Dubei Baxiang Sanxingpo

Dubei Baxiang Sanxingpo

Sanxingpo, known as the "Shangri-La" of the Dong people, is the spiritual homeland of the Dong ethnic group. In the Dong language, it is called "Longl Samp Sens." It is located at the junction of three provinces (regions): Tongdao Dong Autonomous County in Hunan, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County in Guangxi, and Liping County in Guizhou. It lies on the transitional ridge between the Xuefeng Mountains, Yuecheng Mountains, and Miaoling Mountains, with its main peak reaching an elevation of 1,336.7 meters. Below the main peak are four other peaks, each over 1,000 meters above sea level. The entire Sanxingpo area features a majestic array of mountain peaks. To the east of the mountain lies Dupo Township in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, known as a "natural park"; to the west is Pingjia Township in Liping County, Guizhou, honored as the "No. 1 Dong County in China"; and to the south is Ducun Township in Sanjiang County, Guangxi, home to one of the world’s four great ancient bridges — the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge. The Sanxingpo and its extended mountain ranges span across seven counties: Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Jingzhou Miao-Dong Autonomous County in Hunan, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County in Guangxi, and Liping, Congjiang, and Rongjiang counties in Guizhou. The mountain range stretches thousands of miles with an awe-inspiring presence.

There is a large water pool on Sanxingpo, also known as Swan Lake. In the Dong language, it is called "Heit," meaning a vast sea. The lake water is crystal-clear, as mirror-like as glass and as deep-blue as the ocean. There are also pleasure boats on the lake for visitors to enjoy the scenery of the alpine lake. During summer and autumn, tourists on Sanxingpo engage in various competitions and swimming activities in the lake.

Sanxingpo boasts a rare natural wonder known as the "Natural Great Wall." This is a section of exposed rocky mountain ridges on the top of Sanxingpo, stretching over 300 li in length, with heights ranging from ten to thirty meters. Layer upon layer of massive rocks form jagged, steep cliffs that stand tall and scattered in a rugged yet naturally harmonious arrangement. At first glance, it seems artificially designed and built, but it is entirely a work of nature.

The summit of Sanxingpo is a pristine forest park, featuring an ancient forest corridor that runs along the mountain. Towering ancient trees provide dense shade. The forest is rich in plant and animal resources, serving as a natural botanical treasure trove.

Sanxingpo is the habitat of the rare plant known as solid bamboo shoots. Beneath the dense forest on the main peak, solid bamboo grows densely across the mountainsides. The bamboo is lush and evergreen all year round, and its shoots emerge in the ninth lunar month. The shoots can be eaten fresh or pickled for a sour flavor, making them a unique local specialty.

On Sanxingpo, the dense forests, bird songs, and fragrant flowers create a dazzling scene. Standing atop the mountain and at the boundary marker erected by the State Council, which delineates the borders of Hunan, Guangxi, and Guizhou, you can gaze at the lush bamboo forests of Hunan, the towering primeval secondary forests of Guizhou, the swaying feathergrass of Guangxi, and the serene, mirror-like Swan Lake. It’s a truly uplifting and thought-provoking experience.

Sanxingpo is a place that has nurtured many talented individuals. Below Sanxingpo grew two county chiefs, Su Changfu and Huang Xuehong, and it has produced a large number of renowned Dong writers, scholars, and professors such as Yang Jinquan, Zhang Zezhong, Wu Hao, and Shi Jianeng. Many Dong talents from Sanxingpo have been admitted to Tsinghua University, studied abroad in the U.S. and Japan, and work in various fields around the world. Additionally, Sanxingpo is a culturally rich mountain, embodying the splendid Dong culture. It is one of the birthplaces of Dong history, the region where traditional Dong culture is best preserved, and a shining pearl of Dong eco-cultural tourism.