Jiangfeng

　　About two li west of Shierdaogou Village, Changbai County, a majestic stone peak stands tall by the Yalu River. This is the renowned Jiangfeng. To the north of Jiangfeng, a small stream brushes past the peak and flows into the Yalu River. Due to the large amount of silt carried downstream by the river, which accumulates and settles here, a small triangular islet is formed, and Jiangfeng rises from the center of this islet. As a result, the area around Jiangfeng is covered with fine yellow sand that is soft and flat. Jiangfeng is about ten meters from the riverside road to the north and five meters from the waters of the Yalu River to the south. The water here is calm, making it an ideal spot for swimming and leisure.

　　Jiangfeng is approximately fifteen meters high and about twenty meters long from east to west. It is a single, uniquely shaped rock formation. Originally connected to the northern bank, it became separated due to the action of the river and changes in the mountain itself, standing alone in the river. The surface of Jiangfeng is brown and hard in texture. In the recessed parts of the rock, various plants and flowers grow, while the smoother areas are covered with green moss. At the summit, a lone green pine tree stands proudly, its twisted form reaching toward the sky, further enhancing the majestic presence of Jiangfeng. In the spring when flowers bloom, Jiangfeng is adorned with vibrant colors, appearing lively, graceful, and full of life. In winter, when everything is blanketed in white, Jiangfeng takes on a unique charm: snow accumulates in the recesses of the rock and at the summit, but you would never guess it’s snow—it looks remarkably like blooming snow lotuses. After a fresh snowfall and when the sun comes out, mist drifts over the river like floating silk, and Jiangfeng appears like a shy maiden draped in a light veil, appearing and disappearing intermittently. Only then does it truly capture the poetic essence of “a wondrous peak on the river, occasionally revealing its grandeur.”

　　Jiangfeng, with its distinctive elegance, stands proudly on the Yalu River, embellishing the beautiful landscape.