Muyu Island

The wooden fish island, named after the wooden fish knocked by monks when they worshipped Buddha and chanted scriptures, stands in the center of the lake. On the island, there are winding paths, stone bowls and antique pavilions, which are dignified and dignified. When you climb the wooden fish Pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of the whole lake. You can see the white tower from afar, and your mind is flying. The boat in the lake is like a star in the sky, and there is a faint sound of laughter coming with the wind. The willows on the edge of the island are leaning against the wind to explore the water, and their waist and limbs are weak, just like a beauty in sickness, and they feel sorry for themselves.

Muyu Island

Muyu island is located in Xujiachong Bay, the Three Gorges Quyuan cultural and Ecological Tourism Zone in Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. It is adjacent to Quyuan's hometown and the Three Gorges Dam, two national 5A scenic spots. It is only 800 meters away from the Three Gorges Dam, and the exit is facing the Three Gorges dam. It is the "famous landscape of national fitness in China" named by the State General Administration of sports. Muyu island in Zigui of the Three Gorges is named for its shape like a wooden fish, and the shape of Muyu Island, which is connected with the trend of the mountains, is like the head of a giant dragon. In the middle of March every year, Muyu island is full of golden rape flowers. Under the sunlight, Gaoxia Pinghu Lake is like a golden dragon going out to sea, which makes it a perfect place for people to enjoy the flowers and see the dam.

Introduction to Muyu Island

Xujiachong harbor is the nearest harbor to the Three Gorges Dam, which is formed after the impoundment of the Three Gorges reservoir. Muyu island is located in Xujiachong harbor, and its exit is facing the Three Gorges Dam, with a straight-line distance of 800 meters. It is the "famous landscape of national fitness in China" named by the State General Administration of sports. The local government has carried out high standard reconstruction and management of Xujiachong Bay and Muyu Island Reservoir Bank, forming a beautiful landscape belt along the river. It is a part of Quyuan cultural eco-tourism area in the Three Gorges. Li Zhijian, Secretary of the General Administration of sports of the people's Republic of China, thought that the Bay was a unique ideal place for Dragon Boat activities. During the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Qu Yuan's hometown, various dragon boat races and related activities are held here. In the middle of March every year, Muyu island is full of golden rape flowers. Under the sunlight, Gaoxia Pinghu Lake is like a golden dragon going out to sea, which makes it a perfect place for people to enjoy the flowers and see the dam.

Related Legends

There is a legend about the origin of wooden fish. It is said that once upon a time, there was a bhikkhu (monk) who was reincarnated as a fish in his next life because he violated the master's precepts. There is a tree on the back of the fish. When the wind blows, the fish will suffer and even bleed. Later, his master passed by the sea, pitied his suffering, and set up a land and water Dharma Association for him. The bhikkhu relied on the merits and interests of the land and water law society to get rid of the fish. According to the last words of the sin monk, his master carved the tree on his body into the shape of a fish and hung it in the temple to warn the monks.

In addition, according to the two ancient books, Baizhang Qinggui Zhu and Buddhist ritual notes, it is said: "it is said that the eyes of fish are not closed, and they often wake up day and night. Therefore, in Buddhism, wood is carved into a fish shaped 'wooden fish' and knocked on it when chanting, so as to alert the public not to be lethargic. "Monks often beat wooden fish when they recite practice. There is a bay in the island, like the mouth of a wooden fish. The island covers an area of 115 hectares, leaving a space for developers to gallop.

Post planning

The waterfront green space of Muyu island will make full use of the unique landscape characteristics of the site, attach importance to the integration and interaction between the river and the landscape, and make the landscape functional. And improve the landscape pattern, increase the diversity of leisure projects, create a beautiful and attractive waterfront, connect Quyuan temple and Jingang City, and comprehensively enhance the attraction of the scenic spot.

Address: Chongzhou, Chengdu, Sichuan

Longitude: 103.590042

Latitude: 30.666764

Traffic information: take a bus at Chengdu Jinsha station to Chongzhou and make local bread.

Self driving route: start from Chengdu, take G318, enter Chengdu wengqiong expressway, leave Chongzhou exit, enter Chongzhou overpass, then turn right to world Avenue, pass Chengdu wengqiong highway - Chuanxing Street - jie'an Road, and then walk to the gas station

Ticket information: 30 yuan per person

Opening hours: 9:00 to 18:00