Water around the four doors

Located in the center of Wulingyuan, it is the east gate of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and the west gate of SUOXIYU scenic spot.

Jinbian River, Suoxi River, Yuanyang River and Longwei River converge in this valley basin with an area of less than 200 m2. There are beautiful rocks, gurgling streams, luxuriant bamboos and trees, fragrant flowers and birds. There is an oasis with luxuriant grass between the stone walls of the peak. Several mountain streams cut out four mountain gates in the southeast and northwest, known as "water around the four gates".

Among them, but see "water flows in the mountains, people like water in the middle", can be called the world's peerless. The tomb of Zhang Liang, long live brand, 48 general rock, Bijia mountain and other scenery here have excellent viewing interest.

Water around the four doors

Located in the center of Wulingyuan, shuiraoximen is the east gate of Zhangjiajie Forest Park and the west gate of SUOXIYU scenic spot. Jinbian River, kuangdong River, Yuanyang River, and Longwei River are named after the four streams that flow around and converge in this valley basin of less than 200 square meters. Among them, but see "water flows in the mountains, people like water in the middle", can be called the world's peerless.

brief introduction

Scenic spot Name: water around four doors

Scenic spot: SUOXIYU Nature Reserve

Location: the lower reaches of Jinbian stream

Jinbian stream, together with Longwei stream, Yuanyang stream and kuangdong stream, runs through four mountain gates in the southeast and northwest, and jointly supports a beautiful sandbank. The name of Shazhou is tianzizhou. It was the place where Wang jiantianzi kingdom was called to him. You see, there are three stone peaks in the opposite row, and dozens of stone peaks standing all around. They were called "signature box, pen holder, long live card, 48 general army rock" in ancient times. It is said that they were all left to the emperor.

Water around the scenic spots near Si men

Jinbianxi, Shili Gallery, Nantianmen, Shouxing Yingbin, caiyao Laoren, xiannvbaiguanyin, hailuofeng, liangmianshen, houzipo, xiannvdong and xiannvqiao, menghuxiaotian, husband and wife baozi, jinshuguantian

Geomantic treasure land

Shuirao Simen is a treasure land of geomantic omen. It is said that Zhang Liang, the Marquis of the Han Dynasty, was buried in Dejia city surrounded by water. The old Shangbao on xiangluyan is the tomb of Zhang Liang, the Marquis of the Han Dynasty. In May 1992, two officials sent by UNESCO to inspect Jinbian River, who seldom spoke along the way, finally gave a speech. He said: clear stream water, good vegetation, such a long area without people, which is rare in Asia! The water is radiating around the four doors and connected with various scenic spots. To the right, you can take a bus to Zhangjiajie park or go down the mountain to the city through longweicun; to the front, you can take a bus to Shili Gallery, Tianzishan cableway station, jundiping, Huanglongdong and Baofeng Lake; to the left, you can take an elevator to visit yuanjiajie, and then Tianzishan.

Main scenic spots

Located in the center of Wulingyuan, shuiraoximen is the east gate of Zhangjiajie Forest Park and the west gate of SUOXIYU scenic spot. Jinbian River, Suoxi River, Yuanyang River and Longwei River converge in this valley basin of less than 200 square meters. Sizhoufeng has beautiful rocks, gurgling streams, luxuriant bamboos and trees, fragrant flowers and birds. There is an oasis with luxuriant grass between the stone walls of Qifeng. Several mountain streams cut out four mountain gates in the southeast and northwest, which are called shuirou four gates. Among them, but see "water flows in the mountains, people like water in the middle", can be called the world's peerless. Wansui brand, jiangjunyan, Bijiashan and other scenic spots here are of excellent viewing interest.

Water around the four gates, formerly known as zhimatao, also known as zhimatao and tianzizhou, is 2 kilometers away from the entrance of Shili gallery. Because there are three streams, respectively, from the west, north, South three valley mouth outflow, and then confluence, into Suoxi, so called water around the four doors. There are two legends: it is said that Zhang Liang, the founder of the Western Han Dynasty, resigned from his official post when he saw empress Lu killed his loyal officials when he came to power. He followed chisongzi to travel all over the famous mountains in search of a good place to live in seclusion. After passing the Yangtze River, Dongting and Lishui rivers, I learned that Qingyan mountain is very beautiful, so I rode here. See here mountain backwater turn, Qifeng encircle, luxuriant forest Xiuzhu, there is a basin, momentum is broad, fresh, and there is a trickle around, access to the deep, is a rare blessing in heaven, too much joy, that is, dismount not to return, so named zhimatai. Second, Xiang Dakun, the local leader of the Ming Dynasty, was dissatisfied with the rule of the imperial court. He raised a flag to rebel here. With the help of Zhima, a paper man, he called himself the son of heaven, so he called himself tianzizhou, also known as zhimatao. In this small scenic spot, the best scenery is the water around the four gates and nine days of yinlian.

festival activities

Tujia people celebrate the new year three times a year, the 29th (or 28th) of the twelfth lunar month, the 25th of the sixth lunar month, and the first of October. On the night of "catching up with the new year", a bonfire is lit in an empty place in the village. Tujia people dance around the bonfire and sing new year's songs. "Year of June" is an important migration in Tujia history. The migration was completed on the 25th day of June in the lunar calendar. Tujia people slaughtered cattle and sacrificed gods on this day, and gradually formed the custom of "year of June". The "October year" is the first harvest season for Tujia people after their migration. On the first day of October, Tujia people organize celebrations to celebrate the "October year".

