Taiping Lion Mountain

　　    Taiping Lion Mountain is situated in the suburbs, approximately 2.5 kilometers from Taiping Town, Teng County, Wuzhou City, in the eastern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. National Highway 321, connecting Guilin and Wuzhou, runs along the base of the mountain. The site lies 90 kilometers from Wuzhou City and 242 kilometers from Guilin City. Lion Mountain is a mountainous natural scenic area. In 1988, it was designated as one of the first batch of scenic spots in Guangxi, and in 2002, it was rated as a National Forest Park by the State Forestry Administration.

　　    The total area of Lion Mountain spans 45 square kilometers, extending from Liangtong Shijiao Village in Liangdong, Taiping Town, in the east, to Shitang Village in Anfu, in the west, to Lülu Ridge in the south, and to Xijiang Ridge in the north. The mountain formations were shaped around 300 million years ago. Through crustal uplift and prolonged weathering, erosion, and scouring by sunlight, wind, and rain, the area developed unique landforms featuring mountaintop plateaus, towering cliffs, peculiar rocky outcrops, deep valleys, as well as lush forests and clear streams. It is a rare forest park in Guangxi characterized by Danxia landform features.

　　    Lion Mountain rises abruptly from low hills, presenting a majestic and spectacular sight. Its ridges are covered with dense forests and vines, while red peaks stand tall, and deep valleys and uniquely shaped rocks create a dramatic contrast among four different landscape elements: peaks, cliffs, valleys, and stones. This forms a strikingly beautiful and imposing red-rock scenery. Lion Mountain was once a settlement of the ancient Baiyue people and the birthplace of the renowned Song Dynasty Buddhist monk Qisong. Major attractions include Gazing from the Pure Bottle, Tri-Fork Scenic Spot, Guanyin Sitting on a Lotus, Seven Stars Linked as a Wall, Longde Valley, Baiyan Valley, Monkey Worshiping Guanyin, Heaven-facing Seal, Sky-pointing Stone, Frog Teasing Snail, Lüzu’s Divine Whip, Striped Cliff, Ape Head on Thunder Neck, Long Rock, Bi Quan Rock, Whispering Cave, Strange Stone Waterfall, Bi Quan Splashing Water, Turtle Playing in Water, Sunset at Qín Mountain, Lion Mountain Sea of Clouds, Lion Fortress, Cen Mountain Fortress, and Heavenly Horse Fort.