The Stone Bridge

original: "Shi Liang." This natural rock arch is the most famous landmark of Lanke Mountain. According to legend, the woodcutter Wang Zhi entered a cave beneath this bridge and found two youths playing Go (an ancient strategy board game).

Pavilion of the Immortals

original: "Xian Ting." A small structure nestled near the summit, representing the site where celestial beings are said to gather to play games and discuss the Tao (the Way).

Treasure Peak Pagoda

original: "Baofeng Ta." A Buddhist pagoda visible on the crest of the mountain, illustrating the characteristic blending of Taoist legend and Buddhist architecture found at Chinese sacred sites.

South Gate of the Mountain

original: "Shan Nan Men." The administrative or ceremonial entrance at the base of the climb, leading toward the Qu River.

The Legend of the Rotten Axe Handle
As the story goes, the woodcutter Wang Zhi wandered into these cliffs and came upon two immortals playing a game of Go. He put down his axe to watch. One of the immortals gave him a seed to eat, which stilled his hunger. When the game finally ended, the immortal pointed to Wang Zhi’s axe and said, "Your handle is rotten." Returning to his village, Wang Zhi discovered that decades—or even centuries—had passed in the world below, and his family was long gone.