Lushan Tourism Practical Map

Author: Cao Guoxin
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: "The majestic Lushan towers beside the star Dipper," as mentioned by Li Bai in referring to the geographical allocation based on constellations. Lushan is located in the region of the Dipper constellation, which is now the city of Jiujiang in Jiangxi Province. It is known as Fushian in the Yu Gong and as Nanji Mountain in the Shan Hai Jing. Legend has it that during the Western Zhou Dynasty, the seven brothers of the Kuang family built thatched huts here and secluded themselves in hermitage. Later, they ascended to immortality, leaving behind their huts, which were called the "Abode of Immortals" and thus earned the name Kuanglu Mountain. The name "Lushan" first appeared in Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian and has been around for over 2,000 years.
The area of Lushan covers 302 square kilometers, with a surrounding protected area of 500 square kilometers. To the north lies the Yangtze River, and to the south is Poyang Lake. The great river, the great lake, and the great mountain form a harmonious unity, blending majesty with elegance, and is renowned worldwide for its "Majesty, Grandeur, Steepness, and Elegance." Lushan boasts 12 scenic areas and 474 attractions. Especially famous are its sea of clouds, sheer cliffs, and waterfalls, collectively known as the "Three Wonders of Lushan."
Lushan is a fault-block mountain, with deep valleys and steep peaks, exuding grandeur. The peaks of various sizes are layered upon one another. The highest peak on Lushan is Dahuangyang Peak, standing at 1,473.8 meters. The entire mountain is graceful and enchanting, earning the reputation of "spring like a dream, summer like a drizzle, autumn like a drunken state, and winter like jade."