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How spectacular is the "gateway" of one ditch and nine waterfalls? Uncover the largest gneiss Tiansheng Bridge in China

"The natural stone arch overhanging the erosion valley is called the Tiansheng Bridge", the Tiansheng Bridge is a typical erosion landform, mainly distributed in karst areas, but rare in sandstone, granite and metamorphic rocks. Fuping Tiansheng Bridge, is the mainland's unique, the largest gneiss natural bridge, across the Yaotai Waterfall and the Milky Way Waterfall, the bridge is 27 meters long, 13 meters wide, 13 meters high, the bridge deck structure is peculiar, composed of gneiss, the bridge deck is slightly arched, like the "gateway" of the nine-level stream waterfall, welcoming visitors from all directions, telling the legendary story of the erosion of the gneiss area and the "largest waterfall group in the north".

- Explore the imprints of metamorphic rocks engraved by 2.8 billion years of geological history

This natural scenic area is marked by the geomorphological characteristics of Zhongshan and subalpine mountains, with peaks and peaks, ravines criss-crossed, streams and waterfalls of different forms, and lush vegetation, showing a majestic and dangerous natural picture. Through the surface of the rock, we can glimpse at a glance the long process of rock formation, high temperature and high pressure metamorphism, remelting and recrystallization, to tectonic uplift and weathering and denudation, as if instantly traveling back to the geological era 2.8 billion years ago. The near-horizontal gneis, the tectonic fissures under the Tiansheng Bridge, and the numerous water marks left on the front of the Tiansheng Bridge all bear witness to the fact that the Tiansheng Bridge is a masterpiece of nature formed by the long-term erosion of alpine springs and streams, and the gradual expansion of the fissures.

How spectacular is the "gateway" of one ditch and nine waterfalls? Uncover the largest gneiss Tiansheng Bridge in China

- Step into the majestic nine-step waterfall

In the valley, the stream flows for a long time, a ditch and nine waterfalls, which are connected layer by layer in a stepped form, and the drop varies from tens of meters to hundreds of meters. Each level is unique and breathtaking. Waterfall and waterfall, waterfall and waterfall have a story, the rock wall smoke and rain continue the poetry, and the water splashes ink to paint the mountain stone.

How spectacular is the "gateway" of one ditch and nine waterfalls? Uncover the largest gneiss Tiansheng Bridge in China

——Enjoy the sunny smoke and rain at the foot of Taihang Mountain and the ice waterfall in winter.

Tianshengqiao Scenic Area is located at the foot of Taihang Mountain, the clouds and mist are misty on a sunny day, the smoke and rain are hazy under the reflection of the waterfall, the scenery of the four seasons is very different, each has its own charm, and the ice waterfall in winter is a great wonder in the valley. When winter comes, stepping into the Tianshengqiao Scenic Area, it seems that time is frozen at this moment. The whole area maintains a strong winter atmosphere, and large and small waterfalls solidify into ice waterfalls of different shapes in the cold air. Some are like crystal necklaces in the valley, crystal clear; Some of them are like jade pagodas, solemn and solemn; Some are like sharp swords that soar to the sky, majestic; Some are like crystal lotus flowers in full bloom, which is breathtaking. These icefalls not only add a special charm to the valley in winter, but also bring a feast for the eyes to visitors.

How spectacular is the "gateway" of one ditch and nine waterfalls? Uncover the largest gneiss Tiansheng Bridge in China

Fuping Tiansheng Bridge is a unique national geological and forest park that integrates geomorphology, geology, glaciers, ecology, humanities and other tourism resources, and enjoys the reputation of "Shangri-La in the depths of Taihang". Stepping into this sacred place, you will be greeted by unparalleled natural wonders, listened to the profound music of nature, and immersed yourself in the mysterious and magnificent atmosphere.

(The picture comes from the Internet and provided by the scenic spot)

Popular science classroom

Gneiss is a rock formed by the deep metamorphism of magmatic or sedimentary rocks. It has the characteristics of gneiss-like structure with dark and light-colored minerals intermittently arranged in a directional or band-like manner, showing a metacrystalline structure, and the main minerals are quartz, feldspar, hornblende, mica, etc. Generally speaking, gneiss is a very old metamorphic rock, which has gone through vicissitudes, so the whole body is covered with wrinkles, that is, gneiss.

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