The Tunnel Hill (Chuanshan Hill)
is situated in the southeast. It took its
name from a cave which extends through the
Hill from north to south. From a distance,
the cave looks like a full moon. Therefore
it is also known as the Moon Cave . The
Cave is located at the foot of the Hill
and boasts crystal needles, stone twigs,
and stone goose feathers that are seldom
found in the more famous Reed Flute Cave
and Seven-Star Cave . A branch of the Li
River winds through the park.
Situated south of the city and
on the east bank of Li River, Chuanshan
Hill Park covers an area of 2 square kilometers
with the Chuanshan Hill as the axis. It
faces Elephant-trunk Hill across the Li
River and stands against the Turtle Hill
on the west bank. Two hills look like two
fighting roosters, hence the name Rooster-fighting
Hills. Tower Hill is in front of the Chuanshan
Hill with Shou Fo Pagoda from Ming Dynasty
at the top. Xiaodong River runs between
the two hills presenting picturesque reflections
on the water.
