Twenty-Four Pits

　　Twenty-Four Pits is a dormant volcanic crater formed over two million years ago, covering an area of more than 4 square kilometers. To its north are ring-shaped hills formed by layers of cooled basaltic lava. From a distance, they present a majestic sight that “rivals the Five Sacred Mountains and overshadows Chicheng,” blocking out the northern sky.

　　The pristine secondary forests on the mountain reach up to the clouds. From the mountaintop, one can gaze out at the Beibu Gulf, with its shimmering waves and dotted white sails; closer in, the Yuqing Bridge Reservoir in Leizhou City can be seen, its waters calm and mirror-like, dazzling to the eyes. A clear, shallow stream leads to Twenty-Four Pits, crossed by a stone bridge. Beyond the stream lies the Ming-Qing Cave Orchard, built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, where various tropical fruits are grown. Nearby is also a small stone forest, shaped by the cooling lava from volcanic eruptions, displaying a myriad of fascinating forms.