Unexpected customs and folk customs of Ji'an

Hello everyone, today I will tell you about the customs and customs of Ji'an

First, let's introduce the tour routes and attractions

Day 1 Jinggangshan - Ciping Scenic spots

1. Jinggangshan

Jinggangshan is located in Ji'an City. When people mention Jinggangshan, they usually think of the "cradle of the Chinese revolution". However, in addition to the red revolutionary relics, the green natural scenery here is also very eye-catching, and it is even more charming when the azaleas bloom all over the mountain in April and May. Many tourists simply label the scenic spots in Jinggangshan as "red" and "green" to distinguish them. The "red tour" is to understand the history and increase knowledge; the "green tour" is mainly to see the scenery. Of course, you can also take a "colorful journey" with both.

The entire Jinggangshan Scenic Area is divided into 11 sub-scenic areas, of which the core ones are Ciping, Huangyangjie, Main Peak, Dujuan Mountain (Beacon Mountain) and Longtan. There are 4 sightseeing bus lines in the scenic area that go to and from the main attractions. The tickets are included in the ticket and can be used multiple times within the validity period. All scenic spots adopt a one-ticket system, including 21 scenic spots such as Huangyangjie, Longtan, Baizhuyuan, and Jinggangshan Mint (valid for 5 days and can be extended upon application). Tickets can be purchased at the tourist service center at the end of Taijing Expressway, Beacon Hill parking lot, Maoping Jingou Bay, and Ciping Nanshan Road.

Traveling to Jinggangshan usually takes 1-3 days. Due to the large scope, self-driving cars cannot enter the main scenic spots, so most tourists will stay in Ciping in the center and use this as a base camp to take sightseeing buses. Ciping is to Jinggangshan what Kuling is to Lushan. The town has everything from five-star hotels to ordinary guesthouses priced at one or two hundred yuan. The best ones are near Tianjie, where most of the food, accommodation and shopping are concentrated, and the night view is beautiful. In addition, this is also the sightseeing bus terminal, and all tours depart from here.

Huangyangjie in the northwest of Ciping is a part that every visitor to Jinggangshan will not miss. If there is only one day, then it is usually reserved for line A where Huang Yangjie is located. You can take a bus to Huangyangjie Outpost in the morning. The scenery along the way is beautiful. From the top of the mountain, you can see the trail leading down the mountain, and maybe you can also see the classic sea of ??clouds in Huangyangjie.

Taking a bus from Huangyangjie to Ciping is Baizhuyuan-Longtan-Xiaojing (red and green), and further away is Maoping-Xiangshan Nunnery-Huishi Square-Longjiang Academy (red is Main), the drive between adjacent attractions does not take more than half an hour, and it does not take much time to visit each attraction. In contrast, there are more tourists heading towards Baizhuyuan. Jinggangshan Mint and Baizhuyuan are close to each other. In the mint, there is an introduction to the minting process of the year, and you can also see the coins made in that year; The Bamboo Garden is a green attraction. The tall and lush bamboos in the garden make people feel relaxed and happy. In Longtan, you can take the ropeway (round trip 60 yuan) to see a five-fold waterfall, which is one of the outstanding green landscapes in Jinggang Mountain. There is the former site of the Fourth Military Hospital of the Red Army in Xiaojing. Behind the hospital is the Tomb of the Martyrs, which is relatively close to Ciping Town.

Line B takes Ciping-Dajing-Shuikou. You can visit red attractions such as the former site of the Red Army Medical Clinic, and you can see farmland, waterwheels and other pastoral scenery next to it. What's special about Shuikou Waterfall is that when the sun is strong, you can see a rainbow hanging in front of the waterfall, which is very beautiful. Transferring from Dajing, there is a special line to Jingzhushan (half an hour), but there are very few people going there.

The above two routes can be arranged for two days, and you can choose a few tours you are interested in. If you have extra time when you return to town in the afternoon, the Ciping Revolutionary Sites near Jinggangshan Revolution Museum, Nanshan Park, Beishan Martyrs Cemetery, and Yicui Lake Park are good choices.

