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Liuzhou， Guangxi is known for the famous poem The Story of Snake Catchers written by Liu Zongyuan. Zongyuan was a famous poet and also a magistrate of Liuzhou in the Tang Dynasty.
Liu Zongyuan’s The Story of Snake Catchers criticized the cruel taxation policies within that time period. However， it also reveals the natural phenomenon of Liuzhou at that time， such as the subtropical dense forest and a multitude of animals – all of which are represented by snakes.
Although The Story of Snake Catchers was written approximately 1400 years ago， the history of Liuzhou is far more extensive than that. The people who titled themselves the “men of Liu River” lived 50 thousand years ago and the first city of Liuzhou was built 2100 years ago.
Liuzhou was placed under the governance of the Chinese government in the Qin Dynasty. The ancient Vietnamese then ruled Liuzhou for over one century， until General Lu Bode from the Han Dynasty proceeded to conquer this land again. From then on， Liuzhou never left the administration of the dynasties that built their capitals in Beijing or Xi’an.
Whether the Chinese， Mongolians or Manchurians ruled these dynasties， all considered Liuzou to be an important frontline in defending itself against the ethnics settling down in the southwest of China. This highlighted its revered military status. During the Second World War， Liuzhou once accommodated the exiled government of South Korea， whose land was taken by Japanese invaders. The Chinese defenders and Japanese invaders staged several furious battles in this city， due to it being an important passageway to the southwestern part of China. The Japanese repeatedly tried to conquer this region.
Each dynasty gave priority to Liuzhou and this aided in boosting its development. The dynasties also added their own unique features to this city. Although a vast majority of Liuzhou was destroyed in the Second World War， it is still possible to see the relics that contain distinguished elements of each dynasty in China’s history.
It was this that made Liuzhou a sensational tourist attraction. Guangxi， Guilin is considered the best place to visit. However， Liuzhou， with the second most 5A scenic spots amongst all cities in Guangxi， could boast very different， yet fascinating sights from Guangxi.
People in the Qing Dynasty categorized the eight most representative scenic spots in Liuzhou. After enduring the wars， destruction and reconstruction， they now appear in a slightly different shape and form. Leaping Fish Mountain
This mountain was titled ‘Leaping Fish’ from the Southern Pond in the Tang Dynasty. However， its fame became more widespread as a result of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Due to its ancient name， it is discernable that the scenic spot consists of both a mountain and pond.
Liu Zongyuan described this mountain to be thin and tall in the shape of a “leaping fish”. The mountain’s name originates from Zongyuan’s description of it. Green trees cover the mountain and various manmade pavilions complement these. The mountain used to be considered to be the pillar of Liuzhou. Liu River passes through this city and the inscriptions that read “Pillar of Liu River” can be found on the cliff in the waist of the mountain.
The mountain has a lot of caves， many of which are connected to each other and represent the essence of the mountain. Xu Xiake， a famous geologist and traveler in the Ming Dynasty， thought very highly of the wonderful scenes that these caves offered. He even considered them to be more remarkable than the caves of Guilin. Tourists choosing the northern route will discover a cave beside the front gate. It is called the Cave of Third Sister， due to the statue of Liu Sanjie， which dwells there. Liu Sanjie was the most extraordinary singer of the Zhuang ethnic group， which existed in ancient times. There is one more cave that lies to the right at the back of the Cave of Third Sister. It is known for its cool temperature even on the hottest of days and so it has acquired the name “Heaven of Coolness”.
After visiting these caves， people might choose to climb up a twisted path of 392 steps to the top of mountain. Here， they can view the landscape of Liuzhou.
At the southeastern foot of Leaping Fish Mountain， the Small Dragon Pond can be discovered. Its clear water allows people to observe the multitude of fish. Liu Zongyuan called it the Spring of Spirit. Lu Yu， a famous tea taster in ancient China， called the pond “Spring of Garden” and considered the fresh water to be the “best for making tea”. To the east of the pond， a crescent-shaped corridor was built. People could observe the reflection of the Leaping Fish Mountain on the lake like a giant carp leaping from the water’s surface. This is the origin of the scenic spot’s name.
Apart from the natural beauty that dwells there， the scenic spot of Leaping Fish Mountain is renowned for its culture of ballads. According to the legends， Liu Sanjie sang many ballads at Leaping Fish Mountain and also used her voice to encourage people to fight against the tyrannic ruling lords. Saddle Mountain Park
The Saddle Mountain was named as the ‘Horse Leaping into the Sky’ in the Ming Dynasty. It also bore an old name， that of the ‘Immortal Deserting Mountain’. It is located in the southern bank of Liu River， just opposite to Leaping Fish Mountain. With a height of 270 meters， it is one of the tallest mountains in Liuzhou.
