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Drawing of the Cloud Mountains

original: "Yunshan Tu." In the Chinese landscape tradition, "Cloud Mountains" often refers to a specific atmospheric style characterized by soft, mist-shrouded peaks, a technique famously pioneered by the Song dynasty artist Mi Fu.

Drawing of the Yandang Mountains

original: "Yandangshan Tu." Located in Wenzhou, Mount Yandang is one of China’s most famous mountain ranges, renowned for its dramatic volcanic rock formations, steep cliffs, and spectacular waterfalls. It has been a site of spiritual and aesthetic inspiration for centuries.

Zhenji Temple original: "Zhenji Si." A historical Buddhist site nestled within the mountain range.
Spiritual Cliff original: "Lingyan." Considered one of the "Three Wonders" of Yandang, this area is famous for its vertical rock walls and acrobatic performances by local herb gatherers.
Great Dragon Waterfall original: "Dalongqiu." One of China's most famous waterfalls, where the water drops nearly 200 meters into a deep pool.
Stone Bridge Temple original: "Shiliang Si." Named for a nearby natural stone formation resembling a bridge.
Twin Peaks Temple original: "Shuangfeng Si." A temple situated near a pair of prominent, matching mountain summits.

Landscape Painting original: "Shanshui." Literally meaning "mountains and water," this term refers to the classical genre of Chinese art that portrays the natural world as a reflection of cosmic harmony.

[The page features two distinct woodblock prints. The first, on the left, depicts "Cloud Mountains" using rhythmic, undulating lines to represent peaks emerging from a sea of clouds. The second, on the right, is a topographical map-like illustration of the Yandang Mountains. It identifies specific peaks, temples, and the Great Dragon Waterfall, serving as both a piece of art and a traveler’s guide to the region’s sacred and scenic spots.]