The trip to Wanquan River Scenic Area, anti-expectation and disappointment coexist, and the sculpture has become a highlight
Description: The Wanquan River Scenic Area on Hainan Island is famous for a famous song. As soon as I heard this song, I remembered the beautiful scenery of Wuzhi Mountain and Wanquan River. However, today, I finally set foot on the scenic spot of Wanquan River, and I can't help but feel a little lost in my heart. The attraction is not as opulent as I thought it would be, on the contrary, it looks ordinary. However, there is one more thing that impresses me here, and that is the statue that I can't understand.
At dusk, there was chaos in the Wanquan River Scenic Area.
We spent the night in Wenchang Town last night and then went to Wanquan River Scenic Area early in the morning. Because we are not familiar with our surroundings, we have to navigate to get to our destination. However, when we arrived at Wanquan River, we found that there were no special signs, and there were no special parking spaces, only some cars parked there. It's an overgrown clearing with potholes and construction waste everywhere. We had to park there, blank.
Extension: The clearings look barren and unplanned. In this grassland, you can see some quaint small pavilions from time to time, but most of them have been dilapidated, revealing a vicissitudes of life. The terrain here is not flat, so be careful when walking, except for the lush coconut palms on the edge of the clearing, towering high into the clouds, adding a tropical touch to this beautiful scenery.
As soon as you ask the locals, we are in the Wanquan River Scenic Area. However, compared to the grandeur of what I imagined, this attraction is nothing special. There aren't any iconic entrances, and there's no toll access. It was an open place, a murky Wanquan River, surrounded by lush coconut palms, meandering past. In the middle of the square, there is a sculpture.
Incomprehensible engraving.
The statue is located in the scenic area**, and from a distance, you can't see the reason. It looks like a leech with a sucker on it. I couldn't help but wonder: what exactly does this work represent? Does this mean that there are leeches in the Wanquan River? I asked some of my friends who were traveling with me, and they couldn't tell me why.
Extension: This statue has a peculiar shape and gives people the feeling of coming from another world. It resembles a giant leech, with a slender and flexible body and lifelike tentacles. The surface of the statue is smooth and smooth. The leech has something like a sucker on its head, which looks amazing. This not only applauds the biodiversity of Wanquan River, but also provides an opportunity for its vitality and flexible strength. The form and detail of this work create a singular energy that is thought-provoking.
But, regardless of the true meaning of this work, it has become a special kind of landscape in this barren land. Many visitors stop and stare at the answer to this question, often unable to figure it out.
The disillusionment of the landscape and its reflections.
The Wanquan River Scenic Area not only has attractive statues, but also several regrettable attractions. The scope of the viewing platform is very small and there is a fee. Through the crack in the large iron gate, we saw a boat docking. However, we can't help but ask: is it cost-effective to take a boat trip on the Wanquan River? In this otherwise mediocre land, can a boat trip let us down?
Extension: From a distance, a white, beautifully decorated cruise ship docked in the harbor, giving people a sense of tranquility and mystery. Passengers on board rush to board the boat for a romantic getaway on the Wanquan River. Whether to spend more money on a boat has become a matter worth pondering.
In addition to cruises, the equipment of the entire tourist attraction is chaotic. We followed the signs to find the restroom, but still couldn't find it. Eventually, we had to give up and go back. In a hut that looked like a bathroom, we saw the door closed, and at first glance we knew that it had been abandoned for a long time. However, many visitors have to get their work done outside. Such inconvenience can't help but make people sigh, how can such a tourist attraction have such infrastructure?
The Wanquan River Scenic Area is disappointing, which is completely understandable. But that's why I started thinking about the true meaning of this trip. Travel is not only about the scenery, but also about what you see and hear on the road. Perhaps the Wanquan River Scenic Area is not as thrilling as we imagined, but it does give us an opportunity to stop and think and experience the shortcomings of life.
Outline. The Wanquan River Scenic Area was not as spectacular as I thought, but it was an interesting journey. The simplicity and plainness of the scenic area are regrettable, but in my eyes, the thought-provoking sculpture impresses me. Travel, not only to seek beauty and excitement, but more importantly, to explore the true meaning and meaning of life through thinking and acquiring knowledge. Although I didn't see the expected accidents on this trip to Wanquan River, it also gave me some new ideas and experiences about life. Perhaps, the meaning of tourism is such a subversion, a reflection, a new perspective, and a new experience.