On the third day, you can take Line C to the main peak (7 kilometers). The highlight here is the Wuzhi Peak from a distance. It is the pattern on the back of the fourth set of 100 yuan RMB. You can take a photo of a hundred-yuan bill here. Take a standard photo, then return to Ciping and take a special line directly to Dujuan Mountain (Beacon Mountain). If you are in a hurry, you can go directly to Dujuan Mountain, which is regarded as the essence of Jinggangshan's green landscape. Take the cableway up the mountain, and the mountains below are full of green. In April and May, azaleas spread all over the mountains and fields under your feet, like a beautiful rainbow. When there is a sea of ??clouds in the morning, walking on the plank road on the cliff feels like being in a fairyland. If you have enough time, you can also visit Wuma Chaotian on your way back, the scenery is also good.

2. Ciping Scenic Area

Ciping is located in the center of Jinggangshan Scenic Area. It is not only part of the scenic area, but also has many red revolutionary sites and relics for you to visit. Clean town. Similar to Guling in Lushan Mountain, Ciping is the base camp for food, accommodation and transportation for Jinggangshan tourism. No matter how you come to Jinggangshan, your first stop must be here.

Jinggangshan Scenic Area Sightseeing Bus Terminal, Ciping Long-distance Station, and Railway Station-Ciping shuttle bus point are all in the town. Self-driving vehicles are not allowed to enter the main attractions, so even if you come by yourself, you can You must park your car in the town and transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus to go to the main attractions. The attractions in Ciping are included in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area admission ticket, and they are mainly red. If you are not particularly interested in the history of the Red Revolution, you can choose a few of the tours after the main tours end each day.

The town is not big, but it is crowded with buildings. There are many accommodation options, including the old Jingtai Hotel and Jinggangshan Hotel. It’s easy to find small shops that cost over a hundred dollars. Food and accommodation are concentrated in the Tianjie area to the north of the town center. There are also many small shops where you can buy local products, such as Jinggangshan red rice.

It only takes more than an hour to walk around Ciping Town. There are buses to and from the main attractions in the town, but there are fewer buses. Except for the distant Beishan Martyrs Cemetery (about 10 kilometers), it doesn’t take too long to walk between several other attractions.

The most concentrated attractions are the Ciping Revolutionary Site Group near Nanshan Road in the east. There are 7 old sites on display, including Mao Zedong’s former residence, the former site of the Fourth Red Army Military Headquarters, and the former site of the Ordnance Department of the Fourth Red Army. Although the little yellow house was rebuilt later, you can still appreciate the style of the old revolutionary area. There are many people visiting here. If you want to experience it quietly by yourself, you have to choose to visit in the morning and evening or in the off-season.

The Yicui Lake Park opposite the former site group is a very elegant green space in the town. In the middle of the park is a small artificial lake, surrounded by green trees. It feels good to take a walk here in the morning and evening. The Jinggangshan Revolution Museum to the west of the park is quite large-scale. Through pictures, texts and displays, as well as some sound and light effects, you can systematically understand the figures and their deeds during the revolutionary period. Visitors who like history should not miss it. Not far to the south of Yicui Lake Park, a sculpture of workers, peasants and soldiers on the top of Nanshan Park is its symbol. There are several sightseeing platforms nearby to enjoy the scenery.

Day 2 Dujuan Mountain (Beacon Mountain)

Dujuan Mountain is located in the south of Ciping and consists of the middle peak Yangmei Peak, the west peak Wangzhi Peak and the east peak Guandao Peak. Looking from a distance, the mountain looks like a penholder, so it is also called "Beacon Mountain". The "Ten Miles of Rhododendron Forest" here is the most famous. Rhododendrons bloom all over the mountain in April and May, making it the most outstanding natural landscape in Jinggang Mountain.

Ciping Terminal (Tourist Service Center) has a special line from Dujuan Mountain to the scenic spot. The journey takes about half an hour, which is very convenient. It should be noted that the Dujuan Mountain ticket is included in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area ticket, but there is no trail up the mountain. You need to take the scenic ropeway to and from the scenic area (160 yuan/person in peak season, 150 yuan/person in off-season). However, the cableway on Dujuan Mountain can be said to be very cost-effective. It takes about 25 minutes one way. The view from the cableway on the cascading green mountains below is amazing. Especially when the azaleas are in bloom, there is a sea of ??flowers under your feet.

