Guimin Stone Peak Scenic Area

　　In ancient times, Guimin was guarded by two formidable passes: Guimin Pass and Muzhu Pass, both known for their steep and strategic positions—“a single warrior could hold the pass against ten thousand.” During the White Lotus Rebellion in the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, fierce battles were fought here. In April 1933, during the Red Fourth Army's counteroffensive against the three-pronged siege, the troops held their defensive lines in this area. After the victory at Kongshan, the Red Army launched a surprise attack from here. The battle at Zhao Gongzhai became a famous example of winning with fewer forces. Riding on this momentum, they recaptured Nanjiang and Changchi, then took over Wangcang and Cangxi, pressing all the way to the gates of Guangyuan.

　　Guimin is an area rich in limestone, featuring numerous karst landforms such as stone teeth, sinkholes, and countless caves of various sizes. The terrain is dotted with uniquely shaped stone peaks and clusters of stone pillars, truly forming a world-class stone forest and cave kingdom. The lowest elevation here is below 800 meters, while the highest reaches 2,500 meters. Towering peaks and steep cliffs rise abruptly from the ground, soaring into the sky with majestic grandeur. Peaks such as the Goddess Peak and Stone Figure Peak are no less striking than the “Goddess Peak of Wushan.” When morning mist shrouds the area or the sunset casts radiant hues, visitors may feel as though they are floating in a heavenly realm. It’s often said that “the scenery of Guimin rivals that of Guilin.”