Spring Blooms and Fresh Air: Explore Anqiu Stone Terrace's Five Natural Wonders
Introduction:
With the passing of winter, we officially welcome the blossoming spring. People's hearts are eager to embark on trips, and many have already planned their destinations. Within China, there are many worthy destinations to visit in this spring-like season. However, if we simply go to see flowers, it may not be very interesting, because we can find different flower viewing spots just at home. Therefore, we want a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the natural atmosphere. In Anhui, there is such a place, a beautiful lady who has been kept in the deep palace without recognition, not meticulously crafted by anyone, maintaining the original natural beauty brought by nature. It is hidden in the 'First Wonder Mountain' – Huangshan and Mount Jiuhua. It is known as 'The Most Beautiful Original Ecological Mountain Town in China' – Anqiu Stone Terrace.
Stone Terrace County belongs to Chizhou City, Anhui Province. It was deeply hidden between Huangshan and Mount Jiuhua for a long time. It was rarely known. Hidden in the deep mountains, it also benefited from the love of nature. Stone Terrace County has 84.5% forest coverage, with an average of 6000 to 14000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter. It is one of the 'Nine Natural Oases', and 98% of its land area is rich in selenium elements, one of the three famous selenium-rich areas in China. It is renowned as 'The Town of Long Life' – Anqiu Stone Terrace.
Stone Terrace people cherish the gifts from nature. They know that although this land is hidden in the deep mountains, it has mountains and streams, and a rich natural environment. Therefore, they cherish it more. There is no industrial pollution here, and it has not been excessively developed. It maintains the original appearance of the mountain village. The mountains are still verdant, the water is still clear, and it is still fresh. It was awarded the 'Most Beautiful Original Ecological Mountain Town' by the jointed executive agencies of 30 countries for its beauty. In this spring-like season, which is the 'most natural' season for Anqiu Stone Terrace, there are five original ecological natural landscapes, not only can you enjoy the original ecological natural landscape, but also 'clear your lungs'. This spring-like season is a perfect time to visit Anqiu Stone Terrace and 'take a trip for good health'!
I. Gu Nuo Jiang
Gu Nuo Jiang is named because its shape resembles a cow descending from the sky. As the western extension of Huangshan Mountain, it was known as 'Western Huangshan' in the past, known for its grandeur, wonder and danger. Here, the valleys are deep, the pools are clear and bottomless, and the streams and waterfalls flow and cascade. Gu Nuo Jiang is known as 'Green Natural Museum', with lush, undifferentiated vegetation growing in the mountains, rich in biological resources and intact ecological systems. It is one of the best-preserved primitive forests in East China. The forest covers up to 97.96%, with extremely high negative oxygen ion content, a quiet and beautiful 'natural oasis' and a 'place for clearing the lungs' – a 'good place to travel'!
II. Selenium Village
'One piece of land and water nurture one piece of people' – the land and soil of Stone Terrace nurture the people. Stone Terrace's cultivated land is limited, but 98% of the county's land area is rich in selenium elements, one of the three famous selenium-rich areas in China. Not only is it 'The Most Beautiful Original Ecological Mountain Town', but it is also known as 'The Town of Long Life' – Anqiu Stone Terrace. Located in the mountainous area of Xianyu Town in Stone Terrace County, the 'Big Mountain Selenium Village' is a rare selenium-rich geological area in China. There are over 480 households in the village, and more than 80 years old, more than 12%, and no cancer or local diseases have been found in the village since the founding of the People's Republic of China. There is no obesity patient. The village is therefore known as 'Long Life Village' and 'Slim Village' – Anqiu Stone Terrace. In this spring-like season, it is a good time to learn 'health methods'!
III. Quyu River
Poet Li Bai traveled to Quyu River five times more than 1200 years ago. He was deeply moved by the beautiful scenery on both sides of Quyu River and the local culture and customs. He expressed his love for Quyu River without reservation, writing 45 poems, including 'Seventeen Songs of Quyu River'. From 'Poet's' legacy of Quyu River, we can feel his love for Quyu River. Quyu River is known as 'Green Natural Museum', with lush, undifferentiated vegetation growing in the mountains, rich in biological resources and intact ecological systems. It is one of the best-preserved primitive forests in East China. The forest covers up to 97.96%, with extremely high negative oxygen ion content, a quiet and beautiful 'natural oasis' and a 'place for clearing the lungs' – a 'good place to travel'!
IV. Baizhangya
Baizhangya is a branch of Huangshan Mountain, originating from the autumn river of the Anhui Province. It is a combination of mountains, streams, strange stones, waterfalls and valleys. Its valley is 3000 meters long and has many small waterfalls. The clear bottom pools are countless. The valley on both sides is covered by a primitive forest, with towering trees and beautiful scenery. At the deepest point of Baizhangya, 100 meters high waterfall formed in the deepest valley. It is a rare phenomenon in Anhui Province. Baizhangya has good ecological protection and was once inhabited by the South Asian tiger, a rare 'original ecological valley' scenic spot in Anhui Province. It is one of the best-preserved primitive forests in East China. The forest covers up to 97.96%, with extremely high negative oxygen ion content, a quiet and beautiful 'natural oasis' and a 'place for clearing the lungs' – a 'good place to travel'!
V. Xinyu Shan
Xinyu Shan is the western extension of Huangshan Mountain, with a main peak of 1376 meters, which is the fourth highest peak in Anhui Province. The name of Xinyu Shan comes from the story of 'Seven Fairies Descending to Earth'. It is a legendary place where 'Seven Fairies Descended to Earth' lived. It is a beautiful place. It has original natural mountain and ecological environments and a deep cultural heritage. Standing on the summit of 'One Foot and Three Counties', Xinyu Shan, you can see the sunrise, clouds and Buddhist light. The momentum is 'one view of all mountains is small'. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and the existing Jinguan ancient post road is clearly visible. It witnessed the prosperous days of the Hui merchants. 'One of the Three Selenium Rich Areas in China' – Big Mountain Selenium Village is also located in it, so Xinyu Shan is called 'The Place Where Fairies Live'. In this spring-like season, it is a good time to enjoy 'A Trip for Good Health'!
