Later generations said that Laozi was the founder of Taoism, which is incorrect. Taoism was founded by Zhang Daoling in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and he respected Laozi as the founder. I have been chic and elegant all my life. He keeps company with cranes and neighbors with mountains and rivers. He didn't even bother to write a few more words. How could he make great efforts to establish a Sect?
I have always respected Lao Tzu. I am a Taoist. Now I can't help but take a good look at Lao Tzu's seclusion.
Don't say, I really know how to choose a place. It has beautiful scenery, lush trees and green hills, and streams, pools and waterfalls are dotted at the bottom of the valley. What a wonderland.
The tour guide said that negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter 168 thousand have been detected in the scenic spot, which is the highest in the Central Plains, so it is known as "the first oxygen bar in the Central Plains". I don't know these terms. I just think the air here is fresh. I took a deep breath and felt my limbs full of energy, so I had the strength to climb the mountain.
I have been a monk for more than 200 years, and his old man can't be wrong.
There is a landscape square in the scenic area, which is more than 300 meters long from north to south and is very spacious. There is a giant Tai Chi picture on the ground floor, surrounded by eight diagrams and four auspicious animal patterns, which are the four protectors of Taoism: Oriental Dragon, Western White Tiger, Northern Xuanwu and Southern Suzaku.
Above the square, there is a statue of Laozi riding an ox, which is 13.8 meters high, 9.8 meters long and weighs 78 tons. It took 40 skilled craftsmen 8 months to make it, which is the best in China.
When I looked up, I was sitting cross-legged on a cow, not a common "ride". It is said that this cow is a Guri beast' Tong', which is very similar to a buffalo. It's big, its back is wide, and it walks slowly and steadily. Otherwise, you will be exhausted from running all the way down.
Next to the square is Laojun Cave, the cave where Lao Zi lived in seclusion. Originally, I thought the cave was wide and transparent, and the wind kept blowing, but it was not big, so I had to bend forward in the cave. The cave is winding and dark, and the temperature is slightly cool. As soon as I came in and out, I came out in a few steps.
There is a dragon bed in the cave, which is said to be Lao Tzu's resting place. I don't know how to keep in good health, and I don't know if the cold stone bed is really good for my health. There is a plank road leading to Qingniu Cave outside Laojun Cave, which is the resting place of Laozi Qingniu. This hole is bigger than the old gentleman's.
Looking around, I don't know how I ride a cow.
Compared with the cave where Laozi lived in seclusion, it was too clear for my taste. This is a valley with lush vegetation and towering old trees. Although it is a hot summer day, there is no sunshine in the valley, and there are pools and waterfalls along the way. It's refreshing
The water in Taigu is clear, and the green water is breathtaking. When you meet a waterfall, you pour down. It looks like practice for nothing. Beautiful and eye-catching. The bottom of the valley is not big, and it is not tiring to climb it. One step at a time, but also at ease, suitable for the elderly to walk together.
There is savage valley, a scenic spot. It turned out that in the 1970s, savage traces were found many times, so it was called Shennongjia in the Central Plains.
It seems incredible to find savages in the Central Plains, but it is not impossible to hide a few wandering savages in Funiu Mountain, 400 kilometers away, but now they are definitely gone. There are so many tourists every day that the wild people can't get up.
Lao Jundong gave me a good impression. Not many people know. This is an unwelcome place. It coincides with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, so you can walk here.
Address: Erlangping Township, Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province
Transportation: it is inconvenient to drive by car; There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so pay attention to protection.