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The two lines of ancient poetry, 'Let the boat sail down Wu Gorge, with the heart on the twelve peaks,' express people's admiration for the twelve peaks. The twelve peaks of Wushan are located on both sides of the Wu Gorge on the Yangtze River, with six peaks each in the north and south of the river, ranging from 10-30 kilometers away from Wushan County.
There are six peaks in the north of the river: Denglong, Shengquan, Chaoyun, Wangxia (Goddess), Songluan, and Jixian Peak, all of which can be seen on the river; Only Feifeng, Cuiping, and Juhe can be seen in the six peaks of Jiangnan. The three peaks of Jingtan, Qiyun, and Shengsheng are hidden within the Shennu River.
The twelve peaks are as beautiful as paintings, with various postures, and have been extraordinary throughout history.
Number 84: Goddess Peak Red Leaves
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Goddess Peak
Shennu Peak, also known as Wangxia Peak or Meiren Peak, is one of the twelve peaks of Wushan, located on the north bank of the Wu Gorge River, about 15 kilometers east of Wushan County. A giant rock stands out amidst the clouds and mist of Qingfeng, resembling a graceful and beautiful young girl, hence the name Shennu Peak. There is a saying in ancient times that goes, 'Clouds dominate the peaks, and the foot of the mountain plunges straight into the river. Those who discuss it call it Tai, Hua, Heng, and Lu all extraordinary.'.
Whenever clouds and smoke swirl around the mountaintop, the human shaped stone pillar, as if draped in thin gauze, appears even more charming and alluring. The first to welcome the brilliant morning glow and the last to bid farewell to the splendid evening glow every day, hence the name 'Wangxia Peak'.
There are three reasons why Shennu Peak is famous throughout history: firstly, Song Yu fictionalized a story in his "Shennu Fu" about King Xiang of Chu having a secret meeting with a goddess; secondly, there is a legend about the goddess Yao Ji descending to earth to help Yu control the floods; and thirdly, there is indeed a stone standing tall on the side of the peak, resembling a young girl.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Holy Spring Peak
Shengquan Peak has an altitude of 870 meters. It is located on the east side of Hengshi Creek in Wushan County, east of Denglong Peak, and is also known as Dadan Mountain. There is also an ancient poem praising it here: "A clear stream flows along the shore, and thousands of schools of books soak in the fields." In its staggered mountain terrain, there is a lion shaped hill. There is a silver white smooth rock in front of the mountain, like a silver medal hanging on the neck of a "male lion". The locals call it "Lion Hanging Silver Medal". There is a continuous stream of clear spring at the foot of the peak, with a sweet and refreshing taste. The spring flows down with the mountain, it looks extremely beautiful. The mountain is named after a spring and is called the "Holy Spring Peak".
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Denglong Peak
Denglong Peak has an altitude of 1130 meters and is located on the west side of Hengshi Creek, 15 kilometers east of the county city. At the height of the mountain, like a proud dragon head. The mountain terrain behind the "dragon head" is like a undulating dragon body. Stretching for thirty miles, majestic and towering, cascading like a long dragon leaping and ready to fly, it seems to ascend to the heavens. Colorful clouds surround the peaks, and the long dragon seems to dance wildly in the air, which is extremely spectacular. The Qing Dynasty poet Shen Hongkui wrote a poem praising the climbing of the Dragon Peak: "At the extreme, the layers of mountains resemble a reclining dragon, with colorful clouds clustered in the middle and high places
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Ascending Peaks
The elevation of the rising peak is 780 meters. Located 6 kilometers east of Shennu Creek and east of Qilitang. The rising peak is steep and steep, with sharp peaks that stand tall and majestic. One corner tilted upwards, drifting and ready to fly, soaring straight into the sky like a giant bird soaring nine days. Therefore, it is named Rising Peak. Due to its resemblance to a Kunpeng spreading its wings and soaring upwards, the local people also call it Eagle Rock. Arriving at the summit of the rising mountain, one can see the Yangtze River from afar, cutting off the clouds and rain of Wushan. With a rushing water, thousands of peaks rise sharply. You can also see the Daning River flowing through the rugged peaks, like a silver belt floating among the mountains.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Chaoyun Peak
Chaoyun Peak has an altitude of 820 meters and is located at the mouth of Jianchuangxia in the north of the river. Its peak is vast and majestic. Every morning, before sunrise, the summit is shrouded in mist; At sunrise, colorful clouds surround, gathering and dispersing at times, creating various scenes that resemble immortal mountains, hence the name "Chaoyun Peak". The most wonderful thing is the cloud light and colorful clouds, which can appreciate the magical scenery of "excluding Wushan, not clouds". When ancient people praised this peak, they wrote: "Looking at the mountain, we can sing about the present morning. Our favorite peak is the cloud peak in the blue sky. We do not envy the sunset as a colorful pen, the dew of five colors half pouring on the rocks." This expresses the wonder of the clouds and mist on Chaoyun Peak.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Songluan Peak
