Mount Longhu

Mount Longhu, aka Dragon and Tiger Mountain, is a famous Taoism mountain with a long history. 16 km (about 9.94 miles) south of Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, it has been noted as the 'Residence of Celestials' and 'Blest Earthly Abode' because of its beautiful scenery. As a cradle land of Taoism, Mount Longhu has been regarded as a Holy Land to which many pilgrimages are made every year.

According to the record of Taoism, in the middle of the East Han Dynasty (25-220), Zhang Daoling, the first Tian Shi (a Taoist priest), started to distill elixirs at this historic mountain, originally named 'Mount of Splendid Clouds'. As the elixirs were made, a dragon and a tiger would appear. Then the mountain's name changed and became a birthplace of Taoism.

Shangqing Palace in Shangqing Old Town Scenic Area in Mount Longhu, first built in East Han Dynasty, is the place for Tian Shi to pray and the place where all gods received their official ranks. It was as large as the royal palace, but one Chi (about 1.094 feet) lower to show the respect for the royal prerogative.

Apart from the sacred place for Taoism, Mount Longhu is also full of beautiful and special landscapes. As a typical Danxia landform characterized by its cliffy scarp, the red terrestrial clastic rock can be seen everywhere in Celestial Water Rock Scenic Area. There are a total of ninety-nine peaks, twenty-four boulders, one hundred and eight natural and artificial sights and over twenty wells, ponds, streams and waterfalls. 'Ten cannot' rocks in this area are famous for the vivid guise and attractive stories. They are: the nun carrying monk cannot pass by; the jade comb that cannot comb the hair; the water lily that cannot be wore; the test-sword stone that cannot be put to the test; the celestial peach that cannot be eaten; the stone drum that cannot be beat; the splendid silk that cannot be wrapped; the fairy cannot be married; the scoop that cannot be used and the Taoism Hall that people cannot sit in. Sitting in a raft and drifting in the winding Lu Xi River which meanders westwards through the whole Mount Longhu area and links sights scattered along the banks, visitors can take in all the beautiful scenes, blue skies, white clouds, green water and red mountains.

Another marvelous sight in Mount Longhu is the Cliff Tombs. Most of the tombs are about 50 meters (160 feet) above the water, and some are more than 300 meters (984 feet) high. Floating in the Lu Xi River, Cliff Tombs of the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and the Warring States Period (476-221BC) can be seen along the river banks. Because of its expansive area, large quantity, dangerous location and unique shape, the tombs got the title 'the best natural archaeological museum of China'. No one is quite sure why or how the ancient site was built, so it's still a mystery waiting for you to discover.
 

How to get to Mount Longhu

1. Take a train from Nanchang Railway Station to Yingtan and there are buses from the square of Yingtan Railway Station to the mountain.
2. Take a bus from Nanchang Long-distance Bus Station (9:30/ 11:00) or Nanchang Xufang Bus Station (9:45/ 13:00/ 16:20) to Yingtan, The bus takes about 2h. After arrival, walk north for 15 minutes to Yingtan Railway Station to catch a bus to the mountain.

Entrance Fee CNY 120
One-day sightseeing bus fare: CNY 50
Two-day sightseeing bus fare: CNY 60
Opening Hours 7:30 - 17:30
- Last updated on Oct. 25, 2018 -
Questions & Answers on Mount Longhu
Asked by Kirsten from UNITED KINGDOM | Sep. 30, 2018 21:25Reply
When looking at the trains, they mainly go from Nanchang West to Yingtan north.
Is this the right train to get to go to mount Longhu or do i need to go into the main train station?
Thank you
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Answered by Omar from USA | Oct. 08, 2018 00:41
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Dear, don't worry about that. The railway station operates the direct buses daily to the mountain.
Asked by Ery from INDONESIA | Aug. 16, 2017 11:08Reply
Longhu mountain sightseeing while on transit in Yingtan
I will be transit in Yingtan station for around 4 hours from 1pm - 5pm. Is it enough time to do Mountain sigtseeing? If yes, what time is the bus goes? how much is it cost? where can I start this tour?
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Answered by Amy from DENMARK | Aug. 16, 2017 21:23
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Yes, you can. You can take bus K2/ Yingtan- Holy Well Mountain Scenic Area and get off at Dragon and Tiger Mountain Tourist Center.
The first bus takes CNY3 and about 30 minutes, it’s available from 7:30 to 18:30; the second takes CNY6 and 15 minutes, and it’s available from 8:00 to 20:00.
After arrival, you can visit from the North Gate.
Asked by Chan Weng Khai from MALAYSIA | Mar. 12, 2016 10:56Reply
Choice of Visit between Taining Danxia and Mount Longhu
I will be travelling to China in this April 2016 and decided to visit one (1) of the six (6) danxia landforms of China Danxia which was designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site. I am unsure at this point whether to visit Taining danxia (in Fujian province) or the mountain (in Jiangxi province).

I would like your opinion, suggestion or advice as to which of these two (2) places should I visit in terms of beauty, cost of entrance fee and ease of access (transport). I will be travelling from Wuyishan.
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Answered by Grace from INDIA | Mar. 12, 2016 21:34
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I suggest you visit the Longhu Mountain, which is more beautiful in terms of the landscape, and the Danxia Landform there is quite typical.

The admission fee is CNY 260.00, which also includes the eco sightseeing bus and bamboo raft. It is located at Yingtan City, and you can take a train to reach the city. Upon arrival at the railway station, you can find direct tourist buses going to the scenic area directly.
Asked by Sam D from CHINA | Mar. 16, 2015 07:04Reply
How long does this need to visit Longhushan?
Is this best to do as a day trip or spend a night there? Is there much to see and do? How long did people give themselves here?
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Answered by May from THAILAND | Mar. 16, 2015 21:36
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General speaking, one day trip is enough there.
Apart from sightseeing there, you are suggested to have a try the raft cruise and taste the local fish dishes. You can also watch the Osprey Hunting for Fish at Lu Stream, and the suspending coffins also would attract your attention.
People usually spend one day there.
Asked by Dawid from POLAND | Aug. 23, 2011 08:25Reply
how to get from Tunxi to Yingtan
Hey. do you know what is the best way to get to Yingtan from Tunxi ?
thanks in advance

Dawid
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Answered by Cindy from CHINA | Aug. 23, 2011 22:41
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Take train from Huangshan Railway Station (in Tunxi) to Yingtan, 5 hours.
Answered by Tibo from FRANCE | Apr. 15, 2016 05:12
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You can also take a faster train (2h) from tunxi north station to yingtan north station.
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