Collection of China NO:17 Wuyuan

Author: Zhan Dan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Wuyuan is known as "China's Most Beautiful Countryside." The natural landscape, composed of mountains, water, bamboo, rocks, trees, wood, bridges, pavilions, gullies, shoals, caves, waterfalls, ferry crossings, and ancient residences, has a paradise-like atmosphere, resembling an endless scroll of landscape painting, forming a unique and beautiful rural scenic area that gives people a sense of returning to nature and transcending the ordinary. For those who have long been exposed to the hustle and bustle of the city and artists who love travel, art, and photography, visiting Wuyuan or collecting creative materials cannot be said to be a beautiful enjoyment and a wise choice. Wuyuan is an ancient county in Jiangxi Province with a long history, historically belonging to Anhui. It was one of the six counties under the ancient Huizhou prefecture. It is the hometown of the famous Southern Song Dynasty philosopher Zhu Xi and the birthplace of the "Father of Chinese Railways," Zhang Jiaoyu. "A lifetime of obsession, no dream of Huizhou." "Huizhou" is a word that is increasingly mentioned. Some say it is the home of traditional Chinese culture.ly preserved all the charm of ancient Huizhou.
The local customs are pure, and the literary tradition is flourishing, with numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites scattered throughout the county. There are perfectly preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and a pastoral atmosphere and scenery. It's like an unfinished watercolor painting, or Monet's impressionism, with beautiful scenes scattered everywhere that could "kill film."
Wuyuan is known for its beautiful mountains and clear waters, with lush pines and bamboos. The ancient residences with upturned eaves wind through the green mountains and clear waters, either nestled among ancient trees and green forests or reflected in the clear streams and pools. They complement the terraced fields and swirling mist, creating a poetic and picturesque scene. The four seasons each have their own charm, especially in spring and autumn, when the rhododendrons and maple leaves cover the mountains like clusters of flames competing for attention. Immersed in such scenery, you feel refreshed and reluctant to leave. Wuyuan is renowned for its natural beauty, fertile land, abundant produce, and outstanding people. It is not only beautiful in scenery but also rich in cultural heritage and has long been known as the "Land of Books." It is a place where talented people thrive, and the saying "One family with nine scholars and four ministers in the six ministries" speaks to its flourishing literary tradition.
The county is crisscrossed with clear rivers, streams, and gullies, complementing the strange rocks, peaks, ancient trees, tea pavilions, and arched bridges, blending grandeur and elegance. Famous attractions include the Dazhang Mountain and Lingyan Cave Group in the northwest, the Zhiliang and Shier Mountain in the northeast, the Fushan in the middle, and the Dayoushan in the west, which have been tourist destinations since the Tang and Song dynasties. Su Dongpo, Huang Tingjian, Zongze, Yue Fei, and Zhu Xi left behind many poems praising their hometown. "A half-acre pond, a mirror opens, the light of the sky and clouds drift together, asking the pond, how can it be so clear? Because it has the living water of the source." This is a poem by the famous Southern Song Dynasty philosopher Zhu Xi praising his hometown Wuyuan. "Two waters embrace a bright mirror, two bridges fall like rainbows," named after the Tang Dynasty poem, the ancient rainbow bridge from the Song Dynasty is a representative of Wuyuan's arched bridges. Surrounded by green mountains, the clear water flows under the bridge, with pavilions and stone tables and benches on both sides of the bridge. Here, you can enjoy tea and chess or admire the scenery, feeling a world of leisure and tranquility.
About 30 kilometers southwest of the county seat, Mount Wengong has 24 ancient cypresses planted by Zhu Xi when he returned home to pay respects to his ancestors (symbolizing the 24 filial virtues). Over 800 years old, they are still thriving, with their size being rare in China. The ecologically beautiful Yuanyang Lake is home to pairs of mandarin ducks, blooming like flowers in the lake, inseparable.
Wuyuan is rich in produce, including the famous green tea "Wuyu Green," considered one of the finest green teas in China; the delicious "" (Hepao Red Fish), known as "heavenly gifts of the human world"; and the "Dragon Tail Inkstone" (Shi Inkstone), one of China's four famous inkstones. Wuyuan is known as "China's Most Beautiful Countryside." The natural landscape, composed of mountains, water, bamboo, rocks, trees, wood, bridges, pavilions, gullies, shoals, caves, waterfalls, ferry crossings, and ancient residences, has a paradise-like atmosphere, resembling an endless scroll of landscape painting, forming a unique and beautiful rural scenic area that gives people a sense of returning to nature and transcending the ordinary. For those who have long been exposed to the hustle and bustle of the city and artists who love travel, art, and photography, visiting Wuyuan or collecting creative materials cannot be said to be a beautiful enjoyment and a wise choice.