Ma'anshan Park

Ma'anshan Park

Historically known as Xianqi Mountain. Located on the south bank of the Liujiang River in the city center, it stands opposite Yufeng Mountain to the east and west, and is one of the highest peaks in downtown Liuzhou, with an elevation of 270 meters. The ancient, rugged stone mountain resembles a horse saddle—hence its name. In the morning mist, it looks like a soaring steed, earning the poetic title "Heavenly Horse Soaring in the Sky." It has now been developed into Ma'anshan Park and is open to visitors. A stone path leads from the foot of the mountain to the summit, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the entire city of Liuzhou.

Legend has it that two of the Eight Immortals, Iron-Crutch Li and Lü Dongbin, once played chess on Ma'anshan, leaving behind immortal footprints over a foot long, as well as sites such as "Chessboard Rock" and "Immortal Cave." Midway up the mountain lies a cave complex with chambers, screens, and stalactites forming various vivid and beautiful images. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a popular scenic spot, featuring over 100 stone inscriptions from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The earliest dates back to 1112 during the Northern Song Dynasty, inscribed by Zhu Shihui. The most detailed record is from 1126, during the Jingkang era, in Qiu Yun’s "Record of the Newly Opened Mountain Path." From the summit, visitors can gaze over a sea of peaks, watch birds skim the horizon, and take in the full beauty of the Liuzhou River meandering like a jade ribbon through the splendid landscape.

Ma'anshan is one of the Eight Ancient Scenic Spots of Liuzhou and has long been a favorite destination for visitors seeking tranquility, exploration, and lofty views. To this day, the mountain retains dozens of stone inscriptions carved by poets and travelers from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.