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Rising Sharply from the ground, Fubo Hill Slopes into the Lijiang River in the east and looms in the west over the ground. Waves run back wherever they meet the blocks thus it gets the name. In the park there is a combination of six scenic spots, namely hill, water, cave, stone, courtyard and cultural relics. It has been known as "Famous Fubo Scenic Spot."
On the southern slope of the hill is Pearl-Returning Cave (huanzhu dong). Legend has it that the cave was once illuminated by a pearl, and inhabited by a dragon. One day, a fisherman stole the pearl, but overcome by shame, he finally returned it.
Inside the cave, a rock named Sword-Testing Rock hangs from the ceiling, nearly touching the ground. According to legend, a General named Fubo once tested his sword by cutting what was originally a stone pillar and has left a gap at the bottom.
At the end of the cave is Thousand-Buddha Cave, where over 200 Buddha carved stone statues of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) were kept. On the western side, a flight of steps leads to Kuishui Pavilion and then to the top of the hill. From there, one has a bird's-eye view of the Li Riven.
On the eastern side of the hill are a winding path, a teahouse and the Tingtao Pavilion ("Listening to the Waves Pavilion") built along the edge of the hill.
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