West Huashan of Yuntai

　　   West Huashan is only 5 kilometers from the county town. The mountain features steep cliffs and peaks that rise thousands of feet high. Once you reach the summit, all surrounding mountains appear tiny beneath you. Gazing from west to east, the purple shale hills, embraced by green pine forests, resemble yurts set in a vast grassland. On clear days after rain, the panoramic view of the county town below is crystal clear and stunningly beautiful. When thick fog suddenly pours down, the sea of clouds surges with tremendous momentum, creating a majestic scene known as “Pine Clouds over Dark Ridges.” This ethereal and dreamlike vista was once celebrated as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of the Qin River.