The altitude of Songluan Peak is 820 meters, located on the north bank of Wuxia and adjacent to the east side of Shennu Peak. The peak is circular in shape, surrounded by pine trees, with lush branches and leaves resembling a hat box, also known as the hat box peak. Songluan Peak is named after Songgailuan. In the past, ancient pine trees were everywhere, vast and green, and a sea of forests. Every time the mountain wind blows, the forest waves surge like waves.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Juhe Peak
Juhe Peak has an altitude of 820 meters and is located to the east of Cuiping Peak. The peak is covered with strange rocks and towering peaks, and the pine and fir trees are dense at all times, remaining evergreen and unbeatable. Legend has it that thousands of white cranes gather on this peak at night, hence the name Juhe Peak. These white cranes head towards and return at dusk, forming another beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges. Whenever the moon and stars are sparse or the wind and rain are cold, the white crane howls long with its neck drawn, echoing the cry of the ape. It is the most soulful and heartbreaking scene, causing countless travelers to shed tears and feel homesick, creating a sense of sadness.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Jingtan Peak
Jingtan Peak has an altitude of 1020 meters and is located at Nanguangyan, about 5 kilometers south of Shennu Creek on the south bank of Wuxia. About 15 kilometers away from Qingshi Town. In the direction of the mountains and valleys, a peak stands alone, several hundred zhang high, with a circumference of only one kilometer. The mountain peak is like an immortal silently reciting Buddhist scriptures on a altar. At the foot of the peak, there is a clear pool with gentle water waves, clear and sweet. On the peak, there is a large platform, resembling a serene altar placed on top of the Dragon Palace.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Jixian Peak
Jixian Peak has an altitude of 840 meters and is located on the north bank of Wuxia, adjacent to the east side of Songluan Peak. The peak rises into the clouds, and the stone forest on the summit stands in a staggered manner, like a group of immortals gathering together. Therefore named Jixian Peak. Because the peak naturally splits into a fork, resembling an open pair of scissors, it is also known as Scissor Peak. The unique feature of Jixian Peak lies in its high and rugged peak, surrounded by stone forests, resembling the gathering of immortals from the nine heavens.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Feifeng Peak
Feifeng Peak has an altitude of 740 meters and is located on the west side of Qingshi Town on the south bank, across the Shennu River. The mountain extends from west to east, resembling a flying phoenix soaring in the sky, descending straight into the river to drink water. Therefore, it was named Feifeng Peak. The goddess turned a golden phoenix into a mountain peak and left it in Wuxia, becoming a beautiful scenery that accompanied her day and night. This is the current Feifeng Peak.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Qiyun Peak
The altitude of Qiyun Peak is 720 meters. About 8 kilometers east of Qingshi Town, walking from the Blue Factory Rock Goddess Creek, passing through Qilitang, you will arrive at Qiyun Peak. Qiyun Peak is surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, and the clouds and mist often rise gradually from the mountainside, with endless changes. It is a good place to observe the sea of clouds and the misty mountains, so the peak is named Qiyun Peak.
Wushan Twelve Peaks: Cuiping Peak
Cuiping Peak has an altitude of 740 meters and is located on the south bank of the river, behind Qingshi Town. To the east is Juhe Peak, to the west is Feifeng Peak, and to the north is Shennu Peak. This peak rises from the gentle slope of the mountain, covered in lush greenery, standing out like a large green screen, hence the name Cuiping Peak.
Wushan Twelve Peaks Transportation
The best seasons for visiting the Twelve Peaks of Wushan are from March to May and from September to November. During this period, the temperature is moderate and the scenery is beautiful.
Car: Take the bus from Longtousi Bus Station in the main urban area of Chongqing, then take the Yuyi Expressway to Wushan Cuiping Station (approximately 5 hours), and transfer to a bus or taxi to Wushan Bus Terminal on Binjiang Road (10 minutes).
Self driving: Chongqing main urban area - Yuyi Expressway - Wushan Xia Road, along the tourist sign - Binjiang Road Wushan Bus Terminal (about 4 hours by car).
Other travel options: You can take a car or plane to Chongqing, Wuhan, or Yichang first, and then join a group to take a Yangtze River cruise to visit Wuxia.
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