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 ascend into the mountains, thus missing the chance to encounter Dalongqu. Had he not, the title of founding patriar

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 a series of graceful silhouettes: “The Eagle Folding Its Wings,” “The Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon,” “The Husband-and-Wife Peaks,” and “The Woman of Longing”… each com

Among the Three Wonders of Yandangshan (Lingfeng, Lingyan, and Dalongqu), Lingyan occupies a central position and is regarded as the “crown jewel” of Yandangshan. The Yuan Dynasty literary figure Li Xiaoguang once remarked, “For sheer rugged beauty, none surpasses Lingfeng; for majestic grandeur, none surpasses Lingyan.” This perfectly captures the aesthetic distinction between the “Two Lings.” Centered around the ancient Lingyan Temple, the area is flanked by the Pingxia Ridge, which