BAZHU MOUNTAIN PRIMITIVE FOREST

　　BAZHU MOUNTAIN PRIMITIVE FOREST is about 20 kilometers from the township government, with 10 kilometers of road already accessible. The primitive forest is vast as the sea, featuring oddly-shaped peaks and rocks in diverse forms. The forest is home to animals such as bears, black-leaf monkeys, and masked palm civets.

　　Among the most renowned attractions in Bazu Mountain are its “Five Treasures.” The first is the “Bamboo Sea Snow View.” About 2 kilometers of bamboo forest grows halfway up the mountain, resembling a green sash. In spring, bamboo shoots eagerly sprout from the ground, a breathtaking sight; in summer, the lush green bamboo intoxicates all who enter; in autumn, the dense leaves bring a refreshing sense of ease; in winter, heavy snow weighs down the branches, bending the bamboo at 180 degrees as if bowing to visitors. The entire bamboo forest is cloaked in silvery white, extraordinarily enchanting—a true natural wonder. The second treasure is the “Ancient Pines Greeting Guests.” About 200 meters from the main peak, on a steep cliff, over 200 uniquely shaped five-needle pines stand in a row, displaying their individual charm and welcoming visitors from afar. The third treasure is the “Rock Swinging in the Wind.” This rock sits atop the cliff and no matter how much it is pushed, it only sways without toppling. Its mystery remains unexplained to this day. The fourth treasure is the “Chinese Giant Salamander,” abundant in the valley. These creatures emit loud calls reminiscent of a child’s cry. The fifth treasure is the “Twin Lions Rolling the Ball.” To the left of the main peak are two lion-shaped peaks—one large and one small—with a small flower platform between them that resembles a colorful silk ball. Viewed from the north, the two lions appear to be competing for the ball, and the flat land between the peaks, covered in a profusion of balloon flowers, bursts into blue blooms in autumn. From afar, the lions seem to be swimming through a sea of flowers.