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Qi Xing Yan Scenic Spot in Zhaoqing

[Introduction]-[Age old Poem Corrido]-[Palace Shui Y ue Gong]-[Yu Ping Rock and Lang Feng Rock]-[ Apo Rock]-[Wetland Park]

[Introduction]

Good morning, distinguished guests. We are going to see lakes and mainly rocks today. Allow me to give you a general introduction first.

Qixingyan Scenic spot enjoys a sightseeing history of more than 1000 years. It lies to the north of Zhaoqing city about three kilometers away. In 1982, Rock Qixing yan together with Mountain Dinghushan was put under the same name of “Xinghu” Scenic Area. This scenic area enjoys many well recognized titles in the travel industry. Say, it was listed among the first designated State level Key tourist Attractions. In the years of 1999 and 2000, Xinghu Scenic Area was ranked as “state level key Tourist attraction”. “Top Ten State Demonstration Site of Civilization” and “State level 4A resort” respectively.

The lake in front of us is composed of five lakes, hence the origin of its name, a star shaped lake. Xinhu(let me put it into Chinese) occupies an area of 64.9 thousand square meters. This lake has a history of over 350 years. It was first documented in Ming dynasty.

Rock Qi xingyan is made up of seven rocks. It covers an area of 8.277 square kilometers.

These seven rocks line into tow belts. The belt in the south includes five rocks. These five are named after their shapes. If you look from west to east, you will see Shizhangyan(palm rock), Chanchuyan( Toad Rock), Tianzhu yan( Sky-pointing rock), Shishiyan(stone chamber rock) and Yupin Langfeng yan(Jade Screen Lang Feng Rock). The belt in the north includes other two rocks. They are named as He Qiang and Apo. I will tell you the stories about their origin later.

Now we are standing in front of Tianzhuyan( that is, Sky-pointing Rock). It rises up to 114 meters. Do you see a pavillion at its peaks? It is the highest construction in Rock Qixing Yan. Shall we call it Zhaixing ting(star reaching Pavillion)? Yes, Great. Now will you look at Tianzhuge, a building half way down the mountain? It is a place which serves meals and provides beds.

After giving you an overall introduction, I will lead you to see the details.

[Age-old Poem Corridor]

This Age old Poem Corridor is known for Mo Ya Shi Ke (Mo Ya Stone Inscriptions). As you can see, carved and chiseld on the smooth surface of the natural rocks are the drawings and writings, recording important events or achievements in history. These inscriptions are usually completed by the joined effort of stonemasons and calligraphers. A Chinese late Minister of Foreign Affairs, marshal Chen Yi visited here in February, 1962. He commented, “ The lines inscribed on the rocks here have made this place famous after a thousand years.”

The stone inscriptions in Qi Xing Yan Scenic spot are mainly situated in the Longyan Cave and the lotus Cave of Rock Shishi (Rock Stone chamber). After Tang and song Dynasties, a flow of