LuShan

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Jiangxi province and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Cultural), Mount Lu (卢山 Lushan) is located north of Nanchang near the city of Jiujiang. The Mount Lushan National Park covers an area of 302 square kilometers and its highest peak, Dahanyang Peak, rises to 1474 meters above sea level. Altogether there are 99 peaks in the park, as well as numerous waterfalls, natural grottoes, ravines, lakes and pools. Much of the park is forested and there are many examples of rare flora and fauna.
The area has long been an inspiration for artists, poets, monks, and academics. In the late 19th century it was a popular summer retreat for European tea traders and missionaries and Guling village, which acts as the main resort on the mountain, reflects this with many villas and hotels built in the European style. The mountain also provided the location for two important political events in the history of the Chinese Communist party. The first, often referred to as the Lushan Conference, took place in 1959. The conference was a meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, a meeting which led to the dismissal of Peng Dehuai, an influential General and China’s defense minister at the time. Peng’s downfall resulted in Mao securing his position as the ultimate authority in China. The second event occurred in 1970 at a meeting of the Politburo. Little is known about what exactly occurred at this meeting but it seems that there was a clash between Lin Biao and Mao over the direction in which the country was headed. Mao won out in the end and a year later Lin was dead.

The National Park contains many attractions including: Bailudong Academy, Donglin Temple, The Immortals Cave, Flower Path, Dragon Head Cliff, Meilu Villa, Three Cascade Waterfall, Black Dragon Pool.


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