The Splendid Scenery of Yumeng

The Splendid Scenery of Yumeng

Known as the "Splendid Scenery of Yumeng," Yumeng Valley (also called Yimeng Valley) is located five kilometers east of Mengshan County.

Yumeng Valley is a gorge nestled among rolling mountains. A clear stream formed by the confluence of Hulu River and Sancha River meanders over ten kilometers along the winding mountain terrain, flowing out from the valley’s mouth and into the gorge. Inside, the cliffs are lush and emerald green, the waters gurgle softly, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape. The gorge is also home to a variety of uniquely shaped rocks that form a poetic and picturesque corridor.

Not far from the valley’s mouth stands a protruding rock that resembles a mother monkey cradling her baby, with an incredibly lifelike expression. Further ahead, on a cliff face, there is a stack of rocks that look like books—the “Nine Heavens Scripture Rocks.” Legend has it that the Supreme Deity Tai Bai Jin Xing once tried to help a woodcutter from ancient Mengzhou ascend to immortality by giving him these divine scriptures. However, the woodcutter was unmoved by the idea of becoming immortal and never bothered to open the books. Over time, the scriptures turned into stone. Beside the scripture rocks is a red-colored rock that strikingly resembles a toad, seemingly engrossed in secretly reading the heavenly texts—hence the name “The Toad Reading the Heavenly Scriptures.” A few dozen steps further leads to Yumeng Clear Pool, where several hoof prints are found on a giant rock extending from the cliff wall. Legend says these were left by celestial horses during the chase of “the big horse after the little horse,” ending at the pool. Beyond the pool, deep within the valley, one can find massive rocks resembling a temple bell, a goat, and an ant, as well as a group of peaks that together look like the Goddess of Mercy with a child. It is said that the clear pool was a heavenly bathing spot often frequented by the Seven Fairies. The serene and profound natural beauty of Yumeng leaves visitors in awe.