Bayue Mountain – West Hot Springs

　　 Tongliang’s Bayue Mountain – West Hot Springs is located within the territory of West Hot Springs Mountain and Bayue Mountain in Tongliang County, covering an area of 51 square kilometers and situated 60 kilometers from Chongqing. It was announced as a municipal-level scenic area in 1999. The West Hot Springs is nestled in the back-tilt canyon of Hot Springs Mountain and gained fame during the Anti-Japanese War. Natural attractions here include bamboo forests, waterfalls, and karst caves; while cultural sites feature Iron Enclosure Stockade, the Martyrs’ Cemetery, the ruins of the former residences of Lin Sen and Bai Chongxi, the tomb of Bai Chongxi’s mother, and the Chinese Women’s Relief Society founded by Soong Mei-ling. Bayue Mountain is 5 kilometers from BanChuan Town, the county seat. Its main peak, Xianglu Peak, stands at an elevation of 778 meters and is one of the “Ten Small Scenic Spots of Chongqing.” Key attractions include tea plantations, ancient and notable trees, Bayue Temple, Xuantian Palace, Sanfeng Cave, Huiguang Temple, Tiandeng Rock, Chessboard Rock, Flying Rock, and Huangge Gate.