New An County, Luoyang, Jinzishan Mountain – Early Spring, February, Peach Garden Beyond Description
Author: Bao
Jinzishan Scenic Area is located in Shijing Town, Xin County, which is a famous Taoist mountain with sites such as Tiantan (Heaven Hall) and Zhiding (Sacrifice Ding) site.
Recently restored Tongxian Temple, the hall is majestic and grand, and the annual Sanmiao (Three-Month Festival) held on the third day of the third month is a spectacular event that has a significant impact on surrounding two provinces and four counties and cities.
The main peak, Tiantan Peak, has an altitude of 829 meters, bordering the Yellow River, standing tall and imposing, it is a great place to enjoy the scenery of the Yellow River's Little Wave Bottom two banks, and its 'Jinzisheng Lan' (Purple Mist Rising) is ranked as the number one of the Eight Scenic Wonders of Xin.
On the north side of the peak, at mid-height, there is a peach garden, about two miles wide and approximately eight miles long. Every early spring, when the February snow on the hills still contains frost, the flowers and trees below have already welcomed spring, the peach garden is a beautiful sight beyond description.
On the north side of the peak, extending from the ridge down to the Yellow River's bank, there are nine long and short ridges, just like nine dragons lying down and stretching their heads towards the water as if playing, The shape resembles nine dragons, vividly realistic, with the beauty of 'Nine Dragons Playing in the Water' named.
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