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The trip starts in the morning with a climb up the hill near Yellow Dragon Cave and continue all the way to the top to see the Baochu Pagoda.

Baochu Pagoda, originally called Yingshang Pagoda, was constructed between 968 and 975 AD during the Northern Song Dynasty. Legend has it after founding the Northern Song Dynasty, the new emperor Zhao Kuangyin, called the king of Wuyue, Qian Chu, to the capital at Kaifeng. Qian Hongchu’s uncle, Wu Yanshuang, prayed for his safe return and had this inspiring pagoda constructed, naming it Baochu Pagoda or Tower of Blessing Chu.

The pagoda is on Precious Hill. The hill consists of rhyolite and tough rocks that glisten in the sun. Odd-shaped stones are scattered on the hill, such as Yiyuan Stone, Tunxia Stone, Fengxiang Stone, and Luoxin Stone. This is where it gets its name. Baochu Pagoda and many purple rocks on the hill sparkle like inlaid diamonds in the morning or evening sunlight. This beautiful panoramic scene is known as Precious Stone Hill Floating in Rosy Clouds.

Local people often come here simply for leisure or for morning exercises. Climbing the hill you will breathe in the fresh air and enjoy a moment of solitude. You will be especially surprised at the beautiful view at the top of the hill.