Suxianling Cliff Inscriptions, going through the Tang dynasty to the Qing dynasty, possesses the extremely high historical cultural value and artistic value, with vigorous strokes and clear handwriting in a variety of writing styles, including regular script, running script, cursive script, official script and seal script. In 2013, it was one of the seventh batch of the key cultural relic sites under national-level protection.

 

 

There are 23 stone inscriptions in Suxianling, consisting of 4 parts like the Entrance of Bailu Cave, the Upper East of Bailu Cave (the site of the protection of the three unique inscriptions), Jingxing Viewing and Chenxiang Rocks in the mountain top. Among all with rich contents and various forms, the poetry by Qin Guan, the calligraphy of Mi Fu and the Ba by Su Shi from the Song Dynasty are the most well-known. They are named “the three unique inscriptions”, a “Golden Signboard” for cultural tourism of Chenzhou City. 

 

 

Suxianling Cliff Inscriptions carries the long history of Chenzhou City, represents relegation culture, and describes Chenzhou’s geographical environments, historical events, changes of natural environments and dynasties. It is not only an exquisite work of art, but also provides vital practical materials for studying politics, economy and culture of different dynasties since the Tang dynasty.

 

 

In November of 2022, the restoration and protection of Suxianling Cliff Inscriptions was initiated by the Management of Suxianling-Wanhuayan Resort. The boulders and broken rock mass were grouted, anchored, and the cracks were sealed and grouted. The damaged fuzzy characters were also restored professionally. A perfect monitoring system was set up as well, including monitoring microenvironment like rainfall, humiture, air pressure and rock mass deformation such as displacement of dangerous rock mass, pore water pressure, so as to ensure the safety of the reinforcement and the governance effect. 

 

We have to engrave the history on the mind, keep the culture roots alive, guard the soul of Chenzhou and forge the soul of culture.