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| | Yingrui Gate [edit this] | | Close to Yingrui Pond, the Yingrui Gate is in the style of ancient castles. The main gate is built by stones in arch form. Upon the arch is built a platform on which the tiny buildings in ancient Chinese architectural style are constructed, decorated with small and exquisite carvings and colored ornaments. | Edit by: Tom | |
| Yingrui Pond [edit this] | | The Yingrui Pond is named after Three-Stream Pond, where the three streams converge into the river in Mountain Yumeng valley. It is the place where master Guigu used to take his disciples to practice martial arts, and the literati and poets of past dynasties once visited. Here tourists can watch the sunrise and sunset glow reflected in the pond. It is really an amazing spectacle. Moreover, there is a well called Guigu well in the pond in memory of master Guigu. In summer and autumn, the water overflows from the pond, forming an overhanging waterfall, which is extremely splendid. | Edit by: Tom | |
| Xichen Cave [edit this] | | The Xichen Cave (literally showering cave) or Sun Bin Cave, lying on the right side of Shuilian Cave, was excavated in the Ming Dynasty with a three-room width. On both sides of the outlet of the cave stands one stone mast; in the cave six stone columns are arranged in two rows, on each of which are engraved couplets and some legendary figures. The cave gate is made of stone, looking simple and unsophisticated. In it there is a statue of Sun Bin with a solemn and dignified look.
Su Bin, military strategist in the Warring States Period, grandson of Sun Wu (a famed military strategist in that period), learned the art of war from Master Guigu in Mountain Yunmeng. He was at one time a military counselor for an emperor of Qi State and achieved great success in command of wars. Su Bin left us a book The Art of Wars which is very popular till now. | Edit by: Tom | |
| Southern Gate of Heaven [edit this] | | When you arrive at Mountain Yumeng, the Southern Gate of Heaven comes first into your view. At the foot of the cliff of South Hill, in the narrow mountain pass of Yunmeng Basin stands such a gate, which is made of stalactites. It is supported by four stone pillars. The upper storey is a statue of Goddess of Mercy formed naturally by stalactites, while the entire gate is made of rocks. Attached to the east of the gate, there is a large statue of dragon, a mythological benevolent creature, with his eyes gazed at the Goddess of Mercy, like a soldier on call and ready to bring blessings to human beings. | Edit by: Tom | |
| Sun Cave [edit this] | | The Sun Cave, located one kilometer to the south-east of Shuilian Cave, is a natural cave in the cliff of Mountain Yumeng, with a diameter of 8 meters and a height of 13 meters. At each side of the outlet, there are two holes, like two doors and two windows. The arch ceiling of the cave takes on a variety of patterns formed by lime solution, like dragons, snakes and so on. In the cave, a stone statue of Sun God with a solemn look is worshiped.
One can enjoy the landscapes of the area by a bird view from the outlet of the cave. In addition, one can watch the sunrise. The amazing spectacles will make one stay here as long as possible. | Edit by: Tom | |
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