Dahua Cape

　　  Dahua Cape—Dahua Cape is a provincial-level nature reserve in Hainan Province. It consists of two hills, the front saddle and the rear saddle, with a nearly hundred-meter-wide canyon between the two peaks. Together with the peaks, the canyon extends toward the vast South China Sea, forming a natural bay. On this bow-shaped beach stretching hundreds of meters, stretches of white sand are densely dotted with pebbles. The bow-shaped pebble beach is packed with large and small stones crowded together.

　　  The stones range from as big as a ladle to as small as an egg, round or flat, all smooth and translucent with shades of green. Under the bright sunlight, they shimmer and sparkle, exquisitely clear. The surfaces of the stones feature patterns and scenes, as if carved and polished, resembling paintings yet not quite—displaying a riot of colors including blue, red, cyan, and yellow that dazzle the eyes and stir the imagination. Looking up at the front and rear saddle hills, bizarre and rugged rocks rise layer upon layer. Some stand like solemn sentinels, others sprint like athletes in full stride, some resemble graceful maidens, some look like displayed sickles and axes, and others seem like birds or beasts hunting or foraging—each posture vivid and lifelike, each scene enticing in its own way.

　　  Climbing the hills offers views of the sea and its colors. The front saddle hill is slightly higher, though only about a hundred meters. Looking from the mountain foot from west to east, the western side of the hill resembles a stern sentinel statue, standing upright and solemn on the shore. The rocky peaks on the hill rise sharply, surrounded by lush trees, with red rocks and green woods complementing each other, appearing both vibrant and mysterious. The rear saddle hill is lower but also visible in the distance. In the caves and woods here, troops of macaques gather. They often climb trees and rocks in groups, chasing and playing. Sometimes they descend the mountain in a line to forage, full of the air of masters.

　　  Standing atop the hill and looking into the distance, the vast, misty waters of the South China Sea blend seamlessly with the sky, a unified expanse. Amid the rolling white waves, silver sails dot the view while small boats race along, and flocks of seagulls soar through the sky. Looking down, the layered waves surge toward the shore in waves, chasing one another as they crash against the giant cliffs and rugged rocks, sending up sprays of water and mist, creating bursts of thunderous roars—like galloping horses, like ceremonial cannon fire, like the clamor of gongs and drums—all converging into a unique symphony of nature. The landscapes of Dahua Cape, with its distinctive mountains and enchanting waters, are richly colorful and captivating. Visitors to this place find themselves utterly enchanted and reluctant to leave.

Dahua Cape