In July 2009, I went back to my hometown on holiday and always wanted to go out for a walk. Although I have lived here for many years, I have never visited this beautiful mountain city. This day was finally free, and I arranged a day trip with my family. Although the visibility is a little poor and there is no sun, it is much cooler. Summer is a good weather for traveling. I have been to several scenic spots in Beishan several times, and finally we decided to go to Dongshan-Qilishan as the first stop.
Qilishan is in the southeast of the city, about four or five kilometers away from the city center. Our means of travel is motorcycles, and only bicycles can ride into the mountains. Because of the narrow mountain road, cars can't enter. It takes only 20 minutes by motorcycle, which is very convenient. Arrived at the mountain gate, a beautiful archway marked "Traffic Ecological Park". I haven't been here for many years. I have changed my name here and named it "Traffic Ecological Park", which is probably related to some animals and plants in it. Wild ducks, peacocks, mandarin ducks, red-crowned cranes, ostriches, turkeys and all kinds of flowers and trees ... in such a quiet and beautiful environment, they are also good destinations for these animals. However, I think they must yearn for freedom and return to nature, rather than being caged by human beings.
The mountains in the north are also beautiful in summer. Although it is not as beautiful as the south, it is at least green, with flowers, grass and trees, and mountains are connected. Climb any mountain, there is no end in sight, and the mountain is still far away. The mountain road is very narrow, but motorcycles can ride freely in it. We didn't climb down on foot until there was a steep slope. The mountain road is flat, with lush plants on both sides, and there are many nameless trees. The steep hillside is paved with stone steps, and the peak of each small peak has a beautiful pavilion for tourists to rest and enjoy the scenery. It's really a good place to relax. Riding a motorcycle is really convenient and saves us a lot of energy. I can't visit the whole mountain. A mountain has made me sweat, and the weather is a bit sultry, which is also caused by the lack of exercise on weekdays. I am exhausted.
Leaving Qilishan, along the newly-built wide East Ring Road, I rode straight to another scenic spot-Shuiquangou. Now Shuiquangou is really different. The grand Longquan Square and the International Conference Center have been built. The Central Heart-to-Heart Art Troupe also performed here, attracting thousands of audiences and fans from idolize. The Longmen on the east side of the square, with peculiar shape and thin momentum, consists of two keys symbolizing hard work and wisdom. It stands on 66 steps. The dragon gate is inlaid with the small seal relief of "dragon" and "horse", and the dragon and horse shapes are juxtaposed. Two heavy keys are strewn at random, forming a rising artistic shape, which means crossing the Longmen and embarking on the road to success. Longmen echoes Long Yuan Tianzhu at the east end of the square, reflecting the desire of Zhangjiakou people to create a better future with diligence and wisdom. Playing time always feels fast. I didn't know it was noon. Although I'm still unfinished, I'd better go home for dinner to replenish my energy. Stir-fry two exquisite side dishes and drink a glass of cold beer, which is very comfortable, beautiful and fast!
I still want to go out and find a good place in the afternoon. Without a goal, I drove to Xihuan Avenue and ran to Xishan. There are mountains on the right and developing urban areas on the left. The road seems to be built halfway up the mountain, and the city is at the foot. Every walk is a brand-new landscape. On the way, I saw a road sign, which indicated that there was a mountain for children ahead. There is a temple on this mountain called Yunquan Temple, which has many magical stories. I haven't been there for more than 20 years, and many entertainment places and facilities have been built in recent years. Maybe it's because I've been there. At this time, Mount Ci 'er has little attraction for me.
Further on, there is another scenic spot in Xishan, Xize Garden. I heard it from a friend a long time ago, but I never got a chance to go. Now, finally in sight, the entrance of Xizeyuan is very unique, and there are huge flower beds in front of it. The parking lot here is halfway up the mountain. Because of the steep terrain, our motorcycle increased its horsepower and barely rode here. Park the car and go in through the mountain gate. It is still like a flat winding path of Dongshan. The mountain is shaded by trees, and the whole mountain city at the foot of the mountain has a panoramic view. Only in Xishan can you see the whole mountain city. Flowers and trees put beautiful new clothes on this mountain, and elegant pavilions are icing on the cake, which makes this mountain charming and attracts countless tourists.
During the holiday, I was lucky enough to visit Beishan, Dongshan and Xishan in the mountain city of Zhangjiakou, which made me know more about the city and like it more. Her development and changes have brought people harmony, beauty and living and working in peace and contentment. Zhangjiakou is beautiful and charming, and I love this mountain city more and more. No matter where I am, my hometown Zhangjiakou will always be a complex in my heart.
In 2022, it will be the venue of the 24th Winter Olympics, which will make my hometown people more proud. By then, Zhangjiakou's hometown will attract the attention of the whole world and show its infinite charm to the whole world.