Jiuma Mountain
Guangxi · China
After that, you will go on rafting again to appreciate the Nine-Horse Fresco Hill, which is the most spectacular tourist attraction of Li River. Surrounded by several mountains, it is like a large mural painting, thus renowned as Fresco Hill.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jiuma Mountain
Welcome to one of the most intellectually stimulating and visually challenging landmarks on the Li River: Jiuma Huashan, or the Nine Horse Mural Mountain. As we stand before this massive, four-hundred-and-sixteen-meter limestone…
Listen in the app2The Biological Painter — Microbial Art
Before we attempt to find the horses, we must understand how this mural was 'painted.' The colors of Jiuma Huashan are not merely the result of the rock's mineral content, but the work of billions of microscopic artists.…
Listen in the app3The White Lead Horse — Celestial Commander
Let us now focus our attention on the upper central portion of the cliff. Here, high above the river, is the 'White Lead Horse.' This is often the first figure that visitors identify, as its color is a brilliant, snowy white that…
Listen in the app4The Drinking Horse and the Jumping Horse
Moving our gaze lower and toward the left side of the cliff, we encounter two of the more dynamic figures: the Drinking Horse and the Jumping Horse. The Drinking Horse is situated near the waterline, its long neck extended…
Listen in the app5The Looking Back Horse and the Lying Horse
On the right side of the mural, the patterns become more subtle and require a keener eye. Here we find the 'Looking Back Horse' and the 'Lying Horse.' The Looking Back Horse is a masterpiece of natural suggestion. …
Listen in the app6The Zhou Enlai Challenge — A Historical Perspective
The Nine Horse Mural Mountain is not just a site for ancient legends; it holds a special place in the modern political history of China. In 1963, Premier Zhou Enlai, one of the most respected figures in modern Chinese history,…
Listen in the app7The River's Mirror — Perspective from the Water
As we drift slightly away from the cliff to get a full view of the mural, we must consider the role of the river in this experience. The Li River acts as a giant mirror, especially in the early morning or on a calm afternoon. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our analysis of the Nine Horse Mural Mountain has taken us from the microscopic world of calcified fungi to the grand historical figures of the 20th century. We have seen how this single cliff face acts as a repository for…
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What is Jiuma Mountain?
Jiuma Mountain is a place in Guangxi · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.9405, 110.4711 |
| Last updated |