Eight Scenic Spots of Pingguo Old Town

Introduction: "Cooling Pond in Summer," "Mysterious Cave in the Clouds," "Lone Lotus Fragrance," "Lecture Platform Facing the Cliff," "Bird Path Around the Mountain," "Moonlit Jungle," "Lychees Steaming in Rosy Clouds," and "Ancient Trees of the Noble's Hill" — these eight scenic spots are located near Xingning Street, the site of the current government of Pingguo Oldcheng Township. Each spot boasts its own unique charm and captivates visitors. **Cooling Pond in Summer** — Behind Bafeng Mountain lies a deep pond that remains emerald green all year round, with fish and shrimp playing in the water. In summer, sitting here brings exceptional coolness, hence the name "Cooling Pond in Summer." **Mysterious Cave in the Clouds** — Behind the old town elementary school is a karst cave, adorned with diverse stalactites. In the past, there was an incense burner and altar inside the cave, while a citrus tree grew at the entrance. The cave walls feature numerous inscriptions left by visitors, though unfortunately, the writings have faded and are no longer legible. This scenic spot is called "Mysterious Cave in the Clouds." **Lone Lotus Fragrance** — South of Xingning Street, in front of Jushuang Village, there is a lotus pond covering about 10 acres. When the lotuses bloom, the view is extraordinarily beautiful, hence this scene is named "Lone Lotus Fragrance." **Bird Path Around the Mountain** — [Content continues...]