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Chapter 35: Taiwan Vigorous Life
Taipei
There is a hint of elegance in the simplicity, simple but not simple.Taiwan has a demeanor of inviolability.Elegant inner quality, full of rare humanity, but sometimes mischievous, even a lady would linger on the roadside snacks, even a gentleman might ride a motorcycle around.

There are exquisite coffee shops and bustling movie theaters, the elegance of ladies pursing their lips, and the exaggeration of mothers-in-law and mothers-in-law bargaining.

Taiwan is such a place. It has the prosperity of Shanghai and the simplicity of Beijing. It is not in a hurry or impetuous, but it is full of the breath of endless life. You can appreciate the unique cultural flavor here from the ordinary market. "If you don't come to Taipei, you can't appreciate the prosperity of Taiwan." Someone left such a sentence.Indeed, compared with other places, Taipei is the most prosperous place in Taiwan.

The night market in Taipei is busy.In Taipei, going to a night market is like catching up on a show, and you can’t do without any of them.Not to appreciate the charming night, but to rush to the battlefield of snacks.A fried zucchini costs RMB 40. The skillful skills of the stall owner make people confident in the taste of the snacks. When you get off at the subway Shilin Station, the crowded scene in front of you is the famous snack market in Taipei.The pattern of the front stall and the back shop, snacks and clothing complement each other, Danzai noodles, duck blood soup, fried chicken chops with sauce.Mouthwatering.

Longshan Temple

Longshan Temple was called "Mang" in ancient times, and it was one of the earliest places to be developed in Taipei.In the mid-Qing Dynasty, together with Tainan and Lukang, it was called "One Mansion, Two Lu, Three Mang".At the beginning of its construction, it was mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva.At the same time, it is also one of the most popular temples in Taipei City.Even today, the incense is still flourishing here.

Traffic chaos in Taipei.The chaos here does not mean how unscrupulous the vehicles are, but the motorcycles that are full of eyes. If you don't pay attention, you can hear the whistling wind in your ears.Motorcycles in Taipei are just like bicycles in mainland China. They are used in an astonishing number. Whether they are students or working people, every time the traffic peaks, there will be a rush of traffic.At the same time, another major factor in the chaos is the stray dogs.It is said that the government of Taipei can capture nearly a thousand stray dogs overnight, and these dogs do not change their expressions and heartbeats when they see a stranger, which makes the government a headache and has become a unique landscape in Taipei. .

Market beef in Taipei.Taipei people pay attention to tradition and cannot bear to give up the culture that has been handed down for many years. Therefore, in Taipei, the traditional market is called "vegetable market" by people, and it plays a vital role in the life of Taipei residents.

Taipei, there are some "smashed" cities, some "messy" cities, but it is a beautiful city full of humanity.Walking on the streets of Taipei, people can't help but stare back on the way.A bustling scene is particularly lovely in the green package. Apart from envy, I can only walk around, see more, record a little bit, and seal up this special memory.

Sun Moon Lake

With the same beautiful scenery of water and mountains, this pool of water is extraordinarily quiet.Like a fairyland in the world, it shows a pleasant posture in its reservedness.

Sun Moon Lake, a beautiful name, contains a moving legend.

North of Yushan Mountain and south of Nenggao Mountain in central Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is gently cared for by Shuishe Mountain and heroically defended by Dajian Mountain.This is the largest lake in Taiwan. It is always loved by people for its beautiful light and pleasant climate, and it has been dubbed the "Pearl of Taiwan".If there are fairies in Baodao, they must be born here, and if there are fairylands, this must be the first place.Suntan and Yuetan were originally separate, but they were connected as one because of the construction of water conservancy. Looking down from the sky, they deserve the title of "Pearl".

According to legend, this Wangtan water was originally called "Dragon Lake", and a pair of evil dragons lived at the bottom of the lake.One day, the male dragon jumped up and swallowed the sun in one gulp.At night, the moon appeared in the sky, and the female dragon jumped out of the water and swallowed the moon in one gulp.They wandered wantonly in the pool, swallowing and spitting out the sun and moon as playthings, while the world became pitch black because of the disappearance of the sun and moon.Everything is under the threat of death.

At this time, heroes appear, they are the wise and brave Brother Dajian and Sister Shuishe.They quietly went to the cave where the dragon lived, and found out that what the dragon fears most is the golden axe and golden scissors buried at the foot of Mount Ali.They groped forward in the dark and went through all kinds of hardships, and finally got these two magic weapons.Brother Dajian jumped into the pool and chopped the dragon with a golden axe.Sister Shuishe moved at the right time, and cut the mother dragon's stomach into two pieces with a "click" of golden scissors.In this way, the sun and the moon returned to the sky again.In order to protect the water in the pool, Brother Dajian and Sister Shuishe have been guarding both sides of the pool ever since.After so many years, the two of them turned into mountains.Big Brother Dajian is tall and straight, known as "Dajian Mountain" by people, and Sister Shuishe bows her head and bends down to care for the pool, so she is called "Shuishe Mountain" by people.

