2. Benxi Guanshan Lake

At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on June 23, we left the Guanmen Mountain Grand Canyon. Only after turning on the navigation did we realize that it was really close to Guanshan Lake, only a 3-minute drive away, so we arrived at Guanshan Lake smoothly. There is a small free parking lot outside the gate of Guanshan Lake Scenic Area. There are not many cars in this season. Cars can drive into the gate of the scenic spot, but there is a parking fee of 10 yuan, which is handled together when buying tickets. By the way, we inquired about the camping situation in the scenic spot, and the staff told me that each tent needs to charge 30 yuan for the area occupied Fee, the camp is relatively primitive, not very good conditions. I think it's a bit expensive, but I discussed it with my husband. Since the plan has been decided in this way, and we have come here late, if it is changed, it is estimated that the tour of this scenic spot will be ruined. So, according to the original plan - camping. Because a lot of equipment is needed, we have to drive into the scenic spot, which cost us a total of 40 yuan. To be honest, it feels a bit tricky.


Guanshan Lake Scenic Area is located in Chenying Village, Xiaoshi Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, in the southeastern part of Liaoning Province, where the "Original Site of Guanmen Mountain" is located. Mu; there are nearly 100 scenic spots, the forest coverage rate is over 97.5%, the average humidity in summer is 68, and the negative oxygen ion content is about 30,000 per cubic centimeter.


Guanshan Lake is the "National Hometown of Maple Leaf". The only natural scenic spot in Benxi County that integrates "mountain, water, maple, lake, and boat" is a national water conservancy scenic spot and a national AAA-level tourist attraction. Guanshan Lake is like a piece of beautiful jasper inlaid in a landscape painting, and its five beauties of "mountain, water, fog, flower and maple" are vividly reflected. The scenic area is divided into four characteristic scenic spots: "Red Leaf Lake Cruise Sightseeing", "Jingxiu Peak Climbing and Range Rover", "Biquan Valley Secret Adventure", and "Fenghua Island Surrounding the Lake". There are 40 scenic spots such as "Jinchan Pond, Longyuan, Zhaozhi Stone, White Mouse Fairy Cave, Fenglin Ferry, Wuzi Dengke, Fengshen, Jiaolong Cave, Guishou Peak, Tingxian Lake, Range Rover Terrace", and additional boat tours Lake, kayaking, small row in the lake, Nurhachi archery field, bonfire barbecue singing field, RV camp and other projects. It highlights the unique characteristics of "taking a boat, boarding the island, going around the lake, enjoying the maple, and climbing the peak" and "the boat is on the water, people are in the painting, the lake and the maple are reflected, and the situation is forgotten". The "Hongye Lake Scenic Area" covers an area of ​​more than 5,600 mu. It has opened water sightseeing routes, and you can take a boat tour of the lake and mountains. There are endless green mountains in the distance, green springs and strange peaks and rocks against each other. You can not only appreciate the uncanny craftsmanship of nature, but also feel the comfort of green water and green mountains. Jingxiu Peak Scenic Area is 468 meters above sea level, about 2.6 kilometers; you will appreciate the wonderful mountains and beautiful waters of nature, and the unique Yandong landscape painting. On Jingxiu Peak, you can enjoy the magic of Tiangong’s creation on Jingxiu Peak, such as the Woken Dog Stone, the Love Elm Stone, the Huihui Stone, as well as the overpass, monitor lizard nesting, and other strange stones and wonderful trees. "Biquan Valley" is an undeveloped and magical virgin land in the scenic area. The valley is 5.6 kilometers long. There are green hills with clusters of flowers, clear water reflecting the blue sky, and magical and beautiful hanging waterfalls. It is a rare and beautiful picture in the world. "Maple Flower Island Scenic Spot" has natural charm, the whole scenic spot is 4.5 kilometers long; Strolling along the plank road, the maple forests on both sides of the road are like fire, colorful. The red maple forests are all dyed, and all the flowers in Guanshan are all gone. The unique red maple leaves can be called the most beautiful in Guanshan.




