Life is always on the road, running hard, and likes to look for a way out. However, a person's line of sight has a distance limit, and is also affected by the weather and the surrounding environment. Only the heart's line of sight can go infinitely far. The road is as far as the heart is wide. The road of life is not seen with the eyes, but needs to be felt with the heart and choose the road to be taken with the heart.
DAY1: In the early morning, we first came to the Hongguang Mountain Scenic Spot. Before entering the scenic spot, a literary masterpiece that best represented the cultural connotation and tourism characteristics of the Hongguang Mountain Scenic Spot - "Fu of Hongguang Mountain" came into view. The book introduces the geographical overview of Hongguang Mountain, and at the same time praises the sincerity of the Junfa people to help the world and benefit the people.
After entering through the mountain gate, we admired the ancient buildings and listened to the sound of bells and drums, and our hearts slowly calmed down at this moment. There are 30 cultural statues in the scenic area, including Buddha Football Altar, Dripping Guanyin, King Kong Gate, Baizi Opera Maitreya, Great Buddha of the Western Regions, Daxiong Hall, Five Hundred Arhat Hall, etc. The current Hongguang Mountain can be described as new green branches in spring, shaded by trees in summer, full of grapes in autumn, and snow-covered in winter.
The Hongguang Mountain scenic spot is a good place to purify the soul and return to nature. As the starting point of our pious journey, it also makes us feel the pure beauty of the soul. With this simplicity and authenticity in mind, we embarked on our journey to the holy land of Buddhism - Jimsar County.
Urumqi City is 160 kilometers away from Jimsa County, which takes about 3 hours by car. This is one of the areas with the longest history and richest culture in Xinjiang, and it is a treasure land of gold and jade. Arriving at Jimsar County, the first stop we visited was the Jimsar Thousand Buddha Caves Scenic Area. Don't underestimate this Thousand Buddha Cave. In history, many celebrities and people with lofty ideals have come here to witness the beauty of the Thousand Buddha Cave. According to the "Beiting Literature and History", Li Bai, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, was injured by his enemies and chanted the famous poems "Quiet Night Thoughts" and "Guanshan Moon" during his recuperation in the Thousand Buddha Cave. , Suspected to be frost on the ground. Look up at the moon, bow down and think of your hometown, the eternal swan song was born here. In addition, famous historical figures such as the Tang Dynasty poet Cen Shen, the famous Tang Dynasty monk Wukong, and the Qing Dynasty academician Ji Xiaolan all left their traces here.
The way of Buddhism is endless, and the root of it is to see the nature in the clear mind and purify the mind. Every year on the sixth day of June, the Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Spot will hold an annual temple fair. It is understood that the Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Spot in Jimsar County has been full of incense since it was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It is known as the North Pole of Buddhism and is a key point in Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. Cultural relic protection unit and Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage inheritance base. The historical value, artistic value and development history of Buddhism of Thousand Buddha Caves are comparable to those of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. It is also a center of Buddhist cultural activities and a tourist attraction. Thousand Buddha Caves Scenic Spot is full of devotees and believers who come to offer incense every year on the eighth day of the fourth month and the sixth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, making it very lively.
At the temple fair, tourists from all over the country will come to the Qianfo Cave scenic spot to appreciate the local Buddhist temple and cave culture at close range. At the same time, local folk culture such as Beiting special food, Beiting ruins treasures, cultural calligraphy, painting and strange stone exhibition will also be displayed at the temple fair. , During the temple fair, Xinjiang’s first large stage for the Silk Road folk performance was built to create a feast of classics along the Silk Road, national intangible cultural heritage, and traditional ethnic culture.
The local traditional "June 6th" temple fair has become a powerful engine driving the regional economy of Jimsar County, and to a certain extent has also driven the development of catering, leisure and other related industries.
In addition to the grand event of the temple fair, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian caves, monasteries, temples, rockery, ponds, Qianfodong Grand Theater, visitor center, ecological parking lot, etc. have been rebuilt in the scenic area, making the Qianfodong scenic spot more Zen-like , It is also a holy place for self-cultivation and spiritual practice.
