Shizhu Mountain

Shizhu Mountain

Located 20 kilometers due south of Ying County’s county seat, in Lishuping Township, this is the site of a recently discovered rare geological landscape in China. Winding along the mountain valley, the journey takes you through majestic peaks standing opposite each other, fragrant flowers, birdsong, and picturesque scenery of clear waters and lush forests. After walking about 2 kilometers, you’ll come face to face with a cliff approximately 100 meters wide and 30 meters high, composed of sharply edged hexagonal stone pillars. Suspended mid-mountain, soaring skyward, the formation is grand and imposing—like a roaring mountain or a rocket ready for launch. According to geological experts, this spectacle was naturally formed by a volcanic eruption around 40 to 50 million years ago. Truly a masterpiece of nature, it presents a marvelous wonder today.