Mount Longhu

Longhushan (龙虎山) is a National Park outside Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, China. It is a part of the China Danxia UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Understand
Although named as a mountain, this is actually a series of protruding rock formations along the Tunxi River (泸溪河). The Guyue ancient people buried their dead in coffins in hollows in some of the cliffs from 2500 years ago, and this is one of China's four sacred Taoist mountains, so the spectacular natural scenery isn't the only reason to visit. However, almost every old or historic building is an obvious modern reconstruction.

By train




By plane
The most convenient airport is in Nanchang, which serves a good selection of predominantly domestic destinations.

Fees and permits
Admission costs ¥120, plus ¥60 for the park shuttle bus network. The admission ticket can be used for two consecutive days, but two days' use of the shuttle bus network costs ¥70 (an extra ¥10).

Get around
Use of the park shuttle bus network is purchased together with the entry ticket. The bus network extends as far as Shangqing Temple, but it may be necessary to transfer at Zhengyiguan. A raft ride along the river is also popular (separate charge of ¥80).

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Eat
There are a number of famous local specialties, including Shangqing tofu and small river fish. Restaurants inside the park and in Shangqing old town are significantly more expensive than outside the north entrance or further out into Shangqing.



Lodging
Outside the north entrance, there is a village of hotels. Prices here are higher because of their proximity to a major park entrance, but not as high as might be encountered near similar park entrances in China.

Camping
Not allowed in the park.

Backcountry
This park doesn't really offer backcountry options.

Go next

 * Similar scenery can be found at Wuyishan.


 * Sanqingshan with its rock pillars is also not far away.


 * The nearest large city, Nanchang, is very easy to reach by high-speed train.