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Introduction Sanmenyan is located behind Liang Village, about 3 kilometers north of the urban area. Several peaks stand in a row, one of which resembles an upright lion. Under the steep cliffs of the lion’s belly are numerous caves. At the western end, there is a saddle-shaped mountain slope where three natural hanging rocks divide the cave entrance into four openings. From a distance, hidden among ancient trees and vines, only three openings are visible — hence the name “Sanmenyan” (Three Gate Rock). At the cave entrance stands a huge rock supported by three pillars, which resonates with a metallic sound when struck with wood. The characters “磐石” (Solid Rock) are carved on it. On the ceiling are the characters “灵岩” (Spiritual Rock). In the past, an altar to Pangu, the legendary creator god, was erected here, and the stone incense burner remains today. Several nearby caves feature rocks that resemble cut and stacked slabs, overlapping and crisscrossing, some as tall as several-story buildings. Some stone pillars hang upside down, while others stretch horizontally across the air. Outside the caves, there is a clear spring. During the flood season, water gushes out with a thunderous roar, commonly known as “Leigong Pump” (Thunder God Pump). In front of Sanmenyan lies Baobao Mountain, beside which is a smaller hill that looks like a mother and child embracing.

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Hechi Sanmenyan

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Sanmenyan, located behind Liang Village, about 3 kilometers north of the urban area. Several peaks stand in a row, one of which resembles an upright lion. Under the steep cliffs of the lion’s belly are numerous caves. At the western end, there is a saddle-shaped mountain slope where three natural hanging rocks divide the cave entrance into four openings. From a distance, hidden among ancient trees and vines, only three openings are visible — this is Sanmenyan. At the cave entrance is a huge rock, supported by three pillars standing firmly like a tripod. When struck with wood, it makes a clear ringing sound, and the two large characters “磐石” are engraved on it. The top wall bears the two characters “灵岩”. In ancient times, an altar to Pangu, the Primordial God, was set up here, and a stone incense burner still remains. The rocks in several nearby caves are all shaped like cut blocks, overlapping and crisscrossing, towering as high as several-story buildings. Some stone pillars hang down, while others stretch across the air. Outside the caves is a clear spring; during the flood season, the water surges out with a deafening noise, colloquially called “Leigong Pump.” In front of Sanmenyan is Baobao Mountain, and beside the big mountain is a small hill, together resembling a mother embracing her child.

On the north bank of the Longjiang Second Bridge in the urban area, there is also a mountain called Zhuangyuan Mountain, originally named Tianmen Baixiang Mountain. To its left is Camel Mountain and to its right is Dragon Horn Mountain. The mountain top is flat like a crown. At the foot of the mountain is a village, formerly called Feng Village, now known as Zhuangyuan Bay.

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