Chuzhou | Nature and Culture Langya Mountain Scenic Area

Langya Mountain was officially listed as a national 5A scenic spot on February 6 this year. The scenic area is known for the Zuiweng Pavilion, which has been passed down through generations, and it is also a representative scenic spot of Chuzhou. Zuiweng Pavilion The story of Zuiweng Pavilion is covered in textbooks and is one of the four famous pavilions in China. It was originally built in the seventh year of the Qingli era during the Northern Song Dynasty, named by Ouyang Xiu. It was destroyed in the Jianyan years of the Southern Song Dynasty due to war. Later, the Chuzhou prefect Wei Anxing rebuilt the Zuiweng Pavilion, which was repaired multiple times during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Langya Temple A key national temple, originally established during the Tang Dynasty's Dali era, the temple is vast in scale, and its murals and stone carvings are worth seeing. The Wuliang Hall inside the temple is a national cultural heritage site and is the most intact and oldest building in Langya Mountain. It is named for its construction without wooden beams, using only bricks and stones, which gives it a simple and solid feeling compared to the buildings outside. Stone Inscriptions The cultural attributes of Langya Mountain are significant. Various stone inscriptions can be seen everywhere, some of which are included in the 'First Batch of Famous Ancient Inscriptions and Ming Carvings Cultural Relics List.' The 'Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion' handwritten by Su Shi is a treasure of the Song Dynasty. Tickets: Entry to Langya Mountain is free, but some attractions sell separate tickets. Zuiweng Pavilion is 40 yuan, Tongle Garden is 5 yuan, Langya Ancient Temple is 10 yuan, Nantian Gate is 15 yuan, and a combo ticket is 60 yuan. Tour Route: Mountain Gate - Zuiweng Pavilion - Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall (Tongle Garden) - Langya Ancient Temple - Nantian Gate (Bixia Palace) Transportation: The scenic area has a shuttle bus that goes directly to Langya Ancient Temple from the entrance, and you can also choose to walk to the back, depending on your physical strength, to take the bus back. The overall journey takes about 2-3 hours. Overall, the visit is highly recommended. From the mountain gate to Nantian Gate, the route is mostly one-way (with a bit of backtracking at Tongle Garden). The uphill road is mostly sloped, with fewer stairs. Langya Ancient Temple and Nantian Gate are more strenuous, but the natural scenery and cultural attributes are excellent, so it is recommended.