It was already afternoon when we left the Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Area. We were hungry and chose to taste delicious food at a local farmhouse. The courtyard was full of crabapple trees, covered with greenery and well-proportioned. The delicious farmhouse specialties let us enjoy the beating on the tip of the tongue and the satisfaction of the taste buds, and pick two crabapple fruits to refresh the stomach. The best time is nothing more than this. After a short rest, we packed up and prepared to go to Huaergou from Jimsar Thousand Buddha Caves Scenic Spot.
From Jimsar County to Xindi Township, nearly 30 kilometers, all the way is a wide asphalt road. Heading southwest from Xindi Township to Huaergou, there is a nearly 7-kilometer mountain road, and the road up the mountain is obviously bumpy. Opening the car window, what I breathed was already the air with a strong smell of green grass, which was soaked with the fragrance of rapeseed flowers, and the refreshing mountain wind blowing in gusts swept away the previous fatigue. On both sides of the mountain road, patches of wheat fields have just turned yellow, and green corn stalks are lined up like soldiers, making a rhythmic "rustling" sound with the mountain wind. In the fields, dark green potato branches and leaves make people yearn to be in the land. deep.
Accompanied by the fragrance all the way, we arrived at the foot of Huahai Mountain in about an hour. At this time, we couldn't hold back our excitement and wanted to stand on the top of the mountain to see the beautiful scenery of Huaergou. Hiking is all mountain roads, straight to the top of the mountain, and only one person can do it in the narrow place. There is no shortcut to go uphill all the way. Really, if you want to be in the beautiful scenery, you have to pay first and then rejoice. When we climbed to the top of a mountain, we felt exhausted and couldn’t take any further steps. Suddenly, we found the green grass in front of us like a blanket. The grass was as long as our ankles, and it reached our knees deeper. It doesn't seem too high at the time. Although the mountains in front are winding and rugged, this place is a shallow mountain grassland. The dense forest is only the background behind, and the flowers are the protagonists here.
It took about 40 minutes to climb to the top of the mountain. Seeing is believing, and the mountains and flowers are everywhere, and the scenery is beautiful. The gift of nature has created the natural scenery of Huaergou. Purple mountain flowers are everywhere, occasionally dotted with blue, milky white, and yellow flowers. The light fragrance that blows with the wind instantly makes people intoxicated.
In the evening, we reluctantly went down the mountain (note: going down the mountain is more difficult than going up the mountain, so go together and pay attention to safety) and left Huaergou. We had a simple meal. The first day of the trip was over. Although we were tired, it was worth aftertaste.
DAY2: The most anticipated itinerary has finally arrived, visiting the mysterious Cheshi Ancient Road Scenic Spot. The scenic spot started to be developed in 2010, with a cumulative investment of 140 million yuan in the past seven years, and has successively built Cheshi Banquet Hall, Zangbao Cave, Linhe Castle, Wild Wolf Valley and other landscapes. The ecological environment of the scenic spot continues to improve, and the infrastructure is becoming more and more complete. It was established as a national forest park in 2015 and successfully established as a national AAA-level scenic spot in July 2016.
Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, the Cheshi Ancient Road has been a shortcut connecting the Middle Road and the North Road of the Silk Road, connecting the Cheshi Back Country with the Front Country. The Cheshi Ancient Road connects the eastern section of the Silk Road to Chang'an in the east, Suiye Road to Central Asia in the west, Uighur Road to the Mongolian Plateau in the north, and Xizhou Road to Liuzhong in the south. It is the throat fortress of the Silk Road traffic. Stepping into the scenic spot, the air-conditioning blowing against the face makes people feel refreshed instantly. There are many peaks and ridges in the scenic area, and the mountains are full of green pines and cypresses, which are lush and lush. The mountain journey of Cheshi Ancient Road is about 80 kilometers, with an average altitude of about 2,500 meters, and the watershed "Qiongdaban" is about 3,400 meters above sea level. Due to the climate, the natural landscape of Cheshi Ancient Road is very different.
