Sunday, 5. November 2006, 10:20:17
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秋之游
游览过云杉茂密、白雪皑皑的博格达峰所围绕的迷人的天山天池；乘车数万公里，观赏过具有欧洲风情特色、神秘的咯纳斯湖；领略过被称为“火洲”、“葡萄之乡”的吐魯番和那赫紅色的山体看似烈火在燃烧的火焰山的酷热；赞叹过反映古代人聪明才智的地下水利灌溉工程--坎儿井；留连过世界艺术瑰宝---敦煌莫高窟中的飞天壁画；也曾踩踏在数亿年前的大片树木而今已变成大漠奇石的硅化木的广阔遗址上……。此次在这样一个温暖的深秋，伴着一丝凉意，踏着松软落叶的秋之游，会带给我一种什么样新奇的感觉呢？
在灿烂的辰光中，我们登上了去达坂城的旅游车。途经的第一站便是距乌鲁木齐市中心35公里，站地面积75平方公里， 目前全国面积最大的野生动植物保护地---新疆天山野生动物园。保护地远望山峦叠嶂，近观丘陵起伏，沟谷幽深，兽语鸟鸣。山阴下、树林间，或馆、或苑，所有动物的居所都有着与它们各自生活习性相适应的自然或半自然的生态系统。
依托原有的山势，动物放养区布局合理，错落有致。车行驶经过荒漠动物区、猛兽区、高山草食动物区……我们时而看到飞奔的雪豹，时而看到凶猛的白虎、狼……最令我们感到遐意的是漫步在鸟林和步行观赏区，在这里你会看到黑白天鹅在水中嬉戏，草地上的孔雀在相互媲美，各种叫不出名字的花枝招展的禽类在岸上休闲沐浴，似乎它们根本没有感受到深秋的寒意。令我们没想到的是，当我们正登车赶往下一景点时，发现一只石羊坐在前排座位上，似乎也想体验一下当乘客的感觉，此时七、八只石羊也从远处目中无人地昂扬而来，看着它们享受着游客们的扶摸，你会真切融入到人与自然和谐相处的状态中。
下一站我们到达了中国死海---新疆盐湖，维吾尔语意“神秘之湖”。同著称于世的以色列死海一样，属内陆咸水湖。车行驶在由盐铺成的路上，远处湖边三座悉尼歌剧院式的建筑吸引了我们的注意力，可到近处一看，它们更像似贝壳，是一所盐浴美疗中心。因湖水中富含有益于人体的矿物质元素，所以盐浴已成为时尚保健的一种方式。此时我们迫不及待地冲向湖边，踏在银光闪闪的结晶盐上，感觉如同踏在洁白的雪地上，微凉的秋风如同海风.抓起一把雪白的盐投向湖中，心中是如此的畅快。此时若是炎热的夏季，我们一定会跳入湖中，享受一下那奇妙浪漫的盐浴漂浮。
动物园的漫步和盐湖边的兴奋已让我们饥肠辘辘，饱餐后仍沉醉在甜美的小睡中，我们便被唤醒，透过车窗，一座荒凉、神秘的古城呈现在眼前，这就是著名的达坂古城。古城中展示着当时护城士兵所用的兵器和生活住所。登上城楼、眺望远方，猛烈的风似乎把古战场的厮杀声带到了耳边。为了纪念被尊称为“西北民歌之父”的民族音乐家王洛宾,古城中央地带陈列他着的塑像,这为古城增添了一份文化气息.此时空气中也似乎在聆放着他创作的优美动听的"达坂城的姑娘".
沐浴了充足阳光的身体和畅快的心情终未拖延深秋的季节匆忙赶来的落日红霞的步伐。春之游赋予我的是一种生机盎然、万物萌发的希望；夏之游让我在火焰般的情怀里，体验到了山间溪水、林中漫步的凉爽；那么此次一日的秋之游,除了让我呼吸到古丝绸之路上所弥散的浓郁的现代气息外,更让我感受到在这样一个落叶飘零,多姿多彩即将结束上演的深秋之季，万物仍然焕发着无限的生机。
Saturday, 8. July 2006, 07:43:05
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July 3rd, 2006A Tribute to Vernal Sunshine
---By captain-of-soul
Vernal sunshine, you do not know how longingly I look upon you,
You must be she I was seeking;
I have somewhere surely lived a life of joy with you,
All is recalled in the time fleeting.
