Shangping Township Travel Notes

Shangping is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the land of Lancang. It is famous in Longnan for its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. In the late spring of Gengzi, Li County literary and art workers responded to the party's call and went to Shangping Township on May 3 to carry out a collection and creation activity to "promote poverty alleviation and explore regional culture".

At 8 o'clock in the morning, the motorcade set off and drove all the way over mountains and ravines. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. The literary friends were chatting, laughing and full of interest. After driving for more than an hour, we arrived at the seat of the Shangping Township Government and took a short rest. The local tour guide suggested that we first visit Tangwang Village.

When the convoy reached the first stop, the magical and beautiful countryside came into view. Tangwang Village is located in a canyon area, surrounded by grotesque peaks with lush vegetation. The small yellow pines all over the mountains and plains are green, tall and lush; the wild chestnuts in the ridges in the mountains are in full bloom and fragrant, like white butterflies clustered on the branches, swaying gently in the breeze; in the blue sky, there are blossoming flowers. White clouds wander freely; the bright sunshine shines on the small villages, and the leisurely people are smiling; pieces of golden rapeseed flowers surge like tidal waves in the morning breeze, one after another, bees and butterflies dance, and skylarks whisper, Thrushes sing a cappella, sparrows leap, and tourists stop; patches of green wheat fields are vibrant, crisp and tender, like crystal clear jade inlaid on the streets; clear and translucent mountain streams, playing cheerful music all the way, run into the distance, It adds infinite dynamics to the charming pastoral scenery; the mountains in the distance are endless and dense; the surroundings are filled with the fresh earthy smell and the fragrance of flowers and plants, slowly immersing into the lungs and filling the intestines, and suddenly, It makes people relaxed and happy, pleasing to the eye; it makes people feel as if they have entered a dreamlike wonderland, intoxicated...

The quiet and peaceful Tangwang Village not only has picturesque natural beauty, but also has ancient legends full of magical colors. The touching story of the historical evolution of Tangwang Village has been circulated locally. A long time ago, the Shangping area has been occupied by Tibetan herdsmen. The ancestral home of Tangwang Village is in Sichuan. Due to the large population and lack of land in Sichuan, lack of resources, and difficult life, in order to survive and develop, the ancestors had to migrate to Shangping area. , they went through many desperate battles with the nomads. In the end, the two sides compromised and reached an agreement, allowing the leader of Tangwang Village to shoot an arrow. The area reached by the flying arrow belonged to the people of Tangwang Village. So, their leader fully drew his bow and fought hard. This arrow laid the foundation for his life and that of his people. Since then, the local nomads moved away, and the ancestors of Tangwang Village settled down, worked hard, and multiplied. Eventually, they developed into two villages, Tangcun and Wangcun, connected by mountains and rivers. Although this is just a local folklore that cannot be verified, it is enough to witness the long history of Tangwang Village.

There are many myths and stories circulating in Shangping Township, adding a lot of mystery to this magical land. However, there is no shortage of red memories here. After visiting Tangwang Village, we also visited Tibetan Army Cliff along the way. It is said that the huge cliff cave was the place where the Red Army hid. In 1936, He Long led the Red Second Front Army to break through the Kuomintang's heavy siege and interception, and arrived in Min County, Gansu Province. From Min County to Lichuan, they arrived at Shangping Township, Li County on September 12 of that year. When passing through Dabao Village in Shangping Township, a group of A woman was drying walnuts at home, and two female Red Army soldiers in military uniforms, supporting each other, came outside the door. According to the woman's recollection, the two Red Army soldiers were ragged, weak, and exhausted... After entering the door, she was extremely nervous because the Kuomintang claimed to the local people that the Communists would eat people and kill people like crazy. Seeing that the two Red Army soldiers were injured and exhausted, the woman hid them at home to treat their injuries and gave them the few rations left at home to help them recover. After a period of recuperation, the relationship between the three gradually grew. Deep and profound, they are called sisters in the end. At that time, the Lu Dachang troops of the Kuomintang were entrenched here, and the inspection was very tight. They could not stay longer, and they were leaving after their injuries recovered. When leaving, one of them gave the woman a sewing box as a souvenir. Going all the way east... The footprints of the Red Army's Long March are left in Tibetan Army Cliff and Jade Emperor Temple. This is the sentimental land of Shangping, leaving red memories worth cherishing to future generations!

While we were still immersed in the touching story of the Red Army’s Long March, the tour guide urged us to go to the next destination. Under his leadership, the collection team quickly arrived at Qinglin Village. Rows of brand-new farmhouses are neatly arranged on both sides of the cement road; a gurgling river passes through the middle of the village. The river is lined with bluestones, the clear water is rushing, guarded by carved railings, and a small bridge spans it. ; The clusters of red plum blossoms on the roadside are delicate and full of enthusiasm; strolling on the bluestone bridge, people can't help but recite the poem by Ma Zhiyuan of the Yuan Dynasty: "Little bridges and flowing water, people...", here is full of poetry and painting. The waterwheel slowly rotates by the river, as if telling the difficult development process of Qinglin Village for thousands of years; the ancient watermill still rotates creakingly, like an old song full of nostalgia, gently The ground chants... The whole village is surrounded by green peaks, clear water flows, the sky is silent, the sun is shining, the wind is gentle, the air is pleasant, the flowers are surging, the green trees and vines are swaying, and the mantle is swaying and scattered...

