Mengshan West Fort Park

　　Mengshan County's West Fort Park is situated on Tuanguan Ridge, half a li west of Mengshan County town. It was built in 2002 on the site of the former West Fort, which was once defended by Xiao Chaogui, leader of the Taiping Rebellion forces. The park covers an area of 71.36 acres. At the center of the hilltop is a martyrs' cemetery, while two semi-circular walls stand to the north, flanking two large cannons. On the east and west sides of the park, stele corridors commemorate notable figures and significant events in Mengshan’s history. The ridge is dotted with elegant pavilions, lush green lawns, and abundant flowers and trees. From the top, the entire Mengshan County town can be seen.

　　The stele corridors on the west and south sides of Mengshan West Fort Park record notable historical figures and major events in the county’s history. Tuanguan Ridge features exquisitely designed pavilions, lush green grass, and blooming flowers and trees. Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Cultural Park includes the ancient magnolia tree that witnessed Hong Xiuquan issuing imperial edicts, the dry well where local officials were executed, the Wu Temple where the Taiping kings and generals discussed military strategies, the ancient walls of Yong’an Prefecture, as well as recently built structures such as stele corridors, a bronze statue of Hong Xiuquan, and a museum displaying Taiping Rebellion artifacts. The ongoing renovation and expansion project of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Cultural Park — including the restoration of the west and north walls, the Taiping Rebellion Memorial Hall, and relief stele corridors — is set to open to visitors on May 1, 2002. The Longevity Wind and Rain Bridge has been restored and is now open to traffic. The Meijiang River dam has been put into use, raising the water level and adding new charm to the river section within the county. Other tourism projects currently under planning include the Yong’an Ancient Banyan Park, Aoshan Park, Meijiang Night, and the Taiping Rebellion Ancient Battlefield. With the continuous improvement and development of these attractions, the “One-Day Tour of Mengshan” will soon become a reality.

　　Address: Tuanguan Ridge, half a li west of Mengshan County town, Wuzhou City

　　Transportation: Take a bus from Wuzhou to Mengshan, then transfer to a minibus to the scenic area