At the top of Yajiling Mountain in Nanqing Village, Huangling Town, Dianbai District, Maoming City, three huge stones stand majestically. Shaped like three people, they are known as the Sanxian Stones (Three Immortals Stones) by the local people. After the roads of the Shantou-Zhanjiang Expressway and the mountaintop wind power plant were opened, they have attracted many tourists for sightseeing.
The Sanxian Stones stand majestically on the mountaintop.
As the mountain road winds upward, the Shantou-Zhanjiang Expressway at the foot of the mountain is like a graceful line, winding through the lychee trees. The farmland, rivers, and buildings not far away form a beautiful picture.
The Sanxian Stones have become a famous local scenic spot.
According to the older generation in Nanqing Village, a long time ago, all kinds of evil spirits ran amok within a radius of hundreds of miles around Yajiling, and the people lived a miserable life. The three immortals of Heaven, Earth, and Man received the order to descend to the mortal world to subdue the demons. To protect the people, the three immortals transformed their colorful lotus platforms and golden bodies into the current Sanxian Stones. This legend carries the local people's longing for a peaceful life. For thousands of years, it has been passed down from generation to generation.
The Sanxian Stones, surrounded by curling mists, are just like a fairyland.
The legend behind the Sanxian Stones is an important part of the local traditional culture. Nowadays, the Sanxian Stones have become a cultural business card, attracting tourists to come and feel their unique charm and explore the cultural roots behind the myth.
Reporter | Zhou Liang
Video & Photo | Feng Jieyun, Zhou Liang
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Wei Shen, James, Shen He
