Ma'anshan Park

　　    Historically known as Xianqi Mountain. Located on the south bank of the Liujiang River in the city center, it stands in east-west correspondence with Yufeng Mountain and is one of the highest peaks in downtown Liuzhou, with an elevation of 270 meters. The ancient and rugged rocky mountain resembles a horse saddle, hence its name. In the morning mist, it looks like a soaring steed, earning the poetic title "Heavenly Horse Soaring in the Sky." It has now been developed into Ma'anshan Park and is open to visitors. A stone path leads from the foot of the mountain to the summit, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Liuzhou.

　　    Legend has it that two of the Eight Immortals, Iron-Crutch Li and Lü Dongbin, once played chess on Ma'anshan, and to this day the mountain retains immortal footprints over a foot long, as well as sites such as "Chessboard Rock" and "Immortal Cave." Halfway up the mountain there is a cave, within which are more chambers, screens, and rooms, with stalactites forming various picturesque shapes that are quite stunning. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a place of scenic interest, with over 100 stone inscriptions from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The earliest dates back to 1112 during the Northern Song’s Zhenghe era, inscribed by Zhu Shihui, while the most detailed record is from Qiu Yun’s “Record of the Newly Opened Mountain Path” in 1126 during the Jingkang era. From the mountaintop, visitors can gaze out over a sea of peaks, with birds flying overhead—visible only from behind—and the jade-like ribbon of the Liujiang River, all offering a breathtaking view of the beautiful landscape.

　　    Ma'anshan is one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Liuzhou and has long been a favorite destination for travelers seeking secluded beauty and elevated vistas through the ages. To this day, the stone cliffs and caves of the mountain still preserve dozens of poems and inscriptions from famous historical figures spanning the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.