The area south of Xiama Kan, particularly around Chuan Yan Cave, has been famous for lead and zinc mining since the Ming Dynasty. By the Qianlong and Jiaqing eras of the Qing Dynasty (1736–1820), mining reached its peak. With the development of the mining industry, the ancient Xiama Dam Road was constructed and opened. The "Everlasting Stele Inscription" records: "In ancient times, this road was rugged and no one repaired it, making it difficult for travelers on horseback or in sedan chairs to pass up and down. Thus, I contributed money to repair this road, to ease the journey for travelers. Faithful donor Pan Shangfu’s wife, Madam Xu, erected this in the mid-autumn month of the 59th year of Qianlong." It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit on December 28, 1987.
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