Guanshan Lake guide map, the purple one is the scenic tour lane, the green one is the hiking route, the blue one is the cruise route, and the black one in the middle is the Guanshan Lake tunnel that the tour bus passes through. If you plan to go to Guanshan Lake, you must first look at the guide map and design a more scientific route. The perfect combination of car, boat, and walking is best not to go back. Because I came here late, I didn’t do enough research on the guide map. As a result, we first entered the scenic spot on foot from the driveway to Fenglindu and then entered the Jingxiu Peak scenic spot. When we came out, the sun was already setting and we couldn’t play other things Scenic spot. Now when I look back and write travel notes, I still have some regrets. If I have the opportunity to go again, I must arrange enough time to visit the other three scenic spots. I feel that it is very necessary to take a cruise on Guanshan Lake. First, I can see all the interesting attractions, and the scenery on the lake will be very special; second, I really don’t see anything more scientific than taking a boat. Go back and play the route. Try to walk as much as possible, how to design a more reasonable itinerary?






Not far from entering the scenic spot, we saw a RV base (the photo was taken the next morning, so it was backlit and relatively dark), so we planned to camp here tonight. There is a parking lot next to the base, next to the parking lot There is also a scenic snack street (not open), and there is a scenic hotel not far away, which is very convenient for washing. When looking at the guide map, the real campsite is actually in the Fenghua Island Scenic Area, but I feel that it is a bit out of the way, and the car cannot get there, and it is difficult to carry equipment. (It may also be that we did not find a suitable route.) Now is not the peak season, and no one should care about it. Sure enough, no one noticed us during the whole process. Maybe tourists are used to camping here.






There is a small field of flowers near the camp, which looks more primitive. I don’t know much about plants, and I can’t name them. Does anyone think they are as beautiful as I do?






The biggest difference between Guanshan Lake and the Grand Canyon is that there are many more recreational items here, and friends who like thrills are more suitable to choose here. Of course, these are subject to additional charges. Generally, I am not very interested in amusement projects, so I don't participate much.


This is the glass plank road of Guanshan Lake. The plank road is not high, but there is water below, so it should be interesting. Although it is not the peak season, there are not few people on the plank road. It can be seen that the glass plank road is really popular now. No matter which scenic spot, as long as you can, you can under construction. Opposite the plank road is the White Mouse Fairy Cave. I didn't take the plank road, so I couldn't go to this scenic spot.




Since I haven't seen the tour guide map of the scenic spot, I simply asked a staff member where we should go to the entrance of the scenic spot, and he pointed to me here. So, we started this visit from this glass arch. In fact, we took the route of the scenic tour bus, but we didn't know it at the time.





Walking out of the glass arch, the end of the high-altitude glass rafting project is in front of you. Looking at the height and angle, it should be very exciting, but it is still under maintenance and not open.





This is the starting point of the glass drift seen when walking to the top


The rafts for rafting have been prepared. It is estimated that this project will open soon.






The extremely fast roller skating slide is 20 yuan per person each time. Now it is night and there are few tourists, so you can also negotiate the price with the boss. When I was far away, I was attracted by this colorful slide. It can be seen that this is also a new project, and the slope protection has not been completed.




Isn't the slide beautiful! But because we just went up the mountain, it is impossible to slide down now. A few tourists who came back from the mountain slipped down easily, wondering if they felt like flying.





Going up again, I saw a tunnel - the Guanshan Lake Tunnel. I saw a tourist bus passing by here. Later, I realized that this is the only way for the tourist bus to enter the Biquan Valley Scenic Area. We only played at the entrance of the tunnel for a while. It was very cool, it was hot summer outside, but inside the tunnel it felt as refreshing as spring, very comfortable. The further you go in, the lower the temperature will be. Friends who have played in the heat can cool off here for a while, but pay attention to safety. It’s just one thing that makes people feel uncomfortable. Many tourists don’t realize it. Some empty mineral water bottles and plastic bags are thrown everywhere in the tunnel, which affects the mood. I really hope that everyone will love the environment as much as they love their own home. littering. The beautiful scenery needs to be protected by all of us!


