According to the records of Quanzhou Prefecture, Qingyuan Mountain was first developed in Qin Dynasty, revived in Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in Song and Yuan Dynasties. After the development of past dynasties, a large number of cultural relics and historic sites have been left on the mountain. There are 7 stone carvings in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, more than 600 stone carvings on cliffs in the past dynasties, and many granite imitation wooden chambers in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties.
Landscape and Geographical Features of Qingyuan Mountain
Qingyuan Mountain has beautiful natural scenery and exquisite human landscape, especially the spring eye on the mountain, which is called "Spring Mountain" and "Yun Qi Mountain" because of its high altitude. Located in the northern suburb of the city, also known as "Beishan", there are three peaks on the mountain, also known as "Santai Mountain".
Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area is a hilly area with granite landform, with undulating terrain and rugged rocks. The highest elevation of the main scenic spot is 498 meters. Geological structure is formed by multiple tectonic movements and rock intrusion. The exterior of the rock mass is dark brown, the joints of the rock mass are not developed, and the soil-forming factors are mostly slope deposits and the soil is wet.
The above contents refer to Fujian Forestry Bureau-Qingyuan Mountain National Scenic Area.