Su Dongpo’s cliff inscriptions, a remarkable cultural heritage, are situated on the eastern slope of Damaoling. These inscriptions date back to the Northern Song Dynasty, specifically the fifth year of Yuanfeng (1090). It was during this time that Su Dongpo, on his second visit to Hangzhou as the prefect, along with Wang Yu, Yang Jie, and Zhang Shou, inscribed these characters while touring Tianzhu and passing through Damaoling.
The cliff inscription stands at a height of 1.38 meters and spans a length of 1.84 meters. Each character, inscribed with meticulous care, measures 0.1 meters in diameter. The script is carved in intaglio, following the regular script style, written from right to left. This inscription is not only the only existing original work by Su Dongpo in Hangzhou but also holds the distinction of being listed as a provincial cultural heritage site in Zhejiang Province.
Visitors are welcome to view this historical treasure all year round, as it remains accessible at all times, offering a glimpse into the literary and artistic prowess of Su Dongpo and his contemporaries.
