连云港花果山景区英文简介 An Introduction to Huaguoshan Scenic Spot General introduction to Huanguoshan Scenic Spot(花果山景区概述) The name of Huaguoshan means a place rich in flowers and fruits. It is a famous scenic spot vivid ly depicted in the story of Journey to the West, which is usually known as Monkey King to wester ners. It is about seven kilometers (about four miles) away from urban Lianyunguang City. Having an altitude of 625 meters (about 0.4 miles), it is the highest mountain of the Yuntai Mountain Ran ge. There are more than 100 scenic spots in the Huaguoshan Scenic Spot, most of which are conne cted with the story of Monkey King. Visitors will have the feeling of being in Heaven when they t ravel here. About the Book Journey to the West(西游记) Usually known to the western readers as Monkey King or the TV Serial Monkey, the book Journe y to the West is one of the four most famous literary books in Chinese history. It is based upon a tr ue story about a monk called Xuan Zang set in the Tang Dynasty (618 -907), who went on foot to todays India to seek for sutra, the holy book of Buddhism, eventually a rriving after years of trials and tribulations. In the story, Monkey King is one of Xuan Zangs four apprentices. He has vast magic powers and is quite wise. With his help, they undergo 81 dangers b efore finally getting the sutra. In the tale, Monkey King is born out of rock in Huaguoshan, and later he chooses the Water Curta in Cave as his home. In China, Monkey King is the symbol of wisdom, braveness, and faithfulness. Scenic Spots on the Mountain Natural Sceneries(自然景观): Water Curtain Cave(水帘洞) This is the place where Monkey King lives and plays with the other monkeys in Journey to the W est, and it is also the place that most sightseers look forward to visiting. In fact, this cave is a big c rack that is covered by a waterfall. On both sides of this waterfall are some inscriptions carved on the stone. Due to the story, this cave possesses something magical and mysterious. The South Gate of the Heaven(南天门) The South Gate of the Heaven is said to be the outer door of Lingxiao Palace of the Jade Emperor(Supreme Deity of Taoism) in the Heaven. Each time Monkey King encounters difficulty, he will go through this gate and ask for help from the other gods in the Heaven. Yunv Peak(玉女峰) This is one of the highlights of the visit. Yunv Peak is the highest point in Jiangsu Province. If luc ky enough, visitors can watch sunrise from Yinshu Pavilion. Another scenic spot is the sea of clouds. The clouds roll like the waves in the sea. At this spot, visitors will have the feeling that they ha ve entered Heaven, just like the Monkey King. Yixiantian(一线天) Yixiantian is a scenic spot made up of giant stones and caves which connect with one another. Yi xiantian means that there is only a little distance between two giant stones, which are very high an d large. The distance is so slim that only one person can go through at any time. Historical Attractions(历史名胜) Asoka Pagoda(阿育王塔) Asoka was a ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty in the 3rd Century BC, who waged some of the bloodi est wars in Indian history. He was later overcome by remorse for the death and destruction he had unleashed, and went on to become a religious visionary, spreading the word of Buddha. First built in the Song Dynasty (960 -1279), Asoka Pagoda in Haiqing Temple is about 40 meters (about 131 feet) high. It is the highestand oldest pagoda in existence in northern Jiangsu Province. Though having such a long history, i t has withstood one magnitude 8.5 earthquake.Classic 著Journey to the West describe of flower and fruit below the hills, have a“the smoke 霞 spread colourful, the sun and moon 耀 light“ of the harbor mountain the city 枣 connect cloud harbor City.She is like a bright bright pearl, insetting 18000 kilometers of 脐 departments of coast lines in the motherland.Connect cloud harbor to call the sea state for thou, once the new sea connect city,new sea City,connect cloud City, belong to province in Shandong at first, allotted province in Jiangsu in 1953, in 1961 with the port name change name to connect cloud harbor City.Connect cloud harbor vegetable have“the 淮 huge town“,“southeast county“ it call, eastern bridgehead and China 14 coasts of conduct and actions“mainland bridge in second Europe“ open one of the cities, already drive Chinese government assurance for the 华 east newly arisen industry,outside 贸 in region,travel,the port city.As early as 50,000 year agos, someone is in this activity, the 锦 holds south 麓 of mountain of peach blossom brook be old and neolithic ruins.Connect cloud harbor old 貌 to change new 颜 now, the economic development speeds obviously, economy internationalization the level have already resided ex- row in Jiangsu.Connect endless,spacious and secluded coast in harbor City of cloud, is the divine spot that goes to summer resort,recuperate.Sea bath,barge-pole boat,take a walk,angle for fish, none not proper.The cul