Because I didn't study and understand the route of the scenic spot at that time, and I didn't dare to go in rashly.








After walking so far, I still don’t forget to look at the roller slide. Does it look like an upside-down rainbow from a distance? But to be honest, I was a little disappointed when I came here. I felt that there were more attractions in Guanmen Mountain than the scenery. It was a bit unsuitable for me, and it was more suitable for a parent-child trip with children.








Continue to go up along the driving road, suddenly a small piece of flat land appeared in front of you, and there was a big stone standing near the cliff. Guanmenshan National Forest Park is inextricably linked. Looking at the lake here, you can have a panoramic view of the green mountains, clear water, and cruise ships. The breeze is blowing, which is very pleasant... This is also the highest parking lot in the scenic area, and several cars are parked there neatly






How can such a classic location have so few classic tourist photos? Ha ha





Is the distribution map of the scenic spots behind us a bit unsightly? The uploaded pictures are all original pictures. I really don’t have time to PS. The key is that the technology is not good enough. I’m worried that after the P, people will feel self-defeating. Can anyone teach me?








The scenery you see here is completely different from what you just entered the scenic spot. Have you already felt the green mountains, green waters and blue waves? Suddenly I felt that my thoughts just now were too arbitrary. I just walked a few steps and I haven’t seen the scenery here. How can I say that there is no beautiful scenery here? Facts have proved that Guanshan Lake has its own unique beauty! We often make this mistake when dealing with people and things. Before we really understand it, we rush to draw conclusions and label things, and the results are naturally unsatisfactory...






Continue upward with the surprise of discovering the New World, and there is a pavilion built on the mountain in front of you. There are no real doors and windows, just two simple doorposts and an antique pane. The most eye-catching thing is the doorpost. The pair of couplets, "Watching the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court without being frightened or disgraceful" and "Going and staying unintentionally follow the clouds and clouds outside the sky", immediately makes people feel a peaceful and leisurely mood... It turns out that this is the entrance of Fenglindu Wharf , Look at those railings, it should be the ticket office. When we arrived here, we only saw a young man on the phone nearby. He didn't look like a staff member, but more like a tourist. It was getting late, and the staff probably had already left work, right?






Is this mountain the original Guanmen Mountain?




I watched the sunset with my back against Guanmen Mountain, why do I feel that the photos look a little fake? Acting failed! However, the scenery of the pier is really charming, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a landscape painting!









Do not believe it? There are pictures and truth! Did you suddenly think of four words: picturesque scenery! It’s just that, in such a wonderful scenery, I was a little carried away. I just wanted to take pictures, take pictures, and take pictures again. Just when I wanted to take a silhouette with my husband to freeze this beautiful moment, an unexpected little accident happened. , I always know that my mobile phone holder is not very stable, it is only suitable for windless weather, but who made me careless? There were a lot of stones on the ground near the pier, which was not very flat, but a gust of wind blew by, and I watched the mobile phone holder slowly fall down... I thought it was too late to rescue, and everyone can imagine the next scene, the mobile phone cup It's so heart-wrenching!



Both of us are very distressed about the broken mobile phone, but luckily it is still usable. Accidents are accidents. They really happened and cannot be undone. Let’s continue playing, but I have to admit that it affected my mood more or less... But soon, I adjusted myself. I have to say, I am really as heartless as my mother said. I think that unexpected things may happen every day, big or small, good or bad. When it happens, we must accept it and face it. Let it develop in a direction that is beneficial to us as much as possible. No matter how much you complain and regret, it still cannot solve the problem. It is better to face it calmly and learn to accept it. The most beneficial thing for us now is to continue to play according to the plan, so that we can comfort ourselves. After a while, my mood miraculously improved...


