Three Famous Mountains of Maolin - Longtou Mountain, Shetou Mountain, and Gui Xing Mountain Introduction
Zhuokou River flows through Maolin, creating unique landforms and geological features such as waterfalls, canyons, and a rich variety of flora and fauna, alongside breathtaking mountain scenery. Longtou Mountain and Shetou Mountain are examples of clustered hill landforms. The formations of Shetou Mountain and Longtou Mountain differ; Shetou Mountain is connected to the hillside behind it by the accumulation of earth and stones, resulting in a landscape resembling a hundred-step snake, while Longtou Mountain stands on either side, complementing each other. The separation of what is now visible as the dragon's head and dragon ridge of Longtou Mountain was a deliberate blasting during the Japanese colonial period to facilitate local transportation and alter the flow of water. This natural wonder resembling a giant dragon spitting out pearls is a result of meanders and clustered hill topography, and from a high vantage point, it resembles a giant dragon coiled within the valley, creating a stunning scene. Longtou Mountain, Shetou Mountain, and Gui Xing Mountain are collectively regarded as the three prominent mountains of Maolin.
