Zhufeng Mountain

Zhufeng Mountain

Zhufeng Mountain is located 40 kilometers northeast of Yuanqu County, bordered by Mount Li to the north and the Yellow River to the south, at an elevation of 867 meters. According to *Mencius*, "Shun was born in Zhufeng" refers to this very place, where Shun was active in his early years. Major attractions include: Yao Ruins, Shun Stone Niche, Shun Township Spring, Wodeng Tomb, Yulin Garden, Shun King Temple, Wuchengzi’s Teaching Site, Lake Leize, and the W River Gorge. The scenic area is adjacent to the ancient city of Fuxia, Shun Well, and the Tomb of GuSou (Shun’s father’s mausoleum). This is the birthplace of Emperor Shun’s virtue and filial piety culture and the origin of Huaxia civilization.

[Yao Ruins]

Yao Ruins are situated in a mountain hollow on the slopes of Zhufeng Mountain, where Shun lived during his youth. In the *Chronicles of Emperors* by Huangfu Mi (215–282) of the Jin Dynasty, it is recorded: "GuSou’s wife, Wodeng, conceived Shun after seeing a great rainbow during the Tao Tang era, giving birth to him at Yao Ruins, hence the surname Yao."

[Shun Stone Niche]

Shun Stone Niche is located about 1,000 meters southwest of Zhufeng Mountain. Here stands a crown-shaped boulder perched on the mountainside of Zhufeng Mountain’s dragon head. Beneath the boulder is a niche, 2 meters high, 5 meters wide, and 3 meters deep, with stone benches and a stone bed. The inner walls of the niche hang a natural stone carving of a reclining figure, accommodating over ten people. Legend has it that this is the birthplace of Shun. Experts from the National Museum of Chinese History conducted surveys here and discovered pottery shards from the Longshan Culture, confirming that humans were active here in ancient times.

[Shun Township Spring]

Also known as Shun King Spring, Shun Township Spring derives its name from being dug by Shun King. It is located 500 meters east of Yao Ruins Village, at the foot of a cliff. Legend has it that one year, a severe drought left the village wells dry, crops withered, and residents had to travel a long and arduous journey to the W River below Zhufeng Mountain for water. Moved by their plight, Shun searched every corner of Zhufeng Mountain until he found this water source, solving the villagers’ drinking water problem. For thousands of years, Shun Township Spring has never dried up, nurturing generations of local residents. Studies show that the spring water is rich in natural minerals, and regular consumption is believed to promote longevity, which explains the many long-lived villagers in later generations.

[Wodeng Tomb]

Wodeng Tomb is located midway between Yao Ruins Village and Shun Township Spring. Surrounded by massive rocks, only a fertile patch of earth remains in the center—a feng shui treasure. When Shun was six years old, his mother passed away and was buried here, over 4,300 years ago.

[Shouqiu]

The ruins of Shouqiu are located in the northern section of Zhufeng Village, formerly the site of Gudui Village. The soil here is premium material for pottery making. Shun reformed the two-thousand-year-old manual pottery-making method here, creating the Longshan Culture wheel-throwing technique, greatly improving pottery production efficiency.

[Hebin]

Hebin is situated on the north bank of the W River below Zhufeng Mountain. Shun made pottery at Shouqiu and took advantage of the nearby water source and convenient transportation by the W River to build kilns. Through innovations in pottery techniques, he improved the craftsmanship of pottery making.

[Lake Leize]

The ruins of Lake Leize are located in Guanpo Village, Lishan Town, where, according to Sima Qian’s *Records of the Grand Historian*, Shun "fished at Lake Leize." Legend says Shun fished here with a straight hook and mended nets to catch fish. His virtuous acts moved the villagers and impressed Emperor Yao, leading to the legendary stories of Yao seeking wise men and Shun ascending the throne.

[Yu Diverting the W River]

The W River Gorge at Songjiawan, below Zhufeng Mountain, is said to be the hydraulic engineering project left by Yu the Great when he dredged the W River. Originally, the terrain here was high, causing the W River to back up into Lake Leize, leading to floods during the rainy season that submerged farmland along the lake shore, causing great suffering. Emperor Shun ordered Yu to lead a team to dig the gorge and clear the waterway. Since then, Lake Leize has been free from flooding.

[Shun King Temple]

Shun King Temple is located in Yao Ruins Village on Zhufeng Mountain. Over the years, many scholars and poets visited to pay respects, but it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Yuanqu. In 2009, under the advocacy of the County Shun Culture Research Association, the Zhufeng Mountain Tourism Development Company restored the temple.

Scenic Area

Songjiawan Village, Lishan Town

Scenic Area Opening Hours:

Low Season (November–March) | Peak Season (April–October)

Scenic Area Admission Fees:

Ticket Price: Low Season 40 RMB | Peak Season 48 RMB

Guide Fee: Individual 25 RMB | Group 80 RMB

Parking Fee: Sedan 5 RMB | Coach 15 RMB | Motorcycle 2 RMB

Scenic area shuttle bus fare: 16 yuan

Preferential policies:

Group ticket purchase enjoys a 40% discount; free admission for children under 6 years old, those under 1.2 meters in height, people with disabilities, and active-duty military personnel; students receive a 50% discount with a student ID.

Scenic area transportation guide:

Yangdian Line Songjiawan section; Huafeng Expressway to Lishan (Songjiawan Village); Yingyan Expressway to Lishan (Songjiawan Village)

Scenic area inquiry hotline:

0359--6109066

Songjiawan Village: Located 50 kilometers northeast of Yuanqu County and 2.5 kilometers from the Lishan Town government seat, Songjiawan Village lies at the foot of Zhufeng Mountain and by the Yuxi River. It boasts convenient transportation with access in all directions. Known as the birthplace of Emperor Shun, the village is rich in talent and blessed by its mountainous and water-surrounded landscape, offering pleasant scenery.

The village covers a total land area of 11,000 mu, with 1,800 mu of arable land within a radius of 3.5 kilometers. Its economy primarily relies on farming. Additionally, stone quarrying in the mountains contributes to a relatively well-off economic situation. The village has over 20 tricycles, 11 cars, and nearly 100 motorcycles. Mobile phones are widely used, and there are also agricultural tractors, rotary tillers... Songjiawan Village detailed information++