A Mountain of Dragons - Qu Shan Shi Long Shan is renowned for its rugged peaks and spectacular stone forest formations. The body of the mountain is composed of Jurassic granite, shaped over millions of years by erosion and water carving, resulting in a diverse collection of rock pillars. Reaching the summit, you can overlook the meandering Weishui River and the vast expanse of the Central Plains, with breathtaking scenery. Within the scenic area, “Dragon Ridge Peak” resembles a giant dragon rising proudly, “Stone Dragon Cave” is fathomless, with stalactites resembling dragon claws exploring the depths, and “Cloud Cliff Trail” hangs suspended like a dragon’s tail, captivating with every step. Ancient sites and legends intertwine, with Buddhist monks from the Northern Wei Dynasty carving cliff-side stone sculptures here, and the extant “Dragon Hidden Temple Stele” records a thousand-year Buddhist connection. The Ming Dynasty anti-Japanese general Qi Jiguang left military fortifications on the mountain peak, leaving behind the “Stone Dragon Fortress” ancient village ruins. In the middle of the mountain, “Wen Peak Tower” is a Qing Dynasty building, with the tower body inscribed with Wen Tianxiang’s “Song of Righteousness” fragments, complementing the mountain scenery. During the Spring Equinox, wild cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, juxtaposed with the ochre-red mountain rock, creating a stunning visual spectacle, attracting writers and artists to linger and forget their way back. This mountain is not only known for its natural wonders, but also carries the imprint of Central Plains civilization for a thousand years, leaving visitors captivated.
