Carving of "Wu Ding Opens the Mountains"

Carving of "Wu Ding Opens the Mountains"

The carving of "Wu Ding Opens the Mountains" is a cultural relic protected at the district level in Tianhe District.

The carving of "Wu Ding Opens the Mountains" dates back to the 23rd year of the Republic of China (1934), and is situated on the northwest face of a natural giant boulder in GaoTang Stone Park, within the GaoTang Industrial Zone of Kemu Long Village, Guangshan Second Road, Fenghuang Subdistrict. It was carved in 1934. The boulder is irregularly egg-shaped, measuring about 12 meters in its longest dimension, 3 meters in width, and 4 meters in height, covering an area of 36 square meters. It bears inscriptions including the phrase "Wu Ding Opens the Mountains" written by Li Yangjing. This carving documents the development of sports associations and road construction in Guangzhou during the Republican era, holding certain historical significance. Li Yangjing was the Chairman of the Southwest Military and Political Committee, Commander of the Third Army of the First Army Group, and concurrently Vice President of the Guangdong Military and Political School. He went to Taiwan in 1950 and passed away there in 1988.

On October 19, 2012, it was announced as part of the second batch of cultural relics protected at the district level in Tianhe District.

Fenghuang Subdistrict: Fenghuang Subdistrict is an administrative subdistrict under the jurisdiction of Tianhe District, located in the northeastern part of Tianhe. Its jurisdiction includes areas bordering Baiyun District to the east and north, adjacent to Changxing Subdistrict and Xintang Subdistrict to the south, and neighboring Longdong Subdistrict to the west. It covers a total area of 22.998 square kilometers with a population of 28,500. There are 2 village committees and 4 neighborhood committees. The Subdistrict Office is located in the middle section of Huamei Road.

Fenghuang Subdistrict was established in December 2002, formed from the Kemu Long and Yushatan areas of the former Shahe Town. The jurisdiction of Fenghuang Subdistrict is one of the best-preserved natural environments in Guangzhou, featuring scenic spots such as the beautiful Shaojiwō water area... More details about Fenghuang Subdistrict ++

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units in Tianhe District