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Chapter 5 Hebei·A Prosperous Age Meets the Emperor

Baiyangdian
Here are the makeup mirrors that Chang'e once left behind, here are the memories of Kangxi's northern tour, here are the green natural grass felt, and there are fertile natural pastures.Princes and princes will commensurate that this is a place of outstanding people, and even settle their own reincarnation here.In Hebei, in the symbiosis of mountains and rivers, a low-key beauty is bred; in the staggered time, a shocking etherealness falls.

There are thousands of postures, blue sky and blue sky; reed green birds singing, the northern country and the south of the Yangtze River.When it comes to Hebei, you don’t need to know about iron balls, noodle sauce, and spring is not old, but you can’t help but know about Baiyangdian, the pearl of North China.From the three words of the name, one can vaguely see a stream of wet steam.

Someone once described Baiyangdian in this way: "It is naturally reflected in the water waves, and the fish seem to be swimming in mid-air." Indeed, when facing such a wonderful nature, the yearning that grows from the bottom of my heart will really turn into a dream. A kind of motivation, a kind of emotion, after experiencing it personally, it will leave an extraordinary memory.

Spring is warm, the waters of Baiyangdian Lake are crystal clear, and the vast mist makes people feel like they are in a fairyland. The emerald green reeds are struggling to grow, bringing vitality to the entire Dian District; summer is cool, at this time, the lotus in Dian District is in full bloom. There are white sails in the lake, feeling the breeze blowing from the lake, and the heat disappears; the autumn is cool, the fat fish jump happily, and can't wait to rush to the shore, the crabs are plump, and the joy of the harvest is reflected on the brows of the fishermen; winter fun , Thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow, a huge natural ice rink is formed in the lake, people gallop freely in it, laughter and noise are connected together.

There is such a beautiful legend. It is said that on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival a long time ago, Chang'e ate the celestial grass and had to leave the Moon Palace. At the moment when she was about to fall into the mortal world, she suddenly woke up, but the jade mirror she carried accidentally fell off. earthly.The mirror was broken into 143 pieces, forming the 143 lakes of Baiyangdian Lake.Even today, people still happily tell this beautiful legend, not only because Baiyangdian brings people joy and enjoyment, but also because it has become an inseparable part of the lives of Hebei people.In history, there are countless evaluations about Baiyangdian. Today, there is a saying in the Dian District that "Yannan Zhaobei" is because this is the land that straddles Yanzhao. This land has always had charming geographical scenery and important military status. , was repeatedly chanted by literati.

With the development of the times, today's Baiyangdian not only has beautiful scenery, but also the famous "whole fish feast" at home and abroad is even more delicious.As a whole fish feast of Hebei cuisine, it belongs to the southern Hebei school, and the main ingredients are birds from mountainous areas and fish from water areas.In Baiyangdian, the whole fish banquet is a special boutique among the dishes. It pays attention to the use of materials according to the material, fresh cooking, through superb knife skills and special cooking, people eat fish without seeing fish, and it is accompanied by poetic and picturesque shapes. , The wonderful taste will probably last a lifetime.

A trip to the Lotus Grand View Garden, the exquisite lotus garden, meticulous garden, fishing garden, and folk custom garden will make you linger; a visit to the Cultural Garden, the West Dian Fenghe, Dongdi Yanliu, Kangxi Shuiwei Palace, and Gazi Village will make you sigh. Today; a play on Yuanyang Island, surrounded by reeds and mandarin ducks reflecting the moon, makes the world move.

Today's Baiyangdian is like a grand view garden, but it is numerous but not complicated, miscellaneous but not redundant - it seems that the quality of the lotus is still preserved in the soul.

Bashang grassland
The grassland, the vast and boundless grassland, condenses freedom and broadness into an eternal landscape at the moment when people cover their foreheads with their hands and look far away.

In Mongolian, this area is called "Hailiutu", which means "a place with lush water and grass".Even such a vivid name cannot include the clear water of the lake, the fatness of the grass, and the comfort of the sheep.This is the Bashang Grassland.Walking on the junction of the North China Plain and the Inner Mongolia Plateau, it rises abruptly, hence the name "Bashang".The Bashang Grassland has always been an important part of the Bashang Plateau, but it has a unique and unique scenery.

The average temperature in Bashang Grassland tourist season is about 17 degrees, neither too hot nor too cold, but you can still taste the delicious grass in summer and enjoy the snow in winter.It starts from Zhangjiakou in the west and ends in Chengde in the east. Walking on the 350-square-kilometer grassland, you can see the flowers on the ground under your feet, the green grass forming waves, the clouds dancing above your head, the sky and the ground. The distance between the two is continuously compressed in this way, and the feeling of "the sky and the earth are companions" arises spontaneously, as if you can pass by the clouds as soon as you turn around.

