Baijiling

　　   Baijiling is a renowned mountain in Xinyi City, standing 1,548 meters above sea level. It is situated at the junction of Baishi Town and Qianpai Town in Xinyi City and acts as the dividing range between the Baishi River and the Qianpai River. Below the ridge are place names such as Baiji Village, Baiji Stockade, and Baiji Street—all named after the Baiji. Legend has it that ancient white chickens once crowed atop this ridge.

　　   Baijiling serves as a vital transportation route from Xinyi to Qianpai, Heshui, Xinbao, and other areas. The road winds its way up the mountain in a series of nine sharp switchbacks resembling the shape of the character “之”. Sitting in a car, passengers feel a thrill of excitement without real danger while enjoying boundless scenic views. From the mountaintop, one can gaze down at convoys of vehicles crawling along the slopes—so many cars that the hills seem alive with movement, an impressive sight resembling a silver serpent coiled amid emerald forests. Baijiling also holds rich gold deposits, with visible mining tunnels along both sides of the road. The area is covered in dense forests, making it a natural treasure trove.

　　   Baijiling also boasts a glorious history. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, local Yao ethnic leaders such as Zhang Rulong, Chen Mingpan, Wen Sixian, Xie Shangsheng, and Liu Genglong led fellow Yao people to establish fortified strongholds in the rugged terrain of Luolong Shili Mountain. They resisted Qing rule, even killing the Wuzhou Regional Commander Chen Longqi. Although the uprising was eventually suppressed by Qing troops, the ruins of their strongholds still remain today.