According to historical records, Yaoshan was originally an island in the ancient sea of Guilin, and it was also the only earth mountain in Guilin at that time, the highest and largest.

"County Records" cloud: Yaoshan, Guangzhou, senior high school thousands of feet. From Panyu and Jiaodian. There is a hurricane, and the wind blows the house, breaks trees and turns the lake.

Yao Temple, Houshou Buddhist Temple and Baiyun Temple were built on Yaoshan Mountain.

Zhu Sheng Temple (also known as Mao Ping Temple), which is 200 meters above sea level, was built in the Ming Dynasty. About 650 meters above sea level, Bailu Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty, which is the former residence of Bailuyuan Zen Master (also known as Jade Emperor Pavilion).

At the foot of Yaoshan Mountain, there are Jingjiang Mausoleum in Ming Dynasty and the tomb of Zhang Tongchang, an anti-Qing hero.