Have you all had such an experience before?

Halfway through summer vacation, I want to give my child a different vacation

But my husband doesn't want to drive too far

My wife doesn't want to be in the city alone

The old man once again thought of a place to escape the heat and cool down

The child thinks of a challenging place

Is there such a place in Chongqing?

Today we will reveal it to everyone, yes! have have

Hidden in the mysterious latitude of 30 ° N“ Shizhu Wanshou Mountain ”Scenic Area

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This is a large-scale cultural tourism resort that integrates natural wonders, cultural experiences, leisure and entertainment, and health and wellness vacations.

Featured highlights of the scenic area:

The geographical indication of Shizhu County, "Men's and Women's Stone Pillars," is located in the center of the scenic area.

☆ It is the military stronghold site of female hero Qin Liangyu.

Adjacent to the Chongqing summer resort of Huangshui and Qiyao Mountain National Geopark.

☆ High speed rail speeds up to 1.2 hours away from the main city.

☆ A cliff swing that stimulates the heartbeat. ☆ There are high-altitude zip lines and Hida waiting for you to challenge

Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area, with an altitude of about 1500 meters, has dense forests and temperatures ranging from 15 to 25 ℃. The "male and female stone pillars" in the scenic area, planned and designed according to 5A standards, are the geographical indication of Shizhu County - "Heroine Women" Qin Liangyu The military fortress ruins of the Ming Dynasty, including ancient gates, walls, artillery towers, beacon towers, loyalty towers, and the Grand Marshal's Mansion, showcase the mysterious, magnificent, and steep nature of the most famous female chieftain military fortress in the Ming Dynasty. The Shouxian Zen Taoist scenic spot combines adventure, magic, and grandeur, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the rich traditional culture of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism

08:00-09:20 Chongqing North Station North Square to Shizhu County Station

09:20-10:00 Shizhu County to the scenic area (for rent)

10: From 00:00 to 12:00, visit ancient villages to learn about cultural history, scenic views, and zip lines

12: 00-13:00 Scenic Area Light Meal

13: 00-16:00 High altitude swing and Hidada climbing

16: 00-17:00 Shouxian Zen Path

18: 00-19:30 Shizhu County Special Dinner

It only takes 1.2 hours from Chongqing to Shizhu High speed Railway Station. In the morning, we can have breakfast here with the special stir fried chicken and mixed noodles. (Address: Shizhu Shiqiaozi, Binjiang Jin'an, directly opposite the post office). After leaving the station, we can take a taxi to the mountain. It takes about 30 minutes. The first half is second-class highway.

Let's first explain why Mount Wanshou is so special,

Shizhu is the only place in Chongqing where there are multiple ethnic groups including Han, Miao, and Dulong,

The "Men's and Women's Stone Pillars" is a geographical indication of Shizhu County, located in the center of Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area.

When it comes to female heroes in ancient times, the first things that come to mind are Mulan, Mu Guiying, Yu Taijun, and others. But these female heroes are just folk legends and not recorded in historical records, but Qin Liangyu is different. She is the only female general in Chinese history who has been independently passed down and recorded in the "Biographies of Generals". She was also honored as a marquis based on her outstanding military achievements.

Let's first learn about this person who has been recorded in history

The towering stone pillar heroine—— Qin Liangyu .

△ Shouxian Pool, Shouxian Bridge △

Shouxian Pool is a naturally formed water pool on Wanshou Mountain, which never dries up for thousands of years and complements the longevity of the green mountains here. It is said that when Qin Liangyu passed through this place, he made a wish of "peace in the world and longevity for our generation". Whether the legend is true or not remains to be verified, but this beautiful wish is even more enduring.

△ Observation Deck △

Everyone can stand on this observation deck and enjoy the scenery of the distant mountains,

Experience the natural atmosphere surrounding this mountain.

There are two drums in the courtyard, one is loyal and righteous, and the other is faithful

Female generals set out for battle

This sculpture depicts the scene of Qin Liangyu, a heroic woman from the late Ming Dynasty, embarking on a military expedition

Qin Liangyu, with the courtesy name Zhensu, is from Zhongxian County and has been practicing martial arts since childhood. He is 186cm tall. Marry Ma Qiancheng, the pacification envoy of Shizhu Tusi, as his wife through a martial arts competition. After the death of Ma Qiancheng, according to the system of the chieftain's "if the husband dies, the son will inherit; if the son is young, the wife will inherit", Qin Liangyu inherited the position of Shizhu Xuanfu Envoy. Qin Liangyu has both talent and appearance, possessing both civil and military abilities. He has trained a divine and brave white rod soldier in the stone pillar.

