Old Dragon Pool, Snake-Slaying Cliff, and Five-Finger Mountain Scenic Area

Old Dragon Pool, Snake-Slaying Cliff, and Five-Finger Mountain Scenic Area

Old Dragon Pool, Snake-Slaying Cliff, and Five-Finger Mountain Scenic Area

Approximately 1.5 kilometers from Wulong Mountain, there is a deep pool with water so dark that its depth is immeasurable. A waterfall rushes down, sending up sprays of water that form large whirlpools in the pool—this spot is called Old Dragon Pool. On the opposite cliff, strange rocks hang precariously, and among the dense foliage, three large bluish stones that look like snake heads are visible. Legend says that in ancient times, large pythons often appeared here, harming people. Upon learning of this, a fairy from Yunfeng Mountain took up a sharp blade and slew three venomous snakes, using their gallbladders to heal the injured. Later, in memory of the fairy, the place was named Snake-Slaying Cliff. Nearby, there is a mountain peak shaped like five upright fingers, covered in moss and overgrown with shrubs—it is called Five-Finger Mountain.