The legend of the three islands in Tangshan Bay

The forest shadows whirling on Bodhi Island

When you set foot on Bodhi Island, you will see the forest shadows whirling, the reeds are majestic, the blue waves of Mengze Lake are rippling, the Chaoyin Temple is filled with incense, and the crab fire and fishing lights cover the moon. Color, morning bells and evening drums suppress the sound of the ocean tide. As part of the golden tourist belt in the northern part of the Bohai Sea, Bodhi Island shines like a bright pearl on the coast of the Bohai Sea.

Bodhi Island is a sand island composed of gently undulating sand dunes, hanging alone in the vast sea, 4 kilometers away from the coastline. According to legend, there is a beautiful legend about the formation of Bodhi Island.

A long time ago, someone threw a pearl with a stone mortar in the middle into the sea. The sea suddenly became stormy and violent, and the sky was dark and the earth was dark. When the rain passed and the sky cleared, a beautiful island miraculously appeared. Above the mist of the sea, this is what the stone mortar in the orb has become. Some people also say that it was formed by the accumulation of sand dropped by Nuwa when she was patching up the sky.

There is a famous pavilion on Bodhi Island, Zhuzhi Pavilion, located on the northeast side of the entrance to Bodhi Island. It is said that Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, passed by this place when he was away from home and stayed on the island for 19 days, so the island was also called Jiutuo. Later, in order to commemorate him, people built this station pavilion on the island. At that time, King Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty led the Eastern Expedition and was victorious along the way. However, in the Battle of Yannan, the Tang army suffered heavy casualties due to the enemy troops moving in tens of thousands of reinforcements. The army was defeated and fled south, and the enemy soldiers took advantage of the victory to pursue them. The king of Tang defeated his army and fled to the bank of the Daqing River. The current was fast and several attempts to cross the river were unsuccessful. So he followed the south of the river to the mouth of the sea. The water was ankle-deep and shallow, and the riverbed was exposed in some places. The king of Tang led his troops across the river, but failed. This place is full of silt, and the soldiers who entered the water were trapped. It was more difficult for the horses to fight for the crossing than to climb to the sky. At this time, the enemy soldiers were chasing towards the river with overwhelming force. Li Shimin, the king of Tang Dynasty, was helpless and looked up to the sky and sighed. At this time, many crabs in the sea came quickly. In a short time, a crab bridge was built densely. The king of Tang Dynasty was so happy that he urged his mount to ride on the crab bridge to board the island. But when he looked back, he saw that the enemy soldiers were about to step on the bridge to catch up. The king of Tang Dynasty was very anxious and said: "God crabs, please help us, quickly disperse and remove the crab bridge!" However, the crabs were blocked in front and behind, and could not move away. Upon seeing this, the King of Tang hurriedly commanded: "God crabs, just crawl away sideways." After hearing this, the crabs immediately crawled away sideways, and the crab bridge disappeared in an instant, leaving the enemy soldiers with nothing to do. If you don’t believe it, in this ghost crab area, catch a small sea crab that is larger than a fingernail and observe the hard shell on its back. You can also clearly see a horse hoof print on it. According to legend, that It was left behind by Li Shimin when he stepped on the Crab Bridge to land on the island.

Bodhi Island is a magical natural botanical garden. There are many kinds of plants on the island, and their species come from the north and south. They are very different from the plant types and nature of the surrounding land. Among them, bodhi tree, wood silk Tree species such as cotton, white beech, and southern snake vine are unique not only in Laoting, but also in the entire northern region of the Yellow River. These peculiar plant species exceed ordinary growth patterns, distribution areas and people's imagination. So, how did these trees spread from their native habitat to this inaccessible island? This has always been a mystery. After later research, people finally came to the conclusion that it was birds that made this island lush and green. It was the birds that migrated north and south during their migration, or when they flew to this island to rest after eating these seeds. , there are some undigested seed germs in the bird droppings left behind, or some plant seeds were accidentally brought here in the feathers, took root and sprouted, survived tenaciously, and became dense and dense into the green island today. .

The Bodhi trees on Bodhi Island are very lush. If we touch the bodhi tree with our hands, we may be able to let go of some of our worries. This is a very pleasant thing. Originally, the linden tree is a tropical and subtropical tree species, which is rare in the north. Especially on this small island isolated in the sea, such a lush linden forest really adds a bit of mystery and mystery to the island.

According to legend, the Buddha Sakyamuni attained enlightenment and became a Buddha under the bodhi tree and then passed away. One night many years ago, Sakyamuni said goodbye to his luxurious solitude and chose a bodhi tree in the wilderness south of Gaya City to support his meditation and transcendent enlightenment. His great enlightenment created a profound and profound religion. The Bodhi tree has therefore become part of the spiritual carrier of Buddhism, and in its ever-expanding annual rings, more and more of the essence of Buddhist culture has been injected into it.

