Stone Moon (Shiyueliang Arch)
石月亮
A giant natural arch on the Gaoligong Mountain ridge. Seen from afar, it looks like a full moon hanging over the peak. It is a sacred site in Lisu mythology and a landmark of the Nu River gorge.
Stone Moon is located on the Gaoligong Mountain ridge within Shiyueliang Township, Fugong County, at an elevation of about 3,300 meters. It is a large natural stone arch formed by rock weathering and glacial action. The arch opening is several dozen meters wide. Seen from the bottom of the Nu River gorge, it resembles a moon embedded at the mountaintop. The Lisu people regard it as a sacred place, and legend holds that it was the dwelling of the ancestors of humankind in the flood myth. Visitors generally do not climb the mountain. Instead, they view it from across the river at the Stone Moon viewing platform or wooden walkway beside the Nujiang Scenic Highway (S228). Visibility is best on clear mornings. Nearby Shiyueliang Township has Lisu villages, and the Nu village of Laomudeng in Fugong County (with views of the Biluo Snow Mountain and the Nu River gorge) and Zhiziluo Village are also worth a stop on the way.
Getting there: It lies midway between Liuku and Bingzhongluo, about 40 minutes' drive north of Fugong County town. Admission is free.
Tips: Clouds in the gorge shift quickly. If the view is blocked, there's no need to force it. You can try again on the return trip.
Opening hours
All day