Mt. Longhushan, Earthy Paradise of Taoism in China
By admin on 2015-01-14

Longhushan Mountain is the birthplace of Chinese Taoism, located in Yingtan of Jiangxi.The Taoism culture experiencing a very long history, beautiful and unique green hills with wandering streams and springs among them, and the mysterious cliff tombs that can not be explained by modern science are the three most amazing and attractive points among the natural and cultural sceneries in the Resort. As a cradle land of Taoism, the Mountain has been regarded as a holy land to which many pilgrimages are made every year.

Longhu Mountain can be classified as typical Danxia Landform in China. There are 99 peaks, 24 cliffs, 108 natural and cultural scenic spots, and over 20 legendary wells and pools, among which springs and falls are scattered. It is of typical reddish landform. The mountain massif is composed of red sandstones in various shapes. Some are like divine peaches and some are like fairies. Their reflections can be clearly seen in the crystal-clear Luxi River, forming gorgeous scenery. In recent years, great importance has been attached to the exploration and development of the profound Taoist culture in the Longhushan Mountain scenic area. Thanks to the exceptionally beautiful landscape of the mountain, throngs and throngs of tourists keep coming to the area for vacation, pilgrimage and exploration. The mountain has been honored as "the No. 1 site for Taoist pilgrimage".