I don’t know when, people more and more discovered that the shape of the north of the lake is like a sun disk, and the south is like a crescent moon. Therefore, Longhu was renamed "Sun Moon Lake" to commemorate the dedication of Dajian and Sister Shuishe.

Standing by the Sun Moon Lake, apart from admiration, there is also a deep shock.The blue color of the surrounding lake, the emerald green of the mountains, and the vastness of the water surface make people unable to help being intoxicated.The crystal-clear lake water shimmers in the sun, and the shadow of the mountain is reflected in the heart of the water. The warm scene is moving.

Boating in the lake makes people feel like they are in a fairyland. "There is water and mountains in the mountains, and the mountains are in the sky and the water is in the air." As early as the Qing Dynasty, Zeng Zuolin praised this piece of green.In the elegance and tranquility, there is infinite beauty in the heart and the lake.

Taking a cruise ship, Guanghua Island in the center of the lake has been looming in sight.The small square island and the cobblestone ground, it turns out that this place used to be the Thao tribe.Living in such a place, don't even the clansmen feel that they have become immortals?According to records, shrines and academies were built here in the Qing Dynasty. After the "September [-]" earthquake, the facilities on the island were damaged. However, in the struggle of the Thao people, this place became a place for them to worship their ancestors.

"Teacher's Hall" and "Hanbi Building"

In the northwest of Sun Moon Lake, not far from the mouth of Tanshui, there is a small peninsula protruding towards the lake. The island has formed a tourist center and has long-term residents.The Teacher's Hall is a leisure and recuperation center for educators on the island, with complete equipment and a large scale.The Lalu Tower is a large hotel that has reached international standards. In addition to facing the lake on three sides, it also faces the sky on all sides.Looking down from upstairs, you can see the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake.

In the surrounding mountains, there are places of interest everywhere.Man Mo Temple is a good example of this.In the Man Mo Temple, Confucius and Guan Yu are enshrined together. Such an original method has never been seen in mainland China.Wenwu Temple is located on the mountainside behind Sun Moon Lake, where the terrain is very dangerous.Standing in the Man Mo Temple and overlooking the entire pool, the lake is rippling under the sun, and the gentle wind blows across the cheeks, making people happy physically and mentally.The 365 stone steps from the foot of the mountain to the temple gate symbolize a year, and the four characters "Chong Wen Chong Wu" on the lintel of the temple gate are strong and powerful, revealing dignity.

Xuanzang Temple stands high on Qinglong Mountain, about 2 kilometers away from Wenwu Temple.According to legend, part of the spiritual bone of Master Xuanzang is enshrined in Xuanzang Temple. The words "National Master" are hung high in the temple to commemorate Master Xuanzang's difficulty in obtaining scriptures in the West, and to express people's respect for him going to the West.On the top of Qinglong Mountain, the Ci'en Pagoda can be seen vividly.This pagoda follows the octagonal style of the ancient pagodas in the Liao and Song Dynasties. There are small bells hanging at the end of the eaves on each floor, which ring in the wind, and the sound is clear and refreshing.

Sun Moon Lake, in Taiwan, feels like being in a fairyland.Every time I linger, it always makes people happy physically and mentally.Such a quiet water color, such a green mountain, when you look at it, it seems that countless pools of water are pouring into your heart, which is cool and pleasant.

Alishan

The high mountains are evergreen, the streams are always blue, the girl and the boy will never be separated, and the clear water is always around the green mountains.

Alishan girls are as beautiful as water, and Alishan boys are as strong as mountains.

When I was a child, every time I heard this cheerful song, everyone would grab the corners of their skirts and dance happily.At that time, I didn't know where Alishan was, and I vaguely felt that it was a place full of infinite mystery and sweetness.When I grow up, I know that the beautiful name comes from an ancient, brave and wise nation - Tsou.

According to legend, more than 250 years ago, Abali, the chief of the Tsou nationality, often led the local people to hunt through mountains and ridges, and they gained a lot.People love and respect him, so the mountain where he often hunts is named "Ali Mountain" to commemorate Abali's bravery and good hunting.

Alishan is more than 2600 meters above sea level, next to Yushan in the east.It was not well-known here in the past. With the continuous development of forest resources, there is an endless stream of tourists climbing here to enjoy the cherry blossoms from February to April every year. The lingering beauty will touch everyone's heartstrings in the eloquent falling.In a beautiful scenery, Alishan winds among the Yufeng Mountains, so people love it and hang around it.Alishan is famous for the train, the sea of ​​clouds, the sunrise, the sacred tree and the bright cherry blossoms. It seems that overnight, it has become a global tourist attraction.People say that "if you don't come to Alishan, you won't know the beauty of Taiwan".

In Alishan, where the spatial distance is only 15 kilometers, the circling railway reaches 72 kilometers, and with the branch lines in various forest areas, the length exceeds 1000 kilometers.If you count the 82 tunnels along the way, it is 1300 kilometers long.With such a length, it is no wonder that it will attract worldwide attention.For more than 90 years, the railway line has not only facilitated the transportation of timber, but also let the outside world know about this beautiful and rich place.

