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美女峰国家森林公园, Beauty Peak National Forest Park
Meinü Peak (or Beauty Peak) is a 2027-metre high peak that derives its name from its shape, which is said to resemble a woman lying on her back. The famous writer Guo Morou, who wrote poems about the peak, referred to it as 'the sleeping beauty'. Other notable features of the park include Shawan Stone Forest (沙湾石林), a geological formation somewhat similar to the stone forest at Shilin and Lancanggou (澜仓沟), a valley filled with Alsophila spinulosa trees.
郭沫若故居
Guo Moruo (1892-1978) was a famous writer, historian and archaeologist who was born in Shawan. He lived here during his youth and some of his family members lived here until their deaths, including his estranged wife Zhang Jinghua. The building dates from the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (1796-1820) and is built in a classical Chinese style. A museum built next to the residence tells the story of Guo's life.
乐山乌木文化博览苑
This is well worth a visit if you are not familiar with ebony and the amazing carvings that can be made from it. Some of the displays are a bit tacky but there are some spectacular carvings of famous Chinese literary and legendary scenes.
苏稽古镇
Suji Ancient Town, historically known as Suji Fort and Suji Post, was established in the first year of the Chunxi era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1174) with the construction of irrigation facilities. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it became an important starting point for Buddhist pilgrims visiting Mount Emei. The town preserves historical structures such as a Qing-era Marsh Water Stone Bridge and traditional courtyard houses. Suji is also renowned as the birthplace of the nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage “Qiaojiao Beef,” with more than 70 related restaurants and a heritage museum showcasing traditional preparation techniques. Nearly ¥400 million have been invested in the town’s renovation, developing night tours and distinctive alleyways, gradually forming a development system that integrates culinary experiences, heritage displays, and cultural tourism.