Wen Ting Mountain

　　   About 0.5 kilometers northwest of the county town, there is an earthen mound rising from the city lake, standing over ten meters high. It is called Wen Ting Mountain, also known as Yun Ting Mountain. Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn period, Zengzi and the "Three Rans" (Ran Yong, Ran Geng, and Ran Qiu) once gathered here to discuss literature. Later, a pavilion was built on the mound in their memory, named "Huiwen Pavilion" (Pavilion for Literary Gathering), and thus the mound came to be known as Wen Ting Mountain. Another legend says: Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, once stayed at Wen Ting Mountain, where five-colored clouds hovered above, hence Wen Ting was also called "Yun Ting" (Cloud Pavilion), and Wen Ting Mountain became "Yun Ting Mountain."

　　   According to expert research, Wen Ting Mountain formed in the Neolithic Age and is a culturally rich ancient heritage site. It can be said that Wen Ting Mountain is the source of Chengwu’s history, a symbol of its ancient civilization, and the birthplace of its historical and cultural legacy. In 1964, Wen Ting Mountain was turned into a martyrs’ cemetery. Here, lush cypresses and willows create a verdant shade. In summer, the lake below ripples with clear blue waters and swaying reeds, while the mountain is adorned with green cypresses and willows, blooming flowers, and pleasant scenery. It is not only a great place for leisure and recreation, but also a memorial site for patriotic education and revolutionary tradition, especially for young people. In 1989, Wen Ting Mountain was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit by the Chengwu County People's Government.

　　   To the north of Wen Ting Mountain lies another earthen mound, known as Douji Platform. Legend has it that after the State of Song destroyed the State of Gao during the Spring and Autumn period, it violated the alliance formed at the Beixing Conference. In 679 BC, Duke Huan of Qi, acting as the leader of the alliance, gathered allies and sent troops to attack. Shan Bo led his forces to meet Duke Huan at the northern border of Song, defeated the State of Song, and afterward, they held a celebration on the platform with cockfighting. This event became a tradition, and the site has since been used for cockfighting entertainment through generations.