I have traveled all over the country, traveled all over the world, seen too many mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, and tired of eating delicious food. Maybe the way of travel you know is no longer so attractive to you. The beach, sunny bikini, and the snow-capped mountains and grassy sky that I longed for at first Xing, when everything is no longer so fresh, can we play something different? This time we went to Tongren, Guizhou to play some high-style cross-border scientific research trips along the river.

Tongren, Guizhou, is a typical karst landform, with countless mysterious caves and beautiful mountains and rivers. Fossils from hundreds of millions of years ago are everywhere here. The suitable climate breeds rich vegetation and animals. Francois langur is the most beautiful place here. Precious primates. Tongren Yanhe County is not only a holy place for tourism, but also a world-class important place for scientific research of animals, plants and cave fossils. This time, we, together with experts from all walks of life, made a scientific expedition along the river, explored the customs of the Tujia people, and tasted unique delicacies.

Francois langur is one of the protagonists of our scientific expedition. It is known as the conqueror of rocky cliffs, the black elf. Francois langurs are typical tree-dwelling langurs in tropical Southeast Asia and south subtropics. It mainly inhabits tropical rainforest, monsoon forest and south subtropical monsoon evergreen broad-leaved forest in river banks and low mountain valleys. In my country, it is mainly distributed in Guangxi/Guizhou/Chongqing.

The body length is about 50-60 cm, the head is small, the tail is longer than the body, and slender limbs; there is an upright hair crown on the top of the head, the hair on the back of the body is longer and denser than the hair on the abdomen, and the buttocks are larger; the whole body is black and shiny, and the ears are There are white hairs from the base to the cheeks, and the hands and feet are black.

Francois langurs are good at climbing and jumping. Where humans and animals are rare, the cliffs with sparse trees are the main places for them to move and forage. At night, they inhabit natural caves between cliffs and cliffs.

The unique karst landform in Yanhe County, Tongren, Guizhou is especially suitable for the habitat of Francois langurs. The rich vegetation provides them with sufficient food, and the cliffs and caves formed by the movement of the earth's crust provide them with a wide space for activities and a safe habitat. , at the right time and place, they have lived here for nearly a million years from generation to generation.

The Mayang River is a tributary of the lower reaches of the Wujiang River. At present, the Mayang River National Nature Reserve has been established here. Here, the mountains, rivers, caves and vegetation complement each other, forming a complete ecological system, so this place has become the world's largest habitat for black langurs. , there are 72 groups of monkeys and nearly 600 francois langurs here.

I'm just curious, what kind of environment do they live in? What would be the environment in the caves they live in at night? What are the characteristics of the natural environment they depend on to survive? With these questions in mind, we set off early to the Mayang River National Nature Reserve to find out.

A group of dozens of us walked into the canyon along the path built by the creek. The air in the canyon is fresh, the trees look like bamboo forests and quiet, the trickle makes the sound of tinkling bells, thrushes sing on the branches, and butterflies flutter slowly. It's been a long time since I have seen the beauty of nature.

The mountain walls are covered with fallen leaves that have accumulated for many years. The humid climate makes these fallen leaves naturally rot and become natural fertilizers. Rich plants grow here. Only in such an undamaged ecosystem can plants grow so healthy. What the langur needs is such a healthy environment.

What we are going to explore this time is the "Monkey King Cave" where a group of quaint black langurs live. They are really "monkey spirits". After walking a section of the streamside path, the mountain road behind is a bit dangerous , It is a small mountain road next to the mountain wall. It has just rained and the road is very wet and slippery, so every step must be very careful.

When approaching the entrance of the Monkey King Cave, there is a dense bamboo forest, which can be described as a natural barrier. If you don’t pay attention, you will not be able to find the entrance of the cave here. Francois langurs are really smart, and the cave they live in is quite hidden and very Safety.

When we got to the entrance of the cave, it suddenly became clear that the top of the cave was densely packed with stalactites, and there were a lot of old and new feces piled up on the ground. Looking back, we found that the entrance of the cave actually resembled the outline of a bird, which was a surprise.