People who have been here say that it seems that the Bashang Grassland has an innate magical power, and it is necessary to detour here when it is hot.Indeed, there is no scorching heat in the grassland in summer, but it is just fresh and pleasant.Colorful wildflowers can be seen everywhere on the edge of the dam, and the gorgeous colors are swaying and blooming on their own, opening their eyes in the morning light and changing their costumes in the four seasons.There are countless mountain peaks on the edge of the dam, bordering the dam area, and there are endless mountain delicacies everywhere, and endless delicacies to enjoy.Stretch out your hand to touch the gurgling brook, and the coldness will flow all over your body.Surrounded by tall and straight birch forests, standing in the forest, bathed in the sunlight leaking in from around the speckled leaves, my mood also became slightly cooler.

When you come to the grassland, how can you not go riding a horse?Perhaps, in the beautiful scenery, riding a horse for a leisurely stroll, the reputation of the hero of the prairie is in the bag.A blue Mongolian horse with a long mane, a strong and tall body, graceful lines and strong muscles reminds people of Xu Beihong's "Horse Picture".The feeling of riding on horseback is beyond all your imagination, the field of vision suddenly widens, and the moment you puff up your chest, your chest is filled with arrogance.Riding the horse and raising the whip, galloping in a sea of ​​green, so happy, so hearty.The moment of controlling the reins seems to be controlling one's own destiny, cautious but impatient.Not long after, a heroic image emerged from the vast green embankment.

At night, gather around a bonfire under the bright moon, or confide your heart and soul with your lover, you and me; or enjoy wine with tourists from all over the world, drink heavily and eat meat; The body blooms with enthusiasm; or just sit quietly, look at the grassland, and talk to the starry sky.How can this situation not make people happy?
In the early morning, stretch your waist and wave your hands with the red sun, walk through the soft natural grass felt in front of you, choose a place you like, watch the red sun rising quietly, and experience the joy of "birth" from the bottom of your heart , maybe in front of such beautiful scenery, I have a little more love for the beauty of life.At this time, the herds of cows and sheep appeared in patches. From a distance, the walking posture was like rolling cotton candy, full of cuteness and grandeur.

The vibrant dam, the grassland where laughter gathers, the lovely flocks, and the melodious Matouqin.Whether it is the cloudy flowers and wild flowers in summer or the red mountains in autumn, whether it is colorful in the daytime or quiet and serene at night, every moment, the Bashang Grassland is like a beautiful poem or a colorful painting. In the alternation of day and night, in the beautiful legend of nature, the paintings are constantly changing colors, making people unable to help but read from the beginning over and over again.

Chengde Mountain Resort
Chengde Mountain Resort, an exclusive land with mountains and rivers, now lifts the shy veil to show off its beautiful faces one by one.

The Summer Resort is located in the north of the city center of Chengde, Hebei.According to legend, when Kangxi visited the north, he found Chengde's excellent terrain, pleasant climate, and beautiful scenery, so he chose to build a palace here.From Kangxi to Yongzheng, and from Yongzheng to Qianlong, it took 90 years, and the palace was finally completed.This place is different from the luxury of the Forbidden City, like wild chrysanthemums in full bloom in the fields.

Walking into the villa, the towering trees and fresh grass, accompanied by the scent of flowers and the singing of birds, form a natural music.

After the Inner Meridian Gate, the big characters on the golden plaque of Kangxi's imperial pen attract people's attention especially - Dan Bo Jing Cheng Zhai.Can such an elegant name remind people of the great demeanor of the Qing emperor?The entire hall is beautiful and intelligent, and it seems that it reveals simplicity and elegance from the bottom of its bones.

Pass through Jingchengzhai and come to the "Sizhi Bookstore", the low-key furnishings can hardly conceal the noble atmosphere. It was here that the emperor summoned ministers to discuss government affairs.At that time, the emperor slept in Yanbo Zhishuang hall.Walking up the rockery specially cast for the resort building, you can have a panoramic view of lakes and mountains. In the eyes of the emperors and empresses, the same beauty was once seen.

There are so many scenic spots in the Mountain Resort. Take a look at Wanhe Songfeng Hall and take a walk around Songhe Zhai. It seems that behind every scenery in the mountain resort, there is a beautiful story.

The top of the mountain in the northwest of the villa is the best place for sightseeing. Standing in the pavilion, you can see the whole of Chengde in your eyes. You can also appreciate the famous Outer Eight Temples, magnificent and resplendent buildings of Chengde.In the past, Emperor Kangxi traveled thousands of miles to the mountain to meet the leaders of ethnic minorities, and built these temples here according to their living habits and religious beliefs, which have won the hearts of the people since then. "Building a temple is better than raising [-] soldiers", this sentence has been circulating in Chengde. From the lines, it seems that the root cause of the prosperity in the early Qing Dynasty has been understood.

