi. He and Pang Juan worshiped Guiguzi as their teacher in Yunmeng Mountain and learned the art of war. He once served as the military advisor of King Wei of Qi and defeated the Wei army in Maling. Author of "Sun Bin's Art of War". The couplets on the cave door tell the story of Sun Bin's life's achievements and temperament, "the Taoism and punishment are famous and the honors spread across the sea, and the chest is filled with soldiers and armor to control the wind and clouds."
5. Sitting Upside Down Guanyin Hall
Sitting Upside Down Guanyin Hall is a cloister-style building with rolling sheds, resting on the mountain and cornices. Inside, there is a stone sculpture of a great master of the South China Sea, sitting facing the wall. Such stone carvings are rare in our country. What is most thought-provoking is the couplet on the gate of the palace: "Ask Guanyin why she sits upside down, because the world refuses to look back." The meaning is profound, and it punishes those hypocrites who are duplicitous and inconsistent with their appearance.
Why does Guanyin sit upside down? According to legend, after Pang Juan was defeated by Sun Bin on Maling Road, he hurried back to Yunmeng Mountain and asked Mr. Guigu to teach him again. Guigu ignored him and drove him back to Yunmeng Beishan. He asked Master Nanhai to accommodate him and persuade Guigu to accept him as his disciple again. When Master Nanhai saw him, he immediately turned around and said, "What a shameless person. You say good things and do bad things, so why do you have the face to see me? Go back to the cave as soon as possible!" From then on, this happened! Guanjian never turned his face again.
6. Maosui Cave
Just below Shuilian Cave, there is a natural cave of about 20 square meters. The top of the cave is entirely composed of stalactites, which look like clouds in various poses. In front of the cave, there are three couplets holding the hall, a rolling shed and a mountain-style building. It is small and exquisite, with carved beams and painted buildings, and a stone railing outside. Standing here, you can overlook the Beishan temple area.
There is a statue of Mao Sui in the cave. Shou Sui, a man from the Warring States Period, was brave, courageous and good at eloquence. A famous diplomat in the history of our country, he was a guest of Pingyuan Jun of Zhao State. In the ninth year of King Zhao Xiaocheng (275 BC), Qin State besieged Handan. Pingyuan Jun came to Chu for help, and he volunteered to go with him. Lord Pingyuan negotiated with King Chu, but King Chu refused to save Zhao. Lord Pingyuan was unable to argue. At this time, Mao Sui stood up with his sword and stated his interests, convincing King Chu to agree to send troops to save Zhao. Thus showing his talent. This is where the idiom "Mao Sui recommends himself" comes from.
Maosui Cave and Pangjuan Cave in Beishan are far opposite each other. It is said that Mr. Guigu sent him here to monitor Pangjuan's whereabouts.
7. Pangjuan Cave
Pangjuan Cave is located halfway up Yunmeng Beishan Mountain. It is about 1.5 meters high, 2 meters wide and 3 meters deep.
Pang Juan, a general of Wei during the Warring States Period, studied the art of war with Sun Bin in Guigu. This man was jealous of talents and made up charges to torture Sun Bin. In 344 BC, Qi used Bin as its military advisor to attack Wei and Qiu Han. Pang returned to fight. In the Maling Road, he followed Bin's plan and the entire army was wiped out. Pang Juan committed suicide.
Because Pang Juan was treacherous and scheming, Mr. Guigu drove him to this remote cave and built a demon tower in front of the cave to prevent him from moving around.
8. Sheshen Terrace
The Sheshen Terrace is 15 meters high and about 80 meters wide on the east side of Yunmeng Basin. It is a cliff with a shape that looks like thousands of things and is extremely steep. It is said that when Gui Gu was giving lectures here, in order to test the courage and piety of his disciples, he asked them to jump off the platform, hence the name.
At the north end of the platform, there is a crystal clear mineral spring. It is sweet and delicious and is inexhaustible all year round. No matter how many people eat it, the water level does not decrease. It is called "Fairy Water Spring". According to legend, the spring was bought by the village man Long Qing and the Dragon King Princess of the East China Sea with their lives.
9. Shangsheng Temple
Shangsheng Temple is in the Beishan Temple area. The temple area was built in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Although it is not large in area, it has a rigorous layout. There are more than ten temples of various sizes built along the mountain. They are row upon row and are majestic, as if they are hanging in the air. The Upper Temple is the jewel in the temple area. This hall consists of the main hall and the Baodian. The carved beams and painted buildings, with soaring eaves, create a magnificent sight. Inside is a giant statue of the Jade Emperor, accompanied by golden boys and beautiful girls on both sides. In front of Baodian, there is a stone archway with fine carvings and the inscription "Yunmeng Shengjing, a wonder in the sea".
10. Taiyang Cave
Taiyang Cave is located at the dangerous entrance of Shoubawo, two miles southeast of Shuilian Cave. It is a natural cave on the mid-level cliff of Yunmeng Mountain, with a diameter of 8 meters and a height of 8 meters. 13 meters. From the inside of the cave, it looks like a yurt. There are four door openings on the east and west sides of the cave, like two doors and two windows. The dome-shaped roof of the cave is made of lime solution to form various patterns, some are like blue dragons, some are like flying apsaras, long snakes, etc. Inside the cave is a statue of the Sun God, with a serene face and dressed in civil and military clothing. He seems to be looking at the truth, goodness, beauty, falsehood, evil and ugliness in the world.
Standing in the Sun Cave and looking out into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of the great rivers and mountains of Chaoge. Especially when you stand on the top of the mountain and look east in the morning, you will see a red sun rising slowly from the horizon, like a fireball in the sea of ??clouds and smoke. It makes people feel relaxed and happy, and it feels like climbing Mount Tai to watch the sunrise.
Why is it called Sun Cave? According to legend, Hou Yi, the king of a poor country in the Xia Dynasty, was so angry that he shot down nine suns in a row because ten suns were scorching the earth. The only remaining sun was hidden in this cave to avoid being shot down. In order to repay the kindness of the cave, the sun shines its own light into the cave from morning to night, so it is called the Sun Cave. It is said that when Guiguzi was giving lectures to his disciples in Yunmeng, he often led his disciples here to observe stars, watch the sunrise and study astronomy.
11. Exquisite calligraphy art
Yunmeng Water Curtain has long been famous. Scholars and poets of all ages came here in admiration, leaving many cliff inscriptions and inscriptions. According to statistics, since the Yuan Dynasty, From ancient times to the present, there are 233 cliffs and inscriptions existing there, which are calligraphy art treasures left by the ancients. Among them, the meticulous calligraphy of Wang Yun, a Hanlin scholar in the Yuan Dynasty, the cursive calligraphy of Luoyang Tongpan Dou Wen of the Ming Dynasty, and the wild cursive calligraphy of the imperial envoy Sun Zheng are all known as the masterpieces of calligraphy.
12. The place where Sun Pang plays chess.
The site where Sun Bin and Pang Juan played chess is at Xiaofengmen, which is a pass leading to Yunmeng Mountain. The mountain is steep and easy to defend but difficult to attack. Standing at the entrance of the peak, you can see Jinniuling and Yin Zhouwang Lutai to the north, and the ancient city of Chaoge to the east, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. There is a bluestone about 9 square meters at the entrance of the peak, with an ancient chessboard engraved on it. According to legend, Sun and Pang often came here to cut firewood. The temple is called General Temple.