There are also many small "secret tourist bases" in Wuhan, such as Longquan Mountain, which is known as a blessed land and a fairy town. The natural scenery here is excellent, and the historical background is amazing. It was written by a literati with a unique style.
Tour guide of Longquan Mountain in Wuhan
Longquan Mountain is located in Jiangxia District, Wuhan. It was called Jiangxia Mountain and Lingquan Mountain in ancient times. It is a "neighbor" to the famous liangzi lake. When you enter the scenic spot, the first thing you see is a long street imitating the Ming Dynasty, which is antique. You seem to have come to the once prosperous state of Chu. At present, historical rumors are constantly emerging, and endless vicissitudes of ancient smoke clouds appear from time to time.
Walking through the ancient street, you can see the gatehouse composed of three circular arches, which seems to be carved out of white marble and looks very spectacular. From the gatehouse to the main hall of the mausoleum, it is a spacious Shinto hundreds of meters long, with tall and straight pines and cypresses on both sides, solemn and solemn. It is worth mentioning that Longquan Mountain Scenic Area has a seven-or eight-square-kilometer valley wind and light belt, which is very strange and contains some vivid allusions. Its recorded history can even be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty.
According to legend, Fan Kuai, the founding emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, made a fief here, hence the name Jiangxia Mountain. Later, in the Tang Dynasty, because the prime minister built a house here at that time, he inadvertently carved out a clear spring, and the feng shui was very good. Later, it was renamed Lingquan Mountain.
During the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhen, the captaincy of Chu State, went to Lingquan Mountain for the summer every year. When he saw the beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and rivers, he felt very wonderful. He ordered Bu Gong's distribution, and came to the conclusion that "the five dragons embrace the holy land", so he assigned the area around the mountain to the mausoleum. Since then, Lingquan Mountain has been renamed "Longquan Mountain".
Since the Ming Dynasty, it has been planned as the cemetery of every king of Chu, and gradually formed the "Tomb of Nine Kings of Ming Dynasty" that amazed the world. Among them, the cemetery in Zhu Zhen, called "Zhaoyuan Garden" by later generations, was included in the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units at the beginning of the Millennium. Near the mausoleum, poems written by ancient literati can be seen everywhere, saying that "the mountains are quiet and the clouds are full of stones, and the water is clear and the moon is full of Sichuan"
Since then, this land of geomantic omen has also been favored by many benevolent hermits. In the long history, many people with ideas and strength have built more scenic spots here, such as Lingquan Temple, Overlooking Pavilion, Daguan Bridge, Baihui Garden and Wanjuan Bookstore. Pavilions and pavilions make the Millennium blessed land more amorous.
Appreciate a century-old tree
The scenery in Zhaoyuan Garden is beautiful, and the strangest harvest is the discovery of a towering strange tree in the southwest corner. This is a towering tree with lush foliage and a simple and vigorous trunk. It takes four people to get through it.
It is said that locals call it "mother-in-law" tree. It is said that when Zhu Zhen built a mausoleum here, people thought that this tree blocked Long Mai and had to be cut down. Unexpectedly, several mother-in-law in the village, arm in arm, shoulder to shoulder, protected this ancient tree with their lives, so the reputation of the "mother-in-law" tree was handed down. According to expert research, the age of this ancient tree is about 670 years old.
I see roots everywhere, gathered from all directions, like nine living dragons, entrenched here, as if guarding unspeakable gods. There is a monument beside the tree that says "Attend the Kowloon Conference", which is really vivid. All the people who come here are amazed and linger.
Liangzi lake white carving
Although there are ancient tombs with a long history and excellent scenery here, not many people know about them, and there are few people coming and going in Longquan Mountain. Fortunately, since the 1980s, with the strong support of all parties, Wuhan began to protect historical sites and natural landscapes.
When you come here, you can not only feel the nature, but also satisfy your picky taste buds. Many farms have been developed near Longquan Mountain, which can provide authentic farm dishes. You know, nearby liangzi lake has always been famous for its high-quality aquatic products, such as Wuchang fish, hairy crabs and, of course, fresh mink. This small Diao fish can be used to make steamed fish after drying, which is absolutely the best in the world.
Longquan Mountain is surrounded by lakes on three sides, which makes it stand out from the crowd on the sparkling water, which is very mythical. The ancients had a set of views on geomantic omen. The mountains are surrounded by water and the nymphs are quiet. At first glance, it is a treasure trove of feng shui. Therefore, it is not surprising that Longquan Mountain has been known as the "blessed land and fairy town" in thousands of years of historical evolution. It is said that the wise enjoy water and the benevolent enjoy Leshan. In Longquan Mountain, a blessed land in Jiangcheng, travelers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, and archaeologists can find their own caves. April is a good time for an outing. The beautiful Longquan Mountain is definitely a resort for outdoor hiking.
Travel information
Traffic Guide: Take bus 188 at fujiapo Bus Station (every half hour) to Liufang Town (fare 3 yuan) and transfer to CMB (fare 1 yuan).
Ticket price: 80 yuan/person
Opening hours: 08:30- 17:00.