Immortal’s Palm Peak

　　Immortal’s Palm Peak is situated in the Sixth Bend, where a massive rock forms a unified whole, bearing marks on its surface resembling palm prints—hence the name. It also resembles lengths of white silk cascading down from the peak, which is why it is also called Sun-Drying Cloth Rock. When the setting sun casts its slanting rays, the peak’s reflection in the water resembles countless hanging silks fluttering in the wind, creating an exceptionally enchanting scene. This peak features numerous scenic spots and has been incorporated into the Tianyou Scenic Area.

　　Legend: On the half-face of Sun-Drying Cloth Rock are several deep grooves that look like ruddy palm prints. Legend says these were left behind by an immortal.

　　Long ago, the weaving maidens in the Ninth Heaven would carry brocade bags and sing as they gathered multicolored clouds of silk, blending them with threads of gold and silver to weave bolts of fine silk and satin, which they then offered to the Queen Mother of the West.

　　One morning, the Barefoot Immortal, who was responsible for carrying the brocade, arrived at Wuyi Mountain with his load of cloud silks. Mesmerized by the magical emerald waters and vermilion cliffs, he set down his load to explore. By the time he heard the heavenly drums signaling the return, he remembered the brocade—but alas, the fine silks had been dampened by the morning dew.

　　So, he shook out the bolts of silk and spread them to dry on the cliff face, where they hung all the way down to the Sixth Bend stream. The immortal smoothed the silks with his hands, but when the sun climbed high and noon came, the silk melted into the smooth cliff face. Even the handprints he left while pressing the cloud silks remained imprinted on the rock.

　　Next stop: Twin Lotus Peak