Mount Langya

Situated in eastern Anhui Province at the west fringe of the Yangtze River Delta, Chuzhou neighbors Hefei and Jiangsu Province. From Nanjing it's less than 20 minutes by high speed train or less then 60 minutes by slow train. Langya mountain is the main tourist attraction to visit in Chuzhou. The scenery is good, especially in spring and autumn. In the location there are some historical buildings that are interesting to know, as the place was important during the last war. Many locals getting together, learn photography and go on a weekend walk. Inside the scenic area is also a temple, quite nice! 📍Langya mountain is south of the city center of Chuzhou, easy to reach by bus and taxi 🎟️ Ticket price depends on how many sights you wanna explore, plan with arround 20 to 50 RMB #anhui #historicallandmarks #chuzhou

I visited Langya Mountain in Chuzhou, Anhui on March 2, 2024. The Zuiweng Pavilion in the Langya Mountain scenic area is world-famous because of the 'Record of the Old Drunkard's Pavilion' written by the great Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Ouyang Xiu! The timeless quote~ 'The old drunkard's interest is not in the wine, but in the landscape between the mountains and rivers,' is surely fresh in the memory of every Chinese person. Langya Mountain scenic area is a 5A-level tourist spot, but surprisingly, the main entrance ticket is free, which is truly a pleasant surprise. The area is vast and can be explored for a whole day. Especially when you climb to the top of Langya Pavilion, you can enjoy a 360° view of the entire Chuzhou cityscape. The newly built Langya Pavilion is majestic and impressive. The Zuiweng Pavilion requires a 40 yuan ticket, which is really worth a visit. Besides the Zuiweng Pavilion, there are several other pavilions and city wall towers in the courtyard, all arranged in a clever and exquisite layout. It is worth mentioning that the mountain springs and streams in the Langya Mountain scenic area are the soul of the entire area~ The streams are very clear, running throughout the scenic area, sometimes gathering into pools, sometimes into lakes, and the sound of the water flowing down is like listening to the footsteps of spring. Although the trees have not yet sprouted, with the arrival of spring, the scenery of the area with all the trees turning green must be beautiful. Visiting Langya Mountain requires good physical strength. It is recommended that after entering the scenic area, you can first take the electric tour car~20 yuan per person, directly to the foot of Langya Temple, then start climbing to Langya Terrace, and return the same way. On the way back, visit the Zuiweng Pavilion, which saves more energy. Langya Mountain in Chuzhou is worth a visit.

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.

Admission to Langya Mountain scenic area is free, and there are 4 attractions inside (Zuiweng Pavilion, Tongle Garden, Langya Temple, Langya Pavilion / South Heaven Gate) with a joint ticket price of 60. You can also buy tickets for individual attractions. The whole journey takes about 3 hours on foot. The forest coverage rate in the scenic area is over 85%, and it is basically a gentle slope on the main road. The last Langya Temple and Langya Pavilion on the top of the mountain have steps. The scenic spot shuttle bus costs 20 for one way and 30 for round trip, and it will stop at each attraction. The order of the 4 attractions is Zuiweng Pavilion》Langya Pavilion / South Heaven Gate》Langya Temple》Tongle Garden.

Langya Mountain, located about 5 kilometers southwest of Langya District, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province, and the western suburbs of current Chuzhou City. Embarking on the journey to Langya Mountain, you will step into a forgotten paradise, with unique and beautiful scenery waiting for your discovery. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the tranquility and beauty here will make you feel relaxed and happy. Tour route North Gate Visitor Service Center-Wild Fragrance Garden-Langya Temple Post Station-Langya Ancient Temple-South Heaven Gate-Deep Show Lake-Tongle Garden-Zuiweng Pavilion-North Gate Visitor Service Center, the overall tour time is about 4H Tickets The scenic area is free of charge, some attractions inside need tickets, the cost-effective of the joint ticket includes Zuiweng Pavilion, Tongle Garden, Langya Temple, South Heaven Gate these four main attractions. Attention! Make an appointment in advance to recite 'Zuiweng Pavilion' can enjoy four points joint ticket, only 30 places per day, must make an appointment in advance! The last classic South Heaven Gate needs a ticket to reach the highest point of Langya Mountain. First visit the Wild Fragrance Garden, walking in it, as if into a fairyland. Then, come to Langya Temple Post Station, feel the ancient cultural atmosphere, as if back to history. Climb up to Langya Ancient Temple, first taste a bowl of vegetarian food, satisfy the inner peace, then go forward bravely, climb up the high three hundred steps, come to South Heaven Gate. Here, you will overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Langya Mountain, feel relaxed and happy. Continue forward, you will come to Deep Show Lake. The lake is green, like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and woods, intoxicating. Walking by the lake, you seem to be integrated into the embrace of nature. Next, come to Tongle Garden, chat with Ou Gong about the past. Here preserves Ou Yangxiu's literary footprints, you can not only feel his wisdom, but also immerse in the long river of history. When you are tired and hungry, rush to Zuiweng Pavilion. Here provides fresh and elegant dishes, let you enjoy the food while listening to the birds and wind in the mountains. Both taste buds and soul will be satisfied. Langya Mountain, not only a beautiful scenic spot, but also a wonderful journey. Bring your good mood, ready to welcome the unique charm of Langya Mountain!!