The environment of the karst cave is very complicated, but it provides a natural security guarantee for the francois langur.

They go out of the cave to look for food when it is dark, and they return to the cave to live after dark. The habitat is at the cliff on the top of the cave. I have to admire that they are rock climbing masters. They can walk easily even on vertical rocks. Let them avoid the harm of other animals, and they can sleep peacefully at night.

Francois langurs are social animals. The whole monkey group is composed of a monkey king and many female monkeys and young monkeys. The cycle of young monkeys from birth to sexual maturity is four years. What is interesting is that the monkeys in the monkey group roughly every four years Wang is about to face a challenge from a mature male monkey, and is likely to lose the battle and be replaced by a young and strong male monkey. At present, they live in the protected area of ​​the Mayang River Basin, and they are well guaranteed. However, man-made destruction still threatens their living environment. I hope more people will understand this and work together for them. Create a natural and healthy living environment and live in harmony.

Looking for Francois langurs is very interesting, because the natural monkeys don't know when they will meet, and I am very lucky to be able to watch them at close range this time. I really enjoy the joy of trekking in the natural environment and discovering beauty. Such an exploration process is very interesting.

Exploring the secret place will be the most challenging and mysterious trip. In Yanhe County, there is such a mysterious place. Among the mountains and valleys, there is a cliff waterfall with a drop of nearly 500 meters - Longqingtan. Its beauty is due to the greenness of the mountains and the precipitousness of the cliffs; it is because of the clear streams and hideous rocks;

Longqingtan is located in Zhongzhai Township, a township under the jurisdiction of Yanhe County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province. It is located in the northwest of the county. Along the way, we rose and fell between the peaks and hovered on the mountainside. portrayed.

The local villagers still live here. Their ancestors have lived here for generations. The wooden structure of tile-roofed houses is one of the symbols of the Tujia nationality. The ginkgo next to the tile-roofed house is the most beautiful time.

It was already noon when we came to the village. These home-cooked dishes are the most abundant delicacies that Tujia people receive us. There are handmade glutinous rice cakes with pure wild honey, chili fried meat, tofu soup, and gray tofu, all of which are authentic Tujia dishes. , very satisfying to eat.

When we are full, we are about to start a real adventure. Under the leadership of the ranger, we have a ranger and a security guard leading the team every few people, responsible for our safety, because we have to go through the small woods on the hillside and go down to The valley, and then walk between the canyons for about half an hour to reach the destination. The road conditions in the middle are complicated, the terrain is steep, and the river must be crossed, so safety is the first.

At the beginning, the mountain road was relatively gentle. After passing through a local forest, we were about to meet the real challenge, because the next road was all downhill. I grew up in the mountains, and I was inexplicably happy in my heart. These roads have been walked since childhood, and it is still very easy.

As the height of the downhill changes, you will find that the plants are constantly changing. The little partner who is walking by my side is an expert in botany. It is really eye-opening to popularize the names of various plants along the way.

At a distance of about 100 meters from the bottom of the valley, the increase in water molecule content can be clearly felt here, and the roadside is becoming more and more difficult to walk, and the corroded leaves are easy for pedestrians to slip, but in such an environment, we all the way After coming down, I found a lot of precious plants. At first, I found a kind of precious and important species - Snake Mushroom, also known as Huixincao. The whole plant has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxification and sobering up. Rural people often pick it to dry, bake, and drink it instead of tea. It has health benefits such as nourishing yin and kidney, strengthening muscles and bones, and enhancing immunity.

The ferns growing here are also very dark green, and the oily skin of the page shows that the air and water quality here are particularly good. While discovering and recording plants, I trekked for an hour and a half, and finally reached the bottom of the valley. The clear stream makes people cool down instantly. Sitting by the stream, washing your face, you feel very refreshed.