Its name comes from its shape， which is comparable to a saddle. In the morning mist， the mountain looks like a “horse leaping into the sky”. This explains its original name in the Ming Dynasty. It is now a park， which allows people to climb to the top of the mountain， in order to view the entirety of Liuzhou.
Liu Zongyuan created a vivid description of this place. However， Xu Xiake could not find the words to illustrate the beauty of this place. People in the Tang Dynasty began to visit Saddle Mountain Park and influential figures left their marks here. There are over 100 stone carvings that are believed to date back to the Song， Yuan， Ming and Qing Dynasties. The oldest stone carving was made in 1112， with inscriptions carved by Zhu Shihui.
According to traditional fairytales， Tie Guai Li and Lu Dongbing， two of the eight mortal-turned divines in China， once played chess in Saddle Mountain. Here they left their footprints， which are over 30 centimeters long. Alongside this， the “chessboard” and “chess room” can be discovered. These caves contain chessboard-like stone inside of them. The stalactites form different images in the cave.
Brush Tip Mountain
As its name implies， the mountain is shaped like a brush tip. According to a description in a historical record of Liuzhou in the Qing Dynasty， the mountain bears a powerful and outstanding shape， with a pointed peak like the pointed end of the brush tip and a round hillside as the belly of the brush tip.
The Brush Tip Mountain is over 400 meters high and is the tallest mountain in the suburban areas of Liuzhou. People can climb to the top of the mountain and look to the east. There they can find that the entire city of Liuzhou is like lying in the pan. （Unsure as to what this sentence actually means）.
Due to its similarity to the brush tip， the mountain is considered to be the totem of Liuzhou’s culture. The people in Liuzhou consider Liu Zongyuan as the initiator of Liuzhou culture and so they relate the Brush Tip Mountain to this great poet in the Tang Dynasty.
The wonder of this mountain is not limited to cultural allusions. There are also an abundance of scenic spots to be found in this mountain， such as the stone in the shape of cucumber and the flying stone mirror. The mountain also boasts a multitude of natural resources. Within its vicinity， there is an orchard that covers over hundreds of acres. Several water reservoirs also connect to the mountain， extending its charm due to their shimmering， crystal-like water.
Liu Zongyuan’s The Story of Snake Catchers criticized the cruel taxation policies within that time period. However， it also reveals the natural phenomenon of Liuzhou at that time， such as the subtropical dense forest and a multitude of animals – all of which are represented by snakes.
Although The Story of Snake Catchers was written approximately 1400 years ago， the history of Liuzhou is far more extensive than that. The people who titled themselves the “men of Liu River” lived 50 thousand years ago and the first city of Liuzhou was built 2100 years ago.
Liuzhou was placed under the governance of the Chinese government in the Qin Dynasty. The ancient Vietnamese then ruled Liuzhou for over one century， until General Lu Bode from the Han Dynasty proceeded to conquer this land again. From then on， Liuzhou never left the administration of the dynasties that built their capitals in Beijing or Xi’an.
Whether the Chinese， Mongolians or Manchurians ruled these dynasties， all considered Liuzou to be an important frontline in defending itself against the ethnics settling down in the southwest of China. This highlighted its revered military status. During the Second World War， Liuzhou once accommodated the exiled government of South Korea， whose land was taken by Japanese invaders. The Chinese defenders and Japanese invaders staged several furious battles in this city， due to it being an important passageway to the southwestern part of China. The Japanese repeatedly tried to conquer this region.
Each dynasty gave priority to Liuzhou and this aided in boosting its development. The dynasties also added their own unique features to this city. Although a vast majority of Liuzhou was destroyed in the Second World War， it is still possible to see the relics that contain distinguished elements of each dynasty in China’s history.
It was this that made Liuzhou a sensational tourist attraction. Guangxi， Guilin is considered the best place to visit. However， Liuzhou， with the second most 5A scenic spots amongst all cities in Guangxi， could boast very different， yet fascinating sights from Guangxi.
People in the Qing Dynasty categorized the eight most representative scenic spots in Liuzhou. After enduring the wars， destruction and reconstruction， they now appear in a slightly different shape and form. Leaping Fish Mountain
This mountain was titled ‘Leaping Fish’ from the Southern Pond in the Tang Dynasty. However， its fame became more widespread as a result of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Due to its ancient name， it is discernable that the scenic spot consists of both a mountain and pond.
