Tour guide's explanation of the scenic spots in Laojun Mountain, Shaanxi

Introduction: Laojun Mountain has been an important place of worship for pilgrims from surrounding counties since the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Taiqing Temple on the top of the mountain was also built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. . Laojun Mountain is a national AAAAA-level scenic spot, a national nature reserve, a world geological park, and a national geological park. It is the main peak of the 800-mile Funiu Mountains in the Qinling Mountains, with an altitude of 2,217 meters.

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Welcome everyone to visit Laojun Mountain, the source of Taoism in China. There are two small requirements during the visit: first, please do not smoke, because Laojun Mountain is a natural forest sea and a first-class fire prevention unit; second, please do not leave the hiking winding path and resting platform during the visit, because The terrain of Laojun Mountain is steep and there are wild animals to avoid danger. Thank you for your cooperation.

The first item: The name of Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is located in the sun of Huashan Mountain in Xiyue, in Xunjian Town, Luonan County, Shaanxi Province, at the northern end of the southeastern section of Qinling Mountains. There is a karst cave with a very long history, called "Laojun Cave". It is a key cultural relic protection unit at the county level. There are many karst pillars in the cave, with various postures and patterns, especially the sacred objects in Taoist legends. The resemblance of Niu Cypress, Alchemy Furnace, Holy King's Couch, Tianmen, Tofu Square, Immortal Pagoda, Jade Pillar, Green Oxen and other dissolved pillar landscapes are even more fascinating and fascinating. According to legend, Taishang Laojun was stopped by Guan Ling Yin Xi at Hangu Pass in Lingbao, Henan on his way from Zhou to Qin. He wanted the most famous contemporary thinker to leave his wisdom, so he pestered him and asked him to leave his wisdom. He wrote some works, and as a condition for releasing him from confinement, Taishang Laojun had no choice but to write the Tao Te Ching, a 5,000-word book that will last forever. Taishang Laojun was deeply concerned about the embarrassing situation of being controlled by others, and vowed to achieve righteousness in cultivation, so he came to Luonan Laojun Mountain to practice with concentration. On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month of that year, Taishang Laojun finally completed his merits and became an immortal in Laojun Cave. The Jade Emperor personally came to greet him, and he also came here to discuss the immortal way with Taishang Laojun, thus forming a unified Taoist religion. Later, Taishang Laojun arrived in Xi'an, the capital of Qin, and went to the Zhongnan Mountain Tower to preach. At this point, the Taoist tradition was deeply rooted in the land of China. Therefore, folk people built Laojun Temple and Jade Emperor Hall on this steep cliff to commemorate them. The old and weather-beaten structures of Laojun Temple and Jade Emperor Hall stand majestically on the top of the cliff, as if facing the world. Declare the birth of Chinese Taoism here. The bricks and tiles of the Qin and Han dynasties and the remains of historical relics scattered throughout the mountains carry our rich history and culture and the devout worship of the gods by our ancestors. In the eighth year of the Republic of China, the villagers here built stone and tree steles to record this historical site. So, The high mountains where Laojun Cave is located are also called "Laojun Mountain", and Laojun Mountain has become the "No. 1 Taoist Mountain in China".

The second item: Taoist Culture and Art Stele Forest

The Taoist Culture and Art Stele Forest is a cultural landscape of the Laojun Mountain tourism development project. It will take Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" as the main line, supplemented by The poems, prose, impressions and inscriptions of celebrities and tourists from all walks of life comprehensively and systematically reproduce the profoundness of Taoist culture and art, and record the immortal history of Taoist culture in Laojun Mountain from multiple angles and in all directions. If the guest is interested, we can provide you with a free monument to leave the footprints of your life forever. What you are seeing now is Mr. Yan Guangchen, the former director of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of our county, a poem about his visit to Laojun Mountain.

The third item: Laojun Mountain eco-tourism and Laozi culture

Laojun Mountain and Taishang Laojun are connected together, and they have very rich cultural connotations. Taishang Laojun’s His scientific name is "Laozi", and his work is called "Tao Te Ching". He is the ancestor of Taoism and the father of Chinese philosophy.

