Lingfeng is the eastern gateway to Yandangshan and one of its most magnificent sights. Following the Mingyu Stream upstream, the mountain’s flanks are lined with towering peaks rising in chaotic layers, while the stream flows gently by. The scenery is captivating by day and enchanting by night. As night falls, the peaks cast graceful silhouettes against the sky. “The Eagle Folding Its Wings,” “The Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon,” “The Husband and Wife Peaks,” “The Woman of Longing”… each com

On the second occasion, I climbed first to Yanhu Hill and then to Baigangjian, the highest peak of Yanshan.

The area between Ma'anling and Dongling was historically known as Xinei Valley. Within the valley flows the Jinxi River, which originates from Dalongqu, flows through Xingxia Gorge, follows the Jinzhu Stream, and eventually empties into the Qingjiang River before reaching the sea. It is said that when Xie Lingyun once explored the secluded Jinzhu Stream, he was ultimately unable to trace it upstream into the mountains, thus missing the chance to encounter Dalongqu. Had he not, the title of found