The southeast of the villa is a lake area.The style here is slightly similar to that of Jiangnan water town, full of softness and beauty.All the way is misty and vast, like a fairyland.Among the miaomiao blue waves, the abrupt island appears a little shyly.The name of the small island is "Jinshan". On Jinshan, there are many steep rocks and verdant vegetation.The whole mountain is full of pavilions and pavilions, it seems that the island is a magnet for attracting treasures.On the top of Jinshan Mountain, a long upright pavilion stands out, setting off the crescent-shaped corridor at the foot of the mountain.

According to historical records, the Jinshan Island of the Summer Resort was originally modeled after the Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang.When Kangxi visited the south, he passed by Zhenjiang and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Jinshan Temple. After returning to the capital, he was always fascinated.Therefore, a golden mountain was built in the summer resort, and the unfinished nostalgia of the year was ended.

It was originally a natural landscape of mountains and forests, but such an island was erected in the center.If it weren't for the favor, it wouldn't have all the treasures of the villa until today.Emperor Kangxi personally inscribed foreheads for the temples on Jinshan, and the "Tianyu Xianchang" hall and "Jingshui Yuncen" hall on the mountain were included in the 36 scenes of the Summer Resort that he personally inscribed.At the same time, he also composed poems and paintings, "Tongge Duanxia" and "Thousands of Layers of Rocks" are so beautiful, could it be that he wants to treasure them with pen and ink?
The villa is so big that you have to experience it yourself to know how to describe it.The villa is so beautiful that it is so beautiful that it has been parked for several days and still refuses to leave.When the storm is turbulent, under the shade of the trees, amidst the beauty, the feelings are frozen here.

Qing Dongling

It was originally a cemetery, but it attracted countless literati; it was a drop in the ocean, but people rushed to collect it.In the bustling flow of people, the wind that should be bleak seems infinitely happy, it seems that, despite the sleeping history, that piece of ingenious luxury is really a treasure in the art of stone carving.

The Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty, one of the Ming Tombs, is the most important mausoleum of emperors and concubines in the last dynasty of China.In this group of tombs, not only the largest and most complete ancient imperial tombs are preserved, but also five imperial tombs: Emperor Shunzhi-Xiaoling, Kangxi-Jingling, Qianlong-Yuling, Emperor Xianfeng - Dingling, Emperor Tongzhi - Huiling.The tombs of Ci'an and Cixi are also placed here, together with five concubine gardens and one princess mausoleum, a total of 15 empresses and 136 concubines were buried.

According to legend, the Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty was selected by Emperor Shunzhi when he passed by while hunting.In the current Zunhua City.Construction began in the second year of Kangxi. The entire project is 125 kilometers long from north to south and 20 kilometers wide. The location surrounded by mountains seems to symbolize the evergreen emperors. It is built magnificently in a lush greenery.Just south of the Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty, two mountains, Yandou and Tiantai, stand side by side, forming a valley mouth with a width of only 50 meters, which is called "Dragon Gate" by later generations.

During the entire mausoleum building process starting from the Qing Dynasty, 217 palace archways were erected one after another, forming 15 large and small cemeteries.These cemeteries are all centered on Xiaoling Mausoleum in Shunzhi, and are arranged one by one along the southern foot of Changrui Mountain.Palace wall, Longen Gate, Longen Hall, Side Hall, Fangcheng Minglou and Baoding.Each cemetery is composed of the same buildings, which are magnificent and awe-inspiring.

The Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty is a treasure land of geomantic omen, adjacent to Changrui Mountain in the north, accompanied by Xingshan Mountain in the south, assisted by Yingbi Mountain in the middle, guarded by flying eagles in the east, and dominating the white tiger in the west.Two big rivers cross the east and west sides, and everything around is as natural as it is, without any artificial decoration.Perhaps in such an environment, the gods of the emperor can rest in peace, and the prosperity that once existed will be entrusted to future generations, and will be deeply nourished by people on the way forward. "This mountain is full of aura, it can serve as the longevity palace!" Shunzhi passed by here while hunting, leaving such emotion.Afterwards, people were lucky enough to see this majestic mausoleum and pay respects to the emperors of the Qing Dynasty and that period of prosperity.

To this day, there is still the widest stele archway in the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty. The structure of five rooms, six columns and eleven floors is amazing.The Road of the Gods of the Xiaoling Mausoleum, when passing through it, seems to be washed away in the long river of history, and the rolling hills in front of you are also singing softly from time to time in the dark green.

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