Departing from Licun Square, it takes half an hour to arrive at Xiejiahe. As soon as we get off the bus, we are greeted by a row of new green mountains, which is refreshing. Cherry trees grow all over the hillside where you see it, and the branches and leaves are densely dotted with green fruits. Occasionally you can see some apricot trees, shading the houses in the mountains, and the tranquility and wildness coexist, which is heart-warming. I wanted to stay here for a few days, but then I realized that it would be difficult to let go of the fetters of worldly affairs, so I decided not to leave the people in the mountains and went back to the black stream.
The mountain stream is gurgling. Not far upstream, you will see a pool, as thick as ink jade. There are a group of small purple butterflies on the water, dancing nimbly and lingering with the mountain light and cloud shadows. Suddenly, in a dream, they turn into butterflies and fly away. There is a room full of water, and the pulse is speechless. Turning back to look at the people in the valley, I suddenly remembered Dongpo's poem "The flowers faded to red, green and apricots are small; when the swallows fly, the green water surrounds the people". Unfortunately, this is not the south of the Yangtze River on Dongpo, nor is it the mountains and wilderness of the Song Dynasty. What I am annoyed about is that today’s people lack the leisurely feeling of the ancients and the freedom of harmony between nature and man.
Continuing upward, there is a collapsed stone house. The stone house is covered with thick vines and surrounded by shrubs. At this time, the vines and shrubs are just turning green, and the whole stone house can be seen at a glance. You can climb up to the stone house and see far away. Not far from the stone house, there is an immortal chair along the mountain path to the right, which can accommodate one person for meditation. Not far from the black pine bush, there is a huge boulder wrapped in ivy. Mountain friends call it "the fairy kang". It is a little difficult to get on the kang. Fortunately, the branches of the creeper have not yet flourished, so you can avoid the new leaves and step firmly on the rocks, so you can get up to the kang smoothly. The sky is your tent and the white clouds are your quilt. It is really free. There is a hole the size of a basketball in the kang, which looks like a kang stove. The wall-climbing tiger branches can insert needles into the hole, which is quite interesting. Standing on the stone, you can see Sanbiao Mountain in the distance.
Go back to the mountain road and go left to "Longsuo Cave". When I first saw it, it was unremarkable, so I turned around and returned. Halfway through, he was pulled back by Brother Chaos. Following him, he took advantage of the electric light and squeezed sideways into the cave. The cave is so dark that the bottom is not visible, and is about a hundred square feet wide. When one walks in it, one feels as cool as walking into an ice cellar. Go forward not far, pass a rock crack, enter the hall, then go left, there is a rock crack where water seeps and drips on your head. Not far away, we exited the cave from the bright light and it was no longer the entrance to the cave we came from. The friend said with a smile, "This cave is comparable to a three-bedroom apartment in the city. You can stay here for a few days." He thought it was a joke. This kind of Wei and Jin Dynasty is far away from this world.
Along the mountain road, you will pass through countless ridges and hills, and sometimes you will have to cut through thorns and thorns. When you get tired, you will often see blooming mountain flowers. The azaleas in the mountains are in bloom at the right time, and there are also white Tangli flowers and Duli flowers dotted among them. Going up the mountain, Wenbi Peak is in sight. Then, avoid the mountain road and find a way to Duxian Bridge. In the meantime, I climbed rocks, pulled thorns, and passed through azalea waterfalls. When the mountains and rivers were over, the willows were dark and the flowers were bright, and I had climbed to the Duxian Bridge without realizing it. The bridge is a huge stone spanning two peaks on the top of the mountain, suspended in mid-air. Although it is not as impressive as the Immortal Bridge in Mount Tai, it is still a sight to behold in Mount Laoshan.
Go down to Xianqiao and walk zigzag to Wenbi Peak. Looking up at this peak, it looks like a giant rafter reaching into the sky, its power is shocking. The three characters "Wenbi Peak" are engraved on the bottom of the peak. The words "Lingding" are engraved on the left and "Luzhai Beizhi" is engraved on the right. The calligraphy is simple and weathered over the years, so it is still legible. Only the word "Guanyang" in the distance was blurred and unrecognizable. Standing here, you can see the sea at Yangkou from a distance.
