Yuefeng Mountain

　　The Yuefeng Mountain Scenic Area is located 3 kilometers south of Chengqian Town, Zoucheng City. The area features continuous mountain ranges, crisscrossing ravines, terraced fields, and scattered rocks. To the south lies the ancient Yuefeng Village, where over 80 traditional residences still stand, preserving an old-world charm. The pond and air-raid shelters from the 1960s (now used as storage cellars) showcase unique local characteristics. This land witnessed fierce battles during the Liberation War, and the stirring stories are still passed down among locals. The Martyrs’ Pit at Xiaonanshan Pass in Yuefeng Village stands as a testament to this history. To the north are the ruins of the Lingquan Ancient Temple, Lingquan Lake, peculiar rocks, ancient and famous trees, and a cherry-picking orchard. The Lingquan Ancient Temple was originally located on Niulanshan Mountain in Shimencun, Chengqian Town. It was first built during the Tang Dynasty and flourished through the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, undergoing five major renovations. The temple complex once included a Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, monks' quarters, bell and drum towers, an abbot’s chamber, and a mountain gate, all forming a majestic structure. It has a history of over 1,300 years but now lies in ruins. Plans for its restoration are underway based on the wishes of local devotees. On the ridge of Niulanshan Mountain stand two ancient yuanbao maple trees, growing from crevices in the rocks. Isolated and with no historical records to confirm their exact age, these trees thrive despite poor soil and scarce rainfall, their trunks too thick for one person to encircle—a marvel to many. The eastern tree twists upward like a coiled dragon, leaning eastward, while the western one stands more upright. Their branches intertwine, as if whispering affection, earning them the local name "Fate-Binding Trees." Fifty meters west of these trees lies a peculiar rock, referred to by monks as the "Cause-and-Effect Stone." The trees and rock complement each other, creating a charming scene. In the central area stands the Yuefeng Welcoming Pine, its shape sculpted by the wind and resembling a bonsai, echoing the iconic Welcome Pine of Huangshan Mountain. It is set off by peculiar rocks and adorned by cherry blossoms, resembling an ink painting crafted by a master. The Yuefeng Mountain Scenic Area boasts 2,000 acres of high-quality cherry orchards, featuring one high-standard viewing pavilion, over 2,000 ornamental trees planted along the paths, and a premium cherry-picking garden. Lingquan Lake shimmers under the sunlight, with clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains, infusing the scenic area with a magical charm. The entire landscape embodies the theme of "mountains as the backdrop, water as the connecting thread, and greenery as the main subject."

　　Source: Shandong Provincial Tourism Development Commission