I can't see the end at a glance

I will follow the stone steps deep into the bottom of the pit

Not far away, there is a Lotus Goddess Cave, I don't know if it's real or fake. A master is recruiting tourists to pay their respects, but I didn't stop and continued on.

Looking down at the bottom of the pit, I still can't see it at all

We have almost walked two-thirds of the way here, and the whole journey has been on stone steps like this. It's okay to go down the mountain, but will we go up later??

Approaching the bottom of the pit, the temperature has dropped slightly, the humidity has increased, and the opposite cave has been shrouded in mist.

Standing at the bottom of the sinkhole, looking up at the sky, it feels like sitting in a well and observing the sky, bringing infinite imagination to people.

Change the angle and take another one

There will be many hidden rivers at the bottom of the pit, right

Put myself in and think of a name for it?

Returning, embarking on a difficult journey

Finally returning to the pit entrance, let's take another look at the time. I hardly rested along the way, and several groups of tourists were left behind by me. I'm really tired, sweating profusely. It's worth detoxifying.

This is where Adili walks on a tightrope

Coming out of Xiaozhai Tiankeng, waiting for the bus to Fengjie on the highway, waving and getting on. Arrived at Fengjie Port Bus Station and booked a cruise ship from Fengjie to Yichang at 18:00 the next day at a tourist store at the station (550 yuan/person for a 6-person room). Arrange accommodation across from Buyun Street. The next morning, take bus 403 to Baidicheng Scenic Area.

White God City Located on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of Qutangxia in Fengjie County, Chongqing, on Dongbaidi Mountain in Fengjie, the famous tourist destination of the Three Gorges. Originally named Ziyang City, it was built by Gongsun Shu, who ruled over Shu in the late Western Han Dynasty. Gongsun Shu gave himself the name Bai Di, hence the name "Bai Di City". Baidi City is the best place to observe the grandeur of Kuimen in the world. Famous poets throughout history, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Fan Chengda, and Lu You, have all ascended to the White Emperor and visited Kuimen, leaving behind a large number of poems. Therefore, the White Emperor City is also known as the "City of Poetry".

The original name of the Imperial City was Ziyang City, and the name of Baidi City first appeared in the late Western Han Dynasty. When Wang Mang usurped the throne, his general Gongsun Shu divided Sichuan and proclaimed himself the King of Shu, where he stationed troops and stored grain. Gongsun Shu's power gradually expanded in the Land of Abundance, with ambitious ambitions and the heart of an emperor. He rode his horse to the mouth of Qutang Gorge and saw that the terrain was dangerous and difficult to attack but easy to defend, so he expanded the city fortifications and stationed troops for strict defense. Later, Gong Sunshu heard that there was a White Crane Well in the city, and a white mist often emerged from the well. Its shape was like a white dragon, soaring straight into the sky. Gongsun Shu played a mysterious role, saying that this was a sign of the "White Dragon Emerging from the Well" and that he would inevitably ascend to the throne and become a dragon in the future. So he proclaimed himself the White Emperor (25 AD) and established his capital here. The city he built, Ziyang City, was named "White Emperor City", and this mountain was also renamed "White Emperor Mountain". After the death of Gong Sunshu, the locals built a temple on the mountain and erected a statue of Gong Sunshu, known as the White Emperor Temple. In the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde reign (1512), the Sichuan governor destroyed the statue of Gongsun Shu and enshrined statues of Jiang Shen, Tu Shen, and Ma Yuan, renaming it the "San Gong Temple". In the 20th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1533), statues of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were enshrined again, named the "Temple of Justice". Later, statues of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were added, gradually forming a pattern where there was no White Emperor in the White Emperor Temple, and Shu Han figures were enshrined for a long time.

To the east of Baidi City is the Kuimen Gate, and to the west is the Eight Formations Map. Surrounded by water on three sides, it sits at a strategic location on both land and water, and has been a battleground for military strategists throughout history. Emperor Liu Bei of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms launched an attack on Eastern Wu, but was defeated in the Battle of Baidi City. He was deeply saddened and fell ill. Before his death, he sought refuge with Prime Minister Zhuge Liang at Yong'an Palace in Baidi City. There is a large clay sculpture of "Liu Bei Tuogu" displayed in the Baidi Temple. The White Emperor City became even more famous in the world due to this heartwarming story.

After the completion of the Three Gorges Dam water conservancy project, the water level rose to 150m-175m. The White Emperor City is surrounded by lakes on all sides, forming an isolated island, completely changing the atmosphere and style of being backed by mountains on one side, surrounded by water on three sides, backed by high gorges, and facing the Yangtze River in front. Becoming a fairyland surrounded by water on all sides and undisturbed by wind and rain, the scenery is even more beautiful and charming. Visitors can directly reach the city through the newly built Wind and Rain Corridor.

In fact, the Baidi City scenic area includes the Baidi Temple and taking a ferry to see Kuimen. When I arrived at the scenic area, I crossed the corridor bridge and square, headed straight for the ferry, and first saw the real version of the Kuimen picture on the back of the 10 yuan ticket.

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The gate of Baidi Temple. The yellow walls, red columns, and auspicious cloud patterns on both sides appear both noble and majestic

The White Snake Immortal Rui - Legend has it that this well often has white qi rising, resembling a white dragon. During the Xinmang period, Gongsun Shu established defenses in Shu. Because he saw the white qi rising like a dragon, he believed it was a sign of good luck. In the year 25 AD, he called himself the White Emperor and built the White Emperor City, which was named after him.

Tuogu Hall. This is the place where Liu Bei, after being defeated by Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, became anxious and entrusted his later affairs to Zhuge Liang. Inside, there are colorful statues of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang, and others, vividly telling this historical story to everyone.

To the left of Tuogu Hall is Wuhou Temple

The Star Viewing Pavilion is located in front of the Wuhou Temple, with a total of six corners and twelve columns, and the upturned corners and flying eaves have an extraordinary aura. Legend has it that Zhuge Liang once observed the stars and considered military strategies on this night. The Star Watching Pavilion is named after this.

Leaving the scenic area, waiting for the bus by the roadside, returning to the hotel for a brief rest, having dinner nearby, and then going to the tourist market. He has a car that can be directly taken to the boat dock, where he can board the boat to rest and head to Yichang.