Longhu Mountain (Dragon-Tiger Mountain)

 

Longhu Mountain is located in the south suburb of Yingtan city, roughly 20 kilometers away from the downtown of Yingtan. It is the cradle-land of Chinese Taoism and the key scenic area of national class. The total area of Longhu Mountain is 200 square kilometers around. Traditionally it is called the immortal center and the blessed-land on the earth. Longhu Mountain has the long-standing Taoist culture, unique mountain and water and the time-honored history and the unearthed cultural relics in the ancient tombs. All of these elements are making up of three excellences shown in natural and cultural landscapes. In Chinese classical novel, The Heroes of Marshes, Longhu Mountain was depicted very beautifully. Longhu Mountain was originally named Yunjing Mountain. In the mid time of East Han Dynasty, Zhang Daoling, titled Zhang Tianshi, stayed here and made the immortal medicines. Zhang Daoling lately founded the Taoism here. 

Taoism has the wide influence in the public. There is a saying goes like this: in the north, Confucius masters the world , while in the south Zhang Tianshi masters the world. The well-preserved Tianshi Mansion on the mountain covers 30.000 square meters. Currently there are only 6,000 square meters. The traditional architectural styles, the delicate decorations with the red paint and so on bring the great honor to this mountain. Historically it was honored to be the Premier Mansion and Zhenren Mansion by Emperors. Actually during the peak time of its development, there were 10 Taoist palaces, 24 monasteries and 36 Taoist gardens. The whole architecture is grand and also one of the wonders in Chinese architectural history. 

Longhu Mountain is the typical landscape also characterized by the karst landform. There are 99 peaks, 24 rocks, 108 natural and cultural landscapes and more than 20 wells, pools and waterfalls. With more than 2,600 years old, cliff tombs of Spring and Autumn Period as well as Warring Period. It is the most wonderful scene in Longhu Mountain and the only landscape in China. Longhu Mountain has the good location. Yingtan is the transportation hub of southern China. Many national-class railways are going through this city. Thanks to its convenience, travelers can easily arrive in Longhu Mountain.

Tianshi Mansion is equally grand with Confucius Mansion

Shangqing Palace is one of the oldest Taoism palaces with the largest scales and the oldest history. It is also the place for worshipping Taishanglaojun over the past different generations. Due to the reconstruction of different dynasties managed by the government, there are 24 palaces and 36 architectural complexes. Tianshi Mansion currently is one of the better-preserved ancient mansions in China.