Explore the mysterious stone Buddha!

The Stone Buddha Mountain, also known as Yanxian Mountain, is located 5 kilometers north of Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province. It is a tourist attraction that combines natural and cultural landscapes. It is famous for its steep mountains, rich vegetation, clear streams, and spectacular waterfalls. The name of the Stone Buddha Mountain comes from a naturally formed stone Buddha on the mountain, which is about 15 meters high and lifelike, making people admire the ingenuity of nature. The Stone Buddha Mountain Forest Park covers an area of about 164 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of up to 93.6%. It has rich biodiversity, including a variety of national rare and endangered key protected plants, such as the first-class protected Cishalu, and the second-class protected ginkgo, Zhonge wood, umbrella flower wood, red bean fir, Min E tea, etc. In addition, there are rare animals such as black bears, rock sheep, cloud leopards, Sumen antelopes, and white pheasants, as well as 45 families and 315 species of insects that have been identified. The waterfall group of the Stone Buddha Mountain is a major feature. Among them, the famous ones include Feilong Waterfall, Bailong Waterfall, Shuanglong Waterfall, Fairy Waterfall, Shouxing Waterfall, Chongtian Waterfall, and Fairy Waterfall. They form a seven-level waterfall, each of which has its unique style and charm. The water pool under the waterfall is clear and bottomless. The largest water pool is 50 meters long and 10 meters deep, providing visitors with the pleasure of boating. In addition to natural landscapes, the Stone Buddha Mountain also has rich cultural landscapes, including cliff carvings and the ruins of the Lotus Zen Temple. Chen Mi's cliff carvings are about 200 words, praising the beautiful scenery of the Stone Buddha Mountain, which can be compared with famous mountains such as Lushan and Wuyishan. In addition, the Stone Buddha Mountain has a long history and legends, such as the story of Yanke, a Yanping man in the Jin Dynasty, who became an immortal here, adding a mysterious color to the Stone Buddha Mountain. The Stone Buddha Mountain Forest Park was damaged by natural disasters, but after repairs, some areas have been reopened to tourists. Tourists can walk along the repaired mountain climbing trail, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Fairy Waterfall and the Hulong Waterfall, and experience the natural beauty and profound cultural heritage of the Stone Buddha Mountain. Stone Buddha Mountain Forest Park