I took a trip to Chuzhou, which is very close to Nanjing, when I had some free time. I wanted to experience the Ningchu City Line (S4 Line), but unfortunately, only the Chuzhou section has been opened, and the Nanjing section has only been built up to the Cha River. It is one of the four Anhui 'little brothers' in the Nanjing metropolitan circle. Its development momentum has been very strong in recent years, and last year's growth rate of 5.5% left a shadow, making it the third city in Anhui. As for how to play here? The answer is: 'One mountain, one book, one emperor'. ✅Must experience: 'The mountain is Langya Mountain' It used to be called Moda Ridge, because Sima Yi's son, Langya King Sima Zhou, once stationed troops here, so it is also called Langya Mountain. In the fifth year of the Qingli period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Ouyang Xiu wrote a letter to Fan Zhongyan to exonerate him. As a result, he himself was demoted to Chuzhou and served as the prefect for two years, writing the 'Ode to the Pavilion of the Drunken Old Man', becoming the drunken old man who enjoyed himself with the people. 'The area around Chuzhou is all mountains. The peaks to the southwest, with their beautiful forests and ravines, are particularly beautiful. The one that looks lush and deeply charming is Langya.' I thought the old poet was writing with artistic license, but he was actually writing realistically. 📝Note tips: Admission to the mountain is free, and there are many small scenic spots in the mountain. Among them, the Drunken Old Man Pavilion, Tongle Garden, Langya Temple, and South Heaven Gate are four joint tickets for 60 yuan. Chuzhou Culture and Tourism also has a coupon, which is very cost-effective to reduce by 20. Of course, if you can recite the 'Ode to the Pavilion of the Drunken Old Man' proficiently within five minutes, you can get in for free. There is a golden house in the book, friends! ✅Must experience: 'The book is 'The Scholars'' You all know 'Fan Jin Zhongju', right? He comes from 'The Scholars', a unique book that represents the peak of ancient Chinese satirical novels. The author is Wu Jingzi, a novelist of the Qing Dynasty. He is from Quanjiao, Chuzhou, and Hu Shi, also from Anhui, called him the greatest literary giant of Anhui. His former residence is near the Taiping Ancient City in Quanjiao, Chuzhou. The classical garden-style courtyard, which goes in and out several times, is surprisingly large. The whole set of houses is made of green bricks and tiles, one layer inside another. The garden behind the residential area is fresh and quiet, with all the pavilions and towers that should be there. ✅Must experience: 'The emperor is Emperor Taizu of Ming' Among the ancient emperors, I admire Zhu Yuanzhang alone. Among the emperors who had a similar background to him, Liu Bang was at least a grassroots cadre, but he really started with a bowl and was poor. There is a Fengyang County in Chuzhou, which was called Haozhou in the late Yuan Dynasty and is Zhu Yuanzhang's hometown. In 1368, when the Ming Dynasty was just established, he chose his hometown Fengyang as the capital, despite the opposition of many ministers, but our Emperor Hongwu insisted on his own way. Ming Zhongdu is a world-class mega project, the scale of which is 288 basketball courts (120,000 square meters) larger than the Forbidden City in Beijing. Judging from the nearly 3-meter-long giant foundation stone unearthed from the front hall, it is also unprecedented. 🌟Highlights: Now there is a drum tower in the urban area of Fengyang County, which is an auxiliary building of Ming Zhongdu. Without a doubt, this is the largest drum tower in the country, with a base length of 72 meters and a height of nearly 16 meters, which is very exaggerated. 📝Note tips: Zhu Yuanzhang also built the Minghuang Mausoleum for his parents in Fengyang. Although the Minghuang Mausoleum is not a royal mausoleum, it is the same system as the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing and the Ming Thirteen Mausoleums in Beijing, with magnificent and solemn palaces and pavilions.

