Monument to the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University Located at the eastern entrance of Qian'nanyu Village. It was laid and completed in 1986. The monument stands 21 meters tall, with all four sides covered in white granite. The front is inscribed with the name of the monument by the former General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee - [name redacted]. The text of the inscription was written by Comrade He Changgong, Vice President of the university. The monument is surrounded by white marble railings. …
The former site of the headquarters of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (Kangda) is located in Qian'nan Yu Village within the park. Its full name is the Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. Established in May 1936, it was originally called the Red Army University before being renamed. In November 1940, it relocated from Licheng, Shanxi to the Jiangshui River area, with its headquarters stationed in Qian'nan Yu, the political department in Jiangshui, the supply department in Hedong, the health department in Anzhuang, and the hospital in Taoshuping. In January 1943, it was ordered to return to Yan’an. During its time here, it held six, seven, and eight training classes, educating over 18,000 military and political cadres, among whom 109 were awarded the rank of Major General or higher in 1955. The village still houses the former headquarters, operations department, library, code department, as well as the former residences of leaders such as Mao Zedong, Peng Dehuai, Luo Ronghuan, Teng Daiyuan, and He Changgong. It is now a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.
Wenchang Temple is located in the central area of Huashan Scenic Zone within the park, nestled in a mountain valley at an altitude of 980 meters. According to historical records, the temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and served as a Taoist site. The existing structures were reconstructed in 2004, featuring a three-bay-wide hall with a hip-and-gable double-eave roof and surrounded by corridor-style architecture. It primarily enshrines the Wenchang Emperor, who, among the deities of Taoism, is the god governing worldly success and prosperity. Flanking him are the Deaf Heaven, Mute Earth, and the Seven Star Lords. Traditional temple fairs are held on the 15th day of the second and seventh lunar months each year.
Lianxin River Cascading Waterfall Located beneath Yingjie Ridge within the park, it is the main waterway where the Nanyu watershed flows into the Jiangshui River. Originally named Nanhegou, it was renamed the Soldiers-Civilians Lianxin River during the period when the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (抗大) was based here, as soldiers and civilians shared the same river. The cascading waterfall stretches 2000m from Yingbin Bridge to the Square area, with the river being 15–…
Ink-Washing Pool Located at the mouth of Donggou Valley, it was originally a natural pool covering an area of about 200 m² with a depth of 2 m. It earned its name because, with Brush Rack Mountain standing opposite, legend has it that the God of Literature often came here to wash his inkstone during his cultivation, giving the water its deep green hue. …
Danqing Lake Located at the entrance of Donggou Valley, in 1990, a large dam was built at the narrowest part of the valley to increase water storage capacity. The dam is 30 meters long and 20 meters high, with a pool area of 5,000 m² and a water storage capacity of about 100,000 m³. Surrounded by lush green trees, the reflection of Bijia Mountain in the lake creates a beautiful environment. …
Qi Xing Tan (Seven Star Pools) — Located upstream of Hua Shan Waterfall, the pools vary in size according to the terrain, consisting of seven ponds. The largest has a capacity of 100m³, while the smallest holds 30m³. Water cascades over the dam and flows down, forming seven waterfalls. Each waterfall is 2–3m high and 10–15m wide. During normal water levels, the falls resemble silver curtains; during high water periods, they are even more spectacular.
Huashan Waterfall Located on the Yizuo Mountain First Trail. With a drop of 110m, a width of 5m, a normal flow rate of 0.3m³/s, and a peak flow of up to 1m³/s during high-water seasons. Originally a seasonal waterfall, in order for visitors to enjoy its beauty year-round, artificial water replenishment was implemented during dry seasons starting in 2004...
Fossil Valley Located on the western side of Zuohua Mountain, the valley is 10–20 meters wide and 120 meters high, serving as the return route to climb Zuohua Mountain. The valley floor features many stone slabs with manganese oxide patterns resembling cypress tree branches, known geologically as "pseudofossils." These formations are aesthetically pleasing and highly scenic. …
Bravery Training Gorge Located on the eastern side of Zuohua Mountain. The gorge stretches 800 meters in length, 1–5 meters in width, with a vertical height of 150 meters and climbing slopes of 60–80 degrees. The hiking path consists of stone steps and steel ladders, resembling the peril of Huashan’s “Thousand-Foot Precipice.” It is the only pedestrian route for visitors to ascend Zuohua Mountain from the east…
Junzhai Mountain Located 2 km west of Shamashan Mountain, it has an elevation of 1,103 m. The mountaintop is flat, covering about 10,000 m², surrounded by steep cliffs on all sides, with only one small path leading to the summit. There are several remnants of old houses, as well as daily tools such as stone mills and stone grinders. Legend has it that during the late Tang Dynasty, some rebel forces of the Huang Chao Uprising...
Shamashan Mountain Located 2 km west of Zuohuashan Mountain, it stands at an elevation of 1,017 m. From a distance, the summit resembles a black gauze hat worn by ancient scholar-officials, hence the name Shamashan (Gauze Hat Mountain). …
Buddha Head Mountain Located 1.5 km west of Zuohua Mountain, it stands at an elevation of 1,100 m and features a pillar-like rock formation. The rock column rises about 180 m in height and has a diameter of 20 m. When viewed from afar, the upper part strikingly resembles the shape of a Buddha’s head, hence the name “Buddha Head Mountain.” …
Hatchet-Cleaved Peak Located 0.5 km northwest of Zuohua Mountain, it stands at an elevation of 980 m. Originally part of Zuohua Mountain, it was later split apart when the deity Wuku used his battle axe to cleave the mountain during martial practice. Hence the name "Hatchet-Cleaved Peak." ...
Bijia Mountain
Zuo Hua Mountain, located in the center of the park, stands at an altitude of 1024 meters and consists of seven small peaks, the highest two being Wen Qu Peak and Wu Qu Peak. Legend has it that the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper once cultivated here, and after attaining enlightenment and ascending to immortality, their physical forms transformed into these peaks—hence the name “Zuo Hua Mountain” (literally “Mountain of Seated Transformation”). Today, visitors can follow a walking trail leading directly to the summit.
Ancient and Famous Trees Scenic Area
Youth Forest Located in the Ecological Sightseeing Area, at an altitude of 540–580 meters, this 5-hectare area of chestnut trees was planted in 1994 by young militiamen. Part of the "Returning Forests to Fruit Trees" project, it was awarded the title of National Youth Model Forest by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, the National Greening Commission, and the Ministry of Forestry. …
General's Forest is located in the Ecological Sightseeing Area, at an altitude of 560–580 meters. During the period when the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University was operating here in 1941, students from the Senior Cadre Department planted chestnut trees in their spare time on a 10-hectare plot. The trees have thrived to this day, standing 3–5 meters tall with trunk diameters of about 20 cm, numbering 1,100 in total...
Apple Orchard Located within the picking garden, at an altitude of 520–570 meters, these high-quality apple trees were renewed in 1993, covering a total area of 300 hectares. Thanks to the high altitude and large temperature variations, the apples are of superior quality and were once served as the designated fruit for the first session of the National People's Congress of China. ...