The selection of "The Most Beautiful Place in China" sponsored by chinese national geography magazine was recently announced. Among them, the "five most beautiful urban areas in China" are: Gulangyu Island (Fujian) in Xiamen; Suzhou Ancient City (Jiangsu); Macao Historic District; Qingdao Badaguan (Shandong); Shichahai area in Beijing.
I am in Gulangyu Island in Xiamen.
The waters around Gulangyu Island are the main part of Xiamen Port, bordering on Chinese White Dolphin Reserve, Amphioxus Reserve and Dayu Island Egret Reserve, and facing the Golden Gate Islands across the sea.
Gulangyu is a small island with an area of 1.78 square kilometers, facing Xiamen Island across the sea. The Guxia Strait is called Lujiang River. Gulangyu Island is a national key scenic spot with beautiful scenery. It is known as the sea garden, the world architecture exposition, the hometown of music and the piano island.
Gulangyu's coastline twists and turns, surrounded by natural sandy beaches with fine slopes. The wonderful gravel is natural and fascinating. The mountains on the island are undulating and strewn at random. Sunlight Rock, the highest peak, is the symbol of Xiamen. It is said that if you don't go to Sunlight Rock, you will not go to Xiamen. Gulangyu has four seasons like spring, pleasant climate, lush trees, flowers and birds, and fresh air. People are relaxed and happy today. The mountains and seas embrace each other, and the natural and artificial carvings set each other off. Sunlight Rock, Xinzhuang Garden, Hao Yue Garden and Yuyuan Garden are many scenic spots in the garden.
Gulangyu Island is one of the nine scenic spots in China. This place is on this sunny rock. In the early morning, a red sun jumped out of the sea and suddenly the sun shone. The sea water was dyed rouge, and the island floating in the fog turned purple. The whole east is connected by water and sky, which is a rainbow.
The garden is built on the sea, and the sea is in the garden.
In the southwest corner of Gulangyu Island, there is a unique garden building-Xinzhuang Garden. This garden covers less than 10 mu. However, it is surrounded by mountains and faces the sea, which is in the garden. The garden is decorated with the sea, and the garden extends by the sea. Tourists feel that this garden is not small in scale. The owner is Lin Shucang. 19 13 when he built the garden here, he deliberately imitated the hongyi garden where Jia Baoyu lived in the grand view garden of A Dream of Red Mansions, and divided the whole garden into two parts, the Tibetan Sea Garden and the Bushan Garden, each with five views. Entering from the garden gate, a yellow wall blocks the sight of tourists. As far as the view is concerned, there is a small courtyard with potted flowers in it. Only when you go out from the Meishou Hall on the right or the archway on the left, the vast sea suddenly appears in front of you. This is the artistic conception of "hiding the sea garden", which means that the sea is hidden before it is exposed. This is a common technique in China gardens.
There is no main road in Gulangyu, only Baiwu Road or slate trail built on the mountain, which is as clean as washing. On both sides of the path are buildings with green trees, flowers and various buildings. Some people need three people to hug each other under the banyan tree. Milan is taller than people, and flowers bloom all year round. The quiet and beautiful environment makes tourists feel pleasing to the eye.
On the coast, there are also sparkling beaches. In midsummer, young men and women in various swimsuits chase the waves and have fun here. Gulangyu Island is worthy of the title of "Sea Garden" in terms of superior natural conditions and decoration.
Because there are many natural landscapes on Gulangyu Island, in order to protect this national scenic spot, the government authorities have already started effective management measures. In addition to the development and construction of tourist landscapes, it is no longer allowed to build factories and buildings that damage the environment. The most distinctive thing is that there are no other motor vehicles around Gulangyu, and there is no noise from cars and horses. Because of the strict regulations, other motor vehicles are not allowed to go to the island. Therefore, when you stroll on the quaint and elegant asphalt road of Gulangyu Island, you will feel that it is really a natural and beautiful island.
Two. Suzhou ancient city
Suzhou, which enjoys the reputation of "paradise above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below", is located in the Yangtze River Delta plain in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai in the east, Zhejiang in the south, Taihu Lake in the west and the Yangtze River in the north.
