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A Walk You Particularly Enjoyed

Tell me about a walk you particularly enjoyed taking. You should say: where you walked if it is a popular walk to take what you saw and explain how you felt while walking.

·Gu Shan: most famous mountain around my hometown＝popular spot
·Steep steps：2-hour walk amidst the trees＝peaceful
·Rocks with engraved calligraphy and scrolls＋impressive temple on top
·Scenic view over the whole city＝spectacular landscape：mountains＋city line
·Relaxing with friends＋healthy
A few weeks ago, my friends and I decided to climb one of the most famous mountains that surround my hometown. The place is called Gu Shan, or Gu Mountain, and it is a very popular spot for people to go hiking. If you go on the weekend, the place will be extremely crowded, but if you go on a weekday, it is a very quiet getaway from the noise of the city center.
Gu Shan is located about 30 minutes outside my city. There is a small path that takes you all the way to the top of the mountain. There are thousands of steps, but I can't say that it is a steep climb，especially compared to the Great Wall or the famous Yellow Mountain. However, it took us about an hour and a half to reach the summit, and it was a very peaceful walk in the forest.
In addition，we saw many .stunning rocks on the side of the path, with beautiful engravings on them. You know, in China, we really appreciate the art of calligraphy, and my friends and I took some pictures of each other next to those sculpted scrolls. At the top of the mountain, there is an impressive Buddhist temple, with traditional architecture and a gorgeous pond full of water lilies with turtles swimming inside. The place was so calm, so pleasant; we all enjoyed the tranquility of it.
Right outside the temple, there is a platform where we can admire the scenic view of my city. We were lucky with the weather: it was a clear day, and we could look out over the entire city. It offers a spectacular view. We realized how wide Fuzhou is growing. You can clearly see the skyscrapers rising through the city center, and the mountains that encircle surround) the urban area.
I must admit that walking up the hill was a bit tiring, but it was also relaxing. We talked. the whole way. My classmates shared some funny stories, and we all had a blast (= a great time)．On top of this, hiking is very healthy, and I thought it was a great workout for both my heart and my legs. I intend to（＝I plan to) go back to Gu Shan sometime soon.．