Island Scenery—Butterfly Island
by 擺渡旅人
Aug 6, 2025
Nestled in the embrace of Haiyan's North and South Lakes, Gaoyang Mountain shines like a dazzling green gem, and the vast bamboo forest on the mountain is the most lively pattern on this gem.
Stepping into this bamboo forest feels like entering a secluded green paradise. The tall bamboo shoots rise from the ground like guards dressed in green, standing tall and pointing to the sky. Sunlight filters through the dense bamboo leaves, casting mottled shadows like scattered gold foil, dancing and sparkling on the ground. A gentle breeze rustles the bamboo leaves, as if softly telling ancient stories or playing a melodious natural symphony.
Inside the bamboo forest, the air is fresh and moist, filled with a faint bamboo fragrance—the purest breath of nature, inviting deep breaths as if to infuse every cell of the body with this freshness. The ground beneath is covered with thick bamboo leaves, soft and springy, making every step feel like walking on clouds—light and pleasant.
Wandering along the winding paths through the bamboo forest, you occasionally see bamboo branches gently swaying, as if waving to passersby; sometimes you hear birds singing joyfully, their crisp calls echoing through the bamboo, adding vitality and energy. The distant mountains, partially hidden by the bamboo, appear like an ink wash painting—elegant and serene.
The bamboo forest of Gaoyang Mountain is not only a beautiful natural landscape but also a comfort for the soul. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing one to forget the noise and troubles of the world and immerse fully in this tranquility and peace. It is a precious gift from nature, an ideal sanctuary for the spirit.
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