Mount Danxia “Dānxiá Shān” is a prominent scenic mountainous
area near Shaoguan city in the northern part of Guangdong China. In 2004 the Mount
Danxia is listed as a "world famous UNESCO geopark of China". Mount
Danxia has been honored National Scenic Area, National Geomorphologic Nature
Reserve, and National Geo-park etc. since 1988.
It covers an area of approximately 280 square kilometers. The
stones and peaks are rhythmically interspersed making it a sculpture garden of
red sandstone rocks. Set against the blue sky, white clouds, jade waters, green
trees and the colorful algae, the mountain becomes a picturesque painting. Mount
Danxia is not only bright in color, but peculiar in outlook.
Mount Danxia is named for its unique danxia landforms. With a
deep red color, bright like sunset glow, different from other Danxia Nature
Reserves owns the most graceful views. The area is formed with reddish
sandstone, eroded with the passage of times. It is a series of outcrops
surrounded by spectacular cliffs and many unusual rock formations known as
Danxia landform.
The stones have been formed the shape of human body, birds
and even animals. Many cliff tombs and cliff coffins were left by our ancestors
who inhabited the mountain. The Danxia Mountain consists of many other
wonderful scenic spots, including Zhanglao Peak, Yangyuan Hill, Xianglong Lake
and Jin River. The Jin River features charming waterside scenery and wonderful
aquatic programs, such as swimming, boating and yachting.
The area beauty is added by several temples located on the
mountains. Many scenic walks can be undertaken. There is also a beautiful river
winding piercing the mountains where you can have boat trip. The scenic area
contains more than 680 different stone peaks, stone fortresses, walls, pillars
and stone bridges. Yangyuan Hill and Zhanglao Peak face each other across a
river. The hill is renowned for the marvelous Yangyuan Stone, which looks like
a male genital.
The area has moderate subtropical climate suitable to rich
variety of plants. These ancient Danxia Phoenix Trees 'Dharma Orchid' are very
rare and most distinguished species of the mountain. It was discovered in 1987,
that only tree of this species existed in the world. Moreover, 28 ancient trees
are more than 100 years old. Out of them 14 trees are more than three centuries
old.
Therefore, as soon flowering season arrives, the sweet scent
of the orchid tree lingers & thrives in the mountain and visitors swarm to
its attraction. Visitors arrive here and take photos, some giggling and posing.
And if that’s not enough silly selfie opps, there’s a trail from here to Breast
Rock and elsewhere there’s a narrow cleft some imagine as a women private part.
Moreover, the mountain has been a busy place for various
religious activities. The mountain prospered a great number of poems, carvings
and inscriptions praising the bewitching scenery were left behind by writers,
poets and painters throughout past dynasties. The Xianglong Lake sits to the
south of Zhanglao Peak, named so because the lake resembles a flying dragon.
There are numerous attractions that make the Danxia range
interesting. The area has the different stone formation.
- Yang Yuan Stone, bearing a remarkable resemblance to a phallus
- Yin Yuan Stone, which somewhat resembles the female vulva.
- Breasts Stone, human breast-shaped rocky outcrops on a cliff hanging 30 m above the ground.
- Sleeping Beauty, a rocky range resembling a sleeping maiden.
World Heritage Site
In the 2010 UNESCO list of world heritage sites,
Mount Danxia was recorded as a natural World Heritage Site as part of China's
Danxia landform. Whenever you go to China, you must visit Mount Danxia, it’s a must
see area. You will bring unforgettable memories with Mount Danxia. Also Read: Mount Katmai Eruption! Biggest Bang of 20th Century
Source: CP
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