Dashishan

　　Dashishan is the main peak of Pengshan Mountain, facing east while situated to the west, hence the name "West Mountain." With an elevation of 1,238 meters, it ranks as the third highest peak among the peaks of Pengshan. The mountain is the most massive in size, towering and majestic, with a grand and imposing presence that rivals the Five Great Mountains. Among its wonders, there are three peculiar sights: First, Dashishan forms the shape of the Chinese character “山” (mountain), but the central peak is very small—its completion as the character “山” is only achieved with the reflection from the upper peak, truly a “heavenly match.” Second, on the large rocky cliffs of Dashishan, there is an image of a galloping cloud horse, said to be the mark left when Liang Song rode a cloud horse to the capital for imperial examinations and collided with the cliff. Third, Dashishan has year-round springs, with high-mountain streams flowing down, known as “immortal water.”

　　Climbing to the highest peak of Dashishan and looking northwest, you can take in the thousands of peaks of Yaoshan Mountain in a single glance—it’s truly “all other mountains look small,” with even Shengtang Mountain, the Xunjiang River in Guiping, and Baishidongtian clearly visible. Watching the sunrise and the sea of clouds over Pengshan in the morning makes you feel as if you’re not on earth but in heaven. And if you look down into the deep valleys below the cliffs, the sheer depths are truly breathtaking. The grandeur and rugged beauty of Dashishan are the pride of the people of Penghua.