You gave me the pleasure of your eyes and face,
I was lost in your grace;
You took the warmth of my caress and whisper,
I forgot the taste of lunch and supper.
I am to think of you while i wake at night alone,
I am to wait, till the day we meet advent-prone.
This sentimental poem of captain's made me once more think about the poem below.
Think Of You
---By an unknown writer
In the morning
When the sun
Is just starting to light the day
I am awakened
And my first thoughts are of you
At night
I stare at the dark tress
Silhouetted against the quiet stars
I am entranced into a complete peacefulness
And my last thoughts are of you
Thursday, 6. July 2006, 15:06:57
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June 30th, 2006 Rainy
Although many friends of mine had told me never to buy things in scenic spots, yet my neck and wrists have been ornamented with necklaces of crystal and a bracelet of jadeite: My handbag has been filled with souvenirs and cosmetics of pure natural plant extract, which in a way are owed to the lead of guides. And simultaneously I also have been confered the "laudatory title" --- Crazy person in buying. A little expensive as these products are, yet they are all my favorites~! So I don't feel to have swallowed a gudgeon.
After four hours’ bus from Lijiang to Dali and eight hours’ night train from Dali to Kunming, in the early morning we flied back to Chengdu again. Though exhausted and sleepy, we still made full use of one day’s free activities, savoring Chengdu’s snacks, and strolling about two places of interest --- Dufu’s Thatched Cottage and The Wuhou Temple.
Dufu’s Thatched cottage situated on the bank of the Huanghe Stream in the western Suburbs of Chengdu is the former residence of Dufu(712-770), a great poet of Tang Dynasty(618-907). When he stayed in Chengdu, Dufu lived here for nearly four years and wrote more than 240 poems. In the exhibition hall, we saw some of his poetry had been translated into many languages. He is honored as sage of poetry and his cottage as a holy land in the history of Chinese literature for his brilliant achievements in poetry. Dufu’s Thatched Cottage has been listed as an important cultural relic under the protection of the state by the state Council.
The Wuhou Temple was initially built in 223 AD, now covers 140000 square meters. It is consist of Liubei’s Huiling and temples of Zhuge Liang and other ministers in Shuhan of the Three Kingdoms. In the shrine to the Three Kngdoms, we authentically comprehended its rich and generous cultural accumulation.
The pleasant and relaxing journey is coming to an end. Although tiresome, yet it broadens my outlook and knowledge and in a sense, adjusts my mood, yet a certain feeling halting in my bosom will never fade~!
The next destination of my journey will perhaps be arranged for the time being to Tibet
Wednesday, 5. July 2006, 18:44:15
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June 26th, 2006 Sunny
After one and a half hours’ flight, we landed on the Kunming airport. On setting foot on the way to Jiuxiang, colorful pictures along with words in the white walls standing on the both sides of National Road 324 greeted the eye. Watching attentively, we knew these pictures were drawn to reflect the famous “Yunnan’s eighteen queer things”. For instance, “Young girls are called old ladies.”; “Locust can be served as a dish that goes with wine.”; “Have a love affair carrying babies.” etc, which were very interesting!
With the guide’s excellent explanations along the road, unwittingly we reached the scenic spot --- Jiuxiang lava cave. After lunch we walked towards the resort. It lies in a whole mountain and is a comprehensive scenic spot, which features in Karst landscape, natural scenery, human landscape and nationality custom. And also just as the saying goes, “Enjoy Shilin on the earth, but Jiuxiang under the earth; Shilin’s beauty lies in peaks, while Jiuxiang;s in gullies.” Directly entering the entrance of the cave, we heard deafening water drawing our attention to a torrential fall flowing down to a gully, in which the currents were swift. If I alone had been here, it would have made me bloodcurdling! We walking further a little, another scene of great momentum caught our eyes. That is male and female falls, which are like the yellow River of hanging by the feet. Going upstairs and downstairs, all the way we found in the cave, there are still caves, rivers and the sky. Then before our eyes appeared a field full of idyllic flavor, which is really a rare and marvelous spectacle. At that moment, I truly felt how splendid our natural miracles are~! No wonder many tourists said; “ No touring Jiuxiang, coming to Yunnan in vein”.
