Mount Shao Stone

Mount Shao Stone

Introduction

Mount Shao Stone consists of a series of rolling hills and mountains, covering an area of over 100 square kilometers, making it the largest Danxia landform landscape in China. The area enjoys a pleasant climate (belonging to the mid-subtropical monsoon climate), boasts beautiful natural scenery, and retains numerous cliff temples and ancient village ruins, as well as mysterious cliff coffins and rock paintings.

Beautiful myths and ancient legends add a layer of mystery to this land. Legend has it that over 4,000 years ago, Emperor Shun passed through this area during his southern tour. When he climbed the mountain and played the Shao music, the melodies were so enchanting that even the surrounding peaks were moved and transformed into the uniquely shaped “Thirty-Six Stones.” Hence the name Mount Shao Stone. The area includes nine major scenic zones (the first three opened to the public are: Chaoshi Summit Sightseeing Zone, Baizhai Summit Adventure & Sightseeing Zone, and Golden Turtle Rock Sightseeing Zone). Among the scenic spots, ten representative ones are: Chaoshi Panorama, Deep Mountain Cliff Coffin, Baizhai Cliff Face, Secluded Valley, Golden Turtle Outlook, Five Horses Returning to the Stable, Jinjiang Rock Paintings, Golden Dragon Rock Temple, Human-Face Strange Rock, and Shangjing Ancient Road. Ticket / Opening Hours 20 RMB

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