Gao Baizhang Scenic Area

Gao Baizhang Scenic Area

Gao Baizhang has been one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Huaxian since ancient times, known as "Sunny Cliffs of Baizhang" and famous for its numerous peculiar rocks and strange stones. The largest rock in Gao Baizhang faces southeast, and over 160 years ago, a monk carved the four large characters “Baizhang Qingluan” (Sunny Cliffs of Baizhang) on the stone cliff. The inscription remains clear and vigorous to this day. This area also boasts many famous peculiar rocks, such as “Thunder God Split Rock,” “Ligaoji,” “Stone Coffin,” and “Drunken Old Man Rock,” all named for their resemblance to these objects. The area is covered with lush forests and endless mountain springs, forming multiple small waterfalls that create a uniquely beautiful landscape.

Huadu Tipian Gao Baizhang Scenic Area

In the 26th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty, when the first county chronicle of Huaxian was compiled, County Magistrate Wang Yongming gathered literati to evaluate the Eight Scenic Spots of Huaxian. They named the northern foothills of Gao Baizhang, where the Pangu Cave is shrouded in mist and smoke at dawn and dusk, preserving an ancient, primordial atmosphere, as the premier scenic spot called “Pangu Mist.” Climbing the mountain, one sees rugged rocks soaring thousands of feet high, with rolling green hills stretching as far as the eye can see—thus earning the secondary title “Sunny Cliffs of Baizhang.” These two scenic spots have inspired countless poets and scholars to compose beautiful verses.

Gao Baizhang stands at an elevation of 485 meters. Within it, one sees overlapping green mountains stretching endlessly like a sea. The mountains are dotted with sounds and silences alike, with waterfalls of various sizes visible throughout. The jagged rocks exude a unique, striking aura. After a fresh rain clears, clouds rise among the peaks. Suddenly, the mountain wind howls, the forest rumbles, and the clouds shift and part, hiding the summits in a vast, hazy expanse. Then again, as if the universe were just opening, the peaks emerge like islands in a sea of clouds, resembling the Eight Immortals crossing through a heavenly paradise. Moments later, the clouds disperse, revealing a blue sky, drifting white clouds, and clear mountain streams gently brushing away the dust of the mortal world, making one forget all worldly glory and distress, feeling refreshed and at peace.

In the open basin of Gao Baizhang and its surrounding areas, it is said to have been the Pangu Kingdom of the Yao people, though it was actually a tribal center. During the Ming Dynasty, the Yao leader Tan Guanfu and, in the early Qing Dynasty, the rebel forces of Huashan Stronghold used this mountain as their base. To this day, there are still two temples in the mountains that serve as places of worship: the Pangu Temple and the Tanxian Temple. Many people come from afar to pay their respects, ensuring a constant flow of incense.

Travel Guide:

Address: Lianmin Village, Tipian Town, Huadu District. Public Transport: Take Bus No. 28 or No. 38 from Chengbei Road to reach the scenic area.

Self-driving: When on Chengbei Road, drive to the end of the road, then turn right onto Xihu Bridge. The entrance is on the left after crossing the bridge.

Lianmin Village: Lianmin Village is located in the northern part of Tipian Town, about 2 kilometers from the town center. It covers an area of 9.6 square kilometers, comprises 9 villager groups, and has a registered population of 1,300 people across 355 households. National Highway 106 runs through the village, providing relatively convenient transportation. Current enterprises in the village include Luyao Ankang Factory, Mingjun Hose Factory, Jinnong Technology Factory, and a bottled water plant, among others. Villagers mainly grow economic crops such as rice, vegetables, and peanuts. The village collective cultivates 300 acres of sugar oranges and 60 acres of loquats. Most villagers work outside the village. The village is cooperating with our town’s strategy to develop rural eco-tourism... Lianmin Village detailed information++