Recommended scenic spots on the Cheshi Ancient Road: 1. "Stone Kiln Channel" (referring to the first-line sky passage with a width of only 1 meter on the south side of Qiongdaban); 3. "Turkic Stone Man" (referring to the grassland stone man standing upright on the west hillside near Wujin Bridge); 4. "Sanzhang Hanging Waterfall" (referring to the waterfall with a drop of more than 10 meters in the upper reaches of Dalonggou Gorge ); 5. "Shimen Tianxian" (referring to a 40-meter-long natural stone alley between Wudaoqiao and Liudaoqiao); 6. "Sanqiao Beauty" (referring to the beautiful forest and grassland scenery around Sandaoqiao).
The Wild Wolf Valley in the scenic area is a unique landscape. More than 100 wolves form a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The first time we saw each wolf had a legendary story. We were deeply shocked by the explanation of the tour guide. .
The one-day itinerary was spent on the ancient and mysterious Cheshi Ancient Road. We seem to have seen its historical changes, immersed in the long-standing stories, unable to extricate ourselves, excited and unable to calm down for a long time. Such historical and cultural heritage is worthy of our protection.
DAY3: Halfway through the pious journey, today we came to Xida Temple in Beiting, also known as Gaochang Uighur Buddhist Temple, located 1 km west of the ruins of Beiting Duhufu. According to historical records, Xida Temple in Beiting used to be the ruins of the royal temple of the Uyghur Kingdom in Gaochang, but now most of it has been developed into farmland and has long lost its prosperity at that time. I still remember that on the way to Xida Temple in Beiting, we accidentally found a large sunflower field. At this time of year, the sunflowers grow just right against the sun.
Most of the exterior of Xida Temple is now in ruins. From 1979 to 1980, the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Sciences carried out rescue excavations on it. Part of the supporting hall in the south and the Buddhist cave in the east were cleared out. In 1988, Xida Temple, together with the ruins of Beiting Duhufu, was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit and was properly protected.
It is known that Xida Temple unearthed a large number of murals and Uyghur inscriptions from the Uyghur period, which are of extremely high historical value. On the Xinbei Road of the Silk Road, the tourism value is quite high and the development potential is huge.
From the Hongguangshan Great Buddha Temple in Urumqi, to Jimsar Thousand Buddha Caves, Cheshi Ancient Road, and then to Beiting Xida Temple, tracing the history of Buddhism, we have seen the prosperity, decline and reappearance of Buddhism in this land.
After dinner, we went for a walk in Tiandi Garden. The sun had already reached the horizon, and the sky was covered with large gray-white clouds. The breeze was refreshing and the weather was pleasant. We walked along the stone path by the river. The current in the river was relatively strong, and the white clouds reflected in the water were disturbed and swayed.
When we walked on the Rainbow Bridge, the sun was about to set, and the clouds in the west of the sky were colorful and colorful, like a chaotic palette. The background color of the sky was a transparent light lake blue, very The pure and warm color is like the eyes of a baby. The sky above the Rainbow Bridge has turned pink, and the water surface is also glowing red. Reflected in the water are the distant Daisy Mountains, surrounded by clouds like a jade belt. We Shocked by this beautiful moment.
Gradually, these beautiful wings gradually faded like flying smoke, and disappeared completely in the sky after half an hour, as if a thrilling performance came to an end at the peak, which is endless aftertaste.
This fulfilling and beautiful trip came to a successful conclusion in Tiandiyuan. Every section of the road has a kind of comprehension. Only by experiencing it with your heart can you give yourself a perfect life experience.
Line recommendation:
Day1: Urumqi Hongguang Mountain Tourist Scenic Spot—Jimsar Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Spot—Jimsar Huaergou
Day2: Cheshi Ancient Road Scenic Area
Dya3: Xida Temple—Beiting Square, Tiandi Garden—Urumqi
In May, give yourself a holiday to experience the countless beauties of Xinjiang, and gain a kind of strength and enrichment; a kind of freedom and enjoyment from the beautiful scenery. Feel nature and return to yourself in a pleasant spiritual vacation.
