Chengbu Nanshan

　　Nanshan, located in the southwestern part of Chengbu Miao Autonomous County, stretches over 80 li, hence known as the "Great Eighty-li Nanshan." Blessed with a unique environment, it has an average elevation of 1,760 meters, resembling a piece of emerald embedded amid the towering mountains along the Hunan-Guangxi border. It features 48 plateaus and 48 streams—each plateau covered with lush green grass and each stream flowing with crystal-clear water. It boasts both the vast magnificence of northern grasslands and the enchanting beauty of southern landscapes. The contiguous 230,000-mu expanse of grassy hills and slopes is hailed as

　　the "Hulunbuir of the South," and is home to the largest modern mountain pasture in southern China.

　　The average annual temperature of Nanshan is 11°C, with summer and autumn highs only reaching 28°C. Even in the peak of sweltering summer, the heat is absent; in the deep winter, prolonged cold is also rare. The air is fresh, and the soil, atmosphere, and water are free from any pollution or hazards. It is a tourist scenic area that combines natural pastures, spectacular scenery, convalescence, and summer retreats.

　　Winter here is not particularly harsh. The air is fresh, and the soil, atmosphere, and water quality are free from any pollution or environmental hazards. It is a scenic tourist area that combines natural pastures, unique landscapes, health retreats, and summer retreats.

　　Nanshan is dotted with numerous attractions, some of which feature rare and marvelous sights, considered wonders under heaven. A little over a hundred li south of Chengbu County lies the foot of Nanshan. The ascent up the mountain is like walking a high road into the clouds—treacherous, winding, and twisting, stirring countless thoughts. Among its sites is Laoshanjie, where steep cliffs tower, ancient trees line the path, and faded slogans reading “Long Live the Red Army” can still be faintly seen carved on the trees.

　　Qingtang'ao Divine Mist Area presents ever-changing mists—sometimes dotted with colorful clouds, sometimes with white fog blanketing the valleys while layered mountain waves rise above, one higher than the next; at times, hundreds of mist dragons appear to soar toward the horizon.

　　Shenmu Grazing Area is said to have been where two immortals once herded thousands of cattle, amassing wealth. From April to May each year, the valley bursts into bloom with azaleas and Indian azaleas, offering a rare floral paradise.

　　The sunrise at Dayakou: every summer and autumn morning, looking into the distance, it seems as if thousands of golden arrows shoot forth from the horizon, followed by a blazing fireball slowly emerging, with radiant rosy clouds—a truly spectacular scene. Looking down into the valleys, layers of silvery-gray mist churn and shift, resembling the boundless ocean.

　　Jiaozi Cave is a vast valley, stretching several kilometers with depths of over 500 meters and sheer cliffs. Whenever rain gives way to sunshine, numerous magical mist pillars emerge, rising and falling unpredictably. A gentle breeze makes these pillars dance like jade dragons soaring. This spectacle never ceases, cycling endlessly. Below lies the famed Thirty-Six Degree River, with winding currents and murmuring waters, home to a rich variety of wildlife.

　　Lujiahaogou features crisscrossing ravines, high mountain waterfalls, and valley springs, especially breathtaking when illuminated by the evening glow.

　　Shentong Mountain is the source of the naturally high-quality mineral water “Nanshan Shenquan.” Legend says that the two immortals who herded cattle here dug a large well for convenient access to water, drawing forth clear, transparent springs. These springs flow continuously, containing over a dozen essential trace elements needed by the human body, including zinc levels that far exceed national mineral water standards.

　　Nanshan Lake is like a bright mirror, nestled in the embrace of Nanshan, reflecting its beauty day and night. Its gentle waters soothe the weariness of travelers. Boating here brings peace and leisure. The summit of Nanshan, at 1,940 meters above sea level, stands like a towering watchtower, not only offering views of the sunset but also panoramic vistas of Nanshan and the surrounding hundred-li stretch of the Hunan-Guangxi landscape.

　　Today, within the beautiful “Communist Youth City” formed by neat rows of bluestone buildings, gardens, fountains, and sculptures have been created, new tourist hotels built, and a series of green food products developed—including Nanshan Shenquan, fresh milk dew, tri-leaf crabapple milk tea, and Brain Gold milk powder.

　　Tourist attractions now include Ziyang Pavilion, Tianhu Pavilion, and Mongolian yurts, along with added paddle boats, sightseeing carts, and a newly built helicopter pad. In cooperation with related entities, a tourist hotline has been launched connecting Nanshan to Guilin, as well as grassland scenery, summer retreat, hunting, and photography routes from Nanshan to Longsheng and Ziyuan. The enchanting Nanshan welcomes you with open arms.