I have always wanted to know the origin of the name Guilin. Some people say that Guilin is famous for its sweet-scented osmanthus, but there is no way to verify it. After checking a lot of information, there is no such thing, but the tour guide insists that Guilin means "osmanthus becomes a forest". Let's just believe she is real. In addition to the banyan tree, the osmanthus tree is the most common tree species in Guilin. No matter where you walk, in the streets, alleys, landscape roads, the crystal clear Li River, or the crowded Elephant Trunk Hill Park, you will see the fragrant osmanthus trees. Trees, hidden among the green mountains and green waters.
Guilin in October is the most romantic season. The streets are filled with the fragrant fragrance of osmanthus. It exists almost everywhere you go. Maybe you may not be able to find it. But its fragrance has already surrounded you tightly. I have been fond of flowers and plants since I was a child. I have participated in biology summer camps across the country and in Shanghai. Every time I have free time at the Youth Science Station, I will organize specimen collections. I have a special liking for osmanthus. I know that Guilin is one of the core producing areas of osmanthus, with the most abundant varieties of osmanthus and the longest flowering period. There are about 63 common varieties in four varieties: golden osmanthus, silver osmanthus, red osmanthus and four seasons osmanthus. Rare osmanthus varieties such as Osmanthus angustifolia and Osmanthus angustifolia also grow on the rocky hills of Guilin.
We arrived at Xiangshan Park, which is located in the center of Guilin, Guangxi, at the confluence of the Li River and the Taohua River. It was a landmark in Guilin back then, and there were many photos taken together. Looking back over the past 28 years, the past is still vivid in my mind. , only the lasting fragrance is the road we have traveled together. The ancients said: "Looking for osmanthus trees in the empty mountains, and thinking of old friends by folding incense." Walking on this road, when you smell the fragrance of osmanthus all over the street, have you ever thought of the person you love? But I said there was no need to ask and have been holding hands ever since.
Elephant Trunk Mountain is 220 meters above sea level, 55 meters above the water, 108 meters long and 100 meters wide. The mountain covers an area of ??1.3 hectares and is composed of limestone 360 ??million years ago. Elephant Trunk Mountain is shaped like an elephant extending its trunk into the Li River to drink water. Between the trunk and the elephant's legs is a round hole with an area of ??about 150 square meters. The river flows through the hole, like a bright moon floating on water. Climb up the stone steps and have a panoramic view of the two rivers and four lakes.
Standing high on the mountain is a solid brick Lama Pagoda. It was built in the early Ming Dynasty. On the north side of the second floor of the tower, there is a bluestone line inscribed with "Namo Samantabhadra" inscribed on it. Looking at the tower from a distance, it looks like a sword hilt inserted on the elephant's back or a vase placed on the elephant's back, so it is also known as the sword-hilt tower and the vase tower. At the foot of the mountain is the well-known Xiangshan Wine Cellar, where Guilin Sanhua Wine is stored. It has a mellow and pleasant aroma and has become the top-grade wine. The aroma of wine and osmanthus gather here to add a mysterious color to the scenic spot. The natural landscape and cultural landscape in Xiangshan Park complement each other, and the cultural relics and historic sites complement each other, which is beautiful and fascinating.
Guilin Prince Jing’s Mansion, also known as the Imperial City, was built in the fifth year of Hongwu (1372) in the Ming Dynasty and was basically completed in the ninth year of Hongwu (1376). It has a history of more than 630 years. Therefore, the Imperial City of Guilin is better than the Forbidden City in Beijing. It was built more than 30 years ago. Prince Jing's Mansion was built by Zhu Yuanzhang's grandnephew Zhu Shouqian (Prince Jing III). It is large in scale and magnificent. At that time, the king of Jingjiang, Zhu Shouqian, believed deeply in the theory of Feng Shui. With Duxiu Peak as his back and the location of the Dragon Vein, he decided to build the palace here. Because it is located in the center of Guilin, there is a saying that "you will know Guilin after reading all about the palace".
Chengyunmen means "carrying fortunes from heaven, the emperor decreed". The words "Jingjiang Palace" were mentioned by King Jingjiang. Chengyun Hall, the main hall of Jingjiang Prince's Mansion, is newly built, and the original one was destroyed in the late Qing Dynasty. The Prince's Mansion is architecturally similar to the Forbidden City. It also has three main halls: Chengyun Hall, Wan Hall, and Cunxin Hall. Chengyun Hall is equivalent to the Taihe Hall in the Forbidden City and is the largest building. If we continue walking inside, we will see some cultural knowledge about Chinese studies.
Calligraphy couplets in Chengyun Hall: Three hundred years ago, the Ming Dynasty was established in the south of the Five Ridges, and the border was established in Xianning and Suizhao. He Qinghaiyan was in the new prosperous age; the fourteenth biography of Prince Jing and his vassal government depended on Guijun to live in peace and secure the city for eternity. Ronghua Yan Dances and Orioles
In the season of fragrant osmanthus, the fragrance of osmanthus attracts many tourists to the palace. According to historical records, the palace was once the place where Sun Yat-sen garrisoned troops during his Northern Expedition, and later became the campus of Guangxi Normal University. The prototype of Little Swallow in the TV series "Huan Zhuge Ge" was changed by Qiong Yao and lived in the mansion for two years.
