Shazi Shiyian Scenic Area

　　The Shazi Shiyian Scenic Area is located in Shiyan Tun, Sanmu Village, Shazi Township, covering a planned land area of 124.38 hectares (1,865 mu). The scenic area boasts rich tourism resources, including 8 main categories, 20 subcategories, 43 basic types, and 102 major individual tourism resources. The value of its resource elements and landscape market worth meet the standards of a National AAA-level tourist attraction. Thanks to its excellent scenic conditions, well-maintained village appearance, and eco-agricultural industry, Shiyan has been honored as one of “Liuzhou’s Top Ten Beautiful Villages,” “Rong’an County’s First ‘Passionate Rongjiang’ Top Ten Charming Villages,” and a “Guangxi Three-Star Rural Tourism Area.”

　　Shiyan Tun is situated in Sanmu Village, Shazi Township, Rong’an County. To its east are natural karst limestone mountains, to the south flows the clear Shiyian River, to the west lies Baiyun Ridge, and behind the village are thousands of acres of orchard and economic forest land. The Shiyan Tun community in Shazi Township has 126 households and 540 residents, making it an ancient village known for its beautiful mountains and waters, picturesque scenery, and long history.

　　Upon entering Shiyan Tun in Shazi Township, the first sight to greet you is a stream that gushes out from a cave in the village and runs through the settlement. In the hot summer, the stream becomes a refreshing playground for water buffaloes and children. Through the clear waters, you can see fish playing among the aquatic plants. Following the stream’s flow, a stone bridge spans across it. Standing on the bridge and looking toward the banks, you’ll find rugged rocks, mysterious caves, and ancient trees towering along the shore. Underneath the old trees, several elders are seen chatting contentedly.

　　Within the village, there are stone structures such as stone gates, stone walls, stone slabs, stone steps, stone platforms, stone piers, and stone arch bridges. At the foot of the mountain, there are naturally formed caves including Niu Yan (Ox Cave), Baima Yan (White Horse Cave), Longtang Yan (Dragon Pond Cave), Goumiao Yan (Dog Temple Cave), Chang Yan (Long Cave), Zoubing Yan (Soldier Marching Cave), Jingtang Yan (Scripture Hall Cave), and Xiannren Dong (Fairy Cave). The unique geological formations of Shiyan Tun have created extraordinary natural landscapes that leave both visitors and experts in awe.