Xiyanyan Observation Point

　　　　Xiyanyan Observation Point is located on Wangjiang Road in the southern part of Changshou District, Chongqing. Backed by Fengcheng and facing the Yangtze River, it was once one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Changshou. It is named after the ancient Xiyanyan Temple that once stood here. The site still preserves a relatively intact city gate built during the Ming Dynasty's Tianshun era and a section of the ancient city wall. It was listed as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 1988. Major attractions include the Ming Dynasty city gate, Xiyanyan Waterfall, Forest Park, and Changshou Cable Car. In the mid-1980s, an elegant pavilion was built atop the city gate.

　　 Located on Wangjiang Road in the urban area, it is famed for its waterfall. Attractions include the Xiyanyan Waterfall, Ming Dynasty city gate, and Forest Park.

　　 The waterfall has three tiers. Its water source sprays out from Tanziyan, with a width of about 20 meters. The first tier is approximately 40 meters high, the second 30 meters, and the third 20 meters. After heavy rain, the waterfall becomes especially majestic—its upper parts hang like white silk ribbons, while the lower parts sway like gracefully dancing sleeves, hence the poetic line "A thousand threads cascade from Xiyanyan." The stream is formed by the convergence of seasonal flows from farmland ditches and is thus a seasonal waterfall.

　　 The Ming Dynasty city gate is situated southwest of the waterfall, built during the Tianshun era over 500 years ago. Its original structure remains largely intact and was designated a county-level cultural relic protection site in 1985 (with the protection marker engraved on the stone wall outside the gate). In the mid-1980s, a new pavilion with a traditional hip-and-gable roof and yellow glazed tiles was constructed atop the gate. From inside the pavilion, visitors can enjoy views of distant mountains, nearby waters, and much of the urban area. To the west of the city gate, a stepped garden has been newly built along the slope, featuring 22 uniquely shaped flower stands arranged in a staggered fashion along the south side of the road.

　　 East of the ancient city gate, across the highway bridge, lies a landscaped park nestled between the road and the rock face, taking on a rectangular shape. A stainless steel sculpture titled “Red Phoenix Facing the Sun” stands majestically in the park. The long pool features small islands, bridges, and grape trellises with distinct charm, while the pavilions along the rock face are quaint and elegant. Below the ancient city gate lies a strip-shaped forest park, densely wooded with four shaded avenues crisscrossing the area, making it a great summer retreat.