Old Elephant Peak Scenic Area

by zrhihi0806 on 2009-08-07 17:03:30

Xiangfeng scenic area, a national 2A-level tourist attraction, covers an area of 48 square kilometers and is located in the five-kilometer-long grand canyon to the north of Xiaoyu Village. On both sides of the canyon, there are lush vegetation and thriving green trees. In the golden autumn, the valley's thousand-mu orchard is laden with fruits, wild chrysanthemums cover the mountainsides, competing for beauty and fragrance, providing visitors with opportunities for picking and sightseeing. The name "Old Xiangfeng" originates from a mountain peak within the valley that resembles a giant elephant. The giant elephant faces west with its head and east with its tail, measuring over 80 meters in length and more than 50 meters in height, appearing like an old elephant lowering its head and trunk to draw water. Within the Old Xiangfeng scenic area, there are also over 30 natural scenic spots such as Chrysanthemum Fairy Valley, Pine Wave Forest, Wancao Gully, Ancient Castle Floating Clouds, and Tiger Claw Peak. Especially noteworthy is the Old Xiangfeng which looks like a mother-and-child connected elephant, the mother elephant facing west with her head and east with her tail, while the child elephant faces east with its head and west with its tail, supporting each other in a marvelous manner. The entire scenic area features ancient and simple landscapes, with natural wild charm and no trace of artificial embellishment.