Nanming Mountain

　　Guide: Temples and pavilions are nestled among the forests on the mountain, while historical relics are hidden in the red cliffs. It has long been known as the “Finest Scenery of Kuocang.” Nanming Mountain is famed for its cultural landscapes, especially its cliff inscriptions, among which the calligraphic works of Ge Hong, Shen Kuo, and Mi Fu are the most precious.

　　Cliff Inscriptions The cliff inscriptions of Nanming Mountain were listed as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in 1981. There are currently 58 cliff inscriptions, mainly distributed across three sites: Shiliang, Gaoyang Cave, and Yun’ge Cliff. Shiliang, stretching over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) and suspended in mid-air, is likened to being “half in the clouds” or a “hanging rainbow,” and features 20 inscribed records. Gaoyang Cave has 15 cliff inscriptions, mostly remnants from the Song Dynasty. Yun’ge Cliff has 12 inscriptions, among which the two characters “Ling Chong” (Sacred and Lofty) are noted for their powerful calligraphy and are said to have been written by Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There is also the three-character inscription “Nanming Mountain” written by Mi Fu, the great Northern Song Dynasty painter and calligrapher.

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　　Nanming Mountain is a provincial-level scenic area, located 2 kilometers south of the city and facing the urban area across the Ou River.

　　Transportation

　　Take Bus No. 2 to the terminal stop. Note: Do not take the Bus No. 2 shuttle, as it does not go to Nanming Mountain.

　　Admission

　　Free

　　Opening Hours

　　7:00–18:00

　　Location

　　Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province (299 meters northwest)