In 5 14 BC, Dr. Wu Zixu "tasted water" and "looked like heaven and earth" for Wu Wangjian and Lu Cheng. There are eight underground gates around the city wall, such as the Eight Winds in Heaven, the Eight Watergates and the Eight Diagrams in France. The ruins of this ancient city are still faintly visible. The yamen, barracks, warehouses, workshops, markets, houses and entertainment places in the city are well arranged. The ancient city covers an area of about 14 square kilometers, with land and water in parallel, adjacent rivers and streets, white walls and tiles, and small bridges flowing water. The overall shape is a rectangular double chessboard. The streets are lined with trees and the scenery is pleasant.
Suzhou is one of the first 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China, and its history can be traced back to 7000 years ago. Two kilometers north of Weiting Town, Wuxian County, Caoxie Mountain on the south bank of Yangcheng Lake excavated the site of Neolithic ancient culture, and found many articles for daily life, production and decoration, such as pottery, stone, bone and jade1100, as well as the earliest textile remnants (Ge) unearthed in China, indicating that Suzhou is one of the birthplaces of China's textiles.
There are 69 classical gardens in Suzhou, among which Master Wang Garden, Humble Administrator Garden, Lingering Garden and Huanxiu Mountain Villa are the most famous. Suzhou gardens are hidden, which is a place far away from the hubbub. They combined the thoughts of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucius, and recreated the miniature of nature with basic elements such as rocks, water, flowers and trees, and architecture, which has rich cultural connotations. Suzhou garden art fully represents the wisdom of China people, and its attainments are unparalleled in the world.
Among the numerous streets and lanes in Suzhou, Shantang Street, a famous scenic spot, is known as "the first street in Gusu".
Shantang Street was built in the Tang Dynasty during Pauli's reign. According to legend, Bai Juyi went to Suzhou as a secretariat soon and took a sedan chair to Tiger Hill. Seeing that the nearby river was blocked and the waterway was impassable, he immediately discussed with relevant officials and decided to build a road around Huqiu Mountain and set about digging a mountain pond river. It starts from the vicinity of Nagato Duheshang Bridge in the east and reaches Wangshan Bridge in Huqiu in the west, which is about 7 miles long, so it is commonly known as "Qilishantang to Huqiu". The excavation of Shantang River and the construction of Shantang Street have greatly facilitated irrigation and transportation, and this area has become a bustling market.
Shantang Street connects the prosperous commercial district gate of Suzhou with Huqiu Town and Huqiu Mountain, scenic spots where flower farmers gather. Therefore, since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a commodity distribution center and a place where merchants from north and south gathered. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the famous painter Xu Yang created a long scroll "The Prosperous Times Breeding Map" (also known as "Suzhou Prosperous Times Map"), which described a village, a town, a city and a street in Suzhou at that time. Among them, the painting of Shantang Street showed the bustling market scene of "living in mountain products, flowing with signs everywhere, like clouds and brocade".
Shantang Street is the most typical example of streets and lanes in Suzhou. In the middle is Shantang River. Shantang Street is close to the north side of the river and connected with the street on the other side through a stone bridge. There are many shops and houses on Shantang Street. Most of the houses here are along the street at the front door and the river at the back door, and some have built special buildings across the street. Shantang Street is also a typical water lane. Ships carrying jasmine, white orchids and other goods come and go, and cruise ships pass leisurely. The house here has stone steps along the river. In the past, women washed clothes and vegetables by the river. At that time, some vendors were still rocking boats in the river to do business. Needless to say, they sell rice and firewood, as well as snacks, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar. Those who live upstairs don't have to go downstairs, they can buy what they need by hanging the basket with a rope.
Shantang Street has experienced the vicissitudes of 1 100 years, and has been repaired many times since the founding of New China. Especially 1985, the Suzhou municipal government carried out a large-scale transformation in line with the principle of maintaining the original style as much as possible, so that this ancient street always maintained the special charm of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Three. Qingdao Badaguan
Located in the east of Huiquan, "Badaguan Scenic Area" is a famous scenic spot in China with an area of more than 70 hectares. Ten quiet and cool roads run through it, and its main road is named after the eight famous customs in China, so it is collectively called Badaguan (Shanhaiguan, Jiayuguan, Wushengguan, Ning Wuguan, Juyongguan, Shaoguan, Zijingguan and Zhengyangguan). Before liberation, this was the villa area of bureaucratic capitalists. After liberation, the people's government completely renovated Badaguan, making it one of the important convalescent areas in China, where many party and state leaders and important international friends used to recuperate.
