Tianzhu Peak of Mount Wuyi

　　   Tianzhu Peak is situated in the Fifth Bend. A steep, isolated rock stands tall here, with a subtle crevice running downward that looks like an upside-down wine jar—thus it is also called Wine Jar Peak. To its left is the Changing Platform, to its right is the Evening-facing Peak, and to the north of the stream lies Hidden Screen Peak.

　　   Legend has it that in ancient times, beside the Nine-Bend Stream of Mount Wuyi lived a kind-hearted old farmer known as "Tian Fu." The rice wine he brewed emitted a rich aroma that lasted for three days and nights. One day, the Eight Immortals wandered into Mount Wuyi and caught the whiff of the enticing fragrance. They followed the scent to Tian Fu’s home, where they drank heartily and ended up staying for several days, reluctant to leave—especially Iron-Crutch Li, who became quite addicted to the brew. When it was time to attend the Peach Banquet in the Heavenly Jade Pool, Iron-Crutch Li refused the celestial nectar and instead pulled out his gourd to drink the rice wine from Mount Wuyi. The extraordinary aroma wafted through the heavens, making all the immortals salivate with envy. The Queen Mother of the West then ordered Iron-Crutch Li and the God of Wine to go to Mount Wuyi to buy some. Tian Fu filled a large jar with the remaining wine and gave it to them. As Iron-Crutch Li had difficulty walking, the hurried round trip exhausted him, so he had the God of Wine deliver the wine first. By the time Iron-Crutch Li arrived, eager to drink his fill, the jar was already empty—the other immortals had drunk every last drop. Furious, Iron-Crutch Li smashed the jar with his crutch. With a loud “dong,” the jar cracked in three places, rolled down from the Heavenly Jade Pool, and landed by the Ninth Bend Stream—becoming the Wine Jar Peak we see today.

　　

　　   Source: Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Commission