A strange thing: the ten-thousand-year-old turtle is not afraid of the sun

Macheng has ample sunlight and is the most suitable area for developing solar photovoltaic power generation projects in Hubei Province. At an altitude of 1,300 meters, Guifeng Mountain is like spring all year round. It is a summer resort in central China. Even in the scorching summer season, it is still a cool world. Therefore, there is a saying that "on a sunny day in June, Guifeng Mountain is a summer resort".

Two strange things: ancient rhododendrons become a sea of ??flowers

There are 1 million acres of ancient rhododendron forests in Macheng, including 100,000 acres of original ecological ancient rhododendron communities in Guifeng Mountain, with a growth cycle of millions In 2017, the red tide of the sea of ??flowers was magnificent and shocking.

Three Monsters: Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Lake

On April 1, 2010, netizens discovered through Google satellite maps that "the Chinese dragon appeared in Macheng, Hubei": Macheng Mingshan Reservoir is like a soaring The dragon's head, tail and claws are all vivid. On April 9, 2010, people once again discovered through satellite maps that there was a "phoenix coming" in Macheng. The "phoenix" was the Shunhe Fuqiao River Reservoir in Macheng. The phoenix and the giant dragon echo each other from a distance, which is called "auspiciousness descending from heaven" among the people.

Four Strange Things: The Tang Pagoda still exists

The Baizi Pagoda is located in the Jiulongshan National Geopark. In 783 (the fourth year of Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty), the Pagoda was built by Zen Master Xuying. The tower is a "National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit" in China and is known as the "No. 1 Tower in Chutian". "Macheng County Chronicle" (engraved version in the ninth year of Kangxi's reign) records: "Every autumn at noon, the tower body is shadowless." It is really a wonder.

Five Monsters: If you have more generals, you will win against the villagers

There are more villages and more generals in Macheng Mountain. There have been 44 generals of the Republic of China and the Republic of China in Macheng. Chengmagang Town in Macheng is known as the "No. 1 Township of Generals" in China. This township alone has 26 generals of the Republic of China and the Republic of China.

Six strange things: Xiaogan Township has been passed down for generations

“Huguang fills Sichuan, and Macheng accounts for half of it.” “Xiaogan Township” was only one of the “Three Townships” in Macheng during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but it also It is one of the top ten immigration distribution centers in ancient China. Sixty-seven percent of the 110 million people in Sichuan and Chongqing believe that their ancestral place is "Macheng Xiaogan Township", and there is an endless stream of people who come to Macheng to find their roots and inquire about their ancestors.

Seven weirdos: When guests come, prepare pot dishes

Macheng farmers treat guests very honestly. They hang large iron pots directly on the fire pond or brazier and cook Macheng meat cakes and fish noodles. All kinds of delicacies such as bacon and fish are cooked in a hanging pot. They are steaming hot and taste wonderful.

Eight Monsters: Rice wine is called Laojiujiu

Macheng Dongshan "Old Rice Wine" is brewed from pollution-free glutinous rice and mountain spring water. It is rich in nutrients and has health care functions. Especially the taste is super good. Every time foreign guests try it, they always want to drink more and more. They never thought that this old rice wine is very intoxicating. There is a local folk song: "Old rice wine, strawberry fire, besides the emperor, I am the one."

Nine Strangers: Fuju from the deep mountains is sold overseas

Macheng Fubaiju is produced in the mountains, and because of its excellent quality And sell well at home and abroad. The history of planting white chrysanthemums in Macheng can be traced back to before the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It is one of the three major chrysanthemum planting bases in China. "Macheng Fu Baiju" has successfully applied for a national geographical indication certification trademark.

Ten weird things: Camellia oil is too valuable to sell.

Camellia oil is a rare oil that is better than olive oil. Macheng is the "hometown of camellia oleifera in China". Wild camellia oleifera is abundant in the Mabei mountainous area. Local farmers have been consuming camellia oil for a long time, and many centenarians have emerged. Although camellia oil has become the most valuable edible oil at home and abroad, Macheng tea farmers are still reluctant to sell camellia oil to outsiders.