The natural mountain spring water contains a lot of gold substances, and the light blue stream in the valley is like a ribbon. Sitting on the rocks and waiting for my friends to come down, the rocks in the valley are covered with various flowers and plants. Looking at the flowers, blowing the wind, and thinking about the rugged mountain road just now, it's all worth it.

Look up at the blue sky, the bright sunshine, close your eyes, listen to all kinds of wonderful sounds of nature in the valley, practice yoga breathing for a few minutes, and your body will be full of energy again.

This season is a dry season, so the amount of water in the valley is relatively small, but we still need to cross the river and walk on various rugged cliffs. If we are not careful, flowers will fall into the river. We just walk hand in hand.

The plants growing on the cliffs of the valley are very lush, they are all tender green, and they are also full of various small wild flowers that are only available in this season. It is really a secret place in the world. Finally we came to Qinglongtan, a pool like an emerald gem, beautiful and amazing.

In the natural environment, there are gravels of cliffs and cliffs here, so walking starts to be difficult, but the more this is the case, the more we look forward to the beautiful scenery inside.

The trickle is also one of the most beautiful scenery.

Everyone wanted to go to the deepest valley, a little like primitive people exploring the secrets.

Just as we were moving forward, I accidentally saw such a landscape on the shady side of the rock. At first I thought it was a mural in ancient times. Later, when botanical experts came to take a look, I found out that it was a kind of moss Plant --- lichen, is a kind of specialized special fungus. Nature is truly amazing.

We successfully walked to the deepest part of the canyon and witnessed this beautiful scenery. Along the way, we experienced cliffs and mountain roads, came to dense mountain forests and mud roads, waded through rivers in canyons, but we also got to know many precious plants along the way. All these are the most beautiful scenery, and we will remember this extraordinary journey and adventure experience.

In the huge tiankeng, there is a huge dinosaur egg? This may be the first time I've heard it. That's right, here in Liangqiao, Yanhe County, there is such a mysterious place, there is a huge "dinosaur egg" in the tiankeng, is it real, or there is another mystery, let's take a look Know.

Zhujiadong is in an inconspicuous small mountain village, where the locals grow fruit trees and crops and live a simple and affluent life. On our way to the cave, we will pass through a field of sweet potatoes, and the old lady is digging sweet potatoes with a happy face.

Every cave has an inconspicuous entrance, and the crustal movement can be seen from the rock faults at the entrance. We are using a flashlight to start looking for "dinosaur eggs" in the cave.

When I went down to the cave, I realized how big it is, and people are tiny and small in it. Although there is a little sense of horror, the stimulation is greater than the fear, let's go, move forward.

Going to the innermost place is a pleasant surprise. From a distance, you can see a beam of light shining down, a super large round stone. Everyone excitedly said that this is the "dinosaur egg", which is full of ferns. It really feels like walking in the world of dinosaurs.

The karst landform not only forms various karst caves, but also has many tiankeng wonders. When the weather is fine, at noon, you will see a spectacle of a beam of light descending from the sky. The reason for the formation of this "dinosaur egg" is Still under study, it has high geological and cave scientific research value.

No one knows where these caves are connected, and where the underground undercurrent flows. We walked out of Zhujia Cave to see another cave, and the beautiful scenery of Tiansheng Bridge.

Youlong cave is on the other side of the mountain, we walked out of the cave to the other side of the mountain.

Under the sun, I found a particularly beautiful vegetation with dark green and shiny leaves. It would be perfect to collect it back as a specimen.

The mountain road is rugged, and there are such irregular roads everywhere. When we came to Tiansheng Bridge, it was actually what we saw in Zhujiadong just now, but we changed the location.

Speaking of geological scientific research, there is a magical thing here, that is, fossils are everywhere, and biological fossils hundreds of millions of years ago can be seen everywhere. The place we are going today is Maoshan in the county seat.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, this place used to be a vast ocean, where ancient marine life lived, one of which was horn stone, ancient invertebrates, a general term for cephalopods with hard shells.

