Wonders of the Dry Sea

Wonders of the Dry Sea

The southern peaks of Lianqing Mountain are all composed of granite, and this unique rock structure has created a spectacular and magnificent natural landscape. Amidst the undulating mountains, bare rocks and cone-shaped peaks emerge, resembling an endless sea when viewed from afar. Ancient people called this the "Dry Sea." The "Dry Sea" is formed by two main north-south mountain ranges, with a basin in between, covering an area of about 1,000 hectares. Geologically speaking, the "Dry Sea" consists of metamorphic rock systems, with rock strata dating back to the Archean Taishan Group period. Over time, natural factors such as prolonged weathering and rain erosion gradually shaped the landscape. Additionally, due to the abundance of massive and peculiar rocks scattered throughout the "Dry Sea," the scenery is exceptionally unique, leading people to refer to this extraordinary natural phenomenon as the "Wonders of the Dry Sea."

Exploring the "Dry Sea," one can't help but be amazed by the "peculiar rocks" that resemble waves. Some look like humans, others like objects, featuring all kinds of birds and beasts. Rocks that have slept for billions of years spring vividly to life with just a touch of imagination, their images strikingly lifelike and exquisitely detailed, as if carved by divine craftsmanship, leaving onlookers in genuine awe. Examples include the affectionate and sympathetic Lovers’ Rock; the Gathering Immortals Rock, where deities come together for a joyful drink; the Falling Rock, seemingly dropped from the sky and teetering precariously; as well as Parrot Imitating Human Speech, Chicks Spreading Their Wings, Confucius Teaching, Carp Exploring the Sea, Half-Immortal Rock, Eagle Rock, UFO Rock, — Stone, and Griddle Stone, among countless others. The variety is astounding, truly a breathtaking sight.