Shiren Gong

Shiren Gong

1. Location: About 4 kilometers north of Xinjiang Township’s town center lies a rocky hill called Shiren Gong, accessible only via a small path.

2. Scenic Features: One of the hilltops resembles an old man standing, about 10 meters tall. The image of the old man is vivid and lifelike, a marvel of nature’s craftsmanship and creation.

3. Historical & Cultural Background: Legend has it that in the valley to the north (Tahe County’s Bixi Zhongmu Village), there is another rocky hill called Shiren Po (Stone Lady), which stands facing Shiren Gong from afar, forming a couple. Every day, the two stand opposite each other, gazing longingly, a symbol of eternal devotion. They share a tragic and moving love story that has touched many romantics.

Xinjiang Township: Located in the northwest of Suichuan County, Xinjiang Township is 64 kilometers from the county seat. It borders Shuangqiao Township to the east, Yaqian Town to the south, Tahe County to the north, Jinggangshan City to the northwest, and Wudoujiang Township to the southwest. The township covers a total area of 188.01 square kilometers, comprising 11 administrative villages and 91 villager groups, with a total of 2,307 households and a population of 10,402. In 2004, the township’s total economic income was 103.83 million yuan, including 34.36 million yuan in agricultural output, 69.20 million yuan in industrial output, 6.9 million jin of grain production, and an average per capita net income of 2... More detailed information on Xinjiang Township++