On Bodhi Island, surrounded by lush greenery, Chaoyin Temple was second to none in scale along the coast at that time. The whole temple of Chaoyin Temple has three floors of Buddhist halls. The three rooms in the front hall are called "King Kong Halls", with flying eaves and arched walls, and brilliant golden walls. The mountain gate into the hall is just below it.

On both sides of the pillars of the mountain gate are carved wooden window lattice with split-leaf wood structure. The workmanship is exquisite, the carvings are fine, and they are lined with woolen window paper. They are antique and unparalleled in beauty. The "Tianwang Hall" on the second floor has three rooms in the middle. It has a unique design and the whole hall is in the shape of a pavilion. In the hall, the Heavenly King is seated, flanked by eighteen Arhats of various shapes and lifelike shapes.

On the north side of Chaoyin Temple, there is a sloping path leading to a quiet place. There are three jingshes built with bright windows and elegant layout, specially for guests to live in.

However, the once-famous Chaoyin Temple was unfortunately bombarded during the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, and most of the temple was destroyed. It also suffered a catastrophe during the "Cultural Revolution", and the front and middle halls were demolished. The stone carvings of Five Hundred Arhats on the four walls were all chipped away. What we see now is the only remaining and restored apse.

Although the anti-Japanese artillery fire that destroyed Chaoyin Temple has long since disappeared with history, and the former prominence has been reduced to the quietness and leisure of this site, but looking at the traces of the surviving apse of Chaoyin Temple, we can still appreciate the past here. In the past, you can feel the flourishing Buddhist culture on the island in the numerous couplets, or in the thin mirage of the island in the early morning, imagine the green smoke of Buddhism in Chaoyin Temple back then. In fact, coming here is a pursuit of history and nature, looking at this temple built more than a hundred years ago with a calm and flowing mentality, trying to find motivation and inspiration from history and nature. People, history, and nature are so organically blended together, everything is so close, yet so far away...

Seaside Island Blue Boutique Tour 2:

Romantic Feelings on Yuetuo Island

"The first crescent of the moon can be seen in the water, and the sky and water contain the moon and its conjunction." Viewed from the air, Yuetuo Island looks like a half-moon lying across the Bohai Bay. Yuetuo Island is surrounded by the sea, with primitive landforms and secluded, strange and wild scenery. The island is thick with bushes and weeds. The almost closed natural environment has never been disturbed or destroyed by humans, making the ecological landscape and the excellent seaside The style complements each other. The island is composed of seven islands including Yuetuo, Yaotuo and Xituo. It is a natural bathing beach and eco-tourism resort.

There is a beautiful legend about the origin of Yuetuo Island. Legend has it that Chang'e secretly ate an elixir and gained an immortal body, then flew to the moon and lived in the moon palace. Over time, she missed her husband Hou Yi very much, but she was also afraid that her date with Hou Yi would be seen on land, so she asked for help under the moon. The old man chose a secluded place in the sea for their meeting. The old man under the moon specializes in building bridges. Moved by Chang'e, he began to choose places in various sea areas. Later, he chose the calm place of Bohai Bay and invited the land god to pile sand in it to build this half-moon-shaped sand beach. island. In this way, Chang'e began to come to Yuetuo Island to meet her lover when the moon was half-waned and it was dark. Therefore, Yuetuo Island was also known as the Lovers' Island.

Watching the moon on Yuetuo Island has a unique charm. In the middle of the night, the rhythmic surging of the tide and the rustling sound of the reeds on the island swaying gently in the wind were the love words and whispers of Chang'e and Hou Yi expressing their longing for each other.

In the central and western part of Yuetuo Island, there are two ancient willow trees growing from the same root, called the "lovers' tree". Legend has it that a long time ago, the jade willows in Guanyin Bodhisattva's jade purification vase originally had two branches. They were outstanding and outstanding, which made Guanyin Bodhisattva particularly fond of them. But one day, disaster came quietly. This pair of spiritual beings who were loved by Guanyin Bodhisattva understood the joys, anger, sorrows and joys of the human world, and nurtured human emotions and desires. They completely forgot the Buddhist rules and precepts, and they fell in love.

Their happiness angered Guanyin. One was sent to the end of the world and the other stayed at the corner of the world, but they did not want to be separated. Guanyin was angry and threw two jade willow branches into the blazing fire. Suddenly there was a thunderclap that shook the earth. Two brilliant rays of light rushed towards Jiutian in the fireworks, turning into two fire phoenixes, singing happily in Jiutian. They flew, sang, and danced gracefully as they passed Yuetuo Island. Their feathers fell to the ground, took root, grew stems, and gave birth to leaves. It is the "Lovers' Tree" on the island today.

