Happiness belongs to those who reach the summit - A fortunate encounter with "Ode to the Great Wind".

Traveling is always half about planning and half about surprises... What is the best way to set off? This is a question that may remain unanswered throughout our lives. However, our conditions are definitely better than those of the ancients. At the very least, we can refuel and buy a ticket to go wherever we want. For example, Mangdang Mountain Scenic Area is actually a combination of several scenic areas. It houses the tombs of King Liu Wu of Liang and his wife, as well as the tomb of King Gong of Liang, the son of Liu Wu. Unfortunately, it is said that all of these tombs have been looted to varying degrees. The most famous tomb raider is actually Cao Mengde... Therefore, even though Cao Cao's poems have been written with great skill and imagination over the years, there are still many places where he has been framed. In particular, Mr. Luo Guanzhong's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" from the Ming Dynasty has nailed him to the pillar of shame! There is also a performance of Liu Bang slaying the snake, as well as exhibitions of porcelain and jade from various dynasties. There are also small games such as archery, cannon firing, and boating. There is also a buffet and snacks. In short, it is a decent scenic area. It must also be said that the staff of the scenic area are generally of good quality, hospitable and responsive! Although the site of Liu Bang's slaying of the snake is a simple attraction, it even has only a broken stele from the Ming Dynasty and a new stele built in the 1980s. However, as the inscription at the stele reads: "Since ancient times, rise and fall depend on luck, when will we visit the broken stele?" "Mangdang Mountain is silent, the ancients are gone, the abandoned temple is desolate and the old foundation is lost"... Although the ancient relics here have been reduced to ruins due to war and other factors, the stories about Liu Bang written by later generations in the form of comic book murals are more informative and insightful! The stories of Lü Zhi and Lady Qi, as well as the well-known Farewell My Concubine, Four Sides Chu Song, Chu River Han Boundary, Xiang Zhuang's Sword Dance Intended for Pei Gong, Openly Building a Plank Road and Secretly Crossing Chencang, etc., are all stories that are good for the mind and beneficial to read! There are also lifelike statues of the founding emperors and kings of the Western Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty, allowing us to relive the history of two thousand years ago! Very good, and once you pay the parking fee for Mangdang Mountain Scenic Area, you can park for free at the parking lot near Liu Bang's slaying of the snake. This is a very humane design. Finally, you can drive to the Dahangxiong Scenic Area. This scenic area must be visited by car. Once you go there, you will know that there is a very steep mountain road to walk. There is also a platform to climb. Therefore, it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus up the mountain. This 10 yuan is worth it, as it saves you energy. There are not many surprises inside except for the tall statue of Liu Bang. However, this attraction is worth it for the sake of standing on the mountaintop and saying: "The great wind rises, the clouds fly, the power reaches the sea, and the hometown returns. Where can we find brave men to guard the four directions?"... Today is National Day holiday, so there are naturally many people. Therefore, even if you climb the steps, you will need to queue to reach the platform on the base. However, when you stand at the top of the mountain, when you feel Liu Bang's "Ode to the Great Wind" in your heart, that happiness must belong to those who reach the summit... Happiness belongs to those who travel hard! - Li, October 3, 2024, the first day of the ninth month of the Jiachen year © Copyright belongs to the author. Please contact the author for reprinting or content cooperation.