Duanqu Park

　　Duanqu Park was built in 1996 and is a unique geological park located east of Nanjiang County. Duanqu is not a canal but was formed during the Jurassic period due to localized tectonic movements and the tearing and twisting of mountain strata. It is divided into three sections: front, middle, and back, stretching over ten Chinese miles. The gullies are filled with massive rocks, oddly shaped boulders nestled together, crisscrossing fissures and deep trenches, along with numerous caves, entwined vines, and dense shrubs.

　　Duanqu has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The Tai Xu Cave within the gully was once a habitat for prehistoric humans. Stone knives, stone axes, femur fossils, pottery, and the clear grinding marks from primitive tool-making have been discovered here. In May 1933, a large rocky outcrop where Red Army soldiers recovering from wounds rested before the counter-"Three-Way Encirclement" campaign has since become two spacious and bright natural chambers. Before liberation, the "Dragon Spring Villa" of a local gentleman surnamed Liu featured a widely circulated couplet: “A secluded forest within arm’s reach lets me find peace; worldly fame and fortune keep others busy.” Hundreds of acres of pine trees create thunderous rustles and fill the air with their fragrance, resembling a fairyland. Wild rabbits, squirrels, and other animals roam the area.

　　Duanqu is a popular leisure and entertainment destination for the people of Nanjiang.