To enter Yuetuo Island, you have to take a boat to get ashore. The cruise ship floats leisurely on the sea, and it seems that it has arrived in a fairyland. In the distance, when a crescent-shaped island appears in front of you, it is the beautiful Yuetuo Island. The construction of Yuetuo Island is designed in the style of the Netherlands, with red-roofed cabins hanging over the beach. At night, the little lights echo the reflections in the water, making you feel like you are in a fairy tale world. Being there, listening to the ebb and flow of the sea, the feelings are real, the intentions are clear, and it is uniquely interesting.

The bathing beach on Yuetuo Island has clean sand and clean water. The exquisitely designed small pavilion stands alone on the coast. It is red, yellow and blue, and seems to be an exquisite little poem. On the shore, the boys on the beach started a volleyball game. In the sea, people are playing and enjoying the fun of the sea.

In the early morning, a gushing red sun appears in front of people, and they can feel the simplicity and wonder of nature.

A variety of collective participation tourism projects in wild life such as seafood barbecue, roasted whole lamb, bonfire party, seaside fishing and hunting, etc., allow people to enjoy the beauty of leisure vacation.

Yuetuo Island has the richest bird resources in the north. Sitting on the island and watching the sea water connect is a spectacular sight. Watching thousands of birds soar and thousands of sailboats racing across the river is a unique experience. The cool sea breeze, natural landscape, pristine and tranquil. Green spaces, beaches and wild interests complement each other, making leisure and entertainment complement each other.

Seaside Island Blue Boutique Tour No. 3:

Poetic Jinsha Island

Standing on the long coastline, pick up a handful of sand, fine and white bright and clean.

Jinsha Island is located in the Bohai Bay southwest of Laoting, with a total length of 13.5 kilometers. The slope of one side of the island along the coastline is gentle, the water depth does not exceed 1.5 meters, and the sea water quality is first-class. It is a high-quality natural bathing beach. Jinsha Island is part of Dawanggang Island, located at the western end of Dawanggang Island, 1.5 kilometers long from east to west. When the tide is low, the island is connected to the main part of Dawanggang Island, and when the tide is high, it is separated from it and becomes an independent island.

There is a beautiful legend about the formation of Jinsha Island. According to legend, Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals, was a man who loved to do good deeds. One summer, he came to the Bohai Sea from the East China Sea. Just as a tsunami occurred in the Leting area of ??the Bohai Bay, the seawater came up the coast and flooded tens of thousands of acres of farmland and countless people. Villages, fishermen and people were so anxious that they cried and burned incense and prayed to Buddha for blessings. After Han Xiangzi learned of this situation, in order to prevent the tide from invading the people again, he wanted to build a dam on the coast to block the sea water, so he filled the lotus flower basket with fine sand, rose into the clouds, and dropped handfuls in the air. fine sand. Unexpectedly, Han Xiangzi was so anxious that he scattered the sand into the sea. When he was annoyed, the fine sand gathered into the sea and formed an island. Seeing that the sand island, which was more than ten miles long, alleviated the impact of the sea tide on the land, he hurried on his way with the immortals. So far, the eight pavilions standing side by side on the island seem to be telling this beautiful legend.

There is a swell of sand at the east end of the island, which is the legendary "Luofeng Slope". It is said that a long time ago, an old fisherman who went on a boat to pick up the small tide on the island spent the night alone on the island because he failed to catch up with the fishing boat that landed. The tide in the sea was particularly strong that day. The netting post was uneven and the seawater flooded many low-lying areas. He had no choice but to choose a high ground to avoid the tide and spend the night. In the trance of sleep, a huge flying bird passed by the island, its huge wings fanning the cool breeze and lifting up the light sand. The old fisherman no longer felt sleepy. He stood up and saw purple mist lingering across the vast sea, steaming clouds and mist, and the sea and sky were the same color. After a while, a ray of light reflected the sea red, and a red sun rose slowly. On a high hill not far away, a huge colorful phoenix stood looking up to the sky. This phoenix faced the roaring waves under the rising sun in the east, combed its golden feathers, flapped its wings and sang loudly, then flew gracefully towards the sea to the east of the island.

The wonderful thing about Jinsha Island is that there is a lake in the island and an island in the lake. Moreover, the lake in the island is connected to the sea, which not only ensures the cleanliness of the lake water, but also regulates the temperature of the lake water through a specially built culvert, creating a unique bathing beach. This landscape of island lake in the sea is extremely rare in many places, and it has become the only island lake bathing beach in North China.

At the same time, Jinsha Island is also a good place for natural sunbathing. The intensity of solar radiation here is high, and the abundant radiant light, especially infrared light, helps promote body metabolism and blood circulation, and provides sufficient nutrients for the body. To achieve the purpose of regulating human body rhythm and strengthening body and fitness.