Qiyun Peak

　　   Qiyun Peak is one of the ninety-nine famous rock formations in Mount Wuyi. The peak is close to Xingcun and located southwest of the starting point of the Nine-Bend Stream. Towering high into the sky, it earned its name from this majestic appearance. It also resembles a fiercely burning torch, hence its common name “Flame Mountain” (which is different from Flame Peak in the scenic area north of the mountain). In ancient times, there was a Qiyun Pavilion built at the summit of the peak, and there were Qiyun Nunnery and Sage Nunnery halfway up the peak. On quiet nights, when looking down at the villages at the foot of the peak, the lights of households and the stars create a charming sight, referred to as “sky lanterns.” This is also the origin of the name “Xingcun” (Star Village).

　　   Information source: Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Commission