Shibibian Pool

　　The water from Manbeitou flows northward for half a li before suddenly dropping down, revealing Shibibian Pool below. In the pool rises a stone brush several zhang tall, resembling an inverted writing brush standing upright in the water, pointing straight at the blue sky.

　　In front of the stone brush, steep mountains close in on both sides, with a small pool (the front pool) blocking the way, its depth enough to submerge a person. Walking along the left side, one can clutch the rocks along the mountain edge, step on the stones at the bottom of the pool, and feel their way across; after wading just a few steps, you reach the opposite bank. Turning behind the stone brush, you discover a whole new world: a valley over ten zhang long and four or five zhang wide, where massive rocks frame clear streams all around;

　　Towering cliffs tens of zhang high rise on both sides; at the front of the valley, a waterfall cascades down into the back pool — this is the Back Pool. The water in the Back Pool is extremely clear, and its depth is also invisible; the waterfall, several zhang high, falls into it without stirring up any big waves. Standing by the pool, one is drenched by rain-like droplets and deafened by thunderous roars; the chilling air is almost unbearable, making it impossible to stay long. With the Taowan Highway providing direct access, transportation is convenient, making it a famous tourist attraction in Taishan City, especially crowded with visitors during “Qingming Festival” and “Chongyang Festival.”