Shuangba Scenic Area

　　The Shuangba Ecological Park is situated on the northern side of the central urban area, adjacent to the Shuiyan Highway (Renmin Road) in the south, linked to the Second Rolling Mill of Shuicheng Iron and Steel (Group) Corporation in the east, and connected to the Shuimei Railway Line in the west. It lies 2.5 kilometers from the seat of the District People's Government. The area is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with well-preserved ecological vegetation covering approximately 50% of the land. There are over 250 fir trees aged around 60 years. To the south of the park are natural barriers formed by a series of mountains — Xiejia Dayan, Dayan Mountain, Miaopao Mountain, Fengzi Mountain, Shiweigan, and Shaopopo Slope — stretching from west to east. These shield the area from industrial smoke, noise, and the hustle and bustle of the city, creating a layout characterized by “urban areas to the south, villages to the north, and enterprises to the east and west.” Major scenic spots within the area include: Golden Bell Lake (commonly known as Shuiyan Dam or Little West Lake), Eighteen Arhats Striking the Golden Bell (a central hill resembling a bell, encircled by eighteen peaks), Tongtian Cave (also called Tongdong Mountain, with an elevation of 2,112.6 meters), Little Stone Forest, Stone General, over 300 acres of natural azalea forests, and more than 30 acres of natural grassland. The area boasts lush vegetation, convenient transportation, mountain-water proximity, and captivating landscapes. In March 2001, it was designated as the “Zhongshan District Sightseeing Agricultural Economic Park.”