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Xier River Scenic Area

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The Xier River Scenic Area is located in Xijing Town in the northwest of Licheng County, about 32 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 50 square kilometers, the area features the historical legend of Xu You washing his ears—said to be the origin of the Chinese idiom “listen attentively (洗耳恭听)”—and is one of the core scenic areas of Taihang Red Mountain. The scenic zone boasts a combination of the "strange, majestic, perilous, and beautiful," with geological formations dating back 3 billion years...

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The Xier River Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Xier River Scenic Area is located in Xijing Town in the northwest of Licheng County, about 32 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 50 square kilometers, the area features the historical legend of Xu You washing his ears—said to be the origin of the Chinese idiom “listen attentively (洗耳恭听)”—and is one of the core scenic areas of Taihang Red Mountain.

The scenic area combines the "strange, majestic, perilous, and beautiful." It includes the Colorful Stone Valley formed by geological changes 3 billion years ago, the hometown of Peng Zu—the "longevity star"—the Sacred Spring Valley, and the Xier River, a spot ideal for leisure and summer retreat.

The main route of the scenic area is 20 kilometers long, with a one-way sightseeing bus service available.