The lower end of the gun barrel is fitted with an iron ring. In case of crossing mountains and valleys, or exploring streams across the river,

Climbing to higher heights, one can also use a "white rod gun" hook and loop to connect and form a rope up and down.

△ Magpie Bridge △

The most beautiful perspective of the male and female stone pillars is that standing on the Magpie Bridge, one can see the full picture of the male and female stone pillars

△ Xiema Terrace △

This quaint and historic pavilion is just a transit station outside of Wanshou Village. The surrounding area of Wanshou Village is surrounded by cliffs, and horses and supplies cannot be directly transported to the village.

Behind the pavilion, you can see the beacon tower stationed in Ma

△ Yundu Observation Deck △

△ Yundu Observation Deck △

This is the most spacious and flat area before entering the military fortress on Wanshou Mountain,

It is also the largest viewing platform in the Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area. Looking over the railing,

The male and female stone pillars stand with their backs, the sea of clouds surging, and the sky within reach,

It seems touchable. You can see one of the Eight Scenic Spots of the Stone Pillars, "Eternal Longevity Clouds"

△ zip line △

There is a zip line under the observation deck that leads directly to the military stronghold. Since ancient times, zip lines have not only been a means of transportation, but also widely used in military assault operations. Qin Liangyu's white rod soldiers achieved many military achievements with their white rod guns and zip lines. Dear passengers, if you are interested, you can also experience the zip line.

The Longevity Ancient Road

The Wanshou Ancient Road starts at Maguan and ends at Houzhai Gate, with a total length of 2 kilometers, running through the entire Wanshou Military Fortress. It is the main road of Wanshou Village built by Qin Liangyu and his men. The section we are walking on now is a relatively well preserved one.

△ Qianzhaimen Site △

After walking so many stone steps, we finally arrived at Wanshou Village, which is the ruins of the front gate of Wanshou Village.

△ Qianzhaimen Site △

The village is divided into three parts: front, inner, and rear. The three gates are blocked layer by layer, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. 1、 The two gates of the village are separated by a mountain ridge as a ladder, with a width of only about three feet and deep valleys of a hundred zhang on both sides. Looking at it, one can feel dizzy and palpitations, and it can be said that "one man is the key, and ten thousand men cannot open it".

During his tenure as the ruler of Shizhu, Qin Liangyu, who was planning to attack, led the Tujia White Pole soldiers to Wanshou Mountain and worked hard for decades,

Build a fortress to station troops and defend against enemies as a strategic stronghold.

There is an inconspicuous stone wall next to the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha,

But it was "Wanshou Mountain" carved by Qin Liangyu with his sword

The Loyalty Tower was originally called the Killing Tower, where Qin Liangyu executed soldiers who violated military rules. Everyone now sees this huge rock as the place where the head was chopped off. Qin Liangyu has extremely strict requirements for the troops, and there is a "Ten Slash Order" in the army.

△ Murder platform △

Qin Liangyu has extremely strict requirements for the troops, and there is a "Ten Slash Order" in the army.

That is: Do not cut the former! Abandon the defense and execute! Slash those who plunder people's wealth! Force the rapist of a woman to be beheaded! Kill those who burn down civilian houses! The Lost Weapon Slayer! Those who disobey military orders will be executed! Cut off those who collude with enemies! Defeat those who surrender to the enemy! Cut off those who falsely claim and cheat on wages!

The four stories here tell the story of Qin Liangyu's loyalty and righteousness, which is very touching.

Loyalty Platform

Along the way, there are lush trees everywhere, which are very cool

△ Ancient Battery Site △

This ancient fortress site was the place where Qin Liangyu set up artillery defense to attack the enemy.

It is currently a relatively well preserved Ming Dynasty ancient fortress in Chongqing.

△ General's Mansion △

△ General's Mansion △

The reason why it is called Shuaifu is because this place was rebuilt on the site of Qin Liangyu's former residence,

Secondly, Qin Liangyu is recorded as a female general in the official history of the Ming Dynasty,

Her residence can fully bear the name of 'General's Mansion'.

△ Official well △

The official well is one zhang and eight feet long and wide, surrounded by autumn tiles and stones. Its water can supply dozens of households, and it will not dry up for a hundred days without rain.

It has never dried up for over 300 years. Therefore, the defenders on the mountain have never been trapped by water shortages. And this well has also been used in multiple battles, holding a crucial strategic position.

Come to the popular check-in spot on Wanshou Mountain - Cliff Swing.