Hornstones have hard shells. As the name suggests, the hornstone shells are shaped like the horns of cattle or sheep, and are generally straight, but they can also be curved or coiled. From the beginning to the final growth of the hornstone, the diameter of the shell gradually increases. When the flesh grows, it moves forward and secretes the calcium shell, and finally grows at the front of the shell to form a living room.

The Sinian cornerstone is today's protagonist, and it survived in the Middle Ordovician. The shell surface is decorated with wavy and curved horizontal stripes. The neck of the ladder board is straight, short, and the body tube is small, located in the center or slightly biased.

In the rocks of the mountain, there are a lot of cornerstones, which can be found not only on the outside, but also many cornerstones exist in the rocks and cannot be seen. In the process of exploring and scientific research, a threaded stone was also discovered, and it is not known why it was formed.

Standing on the top of the mountain, the layers of mountains, the reclaimed terraced fields and land, but there are exceptions.

In addition to fossils hundreds of millions of years ago, there are also stone forest landscapes. There is a sense of sight found in the countryside. We parked the car and walked along the small stone road in the countryside. We are going to visit the Stone Forest.

The wind-eroded rocks have various flavors, some of which can play wonderful music, some are as sharp as knives, and some are naturally formed stone arches with various shapes.

The most peculiar thing is that it belongs to the landscape of artificially stacked boulders. From a distance, it looks like people stacked flat stones together, but from another angle, it is half suspended. It feels like a huge rock "tumbler", which is the uncanny workmanship of nature.

The mountains have the scenery of the mountains, the rivers have the beauty of the river, and the wild flowers have the elegance of the wild flowers. On the way of scientific research, we met many beautiful plants, which enriched our knowledge and exercised my willpower. It was a very rare experience. On the way back, there are white wild flowers, old trees, and houses in front of me. This may also be a unique beauty.

Let's share some of the various flowers encountered on the road.

Wild cotton (scientific name: Anemone vitifolia Buch.-Ham.) is a perennial herb of the family Ranunculaceae, anemone. Rhizomes oblique, woody, basal leaves with long stalks; leaf blades heart-shaped or broadly ovate-shaped, with small teeth on the margins, surface sparsely covered with short rough hairs, back densely covered with white short hairs; petioles pilose. Flowers are white and rose red.

A flower whose name I don't remember.

A wild hydrangea.

Wild Chive Flowers.

After a scientific expedition to explore nature, there is a grand Tujia intangible cultural heritage performance waiting for us. The Tujia nationality is a nation with a long history and has a national language, which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family and is close to the Yi branch. The Tujia people call themselves "Bizka", "Mijika" or "Bejinka", which means "native-born people".

The hand-waving dance is an ancient traditional dance of the Tujia people. The hand-waving dance reflects the production and life of the Tujia people. For example, the hunting dance expresses hunting activities and imitates the posture of animals. Including "chasing monkeys", "dragging pheasant's tail", "rhinoceros looking at the moon", "grinding eagles and flashing wings", "jumping toads" and more than ten actions. The opening dance of the intangible cultural heritage show, cheerful music and dance, represents the enthusiasm and joy of the Tujia people.

Tujia men and women are good at singing and dancing.

Nuo opera is known as "the source of drama art" and "the living fossil of Chinese drama". In Tujia villages, Nuo opera can be seen everywhere. The Tujia people worship their ancestors and ghosts, and the Nuo culture is relatively well preserved.

A dance "Girl Canjian" danced to the joy of Tujia daughters.

There is also a beautiful singing voice.

The last program "Daliuzi", Daliuzi is an ancient folk instrumental ensemble most widely spread in the Tujia area. It has a long history, a variety of tunes, exquisite skills and rich expressiveness. It is a unique art form of the Tujia people. The Daliuzi Band, composed of Liuzi Gong, Head Cymbal, Er Cymbal, and Horse Gong, can integrate the skills of various instruments and give full play to the performance skills of each instrument.