Fēngxī

Fengxi lies in the mountains of the upper Han country, where the Mabian River passes through deep valleys. During the Ming and Qing, a salt road crossed this rugged country between Sichuan and Hubei. At Chaoyang Cave near Fengxi, a cliffside path and stone steps formed part of the old route. Qing officials stationed a military guard at Fengxi, while the cave offered a place of refuge in troubled times.