Little Huashan

Little Huashan, also called Shaohuashan, is situated about 20 kilometers southwest of Baishui County, with the Baishui River flowing from the northwest past the mountain.

The mountain is made of bluish-gray limestone and features naturally formed caves of different sizes. People have constructed temples, carved statues, and carved out paths along the caves, installing iron cables and wooden planks that allow visitors to climb up. The mountain is home to sites such as Qiyun Cave, Guanyin Cave, and Xiyi Cliff, resembling a miniature version of Huashan Mountain, hence the name Little Huashan. Outside the temple gate at the foot of the mountain lies a large, lifelike fossilized snail. About 20 meters south of the mountain is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Baishui — “Dragon Pool Waterfall,” also known in folklore as the spot where the “White Chicken Dives into the Pool.” Here, the cliffs on both sides of the river are relatively narrow, and a huge rock over ten feet high blocks the water flow, causing the rushing waters to plunge down forcefully, forming a spectacular waterfall. Below the waterfall is a pool about twenty feet deep. As the waterfall cascades into the pool, viewed from afar it looks like a white chicken diving down, hence the name “White Chicken Dives into the Pool.” Above the pool stands a Dragon King Temple, whose inscriptions record that a white dragon was often seen in the pool in the past, which is why it is called “White Dragon Pool.”

This place boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, with serene and picturesque scenery. It serves as a great leisure and sightseeing spot for local villagers.