Doujin Mountain

Doujin Mountain

Doujin Mountain is located in the southern part of Qixia Ying Town, a famous town beyond the Great Wall. The mountain is cone-shaped, tapering at the top and broad at the base, resembling an inverted dou (a traditional Chinese measuring vessel). Legend has it that a dou of gold is buried within the mountain, hence its name. Locals regard this mountain as a treasure of the land, as esteemed as the screen wall of a grand mansion. Gazing up at the main peak, one is struck by its majestic presence. The mountain is covered with lush green trees, blooming wildflowers, and thick undergrowth, especially the brilliantly colored mountain pinks. From a bird’s-eye view, the Dahei River and Xiahei River converge like two hadas (traditional Tibetan ceremonial scarves) at the foot of the mountain, creating a picturesque interplay of river and mountain scenery, with the town’s landscape and rural vistas spread out as far as the eye can see. Doujin Mountain is considered a mountain of treasures. Legend says it is filled with gold, silver, and jewels, giving rise to enduring tales such as those of the “Three-pronged Elm Tree” and the “Golden Colt.” The mountain’s famed “calling grasshoppers” and “mountain pinks” were once tributes to the imperial court. To the north, Doujin Mountain faces the Daqing Mountain across a river, standing opposite each other and guarding a strategic pass. Its location has always been of great military importance, making it a contested site throughout history. During the War of Resistance against Japan, it served both as a stepping stone for crossing the Ping-Sui Railway into the Daqing Mountain base area and as a critical stronghold defending against enemies approaching from the east and west. Numerous battles were fought here, and many patriots and revolutionary martyrs wrote heroic chapters in history. To this day, remnants such as wartime tunnels and bunkers on the mountain stand as testimonies to the history of the red revolution.

Source: People's Government of Ulanqab City