Tuesday, 4. July 2006, 17:48:58
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June 23rd, 2006 Sunny
With the elevation of 3000 metres, Jiuzhaigou belongs to plateau moist climate and permanently covered with snow on the top of the mountain. In summer, the average temperature is between 19 and 22 degrees centigrade. So when getting up early in the morning, we all put on thicker clothes. After twenty minutes’ ride, we got to the resort; then a medium-size bus took us to march up towards the top of the mountain. All the way, appreciating the fabulous sceneries through the windows and listening to the local guide’s explanations, we got some idea of how fantastic the sights are.
We got off the bus at the highest scenic spot--- Long Sea, which is the largest and deepest sea in Jiuzhaigou. Many local people showed us their national clothes. I tried one on me, dressing up a person from Zangzu and taking several photos with the dreamlike scenery.
Now it was the time to walk by ourselves on “The Earthly Paradise”. Jiuzhaigou is famous for one lake, two beaches, three gullies, four falls and eighteen groups of seas. Sauntering on the plank made of wood and iron sheet , and built above the streams, we really watched “ Water is the spirit of Jiuzhaigou”. Lakes, springs, falls, rivulets, rivers and beaches are joined together; Flit and tranquility are combined; Hardness are coupled with softness; Innumerable colors and graceful carriages are unfolded before our eyes; Falls are strewn at random, singing loudly and
chanting lowly; Large and small groups of seas are dark blue and transparent; Green trees. Snowy peaks and the azure sky are cast into the water; Walk one step and we would see a quite different color; Water are flowing between trees; Trees are growing in the water; Flowers are blooming in the center of water. This sentence “No need to enjoy water after returning from Jiuzhaigou” had now really been confirmed.
Monday, 3. July 2006, 17:15:52
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June 22nd, 2006 cloudy
After more than three hours’ flight and five hours’ sleep, at last we set foot on the way to the terrific scenic spot famed as “The Earthly Paradise” and “The Fairytale World” --- Jiuzhaigou.
Due to the Jiuzhaigou’s airport was being extended, we had to go there by a tourist bus, which yet to be fortunate provided us a fabulous chance and long enough time to enjoy the beautiful sight and places of interest along the road. After the brief introduction of Sichuan, our guide pointed to a faraway street. Following the direction of her forefinger, owing to a far distance, we only saw an obscure street, then a love story between Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun was narrated. Oh, now we knew this was the Elopement Street. What also left me deeper impression was the Figure Poem recited by our guided full of passion. It was this touching poem by Zhou Wenjun that redeemed Sima Xiangru’s heart. At that time, in the bottom of my heart, the feeling of admiration to Zhou Wenjun’s talent for literature arose spontaneously.
With our tourist bus marching forward to the destination, we gradually sensed the nationality custom of Zangzu and Qiangzu. Taking the opportunity of our bus being filled by gas, I rode on a yak, experiencing the ride feeling.
Nearly five hours’ ride later, looking out of the windows, we noticed an ancient building. Our guide told us it was built in memory of Princess Wencheng and Songzan Ganbu as a consequence of their tremendous contributions to Zangzu in culture and economy.
All the way being the twine road, with the bus’s left and right turning, several colleagues of mine had become faint and began to throw up.. After half a day’s ride, eventually we arrived at our restaurant very near the resort. Under the persuasion of our guide, after the dinner, we visited a family of Zangzu. First they presented pure white hadas, and then potatoes, flapjacks and the wine made of highland barley were served. A boy performed the ceremony before drinking 
and how to brew butter. Tasting the sweet wine, listening to the girls’ songs, we became relaxed, then a singing in antiphonal style between us and those boys and girls started. At the height of our enthusiasm, we were called out to dance with them around the fire on which there was a sheep being roasted for us in a commodious yard. This was really an exciting bonfire evening party. At the time, we enjoyed ourselves and had fully forgotten the tiredness from the long ride.
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