World Children's Story Classics: Family Stories

Chapter 81
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, there was a fisherman in Wuling, Hunan. He rowed a boat to fish along a stream. Fascinated by the scenery along the way, he unknowingly came to a very beautiful peach blossom forest.The fisherman was curious and wanted to see how big the peach forest was.When he walked deep into the forest, he found a cave beside the mountain, and he entered the cave. When he first entered, the road was narrow, but after walking for a while, it suddenly opened up, and he saw a plain with beautiful mountains and rivers in front of him.

The crops are growing gratifyingly on the fertile land, the mulberry trees and bamboo forests are lush, the houses are neat and orderly, the field paths extend in all directions, and the sound of chickens and dogs barking can be heard from time to time, people are happily farming, children are playing, and there is peace everywhere. Tranquil scenery.When people saw the fisherman, they set up wine and slaughtered chickens to invite him to be a guest. During the chat, the fishermen knew that the ancestors of the people here fled here to avoid the war in the Qin Dynasty. look?The fisherman stayed for a few days, bid farewell to the hospitable people, and returned the way he had come, marking the way.After returning, he reported his experience to the local prefect.The prefect was also very surprised, and sent people to look for Peach Garden with the fisherman, but they lost their way and couldn't find it.

Later, people developed this story into an idiom, which is used to describe an ideal beautiful place or a peaceful and beautiful environment free from external interference.

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