(丹霞山)

Danxia Mountain(丹霞山)

Ladies and gentlemen，good morning! It is my pleasure to be your guide as you visit one of Guangdong'smost famous scenic spots，Danxia Mountain.I will begin by giving you a brief introduction to Danxia Mountain.

Danxia Mountain，which is located approximately 9 kilometers south of Renhua County，is 56 kilometers away from the Shaoguan urban district.It is the most famous of Guangdong's four well-known mountains and was designated a national scenic area by the State Council in 1988.This prominent peak's elevation is409meters，so compared to other famous mountains，it is not very high or very big.However，Danxia Mountain combines Mt.Huang's fantasy，Mt.Hua's steepness and ruggedness，and the beauty of Guilin's karst hills.It is thus wonderful，dangerous and beautiful.The mountain's scenery differs at its upper，middle and lower elevations.At the summit，there are three peaks towering aloft.The area below the summitbut above the base of the peak boasts the Biechuan temple.And at the base of the peak lies the Jinshi rock.Some 300 hundred years ago，when the zen master Dangui built the Biechuan temple，he designated a dozen places as Danxia Mountain's twelve senic spots.They are Jinshui Tansheng，Yutai Shuangqi，Jiege Chenzhong，Songjian Taofeng，Zhupo Yanyu，Shuangzhao Bihe，Danti Tiesuo，Ruquan Chunliu，Luoding Futu，Hongqiao Yongcui，Pianlin Qiuyue，and Duoshi Zhaoxi.

Regardless of whether it's morning and evening，sunny or raining，there aremany different views that make it possible for visitors to appreciate Danxia Mountain's beauty during the Spring，Summer，Fall，and Winter.In the morning，we can enjoy either the marvelous light of the sunrise or the thick clouds shrouding Danxia Mountain.In the evening，we are treated to the gorgeous sunset glow and the tranquil dim light of the night.On rainy days，looking out to the distance can cause our minds to open up and all of our sadness to disappear.And during every season，these marvelous scenes can only be experienced in person.

The first thing we notice upon entering the Danxia Mountain scenic spot is its gate tower in front of us.The tower is resplendent and magnificent.The three large Chinese characters“丹霞山”(pīnyīn: dānxiáshān)，written using a brush by the vice-Chairman of National People's Congress，Xi Zhongxun，can be seen on the tower.Climbing along the track up to the pavilionmid-way up the Mountain and turning left to the direction of the Jinshi Rock，we arrive at the“Mengjue Pass”Crag.Although it is only ten feet wide，it has a recognizable form resembling a statue of Buddha.From this vantage point，we can enjoy the beauty of Jinjiang River below and the cloud and stone above.

Shortly after leaving Mengjue Pass，we see a grotto weathered by wind with the four brush-written characters“You Dong Tong Tian”written on it.Of all the numerous grottos of Danxia Mountain，Jinshi rock is the most attractive for tourists.It is well known for the contrasts in its rock wall color throughout the four seasons.It is the first area that was developed at Danxia Mountain.Up to the Ming Dynasty Chenghua Era，the Buddhist priests planted pines and built the garden halls with winding corridors and temples.Standing at JinshiRock Gate，we may see what looks like a spring falling from the sky and having the likeness of a dancing rainbow under the sunshine.This is one of the twelve spots“Jinyan Feipu”.The spring was called Horse's Tail Spring and Dragon's Tail Spring in ancient times.

After getting mid-way up the mountain，we come of one of this scenic spot's most famous places，the Biechuan temple at Lingnan.It was originally built by the Zen Master Dangui at the end of Ming and in the beginning of Qing Dynasty.It was originally a refuge for the former ministers of Ming Dynasty from the troubled times during the beginning of Qing Dynasty.After being expanded several times by Li Yongmao's descendants，the magnificent temple was finally completed.It is named as Biechuan Temple under the meaning that Buddhism being not dependenton words and letters and being a special transmission apart from the teachings”.

Initially no path existed up to the summit of Danxia Mountain.Li Yongmao's descendants cut the stone steps in the cliff behind two passes，and installed iron chains alongside the path，which then became the way up to the mountain's summit.The southern end of the summit has the Sun-view pavilion.This pavilion sits on Danxian Mountain's Zhanglao Peak and is split into two levels.It is said that viewing the sunlight from the top of Danxia Peak is much like seeing it from Mt.Huang's Lotus Peak.It is also said that“after visiting every scenic place with beautiful sunrises，the sunrise at Danxia Mountain is the most beautiful.”

