My Hometown
2014-10-30
I was born in Ri Zhao, Shandong province. Although it is the place where I was born, I consider Shandong-the whole province as my hometown, especially the three cities that have great influences in my life.
The first one comes to Ri Zhao. The city is the first to get the sunshine, hence the name- Ri Zhao (the city that the sun shines first). It is a charming coastal city. With the first morning sunshine shining in the small city, people begin their whole-day life. Because of the maritime climate, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. As a coastal city, the most beautiful scenery comes from the fascinating ocean. Sometimes the ocean seems like a kind and gentle mother, silent and quiet. Taking off our shoes, walking on the beaches to touch the soft sand, we can get the experience of enjoyment. When the tide is making, the tide began to flow and our footprints are covered by tides and waves. The rocks are awash at high tide and the sound of waves is aloud. When the tides stop roaring, the whole world returns to the original quiet. And then the breeze of the seacoast stopped, the sound of waves becoming weaker and weaker. The ocean can make people who touch her obtain tranquility of soul as if it is like a magic.
The second is Qingdao, which is a city of both western and oriental characteristics. Like Rizhao, Qingdao is also a coastal city, most famous for a northern temperate zone monsoon climate with the characteristics of a marine climate, such as moist air, abundant rainfall and four distinctive seasons. However, it is different from Rizhao because it not only has natural beauties but also possesses rich cultural deposits. There are so many places of interests there. The symbol of Qingdao, Zhanqiao pier was built in 1891 transforming from a simple maritime harbor to a tourist attraction. At the end of it, there is architecture with distinctive Chinese style, called "Huilan Pagoda", from the top of which people can see the full view of the elegance of the splendid ocean. May 4th square, the symbol of modern Qingdao, is named to honor the May 4th Movement taking place in 1919. Consisting of two squares and a park, the area is decorated with statues and fountains and surrounded by pine trees, meadows, and flowers. And also there are other renowned scenic spots, including Catholic Church, Guest house, Badaguan, and so on. This is one of my favorite cities.
Tai'an, where the most famous mountain-Mount Tai is located is the third city that have great influence on my life. My Mr. Right appeared there and it is such a beautiful small city full of romantic stories. As a famous historic and cultural city, Tai'an is in the lower reaches of the Yellow River and it is the center of Dongyi culture. In the south foot of Mount Tai are located Da Wenkou Culture and Longshan Culture in the north. Additionally, it is also the center of Qi and Lu. Besides the cultural aspects, Tai’an is most distinguished for the gorgeous mountain- Mount Tai. Taishan sunrise is one of the most spectacular landscapes. As the dawn is breaking, the sky seems to be a beautiful oil painting dropping from the clouds, the colors varies from second to second. It turns red in this second and then yellow in the next and then purple in the following second. The floating light shines like a gold sea and the sunlight runs out of the clouds like a naught boy in the colorful curtains rising in the horizon. Nature seems to be wakened by the sunrise. If you go to visit the Mount Tai, never forget to enjoy the magnificent sunrise, which would make you unforgettable.
Life is going on and I hope I will encounter a great number of cities, making them my hometown. And then wherever I reach, I will leave my deep love there and never feel lonely.
sunrise of the Mount Tai
fairyland on the earth
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