When you are in the mythical Qinglin Village, far away from the bustling and impetuous city, far away from the rolling world, all worries disappear without a trace, and your heart is filled with infinite joy and carefreeness. You will enjoy the long-lost comfort and can't help but admire: Qinglin Village, you are a pure land on earth far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you are a natural oxygen bar with fresh and pleasant air, you are a fairyland in dreams that can rest your soul. Garden. People will be unable to suppress their inner excitement and blurt out: "The house is in a human environment, without the noise of cars and horses... There is a true meaning in this, but I have forgotten to say it." At this time, when Tao Yuanming lived in seclusion, he lived a leisurely and contented pastoral life. Reproduced here.

When you silently reminisce about these familiar yet distant memories, the same farmhouse courtyard, the same low fences, the same millstone benches, the still smoke from the kitchen, and the still children playing together form a picture of the warmth of a mountain village. A beautiful picture of time. At this time, Qinglin Village is like a beautiful and elegant peasant girl, traveling through the time and space tunnel of thousands of years, swaying her graceful figure, moving her golden lotus steps, slowly walking from an ancient landscape painting... Everything here It's like a paradise in the world, making people dream about it and making them forget to leave!

When you are strolling on the bluestone path, the refreshing fragrance of flowers slowly floats around, the warm and tranquil sounds of nature quietly fall in your ears, the clear and loud chirping of birds is endless, and the whispering sounds of insects come and go. The hospitable mountain people are so naive, and everything here is intoxicating and touching! At this time, far away from the bustling and impetuous city, far away from the cage of reinforced concrete, in a small mountain village filled with simple folk customs, you will unknowingly let go of all the worries in your heart, and enjoy the rich gifts of nature, which bring peace to your soul. Take a hearty bath to refresh your tired heart and boost your energy!

In the past, Qinglin Village was muddy, smelly, backward and closed. Since 2014, with the help of the national targeted poverty alleviation policy, a total of more than 40 million yuan has been invested through multi-party coordination to transform poor, backward, isolated and dilapidated small mountain villages into beautiful rural construction demonstration villages in Gansu Province and rural tourism demonstration villages in the city. village. It can be said that with the help of the party's poverty alleviation policy and the strong support of the county party committee and the county government, Qinglin Village has made great progress that has changed the world. Today, she has become a bright and dazzling pearl on the land of Lancang. It attracts tourists from all over the world to come for sightseeing.

Unknowingly, we arrived at the village committee exhibition hall. Pieces of daily utensils used by local people in the early days of liberation are neatly displayed on the exhibition stand, making people feel like they have returned to the farming era when the sun rose and the sun set. From the founding of New China to the expansion of the People's Communes in the 1950s and 1960s, from the Red Army's Long March to today's visits by superior leaders, we have all witnessed the great changes in Qinglin Village. Today's rapid development of Shangping Township is due to the party's good policies. Without the party's care and support, there would be no happy life for the people of Shangping Township today; without the local government's poverty alleviation assistance work, there would be no rapid development of Tangwang Village and Qinglin Village today.

In the tide of the national rural revitalization strategy, Tangwang Village and Qinglin Village are just a microcosm of the great historical changes in various villages in China. In Shangping Township, which has picturesque natural scenery, there are lively scenes of building rural roads and vigorously developing the rural tourism industry. New bridges are flying across ravines like rainbows after the rain, cement roads are crossing mountain ridges like leaping dragons, and vibrant rhubarb planting bases are crisscrossing each other. Under the guidance of the national policy of benefiting the people, hard-working people are building in full swing. Wonderful home. Thanks to the hard work of the people here and the strong support of the party's poverty alleviation policy, the charming Shangping Township will definitely become a holiday destination for tourists who "don't miss Sichuan"!

Shangping Township in Li County is known as the "summer resort". It has a mild climate and four distinct seasons. It is located at the intersection of Li County, Dangchang and Min County. Thousands of peaks compete for beauty in spring and summer, and it is covered with snow in winter. There are more than 30 scenic spots in the territory, such as Moon Cliff, Liangchuang Cliff, Fairy Cave, Sister Mountain, etc., and a grassland area of ​​240,000 acres. In addition to beautiful natural scenery, it also produces more than 100 kinds of precious Chinese medicinal materials.

The magical land of Shangping contains humanistic resources that are in urgent need of development, is full of the profound charm of pre-Qin culture, is permeated with simple and rich regional customs, and is permeated with an intriguing and long-lasting local flavor. The melodious love songs coming from the mountains and jungles demonstrate the bold and unrestrained character of the mountain people; the colorful natural scenery sets off the unique folk culture; the farmhouses and courtyards nestled near the mountains and rivers are home to hospitable villagers. ; the galloping racecourse, with fat cattle and sheep grazing everywhere; the shaded primeval forest, with deep trails and rich species; the popular mountain delicacies, mouth-watering and endless aftertaste. ah! The beautiful and passionate Shangping is really fascinating!

In Shangping in late spring, the peaks are green, the clear streams are rushing, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, the forests are densely covered, the beautiful peaks are everywhere, the products are abundant, and the people are simple. In this holy land, I am willing to be a grass on the top of the mountain, watching the mountains and rivers here day and night; I just want to stop my hurried steps and enjoy the rare beauty in this dreamlike wonderland on earth. It is comfortable and rests your restless soul here. But I couldn't. The sun was setting in the west, and the collecting team had to embark on the return journey. In the afterglow of the setting sun, I waved goodbye to this magical and sentimental land with a reluctant heart...