Hegel compared Laozi’s thought with the philosophy of the ancestors of Europeans and believed that there were important similarities, "a bit like the situation we had at the beginning of Western philosophy." Hegel respected Laozi's philosophy and regarded it as the source of human philosophy like Greek philosophy.

Hegel was the greatest representative of German classical philosophy in the nineteenth century. The construction of his grand speculative philosophy system ended traditional classical philosophy. Marxist philosophy was born in criticizing and inheriting the philosophy of Hegel and Feuerbach.

Lao Tzu said: "Governing a big country is like cooking small delicacies." ? (Chapter 60) This means that governing a big country is like frying a small fish. Fry it slowly and naturally, and don't stir it too much, otherwise the fish will be broken into pieces. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan admired Lao Tzu's wisdom and was well aware of its three flavors. He quoted Lao Tzu's words in his 1987 State of the Union address and used this concept to guide his economic policies, which aroused strong repercussions. "Lao Tzu" The book was a best-seller in the United States, and the New York paper was very expensive for a while.

Now, we can see that Lao Tzu’s purple energy brings auspiciousness and wisdom wherever it floats. This purple energy has not only been floating in China for thousands of years , drifted out of the country again, bringing the fragrance of wisdom to the world.

Therefore, when Laojun Mountain eco-tourism and Laozi culture are closely integrated, Laojun Mountain in Luonan has become the world’s top tourism resource, and we have successfully registered Laojun Mountain in the field of tourism services. ?Trademark has pioneered the protection of intellectual property rights in my country’s tourism industry.

There is an old saying in China, which is that if the mountain is not high, it will be famous if there are immortals; if the water is not deep, if there is a dragon, it will be spiritual. The Laojun Mountain ecotourism illuminated by the spiritual light of Taishang Laojun allows us to cling to it. On the shoulders of Chinese cultural giants, a perfect combination of tourism and culture has been formed, which has been fully affirmed by tourism management departments at all levels and widely recognized by all sectors of society.

Statue of Taishang Laojun According to historical records: The date of birth and death of Taishang Laojun is unknown. His courtesy name is Boyang and his posthumous title is Dan. He was a native of Ku County, Chu State in the Spring and Autumn Period. He once served as the guardian of the Zhou Dynasty. The theory of Lord Wuwei was regarded by later generations as the founder of Taoism. Confucius tried to ask questions about rituals and wrote more than 5,000 words in the Tao Te Ching. In today's society, various industries, such as blacksmiths, coal potters, tableware makers, knife sharpeners, farriers, etc., all worship Lao Tzu as their ancestor. Some are also called Boyang, Taishang Laojun, Laodan, Laojun, Laozi, Laozi Daojun, Li Boyang, and Li Laojun. In order to commemorate the legendary historical figure Taishang Laojun, we built the Taishang Laojun Statue here as the landmark building of Laojun Mountain, the source of Chinese Taoism, which perfectly combines history, culture and natural beauty. The statue is about 5 meters high and 3 meters wide at the bottom. It is located on the top of the hill in front of Laojun Hall (under construction), with Yuhuang Ridge as its back and Yuping River to the west. It is condescending and majestic. It is the most distinctive sculpture in our city. Representative work. The owner of the statue is graceful, has a light gait, holds a Zen staff, and looks down on all living beings, which is awe-inspiring. It reproduces the idea of ??"reappearing the world, caring for people's livelihood, observing people's sentiments, and treating people's illnesses" in Taoist teachings, and intuitively shows the profound meaning of "cave heaven and blessed land" unique to the founding place of Taoism.

Experience point of Taishang Laojun Statue: Feel the historical origins of Taoist culture. Laojun Mountain is a magical place. It is said that Taishang Laojun once practiced here and became an immortal. After he became famous, the Jade Emperor personally came to greet him.

Item 4: Natural Oxygen Bar

The air in Laojun Mountain is fresh, with 160,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air, just like a natural oxygen bar. The negative oxygen ions inhaled in one day at Laojun Mountain are equivalent to one year in a big city.

The magical negative ions come from the discharge at the tips of trees, branches and leaves in the forest, and from the photoelectric effect formed by photosynthesis of green plants. The splitting of water molecules can also produce a large number of negative ions. The magical negative ions come from the process of morning dew, mist and rain falling.

