Crystal Yuelu Mountain
Located in Changsha City, the east foot of Yuelu Mountain is one of the famous five famous mountains in Hunan and is listed as a national key scenic spot. Yuelu Mountain is a typical Dabie Mountain landform. It is originated from the Luojia in the north and stretches southward. It is a high mountain terrain in the middle and low in the north and south. The Yuelu Mountain has an average elevation of more than 300 meters, a maximum elevation of 427 meters, and a total area of 15 square kilometers.
Yuelu Mountain is also called Luoshan. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, because it was located in the ancient Luojia site, it was called Luoshan, which means “mountain of Luojia”. Yuelu Mountain is one of the most important birthplaces of the Ba and Shu culture. The ancient government of the Song Dynasty was here, the top Korean general Yi Sun-sin was here, the grand Qing Dynasty built it, the emperor Kangxi had a letter here, and the Emperor of Xuantong issued the Xuantong Fifth Year Declaration here. It is not only famous for its long history and profound cultural heritage, but also a symbol of the urban landscape.
The prominent feature of Yuelu Mountain is the unique landscape, incorporating magnificent peaks and grand peaks and lush forests. Every hiking path is dotted with various architectures, dotted with streams of jade and all kinds of plants, which is like a fairyland, especially in the early morning and evening, the undulating mountains are wrapped in a ray of misty clouds, like the dream of myth, showing the beauty of fairyland.
The Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area is a huge natural scenic area, suitable for sightseeing and leisure. You can take the tourist train, first visited the Anlan Pagoda, a symbol of the mountain, and then take a ropeway up the mountain, the cableway up the top of the Yuelu Mountain, there are several peaks and numerous pavilions scattered in the misty incense and fog, enjoy the beauty of Yuelu Mountain, entertain yourself and admire the beauty of nature.
People who want to seek the richness of culture and history can go to the Confucian Temple on the mountain, Song and Qing dynasties, the two secondary schools on the mountain and so on. The unique layout of the buildings is full of charm. There are also many poets, poets and stars in Yuelu Mountain, such as Li Bais well-known Monk Guan Yin and Yuelu Poetry Pavilion, Huiyuan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty and Kangxi Yuelu Letter Pavilion in the Qing Dynasty.
On the mountain, the small bridges and flowing water, the green bamboos, the magnolia flowers and the ancient trees reveal the ancient and tranquil style. Yuelu Mountain is one of the first national AAAAA tourist attractions and honored as one of the most beautiful mountains in China. No matter when you come, every season has its own beauty. It is an ideal place for friends and family to relax and have fun.