Some friends once sighed with regret that they could not see the sunrise after going to Danxia Mountain several times.Since weather here is quite changeable，one has to be lucky to see a really splendid sunrise on Danxia Mountain.Generally speaking，the end of summer，as well as the fall and winter，are the best times to appreciate sunrise at Danxia Mountain，especially when it rains the day before and then turns sunny.On the day after it rains，there will be a very thin veil of mist around the mountain，providing a rare chance to enjoy the magnificent sunrise.

Now，everyone，we finish the visit to Danxia Mountian.Ihope you have a good day.

各位游客朋友，大家好!

很高兴能有幸陪同大家一起游览我们广东著名的风景名胜区--丹霞山。首先，我先把丹霞山的概况简要地给大家介绍一下。

丹霞山坐落于仁化县城南约9公里处，距韶关市区56公里，为广东四大名山之首，1988年被国务院定为国家级风景名胜区。丹霞山主峰海拔409米，它与众多名山相比远不算高，也不算大，但它集黄山之奇、华山之险、桂林之秀于一身，具有一险、二奇、三美的特点。风景区划分为上、中、下三层。上层是三峰耸峙;中层以别传寺为主体;下层以锦石岩为中心。三百多年前，澹归禅师在丹霞山开辟别传寺时，曾挑出12处风景，命名为丹霞十二景，即锦水滩声、玉台爽气、杰阁晨钟、松涧涛风、竹坡烟雨、双沼碧荷、丹梯铁索、乳泉春溜、螺顶浮屠、虹桥拥翠、片鳞秋月和舵石朝曦。

丹霞山一年四季无论晴雨早晚，都有不同的景色供游人观赏。早上，可以在丹霞山看到日出的奇观和滔滔云海。晚上，可以看到绚丽的晚霞和恬静的夜色。雨天，极目远眺，使人胸怀开阔，万虑顿消。至于春夏秋冬，四时景色的奇妙，则只有身临其境者，才能体会到。

一进入丹霞山风景区，迎面是丹霞门楼，门楼金碧辉煌，牌坊上刻有全国人大副委员长习仲勋所题的“丹霞山”三个大字。沿上山小道至半山亭前，左转往锦石岩方向，先见一石岩，这就是“梦觉关”。这石岩虽仅丈把宽，但极端整，形状犹如佛龛。踞其上可一睹脚下锦江、头上云石之风采。

过梦觉关不远即见一处风化的岩洞，上面刻有“幽洞通天”四个大字。在丹霞山众多的岩洞中，锦石岩最为吸引游人，它因石壁五色间错，四时变化而得名。锦石岩是丹霞山开发最早的地方，至明成化年间，此处僧人遍植松杉，并建构起伽蓝堂廊房和寺庵。站在锦石岩洞口，向外可以看到一道飞泉从天而落，在阳光折射下犹如彩虹飞舞，这就是丹霞新十二景之一的“锦岩飞瀑”，瀑布名叫马尾泉，古称“龙尾泉”。

步入中层风景区首先到达的就是岭南有名的别传寺。别传寺原由澹归禅师辟建于明末清初，原是南明遗民们避难的地方。几经辗转，在后人的苦心经营下，终于建成了一座颇具规模的寺院，取“不立文字，教外别传”之意，名“别传寺”。

由丹霞山的中层到上层，本无道可通，后人在二关门后的悬崖峭壁上开凿石阶，并在旁边安上铁索链，才成为通道。在上层风景区最南端的长老峰之顶，有丹霞山的观日亭，观日亭分上下两层。有人说过，在丹霞山观日出绝不亚于在黄山莲花峰观日出。有人盛赞:“游尽日出风景地，独有丹霞日出美”。

有的朋友曾慨叹，几次上丹霞山都看不到日出，这是因晴雨无常，要靠机缘。即使有日出，壮观与否也要取决于季节及天气。一般来说，夏末和秋冬季节较为适宜，最好是前一天下午下了点小雨，接着天晴，第二天薄雾缭绕，那可是观赏日出的难得机会。

各位游客，丹霞山的游览就到此结束了，希望大家玩得愉快，游得开心。