Liu Zongyuan described this mountain to be thin and tall in the shape of a “leaping fish”. The mountain’s name originates from Zongyuan’s description of it. Green trees cover the mountain and various manmade pavilions complement these. The mountain used to be considered to be the pillar of Liuzhou. Liu River passes through this city and the inscriptions that read “Pillar of Liu River” can be found on the cliff in the waist of the mountain.
The mountain has a lot of caves， many of which are connected to each other and represent the essence of the mountain. Xu Xiake， a famous geologist and traveler in the Ming Dynasty， thought very highly of the wonderful scenes that these caves offered. He even considered them to be more remarkable than the caves of Guilin. Tourists choosing the northern route will discover a cave beside the front gate. It is called the Cave of Third Sister， due to the statue of Liu Sanjie， which dwells there. Liu Sanjie was the most extraordinary singer of the Zhuang ethnic group， which existed in ancient times. There is one more cave that lies to the right at the back of the Cave of Third Sister. It is known for its cool temperature even on the hottest of days and so it has acquired the name “Heaven of Coolness”.
After visiting these caves， people might choose to climb up a twisted path of 392 steps to the top of mountain. Here， they can view the landscape of Liuzhou.
At the southeastern foot of Leaping Fish Mountain， the Small Dragon Pond can be discovered. Its clear water allows people to observe the multitude of fish. Liu Zongyuan called it the Spring of Spirit. Lu Yu， a famous tea taster in ancient China， called the pond “Spring of Garden” and considered the fresh water to be the “best for making tea”. To the east of the pond， a crescent-shaped corridor was built. People could observe the reflection of the Leaping Fish Mountain on the lake like a giant carp leaping from the water’s surface. This is the origin of the scenic spot’s name.
Apart from the natural beauty that dwells there， the scenic spot of Leaping Fish Mountain is renowned for its culture of ballads. According to the legends， Liu Sanjie sang many ballads at Leaping Fish Mountain and also used her voice to encourage people to fight against the tyrannic ruling lords. Saddle Mountain Park
The Saddle Mountain was named as the ‘Horse Leaping into the Sky’ in the Ming Dynasty. It also bore an old name， that of the ‘Immortal Deserting Mountain’. It is located in the southern bank of Liu River， just opposite to Leaping Fish Mountain. With a height of 270 meters， it is one of the tallest mountains in Liuzhou.
Its name comes from its shape， which is comparable to a saddle. In the morning mist， the mountain looks like a “horse leaping into the sky”. This explains its original name in the Ming Dynasty. It is now a park， which allows people to climb to the top of the mountain， in order to view the entirety of Liuzhou.
Liu Zongyuan created a vivid description of this place. However， Xu Xiake could not find the words to illustrate the beauty of this place. People in the Tang Dynasty began to visit Saddle Mountain Park and influential figures left their marks here. There are over 100 stone carvings that are believed to date back to the Song， Yuan， Ming and Qing Dynasties. The oldest stone carving was made in 1112， with inscriptions carved by Zhu Shihui.
According to traditional fairytales， Tie Guai Li and Lu Dongbing， two of the eight mortal-turned divines in China， once played chess in Saddle Mountain. Here they left their footprints， which are over 30 centimeters long. Alongside this， the “chessboard” and “chess room” can be discovered. These caves contain chessboard-like stone inside of them. The stalactites form different images in the cave.
Brush Tip Mountain
As its name implies， the mountain is shaped like a brush tip. According to a description in a historical record of Liuzhou in the Qing Dynasty， the mountain bears a powerful and outstanding shape， with a pointed peak like the pointed end of the brush tip and a round hillside as the belly of the brush tip.
The Brush Tip Mountain is over 400 meters high and is the tallest mountain in the suburban areas of Liuzhou. People can climb to the top of the mountain and look to the east. There they can find that the entire city of Liuzhou is like lying in the pan. （Unsure as to what this sentence actually means）.
Due to its similarity to the brush tip， the mountain is considered to be the totem of Liuzhou’s culture. The people in Liuzhou consider Liu Zongyuan as the initiator of Liuzhou culture and so they relate the Brush Tip Mountain to this great poet in the Tang Dynasty.
The wonder of this mountain is not limited to cultural allusions. There are also an abundance of scenic spots to be found in this mountain， such as the stone in the shape of cucumber and the flying stone mirror. The mountain also boasts a multitude of natural resources. Within its vicinity， there is an orchard that covers over hundreds of acres. Several water reservoirs also connect to the mountain， extending its charm due to their shimmering， crystal-like water.