Tianmen Painted Cliff

　　Traveling 2 kilometers north along the road from Yuzuan Peak, you’ll see steep cliffs on both sides of the valley, rising thousands of feet high. The stone patterns on the cliffs resemble paintings in shades of blue and white, interspersed with ancient trees and lush grass, creating a picturesque screen. This is the “Tianmen Painted Cliff.” Beyond the painted cliff lie three closely connected stone peaks, known as the “Lover’s Rock.” Standing over 200 meters tall, they vividly resemble three figures standing shoulder to shoulder: the one in front is a Miao girl adorned with silver floral jewelry and wearing a pleated floral skirt; the one right behind is a Miao man with a floral headscarf and a short, buttoned tunic; and the one to the left is an elderly matchmaker with a silk scarf and a traditional tunic-style garment.

　　Legend has it that this scene depicts a young couple who fell in love through mountain song duets, decided to be together, and then, following tradition, invited the elderly matchmaker to the girl’s home to arrange their marriage. This represents them on their journey to meet her family.