There are three types of cliff swings on Wanshou Mountain: 3-meter, 5-meter, and 8-meter.

Children or beauties feel intimidated by the 8-meter swing

You can choose to experience a 3-meter or 5-meter swing

Simultaneously take a beautiful photo of the cliff edge with a male stone pillar as the background.

Male compatriots should not be afraid, they must experience the excitement of the 8-meter swing.

In fact, cliff swings are not a modern extreme sport,

Qin Liangyu used this method to train his white rod soldiers and enhance their courage

Qin Liangyu used this method to train his white rod soldiers and enhance their courage,

It is said that the fear of the former is not the same as the 20 stick punishment.

This 8-meter cliff swing is not suitable for everyone to sit on, and the age requirement is 16-50 years old,

Tourists with no hypertension, heart disease or other diseases and weighing less than 180 pounds are allowed to play.

The cliff plank road on Wanshou Mountain is 1 kilometer long and took 8 months to build. It is both a hiking trail on a cliff and a long observation deck. On the boardwalk, we can enjoy the "Pillar Sky" and "Eternal Longevity Clouds" among the Eight Scenic Spots of the Stone Pillars.

You can also enjoy spring azaleas and autumn colorful forests.

△ Cliff boardwalk △

△ Cliff boardwalk △

Wanshou Mountain Characteristic Cliff Sports Project - White Pole Soldier Experience Camp

Actually, it's the Feilada project

The reason why the white rod soldiers are powerful is that they have undergone training like the following

The White Pole Army is also known as the "first mountain special forces unit in China" by later generations

The most impressive thing is being able to climb cliffs. Qin Liangyu led the White Pole soldiers to Bozhou

To suppress rebellion is to use the ability to climb cliffs and make the first achievement.

On the giant rock in front of us, which looks like a map from the Ming Dynasty, lies the main location where Qin Liangyu led the expedition

Of course, the scenery you see on the top of the boulder is definitely different.

Infinite scenery on dangerous peaks!

△ White Pole Soldier Experience Camp △

This huge stone for military training is also very like "Trump"

△ White Pole Soldier Experience Camp △

△ White Pole Soldier Experience Camp △

The male stone pillar originated from isolated mountain peaks, and later underwent geological movements, weathering

Due to water erosion and other reasons, it has become the current landscape of stone pillars. The male stone pillar is about 100 meters high,

From all angles, it looks like a tall and slightly bearded handsome man, very magical.

The Yangyuan Stone in Danxia Mountain, Guangdong is known as one of the "Four Great Peaks of China".

Male and female stone pillars are still geographical indications of Shizhu County.

It is said that Shizhu County is also named after male and female stone pillars. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Ma Dinghu, the 39th generation descendant of Han Fubo General Ma Yuan, came to Yuelai Shuicheba to establish a county town due to his achievements in deterring the barbarians at that time. However, due to poor underground soil, he had to relocate to Nanbin (now known as Shizhu County).

The Shouxian Zen Taoist scenic spot consists of the Ascending Cloud Ladder, Immortal Cave, Immortal Path, Zen Path, and Shouxian Tower. It is a spectacular sight that combines danger, magnificence, and mystery. It allows visitors to explore and appreciate the rich traditional culture of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism through meditation and enlightenment.

It is said that after Qin Liangyu built Wanshou Stronghold, he prayed for the safety of the military stronghold. He invited craftsmen to carve many stone statues in the natural cave on the cliff, including Sakyamuni, the Eighteen Arhat and Taoist immortals.

And the most magical one is undoubtedly Xianren Cave. Xianren Cave is a natural cave, with weathered walls that are uneven and mottled over the years. It is on these mottled stone walls that natural stone patterns form a large "Xianren" character.

Happy moments are always short-lived. We bid farewell to the scenic area and went to the town for dinner

They are all local Jianghu cuisine from Shizhu, I won't name them, I can't remember

Opening time of the scenic area: 8:30am -5:00pm

Scenic Area Address: Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing

Public transportation: Chongqing North - Shizhu (Ticket price: 53.5 yuan, takes 1.2 hours)

Self driving route: Chongqing City - Shanghai Chongqing South Expressway - Get off at Shizhu East Toll Station - Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area

(Gaode map search: Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area Visitor Center; Baidu map search: Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area)

Just navigate to "Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area"

Reference price: admission ticket: 65 yuan/person, local people with ID card 35 yuan/person.

Project price: Feilada costs 60 yuan/person, zip line costs 30 yuan/person, and swing sizes are 30 yuan/person, 20 yuan/person, and 10 yuan/person, respectively.

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