There is a feeling, called “facing the sea with spring blossoms.”

There is a life called “watching the sunrise and the dawn in the morning, and listening to the insects and birds at night.”

This, perhaps, is what Mr. Zhu Ziqing described in his book. Located in nestled mountains and green trees in Xingyang, DongLin Lake Scenic Area is the perfect place for a leisurely daydream and hides in a bustling city.

The breeze caresses the hidden beauty.

When there is some mist in the early morning, the sun has not yet fully risen, and delicate and charming red clouds dye the surface of DongLin Lake red gradually. It is slightly cool, and citizens gradually appear on the road and square for morning exercises. All these are so harmonious like a film frame. It is these small elements that form Xingyang, a vibrant city. On the Central Plains, this small city is adjacent to the bustle, but also enjoys the tranquility in the bustle. It is definitely your right choice if you are looking for a quiet place in bustle.

One of the Four Great Temples in the Central Plains

According to legend, after Bodhidharma, the ancestor of Chinese Buddhism, came to the Central Plains, he built three temples, namely DongLin Temple, Shaolin Temple, and Zhulin Temple, which are known as “Three Forests in the Sky” and famous Buddhist temples in the Central Plains. Among them, DongLin Temple was founded the earliest in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, more than 1,800 years ago, more than 300 years earlier than Shaolin Temple, and called the “Four Great Temples in the Central Plains” collectively with Xiangguo Temple in Kaifeng, White Horse Temple in Luoyang and Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng.

After walking along the forest-lined bank of DongLin Lake, I went upstairs by stepping on the ancient road which has experienced past vicissitudes, with slow music in your ears. At this moment, I closed my eyes, as if my breath would stop, and then I would passed through thousands of years, with the flourishing world of that moment in front of my eyes again. Today, everyone is under a lot of pressure. When you stand in front of DongLin Temple, you can't help but slow down the pace of life. Come on to enjoy the beautiful feeling of this moment.

Although the 1,000-year Buddhist pagoda looks mottled, it still stands here to observe all changes around. Few people still remember that it was once a famous temple comparable to Shaolin Temple. Breeze blows together with the morning bell and evening drum of DongLin Temple in the shadow of the sunset, and with the quiet scenery and clear sound, people are like on the road in the heaven. I think we can remember this moment of beauty only with our eyes closed.

Feel the charm of the idyllic scenery

Rich high-quality fruits are produced in Xingyang, from the gifts from the mother river. Meanwhile, clean air, sufficient sunshine, and fertile soil are also indispensable elements. Located in Jiayu Town, Farmers’ Paradise brings this advantage into full play. The sightseeing and picking base built by taking the regional advantages attracts a large number of tourists every year.

Pomegranate is the most famous fruit in Xingyang. Every autumn, pomegranate becomes the most beautiful landscape in the fields and it is also the hottest time for picking activities. A lot of families, companies and even tourist groups visit here in autumn.