If you want to watch the spectacular sunrise and gushing clouds, be sure to rush to the train station one afternoon in advance.The red car body and the dark green windows are slowly moving forward in Alishan.The train circling on the railroad track is like a ray of fragrance among thousands of flowers, which turns into a faint stroke in people's sight, but it is meaningful.There are some old furnishings in the carriage, the long armchairs, the handles of the hanging rings are changing the pace one after another while the car is driving. Everything in the eyes is like a romantic and slightly old photo, which makes people unable to look at it. , Burning the scenery into my mind.

The whole mountaineering journey is also full of gratifying scenes.But in just a few hours, I saw various types of vegetation landscapes from tropical to subtropical, from subtropical to temperate, and from temperate to frigid.Tropical eucalyptus and betel nut trees are exceptionally tall and straight; subtropical camphor trees and nan trees are vigorous and colorful; temperate zone red cypress is romantic and colorful; Make a thunderous sound.The crystal clear spring rushes forward, like a guard in a hurry, flowing through is the baptism of mountains and waters.

Ascending the heights and looking far away, in the void, the land is as magnificent as a bed of catkins, like a vast ocean, but wider than the vast ocean.Such a landscape is the famous sea of ​​clouds in Alishan, which is breathtaking.

Climb to the observation tower at the top of Alishan Mountain, and wait carefully for the magnificence of the sunrise. The fish belly in the sky is white, and the rising sun slowly opens your eyes from the morning light. The sky is constantly changing according to the color of the sun. , from black orchid to light blue, from light blue to off-white, from off-white to golden red, every change is like a transformation, like a soul breaking out of its cocoon again.When the sun hangs high in the sky, the entire mountain is full of light and resplendent.

Anyone who comes to Alishan must have a glimpse of the "Sacred Tree".In fact, Shenmu is originally a red juniper tree, but it is famous all over the world because of its "not being able to grow into a tree in a hundred years".The rich fragrance is mixed with the weight of history. Because of the vicissitudes of life, it was named "Tree God". This sacred tree is rare in terms of life span and volume.Standing under the tree, bless a marriage, pray for a family relationship, this ancient tree god will surely bless the world and make wishes come true one by one.

It is bright red, and it is snow white. In a splendor, the beauty of the cherry blossoms makes people happy.Every season when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the eye-catching colors like the ocean are spectacular with a hint of pride.Everyone with a romantic mind will be unable to stop in such a scenery.From a distance, Alishan, which is originally beautiful, is like wearing a green and crimson dress, dancing gracefully in the ball of nature.

Along the beauty of Alishan, start a journey to find love.Although after a long time, beautiful girls from Alishan have already rushed to Taipei to realize their dreams, but the beautiful scenery is not discounted at all.

People come here because of the sweet singing, and fall in love with the beautiful scenery of Alishan, and infinite reveries come to their hearts, as if the harmonious picture in front of them is a beautiful "Alishan Girl", which makes people take another step forward. Step out, can't help but dance lightly.

野柳
In this world, what can last forever?Is it the love of eachother, or the fossil buried deep in the region?It was an insignificant stroke, but it was inadvertently turned into the tenacity of tens of thousands of years. It was excavated and admired by later generations, and then reveled in its epic face of vicissitudes. A memory has continued to write another chapter.In this world, what fossils can be permanently hidden in the depths of the region?Originally, it was the tenacity of thousands of years, but it was replaced by later generations, and a memory has been written into another chapter since then.

In Taiwan, people can't help stepping on the long and narrow promontory.The cape is located 15 kilometers northwest of Keelung, Taiwan Island.Here, the love that has passed through the millennium is being staged every moment.

Yehliu has always been one of the world's rock wonders.The reason for its formation is the erosion of waves or the weathering of rocks, or the relative movement of sea and land, and crustal movement.Or honeycomb shape, or tofu shape, or ginger shape, they form the single-sided mountain on the coast, sea cliffs or sea caves on the coast, etc., and become the unique scenery of Yehliu.

On the sea erosion platform of Yeliu, the most common sea urchin fossils are yarns.They are disc-shaped and appear to have a slightly hard quality.At the same time, trace fossils of a kind of biological activity also appeared here, and they looked like one after another sand sticks inserted in Yeliu.It is said that these fossils have verified the comfortable environment suitable for living organisms in the past, but it is also because of the frequent activities of organisms that the development of rock formations has been disturbed.

Among the strange rocks in Yehliu Scenic Area, candlesticks are second to none.Because of its rarity, it has a slightly tapered candlestick shape.The stone standing straight on the ground less than one meter, the top is thinner and the bottom is thicker, there is a round limestone block in the center of the top, and there are grooves around it, like a candle.There are also carp stones here, as the name suggests, because they are shaped like carp; turtle stones, perhaps they once looked at real sea turtles; Mushroom caps.It is said that there is a special rule in the arrangement of fungiform stones, 180 of which are all concentrated in the same place.The queen's head is the most representative work among mushroom stones.

Everything is the result of nature.Because of nature, organisms become fossils, and stones become strange stones.Because of fate, we fell in love with the beautiful Taiwan, and because of fate, we were destined to come to Yehliu for a long time, thinking about it far away.

(End of this chapter)