Natural Creation - A Beautiful Ecological Picture
Ouyang Xiu accurately summarized the charm of Langya Mountain with the four words "Weiran Shenxiu". Its forest coverage rate is over 85%, making it a natural oxygen chamber that can breathe.
- Rare trees: There are as many as 153 families of plants in the mountains, and it is also a "natural medicine garden" with precious Chinese medicines such as Chuju and Mingdangshen. The most representative ones are Langya elm and Drunken elm, which are unique tree species worldwide. They stand tall and upright around ancient temples, quietly telling the stories of time.
- Nine caves and eighteen springs: there are rich dynamic landscapes hidden in the mountains and forests. Rangquan (also known as Nianquan) has a sweet and refreshing water quality, which is Ouyang Xiu's favorite for brewing and tasting tea; The deep and beautiful lake ripples with clear waves, taken from the meaning of "majestic and deep beauty" in "The Drunken Weng Pavilion", adding a touch of liveliness to the mountain scenery. In addition, caves such as Guiyun Cave and Xuehong Cave together form the serene scenery of "nine caves and eighteen springs".
- The scenery of the four seasons: In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom, in summer, the sun is covered in thick shade, in autumn, the forests are all dyed, and in winter, the ancient temple is covered in snow. Walking in well preserved natural secondary forests, birds often sing and accompany you. According to statistics, there are as many as 162 species of birds in the mountains, making it a great place for bird watching and meditation.
Humanistic Craftsmanship - Civilization Epic Carved on Stone
The profound cultural heritage of Langya Mountain can be regarded as an open-air historical museum.
- The First Pavilion in the World - Drunken Weng Pavilion: This is not only a building, but also a totem of culture. In the Tingyuan Garden, the Erxian Hall commemorates Ouyang Xiu and Su Shi, and the Baosong Zhai houses the inscription of Su Shi's handwritten "Zuiweng Tingji", which can be regarded as a treasure of the mountains. There is an ancient plum tree next to the Gumei Pavilion, which is said to have been hand planted by Ouyang Xiu (later replanted by Ming people). Despite enduring thousands of years of wind and frost, it still symbolizes its indomitable vitality.
- Thousand year old temple - Langya Temple: Founded in the Tang Dynasty, Langya Temple is a witness to Buddhist culture. The buildings in the temple are built along the mountain, with a magnificent atmosphere, and the morning bells and evening drums add to the tranquility of the mountain. The beamless hall behind the the Shakya ManiHall is a national key cultural relics protection unit, famous for its unique architectural skills.
- Stone Carving Treasures - Cliff Inscriptions: More than 300 square cliff carvings and inscriptions from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China are scattered in the mountains, among which 7 Tang Dynasty cliffs and Su Shi's "Zuiweng Pavilion Record" stele belong to national key cultural relics protection units. These stone carvings are like a historical book carved on the cliff, with various styles including seal script, clerical script, regular script, cursive script, and cursive script, carrying the praises and emotions of literati and poets throughout history.
- Climbing to the top of the mountain, the South Heavenly Gate and Langya Pavilion offer a panoramic view of the entire city of Chuzhou. The Langya Pavilion, rebuilt on top of it, stands tall and is an excellent place to admire the lush mountains and appreciate the vastness of heaven and earth.
>Best Cultural Route:
Starting from Yefangyuan, passing through Zuiweng Pavilion, Tongleyuan, Shenxiu Lake to Langya Temple and Nantianmen, it is a complete cultural experience route.
>Exclusive ticket saving strategy:
Book in advance and recite the complete "Record of the Drunken Pavilion" to enter the four core attractions of the Drunken Pavilion, Langya Temple, Nantianmen, and Tongyuan for free, making the trip full of bookishness.
> Photography Tips:
The upturned eaves of Zuiweng Pavilion are suitable for framing composition; Shenxiu Lake can capture the reflection of ancient buildings; It is advisable to use a wide-angle lens to capture the fusion of the city and the mountains and forests on Langya Pavilion.
