2. Ecological gene bank: 125 families, 5 16 genera, more than 2,200 species of plants and more than 300 species of wild animals, accounting for 52% and 39% of the plant and animal species in Henan respectively.
3. The first oxygen bar in the Central Plains: August 2008 13, monitoring around Huancui Waterfall.
There are 6.5438+0.68 million negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter in the Central Plains, which is the highest value ever recorded.
4. Laozi's seclusion and health care place: In 5 16 BC, Laozi, the ancestor of Taoism, was influenced by the rebellion of Prince Chao in Zhou Dynasty, and went south to Funiu Mountain and lived in seclusion and health care in Laojun Cave for a hundred years.
5. North China Savage Activity Center: Mysterious savages have often appeared here since the era of Shan Hai Jing in the 5th century BC. Witnesses who witnessed barbaric activities many times from the 1960s to the beginning of this century are still alive. Shanshui Square is more than 300 meters long from north to south and 100 meters wide from east to west, with a total area of 17 160 square meters. Standing at the entrance of the square, we can see the huge stone statue of Laozi at a glance. This statue is13.8m high and 9.8m long. It is made up of 1 1 huge stone carvings with a total weight of 78 tons. It took 40 skilled craftsmen eight months to make it. It is the largest and heaviest statue of Laozi riding an ox in China.
Laozi, the founder of Taoist school, was born in February 15 of the lunar calendar in 5765438 BC. He wrote the classic Tao Te Ching, which influenced China's culture for thousands of years, and was regarded as the ancestor of Taoism by later generations.
Crossing this small bridge, the steps in front of you are * * * nine steps up and down, about 18 meters, which contains two dark nines, which means "the unity of nine and nine" and is also the embodiment of Taoist belief in the unity of man and nature.
Climbing the steps, the ground in the center of the square is a huge Tai Chi map, surrounded by gossip patterns. Around the Eight Diagrams of Taiji, there are four auspicious animal patterns, which are the four dharma protectors in Taoism, namely the Oriental Dragon, the Western White Tiger, the Northern Xuanwu and the Southern Suzaku.
Going forward, Taiji Bagua Map is a few smooth steps, three steps left and right, each step is three steps, three steps are three, and the middle road is five meters wide, which means "the height of the Ninth Five-Year Plan". After the Ninth Five-Year Plan, we came to the statue of Laozi. You can take a photo with this great man as a souvenir, or visit the inscription of Tao Te Ching and the relief of Lao Zi's Story for free in the square. Savage valley, with legends and records of savage activities since ancient times, was named after the more frequent appearance of savage in 1960s and 1970s.
In midsummer, the heat is unbearable. When you step into savage valley, you are greeted by the wind of Xiaxi, which is as exciting as drinking nectar. The forest coverage rate here is 98%, which is a famous "natural air conditioner" and "natural oxygen bar". Soak in the refreshing gorge wind, stand on the cliff plank road and watch the mist hold the distant peak, which is as beautiful as Penglai Fairy Island. The feeling of taking off and the idea of flying will make your physical and mental fatigue disappear.
The waterfalls and ponds in savage valley are the most fascinating. More than 20 curtain waterfalls are light and elegant, or wild and heroic; As light as a dream curtain, as anxious as a tiger whistling and dragons singing. Tanks are mostly stone ponds, which have been polished by the impact of waterfalls for hundreds of millions of years, and some are as deep as round water tanks; Some are as clear and transparent as a huge jade plate, so ethereal that the texture and vein on the rock mass can be distinguished. The waterfall becomes a pool. When the pool is full, it pours. When it pours, it becomes a waterfall. The waterfall is connected with the pool.
There are blue cliffs and deep bird flows in Luming Literature. It is a beautiful valley capital and a natural and pure original gallery. And Laozi, praised as a hermit by Sima Qian, lived in Laojun Cave (another scenic spot) for a hundred years.
Usually you are very tired and busy, but the children's holidays are as precious as gold. Can you take them to savage valley to relax? Listen to savage stories, eat wild vegetables, swing, stay in the tree house, attend bonfire parties, and find natural joy that should belong to children. Taiqing Valley, with a total length of 3 kilometers, is the place with the highest forest coverage rate in Laojundong Scenic Area. Although its coverage rate has not reached 100%, there are only three places where there are no trees and flowers, that is, the sightseeing trail you will take, the Xitan Waterfall you will enjoy, and of course there are a few almost negligible exposed rocks.
However, we know that in today's era, the most direct role of forests is to purify the air for the deteriorating global environment. Because dust, soot, carbon particles, lead, mercury and other pathogenic substances in the air can be adsorbed by fluff, wrinkles, grease and mucus on plant leaves, many plants in the forest can also emit aromatic substances, which have strong bactericidal ability and can kill many pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms in the air. More importantly, the forest also contains a large number of negative oxygen ions. Negative oxygen ions are called "air vitamins", which can improve the function of human nervous system, promote human metabolism, improve the immune ability of the body, and have special effects on eliminating fatigue, restoring physical strength and balancing the pace of life. Going to the forest to do SPA fitness has become a popular lifestyle abroad.
According to the observation and textual research of researchers at home and abroad, it is found that different tree communities have different regulatory effects on human functions, which is due to the different bactericidal abilities of aromatic substances emitted by different plants. Studies have shown that the gas emitted by oak trees has obvious effects on improving respiratory system, clearing away lung heat and resolving phlegm. So we named this forest corridor "Qingfei Corridor". Everyone can take a deep breath here and fully feel the healthy enjoyment brought by some fresh air.
Of course, Taiqing Valley belongs to the continental monsoon climate zone, because it is in the transition zone from the warm temperate zone to the north subtropical zone, and the old boundary mountain, the main peak of Funiu Mountain in the north, blocks the cold air from the northwest to the south, so the climate here is mild, the rainfall is sufficient and the frost-free period is long. Therefore, there are more than 2,200 species of plants, belonging to 125 family and 5 16 genus, accounting for more than half of the plant species in Henan Province.
The negative oxygen ions in the valley are as high as 16.8 per cubic meter, which is called the first oxygen bar in Central Plains.