Cat Gong Mountain

Cat Gong Mountain

Cat Gong Mountain is a cultural heritage site protected by Liannan County.

Cat Gong Mountain is one of the key tourist attractions in Liannan County. With a cat-like head held high, surveying the surroundings, and the branches of three jujube trees resembling its upturned whiskers; its arched back covered in deep tree shade; plus three broad-canopied banyan trees lined up in a row like a slender cat tail—these towering trees bring Cat Gong Mountain to vivid life. It is said that Cat Gong Mountain was originally called Futedi Mountain (Crouching Rabbit Mountain), named after a giant rock on its western side that resembled rabbit ears. "Spring Shade at Crouching Rabbit" was once one of the eight famous scenic spots of ancient Sanjiang. Over time, as dense trees grew on the mountain, they gradually obscured the rabbit ear-shaped rock. Viewed from the north, the mountain came to resemble a peacefully resting male cat, which led to its current name, Cat Gong Mountain.

Stone shovels, stone awls, and coarse pottery mixed with sand have been discovered around Cat Gong Mountain and within its caves. These items, identified by provincial archaeological experts as artifacts from the Neolithic Age, confirm that humans inhabited this area as early as four to five thousand years ago. It is said that in recent years, many tourists have visited in search of treasures and mysteries, often leaving happily with their hands full. On the cave walls of Cat Gong Mountain, there is an engraved stone inscription reading “Righteous Indignation Cannot Be Tolerated,” written by Wu Tiecheng, former Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Government. In 1938, when the Japanese invaded the south and Guangzhou fell, various provincial government agencies and schools relocated to places like Lianzhou and Sanjiang. Over 20 units, comprising approximately 20,000–30,000 people, moved to Sanjiang, with offices such as the Provincial Government and the Provincial Finance Department operating inside the caves.

Admission/Open Hours: 4 RMB.

Guangdong, Qingyuan City