The mountain in Shangwan looks like a handsome young man, lush and full of vitality. Shangwan Mountain belongs to hills, hills, Baota shan and other low hills, and is located along the provincial highway 122, in the northwest hinterland of the town. The mountains are lush with evergreen seasons, and various ecological tree species are distributed, producing bamboo, Pteris, long grass, azaleas and green trees. Ornamental trees include palm, osmanthus, gardenia, rhododendron, camphor, ginkgo, black pine and so on. There are also honeysuckle, wild Portugal, gardenia, impatiens, medlar and other herbs. Other plant species include chestnut, Pinus massoniana, Pinus massoniana, Ligustrum lucidum, Chinese fir, Holly, Sabina vulgaris, Salix matsudana, Loquat and so on. There are also many kinds of birds and animals breeding and inhabiting, and the whole tens of thousands of mountains are mountains. Tea gardens are green, bamboo forests are shaded, trees are winding and deep, egrets live in groups, cicadas are singing, and the forest is quiet. The natural scenery here is unique.
The water in Shangwan is an ethereal and quiet virgin, clear and elegant. The water in Shangwan is beautiful, and the beauty lies in Metasequoia glyptostroboides. There are three Metasequoias in the water, which are tall and beautiful, just like the green peaks standing proudly. The water is like a mirror, and the shadows of mountains, trees and sunset are like pieces of jade. Castle peak is like embroidery, clear water is like silk, white clouds are falling, blue sky is the curtain, birds are playing in the forest, and the scenery is beautiful. What a natural picture. Located about thirty-five miles northeast of Danyang City and two kilometers southwest of Pucheng Town, Crystal Mountain, the highest peak in Danyang, is 166. 1 m above sea level, which was called Pengshan in ancient times. The crystal hills are endless, the springs and rocks are beautiful, and the vegetation is lush, which makes people relaxed and happy. This is a land of feng shui.
During the reign of Jin Xiankang, the venerable Buddha built a temple in Shan Zhinan. It is said that a famous monk once recited scriptures here, so Crystal Mountain is also called "Jingshan". This temple is also called Jingshan Temple. It was rebuilt in the Tang Dynasty. In the second year of Song Zhiping, it was endowed with "religious worship", so it was also called "religious worship temple". Jingshan Temple has a history of 1600 years. It is located in a beautiful mountain forest, surrounded by mountains on three sides and surrounded by towering old trees. But when I hear birds singing, I can't see people's voices. It was a famous temple in the south of the Yangtze River during the Six Dynasties. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was both a Buddhist holy land and a local scenic spot. People of all ages, including emperors, came here to worship and visit, leaving many poems of praise. For example, Jingshan, written by Wang Xu in Qing Dynasty, said: "The gentle breeze is fragrant, and the Zen forest locks the white clouds ..."; "Li Anyun stack cut like Can Cong, small sword door open a line ...". There are eight scenic spots in Chongjiao Temple, namely Bodhi Well, Fangzhulin, Yi Shi, Venus, Jinniu Cave, Ren Xianshi, Niubi Spring and lecture platform (Yuhuatai). Known as "Eight Scenes Crossing the Mountain" in history, each scene has its own wonderful place and beautiful legend, and it is a scenic spot for people to visit. Because there is Jinniu Cave on the mountain, Crystal Mountain is also called Jinniu Mountain or Jinshan Mountain. Located in the patio of Chongjiao Temple. The well water is clear and several feet deep. There is a bodhi tree beside the original well, towering into the sky, with lush foliage and fruitful results. Monks and kind men and women collect it as a rosary. Because the tree is beside the well, the well is named Bodhi Well. The spring water on the wall of the shaft drips all the year round, making a tinkling sound, which is crisp and pleasant, just like playing the pipa, so the well is also called the pipa well.
Ji Zhongying, a poet in the Qing Dynasty, said in a poem: "Ying Fan Palace in Song Huasheng is full of fragrant bodhi." In the cold winter, walking in the streets of Paicheng, you will often smell the fragrant aroma. Familiar people know that this is the taste of mutton. Eating mutton and drinking mutton soup in autumn and winter is a great food fashion for Pucheng people. Grand hotels and roadside stalls have launched their own mutton banquets: braised mutton, stir-fried mutton offal, Jingjiang navel soaked mutton soup ... attracting countless diners to open "mutton" meat. Dongxiang mutton is rich in Luda Town, Yaoqiao Town and Dagang in Dantu District of Zhenjiang City. This area is named "Dongxiang" because it is located in the east of Zhenjiang. Pucheng is also in the east of Zhenjiang, close to Luda Town and Dagang. In addition, Picheng town is mostly hilly and rich in pasture, which is a good place to raise goats. So Dongxiang mutton is also a local delicacy in Pucheng.
Dongxiang mutton in the traditional sense is braised mutton, which is tender, fat but not greasy, and can nourish the stomach and replenish deficiency. Dongxiang mutton is very particular about its production technology, strict selection of materials, complete seasonings and proper cooking. In the selection of materials, mutton with skin is generally the top grade. First cut the whole lamb into large pieces, put it in the pot and add enough water. In addition to common seasonings such as onion, wine, ginger, cinnamon and star anise, white radish cut into pieces was added. Then roll it with strong fire for three times, skim off the floating foam, and simmer it with slow fire for a long time until it is cooked. At this time, the mutton is fished out, the sheep bones are removed, the meat is cut into pieces, and various seasonings and rock sugar are added to the pot for stewing. After the fire, sprinkle a proper amount of fresh green garlic leaves out of the pot and serve. Look at its color, ruddy and bright; Smell it, pour four fragrant seats; Its meat is fat but not greasy, crisp, sweet and mellow, and delicious, which makes people reluctant to stop chopsticks. In Danyang's words, this time is really "never slip of the tongue". Eating this Dongxiang mutton, even in the severe winter of March 9, seems to add a fur coat to your body, which makes you feel warm and comfortable. Eating mutton in the east of the city is really a rare winter food.
Dongxiang mutton is also called "green food" because the main ingredient is local goats, who grew up eating grass in fields, rivers and hills. With the change of people's dietary taste and the development of mutton management, Dongxiang mutton has not only been optimized in cooking methods, but also expanded in dish content. "Dongxiang mutton" has developed from the original braised mutton to today's whole sheep summer sleeping mat.