We have a new discovery at the entrance of the pier, there are stone steps into the mountain! This is also a great pleasure of not looking at the tour map, there are always unexpected discoveries that surprise us!



Only then did we really enter the mountain, and the road was completely different from the one just now. Later, we found out that we had entered Jingxiu Peak Scenic Area. The mountain roads are all stone steps, winding but without forks. Just when we felt a little out of breath and wanted to take a rest, we saw words on the high stone, and we climbed to the front in one go. It turned out to be a lover tree. Two trees stood side by side on the cliff, as if they encouraged each other to grow I don't know how many springs and autumns we have spent together! I thought this was the highest peak, but later I realized that this was just the beginning of Jingxiu Peak Scenic Area. Husband’s mood has not fully recovered from the incident just now, so naturally he is not in such a good mood to take pictures, take your time





The current mobile phone, the rear camera is all normal, because there is a crack in the front camera, this is the effect of Selfie, does it have a feeling of beauty? My big-hearted personality is fine! The friends here are not secretly laughing at me, are they?







Looking at Guanshan Lake from Tianzhu Peak, although the trees are so dense that you can't see the entire lake, the silhouette in the sunset is also very beautiful!





Climb to Moyunding, the highest peak of Jingxiu Peak, and look at Guanshan Lake. It really feels like a landscape painting! People are in the picture!






That's all for selfies





When the maple leaves are red, it must be a beautiful scenic spot, with maple and stone






It turns out that the gods in the mountains all sleep on such beds, or if they are gods, they can gather the moonlight and the essence of all things while sleeping, right?






Crouching Dog Rock—is it really like a big dog lying there? Why does it feel so vulgar when I say this?

Does the other side of the lying dog stone really mean a big dog?







Every time they encounter such a place, people are very keen to take pictures, nothing more than wishing that their days will go smoothly! Family and friends happy and healthy! When there are many people, I always take a look and take it as a blessing and continue on my way. This time we almost took over the entire scenic spot. Of course, we can’t avoid it. We also took a tourist photo. I hope my family, relatives and friends are all happy and healthy!







Although we watched the sun slowly hide behind the mountain and speed up the pace of going down the mountain, when we returned to the campsite and set up our tents, it was still dark. The occasional camping outing, close contact with nature, I want to Want to get a little excited.




The bad mood of the damaged mobile phone was gradually replaced by the pleasure of playing, because it was just the two of us, and we didn’t prepare barbecue supplies. We ate the delicious food and watched the gradually darkening mountain peaks. Although we only visited one scenic spot , but we made good use of our time and were still very satisfied.


There are many trees, water, and flying insects in the scenic area. We paid great attention to the sealing of the tent. As a result, no flying insects entered the tent. I am very satisfied. It is really convenient to wash in the bathroom of the hotel...






Woke up early the next morning and heard many different birds chirping, accompanied by the sound of running water. It was a natural feeling. Only after walking out of the tent did I realize that the dew was heavy last night. Probably because we were tired. This night We slept fine.








Since it was still early, we walked around and saw the glass plank road yesterday. At this time, there was a layer of water mist on the lake, like silk, and it felt like a fairyland. It was more beautiful than when we came yesterday.






The surface of the lake in the morning is like a mirror, reflecting the lake and mountains. Some photography enthusiasts stood quietly by the lake with their beloved long guns and short cannons, shooting the birds in the opposite woods. I was worried that it would affect their shooting, so I left there quietly.








Seeing the bamboo raft on the lake, both of us felt fresh, so we went up to try it out and put on a pose, does it look like it? Later, I found out that the direction was reversed, haha




My husband and I were still arguing about which direction to go in the front. After being confirmed by a worker next to us, the upturned end is the front, because the upturned front will reduce the resistance of the water. I like the wisdom of the working people.


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