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Lingshi Gypsum Mountain.

In the early morning, the sun shines on the quiet land of Lingshi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and a natural wonder named "Gypsum Mountain" stands quietly. It attracts countless tourists with its unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. Today, we will spend an unforgettable half day in the embrace of nature. Gypsum Mountain is not only a masterpiece of nature, but also a work of art of time. According to geologists, Gypsum Mountain was formed in the Cambrian period about 540 million years ago. It is composed of gypsum ore deposited by the sea. After a long period of crustal movement and weathering, it has formed a variety of landscapes. The mountains are continuous and the mountains are majestic, like a giant dragon winding up, straight into the sky. We stepped on a winding mountain path, and the dense trees on both sides seemed to be sentimental greeters, gently shaking their branches and leaves, as if welcoming every visitor. The distant bird song came, and the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and flowers. The tranquility of this moment made people completely relax. As the height increases, our vision gradually widens, and the full view of Gypsum Mountain gradually appears before our eyes. The distant peaks are stacked, and the strange stones nearby are different. Some are like flying cranes, and some are like roaring lions, all showing the magic of nature. Attractions along the way are endless: Tianmen, Longwang Cave, Tieding Temple, etc., every corner hides a touching story. Standing in front of Tieding Temple, looking around, surrounded by mountains, the sea of clouds is surging. Tieding Temple is centered on a huge soapberry tree, surrounded by dozens of small temples, like stars holding the moon. This thousand-year-old tree has witnessed the vicissitudes of life and recorded the devout prayers of countless believers. It is said that every leaf of this tree symbolizes a blessing, and every branch represents a hope. Leaving Tieding Temple, we continue to explore. In Longwang Cave, stalactites are varied, some are like Buddha's hands, and some are like Dinghai Shenzhen, which is overwhelming. It is said that this was the residence of the Dragon King, and the sound of water in the cave was like music, as if the Dragon King was singing softly. Time quietly passed between our surprises. When we realized it, it was noon. With full harvest and reluctant emotions, we returned along the original road. Looking back at Gypsum Mountain, my heart is full of emotion: this magical land not only gives us visual shock, but also makes us realize the power of nature and the tenacity of life. Gypsum Mountain, this treasure of nature, infects every visitor with its unique charm. Although the half-day time is short, the vegetation here, the mountains and rocks, have been deeply embedded in our hearts. It is not only a tourist attraction, but also a pure land where people's souls are peaceful. As the ancients said: "Read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles." The trip to Gypsum Mountain allowed us to see the greatness of nature and strengthened our belief in protecting the environment and cherishing nature. May this holy land remain beautiful forever, and let more people come here to feel the tranquility and solemnity.
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Posted: Oct 7, 2024
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