The torch festival held by Bai people in Zhangjiajie is related to the elimination of pests and the protection of crops. Every year on the night of the 25th of June in the lunar calendar, every family has to set fire torches. After the torches of the whole village are gathered, people cross back and forth from the fire to pray for the God of fire to dispel evil spirits and avoid disasters.

On the second day of February, on the birthday of the God of land, he held a land meeting.

February 15 is the flowering period, when young girls wear their ears, and more men and women are married at this time.

March 3 this day to eat wormwood Baba, called "wormwood Festival.".

It is called "Qingmen" when willow leaves are planted during the Qingming Festival. It is also made of silk, cotton and five color paper, which is hung on the top of ancestral tombs. The relatives sweep the graves for the dead, which is called "Chaqing" or "Guaqing", meaning to miss their relatives.

"Buddha Bathing Festival" on the eighth day of April. On this day, all the farmers have a rest, which is an old rural labor day.

On the Dragon Boat Festival, a picture of a real person will be printed and sent to temples nearby. On the festival, a picture of a real person will be hung in the hall. Children will use realgar to paint their forehead to avoid "evil poison". On the same day, he ate palm seed and drank Acorus calamus. Yongding and Cili Jiuxi are fond of dragon boat racing on the Li River. The Dragon Boat Festival can be divided into big and small. The fifth day of May is the small dragon boat festival, and the fifteenth day is the big one.

Tujia people sun their clothes on the sixth day of June, which is called "sun drying after Qin". It is said that this day is the death day of King Qin, the leader of Tujia people in the early Ming Dynasty, which is a major national festival of Tujia people.

On the seventh day of July, women weave colorful silk to the moon, and Chen Guaguo worships Cowherd and Weaver Girl in Taoism.

Zhangjiajie will have rain in July. The road is slippery in rainy days, and there is heavy fog, so it is not suitable for climbing. One or two hours after the rain, the mountain scenery is the most beautiful, and it is like a fairyland. In winter, it will snow, but it will not be closed. Zhangjiajie in the heavy snow has a special taste. In particular, don't climb mountains in rainy days. On the one hand, the road is slippery; on the other hand, there will be fog on the top of the mountain and nothing can be seen. It should be the best time to go to the top of the mountain to have a view within 1 or 2 hours after the rain; on the other hand, don't climb mountains in hot weather. On the other hand, it's too much physical exertion; on the other hand, there is no shade on several top of the mountain, and people will feel dizzy. Zhangjiajie scenic spot takes Spring Festival, labor day, summer vacation and national day as the peak tourist season every year.

On the Mid Autumn Festival, Tujia people don't enjoy enjoying the moon, while eating moon cakes is a common custom between Tujia people and Han people. Tujia people have their own characteristics in Mid Autumn Festival. They go to the winter melon garden to steal melons in the bright moonlight and "send children" to infertile couples.

November 19 is the birthday of the sun god. Every family gets up in the morning to burn incense. Opening hours: 7:00-18:00 the best time for traveling is April and October every year. In these two months, Zhangjiajie has the most beautiful natural scenery.

legend

There are two legends

It is said that Zhang Liang, the founder of the Western Han Dynasty, saw that empress Lu killed his loyal officials when he came to power, so he quit his official post and followed chisongzi to visit famous mountains to find a good place to live in seclusion. After passing the Yangtze River, Dongting and Lishui rivers, I learned that Qingyan mountain is very beautiful, so I rode here. See here mountain backwater turn, Qifeng encircle, luxuriant forest Xiuzhu, there is a basin, momentum is broad, fresh, and there is a trickle around, access to the deep, is a rare blessing in heaven, too much joy, that is, dismount not to return, so named zhimatai.

Second, Xiang Dakun, the local leader of the Ming Dynasty, was dissatisfied with the rule of the imperial court. He raised a flag to rebel here. With the help of Zhima, a paper man, he called himself the son of heaven, so he called himself tianzizhou, also known as zhimatao. In this small scenic spot, the best scenery is the water around the four gates and nine days of yinlian.

Tourism information

delicious food

Hunan flavor is full of local color, and the snacks are famous for their spicy, sour and spicy flavor. Stinky tofu, spring rolls, Longzhi pig blood, braised pig feet, spicy chicken, hairy beef blind, Tujia bacon, stone frog, rock ear roast chicken, Dongjia salted fish, Zhijiang duck, Hongjiang duck blood cake, Linwu duck, Xianghuang chicken, etc. all have their own characteristics. In addition, Tujia's preserved dishes series include preserved pork, preserved mutton, preserved beef, preserved dog meat, preserved pig's hoof, preserved pig's sausage, preserved bean curd, etc.; hot and sour dishes series include wild Allium macrostemon, pickled vegetables, sour pork, sour fish, hot and sour corn paste, etc; Tujia family's regular series include wazha, pumpkin soup, rice bean curd, steamed pork with flour, button meat, rock ear stewed chicken, loach boiled bean curd, fish spicy, etc.; pickles include pickled meat, pickled fish, pickled pepper, pickled radish, pickled spicy corn flour, pickled ginger, etc.; wild vegetables include glutinous rice, Pueraria, fern cake, Nanjin ginger, etc. Restaurants in Zhangjiajie scenic area are more expensive. A meat dish costs at least 30 yuan, a game costs 80 yuan or more, and vegetables cost 15 yuan each. Restaurants in the suburbs of Zhangjiajie are not that expensive

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