Tianjin Qingshanling Jinsongyuan

　　Tianjin Jinsongyuan is situated at the foot of the Great Wall in the northern part of Ji County. It is named for its abundance of pines and is widely renowned for its rich pine culture.

　　The pines here stand against majestic mountains, blessed by nature’s wonder, exuding vitality, strength, and diverse forms. Each pine tree is worthy of being celebrated in poetry and could serve as a beautiful painting. When the cold winds blow fiercely and the hills and plains wither, with leaves and branches withering on other plants, the pine forest in Jinsongyuan stands proudly against the sky. The King Pine has a history of over a thousand years, stands 33 meters tall, with a girth of 4.36 meters. Ancient vines twine around it, and its branches are lush and green. Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty once remarked, “Of all the pines I’ve seen, only this one deserves to be king,” and thus bestowed upon it the title “King Pine.” Beneath the umbrella-shaped “Eagle Perch Pine” lies a massive rock, 1.5 meters long, 1.2 meters wide, and 0.68 meters high, which can seat two people. During his hunting trips to the area, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty often enjoyed wine and conversation with local villager Wei Sanyuan on this rock, discussing life and farming—thus, it is called “Crouching Dragon Stone.” There are also many other natural and cultural attractions that are equally fascinating and captivating. The Clear Water Lake offers “tranquil, emerald water with reflections of lotus flowers,” full of poetic charm; the Ancestor Chestnut Tree boasts lush foliage and a hollow trunk large enough to shelter five or six people from the rain; the Hundred Fruit Garden bears abundant fruit with fragrance drifting for miles, while the Hundred Flower Garden remains vibrant with colors as if spring lasts forever; the ancient Great Wall from the Northern Qi Dynasty, the wartime bunker that once safeguarded national security, and the Ming Dynasty Longquan Ancient Well all narrate the weight of history under the setting sun.

　　“Jinsongyuan” serves as a vessel for pine culture, offering inspiration and refining one's temperament. It is an ideal destination for modern people to immerse themselves in nature and unwind.

　　 Tianjin Ji County