神农架英文导游词
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神农架英文导游词
Shennongjia Scenic Area
The Shennongjia district in remote northwestern
Hubei has the wildest scenery in the province. With heavily
forested mountains of fir, pine and hemlock -including something
rare in China, old-growth stands -the area is known as a treasure
trove of more than 1300 species of medicinal plants. Indeed, the
name for the area roughly translates as ‘ Shennong’s Ladder’ to
commemorate a legendary emperor, Shennong, believed to be the
founder of herbal medicine and agriculture. According to the
legend, he heard about some special plants growing up high on a
precipice, so he cut down a great tree and used it to climb to the
site and reach the plants, which he added to his medical
collection.
As part of a more modern legend, Shennongjia is also famous
for the sightings of wild, ape-like creatures - a Chinese
equivalent of the Himalayan Yeti or the North American Bigfoot.
The stories are interesting, but the creatures seem to be able to
distinguish between peasants and scientists -molesting the former
and evading the latter. Nevertheless, there is a small base station
set up in the reserve with displays of ‘evidence’ of sightings.
More real, but just as elusive perhaps, are species of leopard,
bear, wild boar and monkey (including the endangered Golden
Snub-Nosed Monkey) that reportedly inhabit the area.
Foreigners are only allowed into the area of the
Shennongjia district near the town of Muyuping, 200km northwest of
Yichang. There are two high peaks in the area, Shennongjiashan at
3105m and Laojunshan at 2936m. It’s a 10-hour bus ride to Muyuping
from Yichang, or you can take a boat to Xiangxi (five hours) on the
Three Gorges and from there it’s a 90km ride to Muyuping. From
Muyuping you will have to hire a car to get into the reserve.
Banbiyan
Banbiyan, 5 kilometres from Liaowang Tower, is famous for
its stone forest and for sightings of the so-called wild man, the
Chinese Yeti. The bamboo that covers the mountain and plain makes a
great hiding place for anyone wanting to hang out with
Bigfoot.
At nearly 2,600 metres, the grassy meadows of Banbiyan
frequently play host to a colorful festival of song and dance by
the locals. Custom dictates that visitors are welcomed by song. Not
quite The Sound of Music, but the spectacle is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience for many.
Shennongding
The pyramid-sharp Shennong Peak covers an area of about 2
square kilometres, rising from the centre to China to a height of
3105 metres above sea level. Clouds often nestle at the summit
where ridges stretch on into the distance. The area is covered by
tiers of fir, bamboo and azalea. The firs, as tall as 40 metres,
have dense leaves on branches that block off the sunlight. The
azaleas blossom pink and violet in summer. The area is also home to
some rare animals including the golden monkey, white bear and
antelope.
Yanzidong
Halfway up a hill just east of Yanziya lies Yanzidong, a
cave famous for its golden swallows. A short 50 metre climb up from
the road leads to the entrance - the cave itself heads backwards
into the mountain for more than 3 kilometres. One of the few
swallows that doesn‘t migrate seasonally, the golden swallow
inhabits the cave all year round.
Standing inside the entrance, you will breathe in the damp
air and watch steam rising from the walls, which gleam like glass.
Above hang the birds‘ nests, warm and dry.
Outside the cave you can watch the swallows dancing in the
air, and diving in and out of their dark home.
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