Xiansheng Gate, The First Gate Under Reaven

Two precipitious rocks setting face to face are called a "gate" in the Yandang Mountian area,
Archways at Nanhe

Archways at Nanhe

and there are dozens of them, among which, the Wonder-Displaying Gate (Xiansheng Men) is the best known.Two rocks rising vertically as two hundred meters high but between them, there is only a few steps in distance. A sharp contrast that would make people feel dizzy and overwhelming while one stood on top of ii. Ii's an extraordinary experience. Meanwhile, two brooks by the rock sides meandering around, may softly comfort you in some way. It's just like Yuji, a concubine of Mars Soft and strong, sometimes contribute the matter we called beauty.

the Wonder-Displaying Gate(<i>Xiansheng Men</i>)

the Wonder-Displaying Gate
(Xiansheng Men)

Apart from the "gate" and the brooks, there are some other scenic spots in this area that are worth visiting. A series of Taoist-related spots; a group of archways that are very rare cultural heritages in the region and so on, all of which enhance the attractiveness of this scenic district.

With a height of more than 200 meters, the Wonder-Displaying Gate (Xiansheng Men) are of two huge rocks that share a span of only several meters on the top. So cloudy and misty during the daytime and night, the "gate" is titled "First Gate under Heaven".

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