Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area

Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area is located at the foot of Lingyan Mountain. In this scenic area, visitors can see Gusutai of Wu King, Lingyanshan Hall of Bi Ruan who was one of the first-place winners in Imperial Examination of Qing Dynasty and Zhang Yongfu Memorial Hall(Mr.Zhang was the famous poet of Qing Dynasty) and so on. The towers, pavilions and halls as well as the long corridors together with the streams under the elaborative design become the essential parts of this picturesque area. Anciently it used to be the best tourist destination. Along the mountainous way, visitors can see Guanwa Palace, Xishi Cave, Qin Dais and other historic relics, and then visit Lingyanshan Temple which is also famous in Jiangnan area.

 

Additionally, in the northwest side of Mudu ancient town, there is a mountain called Tianping Mountain famous for its weird stone, clean spring and ancient maple tree. To learn more about Mudu, a story concerned should be mentioned. It was said that in the late period of Spring-Autumn period. Yue State failed in war against Wu State. For peacemaking, King of Yue State presented a beauty named Xi Shi to King of Wu State. In order to make Xi Shi happy, King of Wu State built Guanwa Palace on the peak of Lingyanshan Mountain, and constructed Gusu Dais on Zishishan Mountain. The raw materials for establishment were transported here largely by water. A mass of wood blocked the water channels. And this is the origination of Mudu and its name.