Here, clinging to the mountainside, is the \u64e6\u8033\u5d16. This narrow passage demands respect and perhaps a bit of courage. \u64e6\u8033\u5d16 translates roughly to “ear-rubbing cliff”. The name itself offers a vivid clue about what awaits you.
\u64e6\u8033\u5d16 is located near the “Fairy Millstone”. It marks the beginning of the path to conquer the main peak. As you walk from the North Peak, you gradually begin to ascend the road to the main peak. It is a path where one side is an overhanging cliff and the other is a bottomless abyss.
Imagine yourself as one of the first travelers here. You cautiously approach the \u64e6\u8033\u5d16. The mountain looms above and beside you. You move slowly, pressing close to the rock face. The path narrows drastically. It forces you to inch forward almost sideways. The rough stone scrapes against your cheek and yes, perhaps even your ear.
The ancient poet Yuan Hongdao captured this experience. He wrote of how travelers must constantly use their ears to judge. The towering emerald walls seem to lean in. He knew that the path was dangerous. He knew that one side had blue moss.
Centuries ago reaching \u64e6\u8033\u5d16 meant literally rubbing your ear against the cliff. Some even claimed their faces were stained with green moss. The narrowest points forced an intimate encounter with the mountain’s raw face.
Today the path at \u64e6\u8033\u5d16 is wider. Two people can pass each other in many places. However, there are still some constricting spots. Even now you can feel a hint of that ear-rubbing danger. You can feel the spirit of the mountain.
Many natural stone carvings surround \u64e6\u8033\u5d16. They form natural calligraphy screens around you. Take a moment to appreciate this natural art. Consider the generations who have passed this point.
\u64e6\u8033\u5d16 stands as a testament to human perseverance. It is a respect for nature’s grandeur. It is a reminder that some journeys require us to tread carefully. They require us to be humble in the face of the immense world around us. As you continue your journey remember the feeling of \u64e6\u8033\u5d16. Remember its challenge. Embrace the beauty that comes from confronting our fears.