China Stamps - 2005-7, Scott 3431 The Jigong Mountains - Mini Sheet of 2 sets - MNH, F-VF - (9343A)

China Stamps - 2005-7, Scott 3431 The Jigong Mountains - Mini Sheet of 2 sets - MNH, F-VF : The Jigong Mountains, located south of Xinyang, Henan Province, are a branch of the Dabie Mountains. The main peak "Rooster's Head", also known as "Peak of Heralding the Break of Day", stamds higher than all the other peaks. The Linghua Mountain and Changling Ridge flank it like a rooster's wings. The mountains form the shape of a crowing rooster, hence the name. Most part of the mountains are round in shape, displaying a unique natural landscape. This area is a kwy natinal scenic area and nature reserve, blessed with abundant rainfall, lush, diversified vegetation, rare birds, beautiful scenery, and peaceful valleys dotted with foreign style villas.