Lushan: There is no mountain after Penglai! has always been interested in Lushan, the reason is that the "Drunkard Pavilion". "The meaning of drunkenness is not in wine, depending on the landscape", it means here! 琅琊山 is located in the western suburbs of Cangzhou City. The main peak Xiaofeng Mountain is 317 meters above sea level. Although it does not sound like high, it is a very rich mountain. The awe-inspiring Lushan Mountain has always enjoyed the reputation of “there is no other mountain after Penglai” and the title of “the first place in Jidong”. Because it is rich in a variety of Chinese herbal medicines, it is also known as "natural medicine." After entering the scenic spot, we will take the scenic sightseeing car to the temple on the top of the mountain, and then slowly play in the order of the next. During the climb of the sightseeing car in Panshan, we have already traveled around the scenic spot of Lushan Mountain. It has been deeply attracted and can't wait to get off and enjoy it. The 琅琊山 culture has a long history and there is a rich cultural landscape in the scenic area. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, Li Youqing, Wei Yingwu, Ouyang Xiu, Xin Qiji, Wang Anshi, Mei Yichen, Song Yi, Wen Zhengming, Zeng Gong, Xue Shiyu and so on have countless writers and writers, and they have developed mountains and rivers, built temples, and poems. A lot of outstanding cultural heritage has been left behind. Some people may not know Lushan, but they all know the "Drunkard Pavilion", and the drunken pavilion is at the foot of Lushan. I am also thinking about coming to Lushan because of this "Drunkard Pavilion". Song Jian Zuo Weng Ting is famous for the article "Drunkard Pavilion" written by Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is known as "the first pavilion in the world". The drunken pavilion complex is compact and unique, and the pavilion is small and unique. Although the total area is less than one thousand square meters, there are many buildings and scenery that are different from each other.

The Lushan Mountain in "The List" is really a fairyland, and there is still a god-like person - Mei Changsu. When I looked at the list, I wanted to see the real Lushan. I really didn't disappoint. Except for Mei Changsu, I still exceeded expectations. The scenic area is rich in flora and fauna resources. The ancient and famous trees are all around the ancient buildings of the scenic spot. The unique , drunken The mountains and springs are scattered among the forests. The caves such as Yunyun Cave, Xuehong Cave, Taoyuan Cave and Zhongxi Cave are magical. The nine holes and 18 springs are fascinating everywhere. The dense forest and quiet scenery make it famous as Zhudong Pearl.

Its also known as the Ouyang Xius achievements in the Lushan Mountain or Lushan Mountain, which attracts the drunkards, and goes to Luzhou naturally to go to Mount Lushan to find the footprints of the Taishou.

In the student era, I was most afraid of the four short words of the text "Reciting the full text" at the end of the text! However, "Drunkard Pavilion" is still fresh in memory because it is catchy. "There are also mountains and mountains..." This time I came to Lushan, and came to the drunken pavilion to feel the meaning of the drunkard. Only then did I find that the mountains and rivers that I care about are both strange and familiar. (Warm reminder: Lushan Lushan is the place where Ouyang Xiu was desecrated as an official place. It is not the text "The Five Heroes of Langya Mountain" in Hebei Langya Mountain!)

The Cangzhou Tongyuan Park is named after the words "Drunk can be with its music" in "Drunkard Pavilion". It is divided into east and west courtyards and connected by pavilions and corridors. The name of the Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall in the park was inscribed by Mr. Guo Moruo. The museum contains Ouyang Xiu statues and life murals. The monument is inlaid with the inscriptions on the "Drunkard Pavilion" written by famous scholars such as Su Shi, Su Tangqing, Zhu Zhishan, Wen Zhengming and Dong Qichang. The west side of the gate has a block of strange stones, engraved with the four characters of "Following the People". It is the original president of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a famous poet historian, and the former president of the National Academy of Sciences, Mr. Guo Moruo, at 20 Inscribed in the early 1960s.

The construction of this pavilion stemmed from the discovery of Ziwei Spring on Fengshan and the discovery of this spring water. It was because of the discovery of this spring that he built a pavilion here and wrote in the "Feng Le Ting Ji": "I will take care of the next summer, start drinking and drinking, and ask the people." It is close to the south of the state." The inscriptions in the two places are still preserved, but the millennium has also worn a lot of the above text, but in this shadow, Can identify the text content, see the text style. Today's Ziwei Spring is known as the sister spring of Jean Spring, and Feng Le Ting is known as the sister pavilion of the drunken pavilion. I usually travel to Ganzhou and have been to the drunken pavilion. I must also come here for a stroll.