Chenxi belongs to the mountainous and hilly area, with numerous mountains and lush peaks, each with a unique appearance. The supernatural craftsmanship of nature makes the mountains and valleys of all sizes and heights infinitely beautiful. The highest peak in the county is Peak Luofeng, the main peak of Mount Luozi. Now it is convenient to drive to Peak Luofeng for sightseeing with a traffic lane to the peak built.
Mount Luozi, located in the southeast of Chenxi County, bordering with Xupu and Zhongfang counties, is about 100 kilometers away from the downtown of Chenxi County and covers an area of 200 square kilometers. There are a total of 90 peaks, all above an altitude of 400 meters. The main Peak Luofeng reaches 1378.7 meters above sea level, being the highest peak in Chenxi County. Standing at Peak Luofeng on a sunny day, you will find the mountains around it are like jade hairpins and the river below it is like a green ribbon.
Mount Luozi, with a forest coverage rate of over 70%, is known as a “natural oxygen bar”, making it an attractive resort for leisure and vacation. At the foot of the mountain, there is a small reservoir surrounded by green trees - Luozishan Reservoir, which is like a crystal clear jade mirror embedded in the green mountains, adding a charming site to Mount Luozi. In 2010, Mount Luozi was approved to be a provincial-level scenic spot of water conservancy.
On an autumn morning with clear sky and fresh air, standing on the top of Peak Luofeng and watching the sunrise, you will witness a fairyland on earth with bright and clear mountain scenery blending beautifully with the golden sunlight, which can broaden your mind immediately and forget the troubles in your life. It is said that Mi Yuanti, known as one of the Four Great Talented Scholars of Chenxi in the early Qing Dynasty, wrote a poem titled “Climbing Mount Luogong” to praise the enchanting sight of the peak.
Yao people with surnames of Pu, Liu, Ding, Shen, Shi, Chen, and Liang live scattered across the area of Mount Luozi, who refer to themselves as “Yao of Seven Surnames”. They pay great attention to food. In order to entertain guests from afar, the hospitable Yao people would treat them with their most distinctive dish -- Maogou (dog meat). It is a brand cuisine in Chenxi’s food culture, a legacy of the fishing and hunting era of the people of Yaoshan, and a continuation of modern food culture with a history of over 200 years. In addition, another famous dish in Chenxi is chicken stewed with tofu. It is very nutritious, which can moisturize a person’s body and improve his immunity.
(Translated by Chen Min)