The ropeway has three stations: upper, middle and lower. Among them, the middle station is a big turn of more than 100 degrees, which is slightly thrilling. After passing the middle station, you can see the outline of Dujuan Mountain. Start walking from the upper station of the ropeway and walk to the three-way road of Gubai Peak in about 20 minutes. This is the starting point and end point of Dujuan Mountain sightseeing. The trail on the left can only be entered under the guidance of a professional guide. The two trails on the right, one is a suspended plank road and the other is a wooden walking trail. The two are connected to form a ring near the large and small Songdao in the east. Tourists usually start their clockwise tour on the suspended plank road on the left. The road is easy to walk and you can enjoy the scenery along the way.

The suspended plank road faces the Bijiashan Canyon. There are 5 viewing platforms along the road, where you can view the backside of Wuzhi Peak and the canyon. Among them, there are several peaks of more than 100 meters standing around the No. 5 viewing platform in the east. Standing at the viewing point, you can see Peacock Peak and Stalagmite Peak in the distance, and the scenery is the most spectacular. Along the road there are several pictographic stones such as the General's Stone and the Golden Rooster's Dawning Stone, which look somewhat similar upon closer inspection.

The Big and Small Songdao behind No. 5 Observation Deck is famous for the concentration of extraordinary pines. There is an observation deck for tourists to take pictures of the extraordinary pine landscape from the best angle. The wooden plank road going back from Xiaosongdao is the trail for viewing the "Ten Mile Rhododendron Corridor". Walking along the trail in April and May is like walking in a sea of ??rhododendrons. There are many varieties of rhododendrons here. The most worth seeing is the "King of Rhododendron" near Yangmei Peak. It is a super large Hericium rhododendron. 44 rhododendrons surround an umbrella-shaped pine tree that is thousands of years old.

During the rest of the tour, there are several pictographic rocks that can be admired and photographed, such as the Buddha pointing to the sky and the toad screaming in the sky. Go all the way to the end of the wooden boardwalk and return to Gubai Peak. Walk back to the upper station of the ropeway and then take the ropeway down the mountain. The special bus to Ciping on the return journey will pass by Wumachaotian. If you have enough time, you can get off the bus and visit. In summer, you can also raft at the foot of Dujuan Mountain, usually for 100 yuan/person.

That’s it for the introduction of travel routes and attractions. Next, let me tell you about the customs and customs of Ji’an

First, let’s talk about how people welcome the beginning of the year. . December 30th is the Chinese New Year. Old people from Ji'an who work and study outside all year round return to their hometowns to reunite with their families. The New Year's Eve dinner is also called the "Reunion Dinner". It is the most sumptuous meal for the whole family. The whole family sits together while eating, talking, toasting each other and blessing each other. In recent years, the family has gathered around the TV to watch the annual Spring Festival Gala after dinner, showing a strong sense of family affection.

On the 30th, civilian residents will go to the vegetable garden to pick some vegetables and take them home, insert them next to the door, and some even put them on the incense table in the hall to show their wealth in the coming year.

Also, on the first day of the first lunar month, all residents eat fast. Every New Year's Day breakfast, not only do the residents not eat big fish and meat, but there is not even a trace of meat from birds and animals on the dining table, it's all vegetarian food. Even the water for washing and gargling on the first day of the Lunar New Year is not thrown away but must be collected in buckets. The firecrackers set off on the first day of the new year are all red and bright, and the floor cannot be swept that day. It is also used to show good luck and good fortune, and to gather wealth and treasure.

On the second day of the first lunar month, people usually go to pay New Year greetings and visit relatives' houses. At that time, everyone can see the unique scenery of Ji'an area. The streets and alleys are crowded with rickshaws. They drink tea and play cards together. Like this - - It looks like it’s going to be the seventh or eighth day of the lunar month!

