Flying-from-afar Peaks Cluster: Flying-from-afar, Santai, Xianzhu Peaks | Golden Rooster Crowing Over Anhui on the leftmost peak

Flying-from-afar Peak, the third highest summit in the main scenic area of Tianzhushan, reaches an elevation of 1,424 meters. Perched atop its crest is a massive, rounded boulder resembling a lid, which looks as if it has descended from the heavens—hence the name "Flying-from-afar Stone," from which the peak itself is named. Of course, this titan was neither transported by immortals nor flown in from distant lands; it is an integral part of the mountain's bedrock. Through eons of relentless weathering, the wind and rain have eroded its sharp edges and fractured its surface, sculpting it into the smooth, weathered form seen today. Geologists refer to such a phenomenon as a "wind-moving stone" and classify this formation as a "dome-shaped peak."

While the summit of Flying-from-afar Peak appears rounded and smooth, it is notoriously difficult to scale, flanked by sheer cliffs on three sides. Traditionally, only local herb-gatherers using ropes could reach the top from the northern face. Tucked between the giant rocks are hidden caverns such as Leigong Cave and Wulong Well, places rarely reached or even glimpsed by the average traveler. Furthermore, the southwestern cliff face features unique weathered patterns resembling dragon scales. Remarkably, the outline of these patterns bears a striking resemblance to the map of Anhui Province, adding yet another wondrous spectacle to the peak.

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