Dayi Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area

　　   Yunwu Mountain is an important peak of the Huaying Mountain Range, known for its beautiful scenery, fresh air, and crystal-clear water. With its majestic landscape often shrouded in clouds and mist, it earned its name. "Snow-Covered Western Mountains" is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Dayi. Together with Chaixiangping of Tongluo Mountain and Fengdingshan of Mingyue Mountain, it forms an ideal environment for summer retreats, winter snow appreciation, and year-round sightseeing and leisure.

　　   A land of natural bounty, rich with misty charm

　　   Besides its picturesque landscapes, Yunwu Mountain is also rich in various resources such as coal mines and extensive limestone deposits. The Yunwu tea produced here is widely renowned. The region features well-developed karst landscapes, including karst stone hills, depressions, sinkholes, and dolines on the surface, as well as numerous underground caves and diverse calcified formations. Notable examples include the Huxian Cave in Jiupan Village, which extends over 2 km deep, as well as the Bailong Cave in Jiupan Temple, the Longdong Cave in Yunwu Village, and the Xiaodong Cave in Gongqiao Village.

　　   The Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area also houses significant cultural landmarks such as the ancient Xishan Path and Yunwu Temple. The Xishan Ancient Post Road originated in the pre-Qin period and flourished during the Three Kingdoms era. It later served as the main transportation route from Chengdu, exiting eastern Sichuan through the Three Gorges to Hubei, serving as a living textbook of China’s road construction history. Today, approximately 7 km of this road remain well-preserved between Yunwu Gorge and Yunwu Temple. The path is about 1.5 m wide and consists of flagstone roads, plank walkways, and bridges. Along the route, visitors can find memorial archways, murals, stone carvings (such as the "Rice-Leaking Stone"), as well as remnants of ancient mountain strongholds (like Baiyun Stronghold) and caves once inhabited by ancient Ba people—offering a wealth of cultural heritage.

　　   Yunwu Mountain Temple is built atop the peak of Yunwu Mountain. Initially constructed during the Ming Dynasty, the temple sits on the ridge of the Huaying Mountains, at the border between Zhuxi and Quxian counties—one temple spanning two counties. It is associated with the legend of the "Golden Pole of the Stone Bridge, carrying Dayi on one end and Qu County on the other," making it an exceptional spot for scenic views.

　　   Scenic Highlights

　　   Ancient Three Kingdoms Post Road: Originating in the pre-Qin era and flourishing during the Three Kingdoms period, this road was historically the primary transport route from Chengdu, through eastern Sichuan, across the Three Gorges, to Hubei. The entire post road serves as a living chronicle of China’s road development. Within the scenic area, about 5 km of ancient roads from various dynasties are well preserved, featuring durable and rustic elements such as plank paths, stone roads, and bridges. The stone walls along the path bear exquisitely crafted stone carvings from the Tang and Song dynasties. The mountain cliffs also feature numerous caves once inhabited by ancient Ba people, leaving behind a rich historical legacy.

　　   Yunwu Temple: Built atop Yunwu Mountain, the temple was initially established during the Tang Dynasty and once served as the most important religious site in eastern Sichuan, earning the nickname "Little Mount Emei of Eastern Sichuan." At the peak of its pilgrimage popularity, there were 19 temples here, with the sound of bells echoing year-round and incense burning incessantly.

　　   Tea Garden Hot Springs: Located within the scenic and beautiful Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area, approximately 3 km from the county town, these are rare low-temperature medical hot mineral waters in northeastern Sichuan, containing metasilicic acid, metaboric acid, fluoride, and strontium, offering therapeutic benefits for various ailments.