Mt. Stone Gate in Qufu, Shandong

Situated in 30 kilometers northeast of Qufu, Mt. Stone Gate was a popular place for ancient literators. Confucius once wrote the famous works

. As early as 745 BC,it was the place that Li Bai (a famous ancient poet) said farewell to Du Fu (another noted ancient poet). Kong Shangren, the well-known dramatist in Qing Dynasty was attracted by its beauty, the enduring works (Peach Blossom Fan) was braw here.

It features kilo-Buddha Palace, Hall of Collecting Relic Works, Three-generation Buddha, Eighteen Arhats, etc. especially noted moonlight sprinkling on the mountain. It has sheer mountains, deep and serene caves, verdant trees and is listed as the Forest Garden of State.