Strange Stones of Mount Hua - Have you visited them?

“” refers to the eight scenic spots surrounding Qingke Ping () on Mount Hua, which are considered masterpieces of strange stones and are created through people’s imagination and interpretation, resulting in vivid and lifelike scenic wonders.

‘North’ () - On the northwestern slope of Qingke Ping, there is a stone resembling a turtle and another resembling a cicada. They appear to be playfully chasing each other, and when shrouded in mist, they seem to appear and disappear, creating a dynamic and realistic scene. Legend says they are the mischievous children, Jin Gong and Yu Nu, from the Queen Mother’s palace, who were banished to the mortal realm after a romantic encounter.

‘’ () - On the southwestern slope of Qingke Ping, there is a natural stone outcrop resembling a lion. As the setting sun shines, it appears as if a red ball is suspended in front of the lion, creating a vivid scene of ‘a lion rolling a shuttlecock.’

‘’ () - On the southwestern side of Lianhua Peak, there is a white stone resembling a horse, with its legs stretched out as if galloping across a bridge.

‘’ () - On the precipitous wall of Lianhua Peak, there are a blue stone and a red stone resembling human figures, appearing ethereal and graceful, like gods, and are known as ‘The Harmony of Two Gods.’

‘’ () - On the southwestern side of Lianhua Peak, there is a rock formation resembling a phoenix spreading its wings, appearing lifelike and dynamic.

‘’ () - On the southwestern peak of Qingke Ping, there is a stone approximately ten meters high and oval-shaped, resembling an elderly man’s head with a bald pate and prominent nose, hence its name, ‘Longevity Stone.’