Liuzhou Ma'anshan Park

　　   Ma'anshan is one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Liuzhou, named for its saddle-like shape. It is located on the south bank of the Liujiang River in the city center, facing Yufeng Mountain to the east and west, and is the highest peak in the downtown area of Liuzhou. After ascending from the foot of the mountain along the stone path to the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Liuzhou.

　　   Legend has it that the Eight Immortals—specifically Iron-Crutch Li and Lü Dongbin—once played chess here on Ma'anshan, leaving behind over a-foot-long immortal footprints, as well as Chessboard Rock and Immortal Cave. After visiting the mountain, Liu Zongyuan vividly described the scenery. Xu Xiake’s Travels also offers a detailed account of this mountain. To this day, there are dozens of stone inscriptions of poems and writings from famous figures throughout the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties on the mountain. Ticket & Opening Hours

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　　   The Ma'anshan Stone Market is located at the northern foot of Ma'anshan Park, on the bustling south bank of the Liujiang River, offering very convenient transportation. It is the earliest stone trading market in Liuzhou. Developed under the attention of the municipal government and guidance from the garden administration, and based on the increasingly active folk stone-trading scene, it serves as a scenic route integrating stone collecting, appreciation, and purchase.

　　

　　   It is named for its saddle-like shape. In ancient times, it was called Xianqi Mountain, located on the south bank of the Liujiang River in the city center, facing Yufeng Mountain to the east and west. It is one of the highest peaks in the downtown area of Liuzhou, with its main peak at an elevation of 270 meters, and has been developed into Ma'anshan Park.

　　   From the foot of the mountain, you can reach the summit along the stone path and enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city of Liuzhou. Legend says that two of the Eight Immortals—Iron-Crutch Li and Lü Dongbin—once played chess here on Ma'anshan, leaving behind over a-foot-long immortal footprints and sites such as "Chessboard Rock" and "Immortal Cave."

　　   After visiting Ma'anshan, Liu Zongyuan provided a vivid and detailed description in his work Record of Scenic Spots Near Liuzhou That Can Be Visited. Xu Xiake’s Travels also offers a comprehensive introduction to the mountain’s features and appearance. As one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Liuzhou, Ma'anshan has long been a favorite destination for visitors seeking secluded beauty and panoramic views. Even today, dozens of stone inscriptions of poems and writings from historical figures remain on the mountain's cliff faces.

　　   It is one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Liuzhou, “Heavenly Horse Soaring in the Sky” (an ancient scenic spot): the “Heavenly Horse” refers to Ma'anshan to the east of Xiaolongtan. This mountain features towering, unique peaks that resemble a saddle, and it is home to many historic sites. Legend says that the Eight Immortals—particularly Iron-Crutch Li and Lü Dongbin—once played chess on the mountain, leaving behind over a-foot-long immortal footprints.

　　   However, due to the expansion needs of Yufeng Park, the stone market at the northeastern foot of Ma'anshan had to be demolished and relocated. On August 30, 2006, the iconic Bamboo Archway of Ma'anshan Park—located beside Pingshan Avenue—was taken down, marking the end of Ma'anshan Park’s history, with its site incorporated into Yufeng Park.

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　　   Monday–Sunday (Open all day)

　　   Location

　　   Pingshan Avenue, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region