Laojun Mountain is located in the intersection area of ??my country's subtropical and warm temperate zones. It is home to 3,200 species of plants

The plant distribution and biodiversity here are second to none in the country and are an important component of the Qinling Mountains. Part of it also has the geographical function of naturally dividing the climate between the north and south of mainland China.

Laojun Mountain has a landform with high mountains, deep valleys and numerous mountains. In the early morning, it is shrouded in clouds and mist; during the day, the breeze is gentle and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. It is known as the "natural oxygen bar". Walking into this virgin forest, you can see every rare animal. Plants are telling you a long and vicissitudes of life.

The Pinus tabulaeformis forest is the only way to climb Laojun Mountain. Here, the sky is covered with green shade, the Pinus tabulaeformis forest is intertwined, and the branches are row upon row. When the mountain wind blows, the pine waves and turbulent waves are like a green ocean. ; If you take a rest in the forest, the fresh and cool air, unknown birdsong, and wild flowers everywhere will definitely make you forget yourself after living in a bustling city for a long time. It is a very pleasant thing to invite a few friends to visit this place during the holidays. This is a great place to visit in all seasons. In early spring, everything revives and flowers bloom. In the hot summer, the sun is blocked by thick shade and the mountain breeze is cool. In golden autumn, the red leaves are like fire and the wild fruits are fragrant. In late winter, the mountains are covered with snow and silver. This is the famous "natural oxygen bar". In fact, there are "natural oxygen bars" everywhere in Laojun Mountain. The forest coverage rate here has reached more than 99%. Its high density and complete protection can be called the "quintessence of Qinba".

Pinus tabulaeformis forest experience point: Birds singing and flowers fragrant, this paradise-like wonderland will give you the greatest enjoyment. The air in the entire forest is fresh, exceptionally clean, and extremely beautiful.

Item 5: Longteng Valley

On Laojun Mountain, there are dragon vines and colorful and weird mountain flowers all over the mountains and plains, criss-crossing like snakes climbing up the mountain. According to the introduction in the book, dragon vines Also known as cow horse vine, mountain dragon, etc., it is a tropical plant. It is a strange thing that it can grow in Laojun Mountain Scenic Area. It took root on the ground, and the roots sprouted vines, running endlessly through the forest and on the rocks like a snake and a python, forming a "dragon and snake world". Every spring when flowers bloom, the mountains are covered with dragon vines covered with colorful and strange-shaped flowers, which is refreshing and constitutes a unique landscape in the scenic area.

Longtenggou Experience Point: The scenery along the way is like a beautiful scroll, which is intoxicating. Climb up the green mountains and forests in the shade, breathe the pure air rich in oxygen ions, learn about this famous Taoist mountain with a history of thousands of years, look around, and have a panoramic view of the vast mountains and forests, giving you a feeling of "seeing everything at a glance" The feeling of a small mountain.

Item 6: Huixin Cliff

Huixin Cliff is a steep mountain with steep cliffs and rugged mountain roads. It experienced the hardship of Laojun Ligou in the past and the danger of Qinglongbei in the back. Those who are not strong usually rest here and then go down the mountain, so it is called Huixin Cliff.

It is said that if people are disturbed by the world of mortals and don’t know how to live, they can realize all the fate of this world by coming here. Some people also say that some people want to come to Laojun Mountain to live in seclusion. When they come here, they suddenly feel that the world of mortals is lovely, and then change their minds and go back. During the Republic of China, people often sat here alone, worried or discouraged, but there were often elderly Taoist priests by their side who would give them guidance, or strangers who had never met the pilgrims would pay attention to them, and he would instantly You will have a sudden enlightenment and change your mind. It is said that people who have been to Huixin Cliff are much more open-minded in life.

Huixin Cliff Experience Point: In front of Huixin Cliff, look up and see the stone walls standing in front of you, which is daunting and tests the will of tourists.

