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Mount Lushan in Jiujiang

Lushan, in Jiujiang, is one of China's most famous mountains. It has now been classified as a national park under state protection.

There is an abundance of scenic spots in Lushan with springs, oddly shape rocks and waterfalls. It is especially famous for waterfalls. In summer time Lushan is a perfect resort destination and in winter Lushan presents a cold weather retreat with a snow-capped mountain view. On the mountains there are also many ancient temples and Buddhist cultural relics.

In December,1996 the Mount Lushan was listed in the Chronology of Recognition of World Heritages in China.

Mount Long-Hu (Dragon and Tiger Mountain) in Yingtan

Twenty kilometers south of Yingtan is a famous mountain recognized as a sacred mountain of Taoism. That is Mount Long-Hu meaning Mount Dragon and Tiger, which is now classified as a park protected by the state.

The name Dragon and Tiger was given to it because there are two peaks standing face to face, appearing as the dragon and tiger glaring at each other. In this areas there are 99 peaks and 66 scenic spots. Shangqing River flows in the mountains passing though all the main scenic spots and making them even more picturesque. According to legend, the founder of Chinese Taoism Zhang Ling (the first Taoist master) once stayed here and conducted Taoist activities. From then on Mount Long-Hu became an important place for Taoist activities for the next 1,900 years.

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