Sedan Roof Peak
Introduction Sedan Roof Peak is situated along the Songgu Trail, next to Book Box Peak. It is one of the 36 smaller peaks, with an elevation of 1,032 meters. The peak resembles the roof of a traditional sedan chair, hence its name. Legend has it that in ancient times, a local tyrant tried to force a young woman named Shuiying to become his concubine, but she resisted. As the bridal sedan was passing by Songgu Hermitage, Shuiying remarked that the scenery was beautiful and asked to stop and admire it. The bridal party and bearers had no choice but to halt. While everyone was gesturing and enjoying the view, Shuiying secretly prayed inside the sedan, asking the gods for help. No sooner had she finished her prayer than a sudden strong wind blew, whisking away the bearers and the bridal party without a trace. In the blink of an eye, the sedan chair — along with Shuiying herself — transformed into the lush, verdant Sedan Roof Peak. When the tyrant learned of this, he was so enraged that he fainted dead away.
Huangshan City, Anhui Province
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