The famous Duxiu Peak is right behind the palace. Its peak looks like an axe, rising abruptly from the ground. There is a cave at the bottom, which is called "Fengshui Cave". There is a poem on the wall on the top of the cave that says, "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world." , became the earliest source of the saying "the best in the world". The ancient quatrain "Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world" carved on the cliffs of Duxiu Peak comes from here. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Wang Zhenggong entertained the students who passed the national examination and was so excited that he wrote this poem:
Ancient Guizhou with hundreds of peaks and thousands of peaks , characters have always been difficult to figure out. Eguan's emperor should be able to give orders to those who are capable, and who can be regarded as a person who is not a Taoist scholar. Economic talent is a far-reaching tool, and rituals and music are in harmony with each other. The three gentlemen and eight handsome men are all handsome, and Tianjin is firmly at the top. Guilin's landscapes are among the best in the world, and its jade, jade, and greenery can be seen here. The morale of the army is still high, and the writing field is like a battlefield. The tigers and leopards at nine passes watch the fierce enemy, and the peng from thousands of miles away stands in a drama. The old eyes are rubbing and feeling refreshed. You are facing the south of the battle.
There are two roads in the Feng Shui bureau, one is the official road that makes you famous, and the other is the wealth road with abundant wealth. It is said that those who take the wealth road will have strong windfall luck, and they will definitely win when they play mahjong and bet. There are five "blessing" totems in the cave, the most famous of which is the dragon blessing written by Liu Bowen, which not only means receiving blessings, but also means to control the government. It warns the vassal king that his blessings come from the imperial court and he must always be loyal to the imperial court.
There are 60 Tai Sui murals enshrined in the cave according to the order of the heavenly stems and earthly branches. According to the year of birth, everyone can find their natal Tai Sui.
In Tuofang, everyone made a rubbing of the character "福" to pray for the health and happiness of their loved ones. The exhibition hall in the mansion sells natal Taisui pictures made from mineral raw materials, and the price ranges from 2,000 to 10,000.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Tower under Duxiu Peak has three sides. On the three sides of the tower are the full text of "Zhongshan Immortal", "Principles Are Ever New" and "The Prime Minister's Will" written by Xie Shunci, Mo Naiqun and Zhang Meng. The base is in the shape of five steps, symbolizing the five-power constitution; the tower is in the shape of a conical column with three sides, symbolizing the "Three People's Principles".
Finally, I came to Gongyuan to take part in the provincial examination. This is the most interesting project. What the instructor talks about is the content of the examination. Each person has a cubicle with special test questions. Don’t tell me, no. I listened carefully and really failed the exam. The exam lasted only 2 minutes. I read, answered, and wrote all the questions in one go. I accidentally stood out from more than 40 people. When the results were released, I became a high school student. Everyone asked me to give them rewards. I invited everyone to drink and went home. We are organizing a three-day running banquet, so please be sure to come... The organizer gives everyone a scene that blends into the atmosphere of the time, which is very meaningful.
Guilin's delicacies are the same as the varieties of Guilin osmanthus. There are many types, such as osmanthus rice noodles, osmanthus cakes, osmanthus cakes, osmanthus sugar, osmanthus dumplings, osmanthus tea, osmanthus rice wine... there are countless and can be seen everywhere. The fragrance of the sweet-scented osmanthus is the same, one plant, one row, one piece at a time, and the beautiful mountain city is hidden in the lush osmanthus bushes. This fragrant and beautiful osmanthus has accompanied Guilin people year after year, and has become the sweetest and most fragrant smell in Guilin people's memory.
After the tour in Guilin, we went straight to the Longji Rice Terraces without stopping for more than two hours. It is said that you must visit the Longji Rice Terraces once in your life. Many guides say that the autumn scenery there is particularly enchanting. The reason why the Longji Rice Terraces are famous lies in its majestic momentum. It’s not surprising that there are terraces in mountainous areas, but it’s really rare to find such a large concentration of rice terraces as the Longji Terraces.
The first time I went to the Longji Rice Terraces, I really couldn’t figure out the situation. Therefore, when I booked the farmhouse, I asked the landlady to recommend a chartered driver. It is said that Xiao Yang is his family’s chartered driver and has a good reputation. The landlady's uncle is the chairman of the Liuzhou Photography Association, and there are often photography groups here, so I don't use my brain and just listen to their arrangements.
The Longji Rice Terraces are located in Longsheng Autonomous County, 80 kilometers away from Guilin City. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty and completed in the early Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 650 years. Known as the “Crown of Terraces in the World”, the most classic ones are Ping’an Zhuangzhai Rice Terraces and Jinkeng Hongyao Rice Terraces. Among them, Changfa Village in Huangluoyao Village once won the "Guinness Group Longest Hair" and is known as the best long-haired village in the world.
When we drove into Longsheng County, Guangxi, the graceful lines and majestic momentum of the Longji Rice Terraces made me truly step into the charming and mythical world of curves. Suddenly, I remembered a short poem by Shiyuan Ronin: The blue dragon dances on the winding mountain ridge, with the morning glow under its feet and a rainbow hanging on its neck; on the clouds of tens of thousands of acres of terraced fields, peach fields are cultivated in the heavenly palace.
In the evening, we rushed to Zhaihualou Inn. At this time, mist shrouded and drizzle continued. The sky suddenly turned gray, and a shadow was cast on our hearts. We were worried about whether the weather would be clear tomorrow.
The weather is cold, that biting cold, and the mood is also depressed... "Don't worry, take a sip of our sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine, and the sun will definitely shine tomorrow." Just don't worry about tomorrow, live today well is the last word! Come on, come on, three big bowls of sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice wine, bamboo tube chicken, bean curd fish, all the good stuff, I won’t go home until I’m drunk tonight...