This attraction introduction is compiled from historical materials in the "Zhangjiajie Tour Guide Network" (Scenic Spots section). Ticket prices, opening hours, transportation, and contact information mentioned in the text may be outdated. Please refer to the latest official announcements from the scenic area before traveling; some content consists of historical background/cultural introductions and is for reference only.
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| Daguantai - Xianren Bridge Scenic Area | |
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This is Daguantai. Gazing into the far distance, hundreds of thousands of wondrous peaks fill one's view. A poet said that the sandstone peaks of Wulingyuan offer a view at every step and a different shape at every thousand steps; one mountain has four seasons, and ten steps bring a different scene. Experts have calculated that Wulingyuan has 3,103 stone peaks. Like a master sculptor, they imitate all things in the universe, each one true to form, exquisitely lifelike, vivid as though about to move. Some are like conches emerging from water, some like golden turtles holding the sun in their mouths, some like lotuses in full bloom, some like heavenly bridges spanning the sky, some like long spears piercing the heavens, some like pagodas standing tall, some like old men gathering herbs, some like jade maidens dressing up, some like generals setting out on campaign, some like warhorses neighing long, some like lovers meeting in secret, some like husbands and wives embracing, some like fairies scattering flowers, some like village girls keeping watch... Some are solitary peaks standing out in beauty, some thrust straight into the clouds, some are graceful and elegant, some are mighty and fierce, some are small and exquisite, some are grand and majestic. Entering Wulingyuan, one sees a forest of peaks, a world of peaks, an ocean of peaks. Tall and upright, wondrous and beautiful, concentrated, primeval, rugged, ancient and wild. This is Wulingyuan. A master artist said: the peaks of Wulingyuan have rewritten the concept of mountains. The great photographer Chen Bo said: "The Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks can all compare in beauty; Chinese scenery is first-rate." Mr. Wang Jijie said: "A two-day tour of Wulingyuan is better than reading a thousand poems of Li and Du." Mr. Xu Shijie said: "Beautiful, secluded, perilous, and steep—all called wondrous and peerless; the Five Sacred Peaks and Huangshan bow to its style." Mr. Li Chengrui felt great indignation on its behalf: "Among all the scenic wonders of China, which is the greatest? One must ask Lord Xiake to re-evaluate." Unfortunately, Xu Xiake never had the chance to come to Daguantai, nor could he have offered any evaluation of Wulingyuan. |