Item 7: Qinglongbei

Qinglongbei is located in front of Laojun Xiandong. It is a sudden ridge with an abyss of several feet on both sides. It is unfathomable. According to legend, there is a cave in front of Qinglongbei. There is a green dragon, hence the name. There are dense trees on the back of Qinglong, which reduces the danger of the abrupt mountain shape. It is protected by steel guardrails, making it the most ideal climbing place for mountaineers.

Qinglong’s back experience point: The green dragon’s back stands on a cliff, just like a green dragon with its head raised. Several Qiu pines rooted in the rock gaps at the foot of the cliff look like dragon whiskers, and when the breeze blows, they look like dragon whiskers flying. Whenever a heavy fog comes, the clouds and mists rise, and the blue dragon's back is like flying in the vast sea of ??clouds, as if the clouds are riding on the fog, traveling in space. The thick fog dissipates, and the sun is bright in the sky, full of green. In the distance, the canyons, rivers, fields, and farms are clearly visible. debate.

Item 8: Laojun Cave

In Laojun Cave, there are existing natural dissolved pillars such as the Holy Monarch Couch, Niu Cypress, Alchemy Furnace, Tallinn, Alpine Waterfall, Taoist tokens such as Tianmen, Qingniu and Doufufang, as well as statues of the Supreme Laojun, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother

are for pilgrims to worship. They have been a place of pilgrimage for Taoist believers for thousands of years. The wonders of nature carved out of the natural dissolved pillars are integrated with the natural and primitive natural landforms, and have become a beautiful landscape for the ecological tourism development of Laojun Mountain.

Laojun Cave experience point: The early morning sunlight shines directly on the karst pillar at the entrance of the cave, which looks like towering pines and cypresses, giving people a strong shock. The entrance of the cave is covered with stalactites of various karst landforms, which makes people feel Dizzying.

Item 9: Sun Viewing Platform

The Sun Viewing Platform is located at the top of the five peaks of Laojun Mountain, Ziqi Donglai Peak, and between Laojun Fairy Cave and the top of Huixin Cliff. , overlooking the foot of the mountain, with criss-crossing streets; overlooking the mountains in the distance, rolling, ups and downs, full of greenery. In the early morning, a round of daylight bursts out, which is refreshing. This is the best place to watch the sunrise at Laojun Mountain.

Sun viewing platform experience point: A red line on the horizon gradually widened and brightened, and then turned into an orange-red cloud. In an instant, a red sun had jumped out of the sea of ??clouds, and the surrounding glow was brilliant. Tao, so beautiful. I saw the sun spinning out thousands of threads, the rays shining all over, the mountains and pine forests all dyed with golden color, and the earth was intertwined with seven colors at the same time, making it colorful.

Item 10: Laojun’s Furrow

According to legend, Taishang Laojun plowed a deep ditch with a plow in order to relieve tourists and pilgrims from climbing the mountain. This is Another circulation channel recently developed in Laojun Mountain Scenic Area. It echoes the Qingniu Cave behind Huixin Cliff, making Laojun Mountain even more mysterious.

Laojun’s Furrow Experience Point: Infinite scenery is on the dangerous peak, and the legendary story of Laojun’s Furrow adds many moving colors. Whenever the sky is clear and blue, with no clouds in the sky, it’s great to have a panoramic view of all the mountains and hills. It forms a charming three-dimensional natural landscape painting.

Item 11: Waterfall Cliff

Waterfall Cliff is located in the center of Laojun Mountain Scenic Area. It is the artificial waterfall group with the highest tourism level in southern Shaanxi. The waterfall cliff is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has water on one side. Looking up at the waterfall falling from the sky is refreshing. In winter, the river is frozen and covered with white snow. Wandering along the river, you have the feeling of northern scenery, with thousands of miles of ice and thousands of miles of snow falling. Now a new pedestrian iron bridge has been built to guide tourists here to enjoy it, which is the first scenery of Laojun Mountain.

Waterfall Cliff Experience Point: The waterfall is like a waterfall, pouring down like rolling snow and a tidal wave, making people nostalgic for going back and forth. The water is deep and quiet, touching people with its seclusion and pleasing guests with its tranquility. The water is as clear as jade and as green as emerald. In winter, the waterfall has turned into an icefall, completely frozen and emitting a soft blue light. It is cold and mysterious. ;