Pig-Calling Stone Scenic Area

　　The age-old mystery of the Pig-Calling Stone: ward off disasters and bring peace. Also known as the “Alarm Stone,” “Psychic Stone,” “Divine Stone,” or “Wonder Stone,” the Pig-Calling Stone earns its name due to its sound resembling a pig’s squeal. Located beside the Huifu Rock Natural Village in Gaojia Tai within the Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area in Linzhou City, the stone enjoys convenient access—county and township-level cement roads lead directly to the site. It lies 32 kilometers east of downtown Linzhou, 82 kilometers from Anyang City, and 40 kilometers north of the Red Flag Canal Youth Cave Scenic Area.

　　Surrounded by rolling mountains, the Pig-Calling Stone stands amid jagged peaks and dense forests of pines and cypresses, offering spring-like scenery year-round. Above the stone are steep cliffs, their sheer faces as if hewn by axe and knife. Delicate crevices cradle hardy pines and thorny bushes, their sturdy trunks and lush foliage showcasing tenacious vitality. To the east, south, and north of the Pig-Calling Stone lie nearby villages, where towering trees cast deep shade, creating a tranquil, cool, and serene atmosphere. The stone itself is purplish-red, roughly square-shaped, and embedded diagonally in the fertile soil beneath a cliff, with its head pointing west and tail east. It measures 3 meters in height, 3 meters in width, and 2 meters in thickness, with 4 cubic meters exposed above ground. Its layers and joints are fairly distinct, featuring uneven fissures and numerous uneven surfaces. Legend has it that whenever something significant happens in the world, the Pig-Calling Stone will surely cry out—louder for major events, softer for minor ones. When it calls, one can feel a slight vibration by touching it. Loud noises nearby cause the sound to abruptly stop, only to resume once silence returns. The sound is dynamic, as if a pig were running and squealing inside the rock, fluctuating in pitch. It can call over a hundred times in one go, though recording it proves difficult. The Pig-Calling Stone is also believed to dispel calamities and misfortunes. Visitors who silently share their worries before the stone are said to be blessed with safety. Travelers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and beyond specifically visit to pray for peace, earning the stone titles such as the “No. 1 Wonder of the Taihang Mountains” and the “Age-Old Mystery Pig-Calling Stone.”

　　According to local elders, the Pig-Calling Stone has foretold several major national events. In 1937, it cried for a month before the Japanese invasion of China. Before the founding of New China in 1949, it emitted joyful sounds. Before the 0, Tangshan Earthquake, and other major events, the Pig-Calling Stone also made its calls. In recent years, locals heard it again during Hong Kong’s return to China, China’s accession to the WTO, and Beijing’s successful Olympic bid.

　　A lifeless stone, yet brimming with spirituality through the tales of villagers. The Pig-Calling Stone has drawn countless scholars, experts, and travelers from both China and abroad, all eager to explore its mystery—but this age-old enigma remains unsolved.

　　Scenic Spot Location

　　Gushi Line, Linzhou City, Anyang, Henan Province