Qingyou River

　　Qingyou River has long been renowned for its history as a “millennium-old ancient town” and its “ten-li-long street”; it is also widely celebrated for its unique and densely clustered natural and cultural landscapes. Among them, the “Eight Scenic Spots of Qingyou” are the most famous, known far and wide by everyone. They are:

　　“Sunrise over Steep Ridge” bathed in clear breeze, “Goddess Jing’s Cave” shining with spiritual beauty;

　　“Golden Hook Hanging Moon” reflected in the pool, “Lion and Elephant Guarding the Mouth” securing the land.

　　“Fire-refined Golden Bell” in large and small forms, “Golden Basin and Silver Lamp” standing front and back;

　　“Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon” by the sweet spring, “Azure Dragon Crossing the River” swaying its tail.

　　The first is “Sunrise over Steep Ridge,” also known as “Breeze over Steep Ridge”:

　　The mighty pass of Steep Ridge sees the rising sun, myriad rays of dawn piercing the floating clouds;

　　The ancient road through perilous passes connects north and south, with stone steps ascending to the heavens.

　　Above the pass, an ancient temple in a cave stays serene, where the clear breeze halts even the sweat-lathered steeds;

　　Travelers who reach this spot all pause to admire the view, refreshing both heart and spirit.