Fairy Altar Scenic Area

Location: the tri-border area of Yifeng, Wanzai and Tonggu counties

The Fairy Altar Resort of Tonggu sits in southern Tonggu County at the junction with Yifeng and Wanzai. It stands at an altitude of 1,408 metres, 13 kilometres away from the county seat. Approved and launched by the county government in 2004, it is an eco-tourism scenic spot. In 2008, it was rated a three-star rural guesthouse at the provincial level.

At Fairy Altar, visitors can enjoy stunning natural scenery, taste local delicacies and fine wine. You can also recall ancient legends, read classical works and admire cultural relics.

Long ago, three female immortals surnamed Zhang, He and Li wandered to Fairy Peak at the boundary of Tonggu, Yifeng and Wanzai. Fascinated by the steep ridges, thick bamboo forests and picturesque landscape, they settled down here. They practised medicine and preached to help local people.

One year, a severe drought ruined all farmland and put villagers in mortal danger. The three immortals stood on the cliff and each waved a jade ribbon. Dark clouds rolled in at once, followed by violent winds, thunder and lightning, and torrential rain. Three waterfalls sprang up in the mountain ravine and flowed all year round.

When the Jade Emperor learned about this, he blamed the immortals for interfering in mortal affairs. He sent heavenly soldiers to capture them and lock them up in the celestial palace.

Local people built the Fairy Altar on Fairy Peak to commemorate the three goddesses. Incense has been burning here all year long. Especially on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the anniversary of their settlement, worshippers from Tonggu, Yifeng and Wanzai gather here to hold grand sacrificial ceremonies. The waterfalls in the ravine were later named the Three Immortals Waterfalls.

In addition to these sites, the scenic area also includes Immortal Valley and Son of Heaven Cliff. A sightseeing route map of the scenic area is attached below