The feature of "Badaguan" is the integration of parks and courtyards. There are lush trees everywhere, flowers bloom all year round, and there are different kinds of street trees in ten roads. For example, Shaoguan Road is planted with peaches in an all-round way, which bloom in spring and are as pink as ribbons; Wei Zi is all over Zhengyangguan Road, which blooms in summer. Five-pointed maple in Juyongguan Road. Autumn frost dyed maple red, adding beauty; Zijingguan Road is lined with rows of cedars, which are evergreen all year round. Ning Wuguan Road is a piece of begonia ... from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn, flowers keep coming, which is called "Flower Street".
The "Badaguan" building has unique modeling and different styles. On the west is the East China Sea Hotel, an American building with bright lines. Near the second bathing beach, Huiquan Auditorium is newly built after liberation. It is made of granite, a special product of Qingdao, with elegant color and solemn and beautiful shape. Coupled with the unique villas, Badaguan has the reputation of "World Architecture Expo".
When you go to Qingdao and climb the top of Xiaoyu Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the island city, but you can't see it clearly. Looking at the sea in the "Little Qingdao" of Qianhai trestle, you can appreciate the beauty of the sea, but it is too magnanimous and monotonous. There is only one place, Badaguan, which covers all aspects of Qingdao's beautiful scenery. It can not only satisfy the desire to come here, but also purify the soul and let its soul fly freely.
Still at the seaside, the waves stretch and bloom rhythmically on the golden beach. Seagulls gather at the seaside from time to time and fly up and down. As far as I can see, I can see the sails, rippling in the Ranbo.
On the shore, there are houses shaded by green trees. There are no towering buildings, few modern buildings, mostly two floors, but full of exotic atmosphere. These buildings left by Germany, Japan, the United States and other countries make the islanders known as the World Architecture Museum. Although the houses have different seats, they all have a big yard, and there is no sense of duplication and crowding between buildings. Most buildings are covered with vines and are light green. From the short courtyard wall, it is often red, yellow and blue flowers with different colors, showing off their beauty to passers-by. Entering the courtyard, a large area of the courtyard is covered with green, and flowers and trees are inserted in an orderly manner, with different heights and thicknesses, filling the garden.
In fact, the most exquisite place of the eight passes is that all the beautiful scenery is deeply immersed in the quiet atmosphere. After liberation, it became a rest place, with few permanent residents. It is a rare paradise in the downtown area. In his youth, Mr. Shen Congwen preferred this quiet place to chat and meditate. Every time I write a composition, I mention grass, adults take pictures, and children run around among flowers and trees. There are leafy trees and green lawns here, which is the best place for families or lovers and lonely thinkers. No wonder he later wrote "Looking at Clouds in Yunnan", but praised Qingdao Haiyun, calling it second to none.
Wandering around the eight passes, you can relax. Or lie on your back on the green land, with your head resting on your hands, looking up at the sky and meditating; Or barefoot at the seaside, let the waves kiss your ankles constantly, and feel comfortable; Or stroll in the green bushes, smell the birds and flowers, and daydream leisurely. The scenery of Badaguan not only has unique charm, but also has the function of releasing emotions. Let those who are tired in the world of mortals temporarily unload the burden of life and experience peace and relaxation.
Four. Shichahai in Beijing
Shichahai, located at the back door of Beijing Beihai, is a very beautiful scenic area, which consists of Qianhai and Houhai. There are many palaces and gardens around, such as the best preserved Gongwangfu and Restaurant Palace. This area is also the main commercial activity area in old Beijing. Soong Ching Ling's former residence and Guo Moruo's former residence are also next to Shichahai, and Liu Yin Street near Shichahai once lived in three of the top ten marshals.
It turns out that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the western hills on the Yinding Bridge, which is the famous "Yinding Mountain View" in Beijing. There are century-old shops "Barbecue Season" and "Fried Belly Zhang" near YinDing Qiao.
Since ancient times, Shichahai has been a string of pearls in Beijing and is known as the "northern water town". Monks built temples here, princes and ministers built houses and gardens on the shore, and celebrities from all walks of life moved to the lake one after another. Shichahai area has gradually become one of the most humanistic places in Beijing.
