Scenic spot introduction:
Longhu Mountain, the birthplace of Taoism in China and a national key scenic spot, is located 20 kilometers southwest of Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province. It has 99 peaks, 24 rocks, and 108 scenery, with a landscape area of about 262 square kilometers. It has a long history of Taoist culture and unique The characteristic blue water mountain and the large-scale cliff tombs constitute the "three wonders" of the natural landscape and cultural landscape of the Longhu Mountain Scenic Tourist Area.Attractions distribution:
Longhu Mountain currently consists of seven major scenic spots and one peripheral independent scenic spot. Among them, Xianshui Rock Scenic Area, Zhengyi Scenic Area, Shangqing Palace Scenic Area, Mazu Rock Scenic Area, Yingtian Mountain Scenic Area, Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, and Shengjing Mountain Scenic Area are the main parts of the scenic area, and Guigu Cave is an independent peripheral scenic spot of the scenic area. There are 52 scenic spots and 230 scenic spots in the area, including 99 peaks, 24 rocks and more than 200 cliff tombs.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A level scenic spot, world cultural heritage, world natural heritage, world geological park, national natural and cultural dual heritage site, national forest park, national key cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Danxia landform, mystery of the hanging coffin, birthplace of Taoism, photography, hiking, religion, famous mountains, riversScenic spot map:
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travelling guideline:
Every year around October is the "Longhu Mountain Taoist Cultural Tourism Festival". A large number of Taoist believers hold Taoist rituals in the mountains. The scene is noisy and prosperous, and it is also an annual event.
Tour route:
One-day trip: Shangqing Ancient Town → Take a bamboo raft or kayak from Shangqing Bamboo Raft Pier to Jiuquzhou, Zhengyiguan, Xianshui Rock, and visit Leida Stone, Three Strange Rocks, Longhu Mountain, and Xianshui Rock along the Luxi River The top ten beautiful scenery of the rock, the cliff tombs of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the mosquito-free village, and the "Coffin Raising" performance of the cliff tombs can be watched at Elephant Trunk Mountain.
Two-day tour:
Day 1: Shangqing Ancient Town, Shangqing Palace, Tianmen Mountain, take a Qing bamboo raft to visit Zhengyi Temple. Stay in a hotel in a scenic area or return to the city.
The next day: Xianshuiyan boat and raft tour, Elephant Trunk Mountain and Xianren City.
Best time to visit:
Longhu Mountain tourism is mainly based on boat rafting, and water excursions are best from April to October. Dry road attractions are great all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Tianshi chestnut, Guixi Taqiao pear, kudzu cake, dried fish, sesame cake, Tianshi Lingquan.
(Gourmet food) Shangqing tofu, Luxi fish, chestnut roasted local chicken, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangxi Province>Yingtan City>Guixi City
How to get there:
The transportation in the reserve includes the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Line and National Highway 320 in the north, and the Yingxia Line and National Highway 206 passing through the reserve. The main tourist areas and important scenic spots are connected by highways.
To visit Longhu Mountain, you can take a train to Yingtan and then take a bus from Yingtan. There is a tourist bus from Yingtan Railway Station Square (on the left in the direction of exiting the station) directly to the Longhu Mountain Scenic Area, running approximately every 15 minutes. From the bus station to the train station, you can take a bus or take a taxi (starting price is 4 yuan).
Scenic area map:
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Longhushan Ticket Price:
Full tour ticket: 250 yuan/person, including Longhu Mountain tour tickets, sightseeing car (complimentary), bamboo raft rafting (or boat tour).
Sightseeing car coupon: 180 yuan/person, including environmentally friendly car, Elephant Trunk Mountain, Plank Road, Mosquito-free Village, Xianshui Rock, Tianshi Mansion, Dashangqing Palace, and Zhengyi Temple; if you need a bamboo raft ( Cruise ship) rafting requires an additional purchase of 75 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-16:00
