Wuxi Stele Forest
浯溪碑林
A group of cliff inscriptions on the bank of the Xiang River in Qiyang, including Yan Zhenqing's 'Eulogy of the Great Tang Restoration', hailed as one of the 'Three Marvels of Cliff Inscriptions'. About five hundred stone inscriptions from successive dynasties survive here.
Wuxi Stele Forest lies on the western bank of the Xiang River in the city of Qiyang. In the Tang dynasty, Yuan Jie settled here and named the place Wuxi, and he composed the 'Eulogy of the Great Tang Restoration'. Yan Zhenqing wrote out the text and had it carved into the cliff. The writing, calligraphy and stone are all superb, and the site is known as the 'Three Marvels of Cliff Inscriptions'. Later scholars added inscriptions over the centuries, and about five hundred Tang to Qing cliff inscriptions survive, making it a national key cultural heritage site. Admission follows the scenic area's published prices, and a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. It is about 45 km from Lingling. Take a high-speed train to Qiyang Station and then a taxi.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30