Yucang Mountain, also known as Bamian Mountain, is a branch of South Yandang Mountain. Dayucang, the main peak, is 92 1.5m above sea level. According to the unified records of the Ming dynasty, there are ancient monuments on the mountain, engraved with the words "Yucang Mountain, Longpan, Huju", which are now extinct. "In the past, it was a dense valley, old pine cages, clouds gathering and raindrops green, which was the most famous scenic spot, and it was a mistake" (in Zheng Sigong's words in Ming Dynasty), referring to the past features of Yucang Mountain. In June of the 30th year of Qing Qianlong (1765), Ling He of Pingyang County wrote an article, and Fayun Temple presided over a large stone tablet, which read: "Thirty-six cities are rich in jade, so they are called Yucang", and the name of Yucang is still in use today.
Yucang Mountain is a mountain-type scenic spot with unique and beautiful scenery and numerous natural landscapes. Its main scenic spots are distributed in the central scenic spot and the east, west, south and north gates.
The whole scenic spot of Yucang Mountain is composed of three wonders, namely "grotesque rocks, sunrise and sea of clouds", which is called "three wonders" of Yucang Mountain, among which grotesque rocks are more prominent.
Strange rocks: on the mountain at an altitude of 700-900 meters, there are many strange rocks, such as rabbits, turtles, horses, snakes, sea lions, elephants, boats, running water, waterfalls and beaches, which are spectacular and form a sea of strange rocks; More boulders have sprung up, just like a ladder inserted into the sky, and some peaks, such as Huangshan Qifeng, are steep and abnormal; There is also a boulder fulcrum, which can be artificially bounced and funny; Are there rocks like streams again? The steps are lively and interesting, and it is really a natural stone carving library. You can watch it in groups and enjoy it alone; From a distance, from a close distance, the impression is different and the artistic conception is far-reaching, which makes tourists linger. As long as you are there, you can imagine the wonders of nature, and those who have a special liking for the beauty of jade can't help exclaiming that "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and Cang Shi's jade is the best in the world".
Sunrise: On the top of a high mountain, the most exciting thing is watching the sunrise. In the morning when all is silent, I climbed the watchtower and looked up. A red sun burst, and in an instant, the world was shining and the jungle was dyed. Between the static beauty of strange stones and the dynamic beauty of sunrise, there is also a unique beauty of the sea of clouds. The sea of clouds in Yucang Mountain shows its unique charm with the change of seasons. In winter, the clouds are rolling and the peaks are hidden, and the sea and the sky are the same; In summer, flowing clouds, wrapped in mountain wind, surge from the forest and crevices, sometimes covering the sun, and sometimes Wan Li light. The southern foot of Yucang Mountain not only has charming natural landscape, but also its human landscape has its own characteristics. The pavilions and pavilions in the mountains all have their monologues. These buildings are all stone structures with beautiful and simple appearance; The well-equipped guest house is the cultural and entertainment center of Yucangshan Forest Park. Fayun Temple, a famous scenic spot, is the first Zen forest in Cangnan County. There is an inscription "Shoushan of the Imperial Dynasty" in the temple, which is said to be written by Zheng De, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Yucang Mountain Scenic Area is a magnificent and beautiful humanistic landscape with mountains, rocks, streams, waterfalls, lakes, forests and temples. The main peak, Dayucang, is 92 1.5 meters above sea level, with abundant trees and rare stones. Watching the sunrise, enjoying the sea of clouds and visiting the strange rocks on the main peak are called the three wonders of Yucang Mountain.
Shihai: It is the essence of the natural landscape of Yucang Mountain. There is no stone everywhere, no stone is not beautiful, each has its own expression and is full of fun. Fairy ruins, stone waterfalls, shipwrecks, turtles looking up to the sky, rock rocks, splendid valleys ... Nature's wonderful craftsmanship has created this strange stone world, which has made some people who have a special liking for the beautiful scenery of Jade Cang exclaim that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and the Jade Cang Shi Sea and China are the first!
Fayun Temple: Located on Yucang Mountain at an altitude of 770 meters, it was founded in the period of Song Xianchun (1265- 1274) and is the founding temple of Yucang Buddhism, with a history of nearly 800 years. Jade Cang School of Buddhism was founded by three founders here. It has become one of the important schools of Buddhism in China and still has a high status and influence in Southeast Asia. Fayun Temple was rebuilt on 1983 after several ups and downs. There are buildings such as Daxiong Hall, Tianwang Hall and Guanyin Pavilion. The three pairs of stone pillars in the existing hall are relics of the Song Dynasty, engraved with figures, flowers and moire patterns. , are quite exquisite. There are large and small bronze bells in the temple, and the big bronze bell 1300 kg was cast in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
Forest Park: It is a part of Yucangshan Scenic Area, with a forest area of 874 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 89.9%, which is rich in animal and plant resources. 199 1 year, which was designated as a forest park by the State Forestry Department.