Beginning of Summer. On the day of the Beginning of Summer, "Beginning of Summer Eggs" are eaten. Everyone in every household wants to eat eggs. Some people also eat "Lixia Dog". As the saying goes: "If you eat Lixia Zi, you can't be beaten to death with a hammer; if you eat Lixia Dog, your legs will be busy walking." "The atmosphere of this program is not strong, because it is the spring planting season and farming is too busy.

Dragon Boat Festival. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is the Dragon Boat Festival. Jinggang Mountain natives and Hakka people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by planting calamus and mugwort leaves in Zongzi is commonly made around the gate. In the old days, there were many activities during the Dragon Boat Festival. At noon on this day, people would drink realgar wine and apply it on their foreheads to avoid getting sores. Realgar wine is sprinkled on the foot of the wall to prevent diseases and repel insects and ants. Dragon boat races are also held near rivers, but drinking realgar wine is gradually becoming less popular. During the "Dog Head Washing" Festival, wealthy people used to "dry their clothes and bedding" by throwing them into the water. It is said that it will not get moldy and can prevent corrosion and insect infestation. Pay more attention to "June 6th" and invite relatives and friends to enjoy the festival.

The Hungry Ghost Festival is commonly known as the "Ghost Festival". On this day, married daughters of native residents were not allowed to return to their natal homes, and relatives and friends were not allowed to visit. In the old days, clothes and pants were cut from five-color paper, and gold and silver ingots were made from gold and silver paper. That night, people burn incense and candles outside the door, and pour water and rice on them to give gifts to "wild ghosts". This custom is different from that of their ancestors.

Mid-Autumn Festival. On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, loved ones and friends give each other mooncakes, especially the newlyweds. On this day, every family has a reunion dinner with mooncakes and grapefruit. People worship the moon with various fruits, sit together as a family, drink tea, enjoy the moon, and eat moon cakes to celebrate family reunion.

This custom continues to this day.

The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is called the "Double Ninth Festival". In rural areas, sugar cakes and salty cakes are made to celebrate. The Double Ninth Festival is designated as a day of respecting the elderly. It has become a common practice for units to express condolences to retired elderly people. In rural areas, they give gifts to the elderly and wish them health and longevity. In recent years, on the occasion of the Double Ninth Festival, the Senior Sports Association has organized mountain climbing competitions for divorced and retired seniors.

Winter Solstice Festival. Local people use the Winter Solstice Festival to commemorate their ancestors, sweep and renovate tombs. It is also a good time for local people to "pickle", "wax" and "mould". There is a saying that "it's good to marinate meat and bones during the Winter Solstice." Therefore, after the Winter Solstice festival, people generally start to kill pigs to marinate meat, mold tofu, steam wine with glutinous rice and other activities to make material preparations for the New Year.

Bizarre Hakka wedding customs. Hakka wedding customs are grand, warm, interesting and elegant, and are one of the main contents of Hakka customs. It roughly includes the transmission of Geng letters, choosing a daughter-in-law, choosing a son-in-law, making a decision, sending a date, and getting married, which is called the "six rites". Among the "six rites" wedding customs, the most important thing is the sedan chair used to welcome the bride. In the old days, when women who were married in the past were competing for status and favor, they often thought that they were orthodox and proud by saying, "I was carried to my husband's house in a sedan chair", which implies that the matchmaker is marrying meaning. When welcoming a bride in a sedan chair, the most interesting thing is the sedan couplet. On the wedding day, both men and women must choose the most trusted literati with the best writing skills to write couplets, so as to show off the glory of their own tribe and also pay attention to the literary talents of the other tribe. On the wedding day, first the man carries the couplet on the sedan chair to the woman, and the woman must match the couplet with the couplet within the short time before the wedding. The woman was quite nervous about this.

Unique Hakka food. Hakka people have always been hospitable and enjoy tea. Most of them live in mountainous areas and grow and make tea themselves. Hakka people drink hot tea. When relatives and friends come, they first boil the tea and serve them on plates (with food on them). Neighbors and folks who pass by the house will warmly greet them with "Come in and have a bowl of tea!"

The etiquette of Jinggangshan native residents building new houses includes the customs of entering the table, rounding the house, raising the beams, and passing the fire.