Scholars of all ages have left many beautiful chapters for Shichahai. What describes the spring scenery is Hu Yan's Crossing the Bridge in the Ming Dynasty: "A river is covered with spring water, and the western hills are always green." The peak of summer scenery in the early Qing Dynasty, Shuiguanzhizhu Ci, wrote: "The fishing boat was called by the restaurant pavilion, and the glass was boundless." Autumn scenery wrote in Fashan Autumn Night in Qing Dynasty: "Come and see the bright moon, see the bright moon on the bridge, and visit Xixi." The winter scenery was written by Wu in "Ice Boat on the North Lake in Winter" in the Ming Dynasty: "It's not the road that turns, but it's also suspected that people come from the jade pot." Wait, Shichahai can be said to have scenic spots all the time.
However, with the passage of time, great changes have taken place in Beijing's water system, and the Houmenqiao area has lost its heyday and gradually been forgotten. In 2000, Beijing rebuilt the Houmen Bridge, and Shichahai regained its former charm. Willow gently brushed, the ancient bridge remains, becoming a good place for Chinese and foreign tourists and surrounding people to visit, sightseeing, relax and enjoy the cool.
After the transformation, the landscapes such as Soong Ching Ling's former residence, Guo Moruo's former residence, Gongwangfu Garden and Yinding Bridge are like pearls, which adorn Shichahai beautifully and brilliantly.
The Lotus Market in Shichahai has been a famous summer resort and amusement place in old Beijing since ancient times. Now, the restaurants and bars here are unique and delicious. In the bar, rattan chairs, bamboo curtains and lanterns have become the most widely used decorative items. Elegant music is dancing, and the black and gray wooden house contrasts with the low facade-simple and friendly, ancient and fashionable, which makes people linger.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) Macao Historic District
/kloc-In the middle of the 6th century, in order to cope with the new situation of foreign trade, the Ming government set aside an area in the southwest of the Macao Peninsula for foreign businessmen, mainly Portuguese, to live and trade, and Macao developed into a major foreign port in China and an important international port in Asia before/kloc-9th century. The prosperity of trade activities has attracted people from all over the world, and an international city with a blend of Chinese and foreign cultures has been born. The Portuguese named this walled city "City of the Holy Name of God", and today's historic district of Macao is its core.
Macau Historic District is the oldest, largest, most complete and concentrated building complex in China. Witnessed Macao's 400-year history of cultural exchanges and pluralistic coexistence between China and the West. It is precisely because of the integration of Chinese and western cultures that most buildings in urban areas have the characteristics of combining Chinese and western cultures. Most of the buildings in this city still maintain their original functions.
On July 15, 2005, the 29th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to list "Macau Historic District" as a world cultural heritage on the World Heritage List, and this historic building group, which embodies the blending of Chinese and Western cultures, became the No.31World Heritage Site in China. It takes the old city of Macao as the core and is connected by adjacent squares and streets, including more than 20 ancient buildings.
"Macao Historic District" includes: Master Temple, Port Authority Building, Jia Zheng Mansion, St. Lao Lengzuo Church, St. Joseph Monastery and Church, Ding Gang Theatre, Hedong Library, St. Austin Church, Civil Affairs Department Building, Sanjie Guild Hall (Guandi Temple), Kindness Hall Building, Lobby, Lujia Mansion, Rose Hall, St. Paul Archway and Nai Temple. More than 20 historical buildings, such as Dongwangyang Fort (including Dongwangyang Lighthouse and the Temple of the Virgin Snow), and 7 square spaces, such as in front of the Master's Temple, Apojing, Peak, Chamber, Banzhangtang, Jesuit Memorial Square and pigeon's nest, are closely connected with scattered buildings.
In the history of more than 400 years, China people and Portuguese people have created different living communities together in this historic city of Macau. These living communities not only show the artistic features of Chinese and western architecture in Macao, but also show the blending and respect of different religions, cultures and living habits between Chinese and Portuguese people. This warm, simple and inclusive community atmosphere cultivated by the Chinese and Portuguese people is the most distinctive and valuable place in Macao.
Respondent: Huanghai Garden 13 February 8, 2007 12: 06.
See what you think of these places and what kind of travel you prefer, each with his own strengths. Like history and humanities, Xi 'an is the first, as well as Beijing, Nanjing, Luoyang and so on. Guilin, Kunming and Qingdao, which like natural scenery, are all very good, and Lhasa, Qinghai and Hainan, which like to experience other customs.
In fact, there is no need to argue about who is the most beautiful, because these are excellent tourist cities.