Not far below the peak, there is a natural platform from which you can look up at the entire Wenbi Peak. There were tourists on the stage, taking photos in Hanfu, and their clothes were floating like immortals, attracting countless tourists to try on Hanfu and take photos. This platform is opposite Wenbi Peak, and Yu Xinran jokingly called it "Hanzhang Terrace". Returning to Wenbi Peak for dinner, the music of the piano was melodious, and several elderly people sang Peking Opera. The music was melodious and enjoyable.
After dinner, go to Tongtian Cave. The Tongtian Cave is made up of stacked boulders on the top of the peak. If Brother Wufeng were to guide him, no one would know its beauty. Not far from the cave, we put down our burdens and walked up the ridge lightly. Entering the cave entrance, there is a wall that can be climbed several feet high, but there is nothing surprising about it. It is wide, deep and narrow, and can accommodate eight or nine people. Looking up, there are several large stones covering it horizontally, without reaching the top. The person who climbed up first hung a rope, and the woman who climbed up tied the rope around her waist. There were men below who supported her heels. Up and down, several women had climbed to the top of the sky. Yu followed closely behind, removed the rope, and climbed up.
One level of heaven can support five or six people. There is floating soil and gravel everywhere under your feet, directly facing the head of the climber. Only with lingering fear do you know how difficult and dangerous it is to climb to the top. Therefore, climbers need to remind each other to be extremely careful when setting foot, lest rocks roll down and hit those who follow. Looking up from the first level, the cave wall becomes smoother and smoother, with few climbers on it. The lady borrowed the help of people from above and below to reach the second level again. Yu followed closely and got his wish. The second sky can accommodate three or four people. The bright spot on the right is a line of sky, which can only accommodate one person passing sideways. The bright spot at the end is a cliff.
Climbing up to the third heaven is the most difficult. At the beginning, you can step on the rocks between the cracks, but when you reach the entrance of the cave, you have nowhere to climb. You can stick your head out of the cave entrance, but there is no place for your hands and feet to fall, so it is very difficult to use your strength. I almost wanted to turn around and go back, but there was only room for one person to turn back where I came from, and the people who came after me were rushing forward, unable to retreat, so I had to reluctantly fight for it. Put your knees against the wall, stand upright, and use your strength to lean out of the hole. Then he grabbed the bush at the entrance of the cave and used his strength to drill out the hole. When your feet first set foot on the flat ground between the two cliffs, there are lush shrubs and leaves. After another vigorous effort, as we climbed up the steep cliff in front, the world suddenly opened up, and the peaks crashed into the ground. The cliff is flat and the view is broad, allowing hundreds of people to look far into the distance. There is an ice mortar on its side like a bathtub. When you stand in it, your tiredness disappears. Looking at the towering peaks and green hills of Mount Laoshan from a distance, it is truly a wonderful place.
It is difficult to describe the difficulty of going down into the cave. Without the help of ropes, it is difficult to reach the second level. When reaching the second level, dangers are everywhere. When you look down the steep cliff, you will feel dizzy. Without the help of Brother Yiming, there is almost no chance of survival. On the first level of heaven, it is extremely difficult. You have no way to go up and down, you are at a loss, and you are in a dilemma. If Brother Wufeng passes down the secrets orally, it will be difficult to reach heaven.
After leaving Tongtian Cave, he went down the mountain to the villages of Pound Rock and Wolong, walked on flat ground, and finally returned to the peaceful world. Wolong Village is adjacent to a mountain stream, and you can see more than ten hundred-year-old maple poplar trees standing tall in the valley, with lush branches and leaves, blocking out the sky and the sun. Under the tree there is a man with yellow hair hanging down, enjoying himself. Go down to the river beach and find Laolong Bay, where there is a pool of deep green water. The sun sets in the west, the waves are sparkling, fish are jumping on the water, and there are fishermen sitting on the stone wall. It's a joy to watch here, and I don't want to go home if I'm so happy. However, when you leave the mountain, you will be helpless. The crowds are like tides, and you can't help yourself. The bustling crowds are all people who are pursuing fame and wealth. When you are in it, you will definitely find your own way, and there is no room for relaxation. With a long sigh, it was not too late to catch the train, and the lights were already on when we returned to the city.