Niaomingjian Tourist Area

Niaomingjian Tourist Area

Niaomingjian. Located in the western canyon of Camel Peak, 5 kilometers north of the county town, it is a typical embedded Shenzhen river valley. Divided into Upper Gully and Lower Gully by the Niaomingjian Waterfall. The Lower Gully features three levels of waterfalls, large and small, with a total drop of 29 meters. Including the Niaomingjian Waterfall, the total drop reaches 65 meters. The Upper Gully has seven levels of waterfalls, large and small, with a total drop of 50 meters.

The main waterfall is 10 meters high and 3 meters wide. With splashing foam and snow-like spray, droplets dancing like pearls and jade, it cascades into a stone pool. On a sunny day, the waterfall displays a dazzling spectrum of colors with radiant rainbows. The cliffs on the east, north, and west sides are as sheer as if cut by a knife, while to the south lies a valley through which the stream flows. Cliffs are dotted with ancient trees, and birds sing in chorus. Visitors here are greeted by tranquility and coolness. Passing Niaoming Mountain Villa and reaching the mountain fork gate, head northeast into the gully. Along the path stands a huge rock with no soil but growing a sandalwood tree — a true “tree embracing rock.” After passing the Tree Embracing Rock and the Chess Playing Stone, continue forward to enter the magnificent cliff carving area.

The four large characters “Love My Rivers and Mountains,” carved into the huge rock, stand 8.2 meters tall. They were chiseled out by eight employees of a nonferrous metals company over five days and nights during the cold winter. On the side of the “Love My Rivers and Mountains” rock is the “Transcendence Cave,” which is so narrow that only one person can squeeze through sideways — symbolizing that those who pass through can transcend worldly concerns. Beyond the “Transcendence Cave,” two cliffs stand facing each other like a stone gate, with an inscription that reads: “Gaze at distant valleys from the mountainside; listen to the spring’s song leaning on the rocks.” Being there feels like stepping into a celestial realm. Ascending the Upper Gully of Niaomingjian along the river leads to Yunfo Temple, situated atop Cloud-Piercing Mountain. From here, you can look east to the Taihang Mountains, west to the Zhongtiao Mountains, south to the Yellow River, and north to the county town. Surrounded by mist, the scenery is ever-changing and majestic.