The Three Famous Mountains of Maolin - Longtou Mountain, Shetou Mountain, and Guixing Mountain Introduction
The Zhuokou River runs through Maolin, creating not only majestic mountain scenery but also waterfalls, canyons, and rich flora and fauna, resulting in unique landforms and geological features. Longtou Mountain and Shetou Mountain are examples of kame terrain. The formation of Shetou Mountain differs from that of Longtou Mountain; it is created by the accumulation of soil and rock from sliding earth connected to the hill behind Shetou, resulting in a landform resembling a snake’s head. Longtou Mountain and Shetou Mountain reflect each other beautifully on either side. The current separation of Longtou from the dragon back is a result of intentional blasting during the Japanese occupation to facilitate transportation for the local residents, altering the waterflow direction. This natural wonder, resembling a giant dragon spitting out pearls, is caused by meandering and kame terrain. Viewed from above, it looks like a giant dragon lying in the valley, offering a spectacular sight. Longtou Mountain, Shetou Mountain, and Guixing Mountain collectively stand as the three famous mountains of Maolin.
