Yufeng Gewei, Liuzhou - A Never-ending Song

Yufeng Park in Liuzhou is centered around Yufeng Mountain, located in the bustling area on the south bank of the Liujiang River. To the east, it faces Ma'anshan Mountain. Yufeng Mountain rises abruptly from the ground, standing tall and majestic, with a height of about 70 meters. The Tang Dynasty writer Liu Zongyuan described it as "a small but high mountain, shaped like a standing fish," hence the name Yufeng Mountain. The park is named after this mountain peak. The mountain is lush with trees, and pavilions and towers are scattered throughout, including Cuipine Pavilion, Guanshan Pavilion, and Guanmei Pavilion. Halfway up the mountain, there is a cliff carving with the four large characters "Liujiang Dizhui" (Liujiang River Pillar). The mountain contains seven interconnected caves: Qingliang Cave, Yudong Cave, Pangu Cave, Chunyang Cave, Yinfeng Cave, Zhongsi Cave, and Sanjieyan Cave, collectively known as "Ling Tong Qi Qiao" (Seven Holes of Spiritual Communication). Near the top of the mountain, there is a pavilion called "Weiliao Pavilion" for visitors to rest. At the summit, there is a small platform offering a panoramic view of Liuzhou City. At the foot of the mountain, there is Xiaolongtan and Yufeng Gewei. "There is a Yufeng Mountain in Liuzhou, and a Xiaolongtan at the foot of the mountain. All year round, the songs never stop, all passed down by Sanjie herself." This folk song vividly reflects the long-standing tradition of Zhuang ethnic group mountain songs. The story of Liu Sanjie is widely known, said to have occurred during the Tang Dynasty. It is said that she rode a fish to ascend to heaven and become immortal at Xiaolongtan on Yufeng Mountain. Her mountain songs have been loved by the people for thousands of years. The custom of singing mountain songs has been passed down to this day, with people often gathering at the foot of Yufeng Mountain to listen, sing, and respond to songs, creating a joyful "Yufeng Gewei." When visiting Liuzhou, be sure to come here to experience the happy and joyful life of the people of Liuzhou.