Bijian Scenic Area

　　    Bijian Scenic Area is situated at Qiancheng and Houcheng Villages in Hengshan Township, Changxing County, on the northern foothills of Bian Mountain's main peak. Bijian, standing more than 300 meters above sea level, derives its name from the precipitous layering of rocks around its midsection, which from a distance resemble mossy rust stains—hence the name "Bijian" (Green Rock).

　　    During the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Ruiqing compiled twelve scenic highlights of Bijian: Dragon’s Mouth, Seven-Star Terrace, Stone Cliff, Waterfall Spring, Pearl Curtain Water, Golden Lotus Pool, Inkstone Pool, Incense Burner Peak, Wine-Tasting Pavilion, Lake-Viewing Pavilion, Immortal Tree, and Sacrificial Cliff. Among these twelve scenic spots, apart from man-made structures such as the Immortal Tree and Wine-Tasting Pavilion, which have been damaged, the remaining natural wonders still remain.

　　    To ascend Bijian from the northern slope, start at the Half-Li Cooling Pavilion. Follow the stone path uphill, pass through a bamboo grove, and continue via Jade Crab Pool and Seven-Star Terrace. Towering cliffs and rugged rocks line both sides, with sights such as Incense Burner Peak, Parrot Stone, and Path-Praying Platform along the way.

　　    Upon reaching Bijian, three sites stand out as the “Three Wonders of Bijian”: Pearl Curtain Water, Waterfall Spring, and Dragon’s Mouth. There is also the Bijian Nunnery atop the rock, offering a sweeping view of Taihu Lake with its vast, surging waters stretching endlessly. Beside the rock are two waterfall springs.