Baxian Tianchi

　　Located in the Baxian Mountains near Guanlu Village, Wuxuan Town, Wuxuan County, about 6 kilometers from the county seat, the mountain is circular in shape, covering an area of approximately 2 square kilometers, with an elevation of 313 meters. It is surrounded by eight peaks. The Baxian Mountain is open on all sides, featuring beautiful pastoral scenery. At a height of 68 meters above the ground, halfway up the mountain, lies a natural pool of emerald water, resembling “eight immortals holding a jade plate,” hence the name Baxian Tianchi. It is also known as Baxian Pool, Dragon Pool, Immortal Lake, or Mysterious Lake. The pool is 150 meters long, 100 meters wide, and about 10 meters deep. It neither overflows during rain nor dries up in drought. The water is crystal clear, dust-free, sweet to the taste, and drinkable. The pristine water reflects the surrounding mountains and the sun and moon, creating ever-changing scenery. Ancient trees thrive around the lake, along with rare flowers and plants, yet not a single fallen leaf floats on the surface. Inside the pool, groups of live fish can be seen swimming about, yet the fish never take the bait, leaving behind many unsolved mysteries for over a thousand years. With its ever-varying scenery and enduring mystery, Baxian Tianchi has attracted literati, poets, and scholars throughout the ages. The Qing Dynasty scholar Qin Xiancheng once wrote: “The landscapes of Zhongliu surpass those of the southern skies; east of Mabu Bridge stand the Eight Immortals. Breathing here connects you to the heavens; ascending reveals depths unforeseen. Clouds rise to summon rain as the dragon stirs; the moon shines bright, undisturbed, as the jade rabbit sleeps. The ascension of Jia Peng is but a tale of old; we now sip wine to cleanse the dust of the world.”