Dagushan Scenic Area

　　Dagushan is renowned both nationally and internationally as the foremost of Yitong’s “Seven Star Mountains.” The “extrusive” volcanic activity has formed a multitude of basalt columnar joints in diverse shapes and sizes, presenting a breathtaking and unique volcanic landscape.

　　Landscapes such as the “Pagoda Forest, Stone House, Sky Ladder, and Divine Chair” are marvels of nature; the four peaks each have their own distinctive forms. Some resemble a “golden turtle gazing at the sun,” others a “giant elephant lying on the ground,” together forming a magnificent and picturesque scene that captivates visitors.

　　For over a decade, the area has attracted geologists from both China and abroad for research visits. Especially in recent years, local governments have raised tens of millions of yuan from various sources to enhance tourism development. Successive projects including water supply, electricity, communications, transportation roads, construction roads, mountain-looping roads, hiking trails, and buildings with strong Manchu ethnic characteristics have been completed. It has now become an ideal destination for scientific research, sightseeing, and leisure vacations.

　　This scenic area primarily features natural landscapes, with verdant pines surrounding the hills and a cluster of pagodas adding to its majestic and towering presence. Major attractions include: the Northern Minority Folk Village, the Steel Cable Suspension Bridge, Qingyun Temple, the Star-Gazing Platform, the Dragon King Temple, and the Botanical Garden.