Yuelu Mountain

Changsha Attractions

	Introduction to Yuelu Mountian (岳麓山) located in the western suburbs of Changsha,Yuelu Mountain is one of 72 mountains in the Heng Mountain area. It's one of famous Changsha attractions, and home to977 plant species, including several thousand-year-old yew podocarpus, ginkgo and lisong trees. When autumn comes, the maples turn red and tangerine trees bear fruit, making the Yuelu Mountain beautiful and become a picturesque. on the east side of Yunlu Peak is the Monument to King Yu. It was carved in the Song Dynasty and is now a symbol of ancient culture of Changsha scenic spots. The renowned Yuelu Academy is also located at the foot of the Yuelu mountain. Many visionaries of the 1911 revolution are buried on Yuelu Mountain. The spirit of their achievements now rests within the mountain. Main Scenic Spots in Yuelu Mountain Aiwan Pavilion Located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain,the original name of Aiwan Pavilion was Hongye Pavilion. This pavilion was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty and got its name from the poem by Du Mu. The Pavilion is elegant and of primitive simplicity.It faces to the east and is surrounded by hills on the other three sides. Lushan Temple Lushan Temple is renowned as the "first key point of interest from Han and Wei Dynasties", "the most sacred temple in Hunan province".Located at the ancient forest of Yuelu Mountain,Lushan Temple was built in Western Jin Dynasty. As one of the most ancient temples in Hunan Province,it enjoys great fame in the region. Yunlu Palace Yunlu Palace is a Taoist place. Yunlu Palace was built in A.D.1478.The history of Taoist activities in Yuelu Mountain is quite long. Yuelu Mountain has been an active center since then. The Flying Clock and Flying Stone The Flying Clock hangs in a ginkgo tree near Yunlu Palace. Flying Stone lies under the Flying Clock.　The Flying Clock and Flying Stone are also famous attractions in Yuelu Mountain. The King Yu Tablet Under the Tablet is Yuji Brook. Yu was an ancient hero who conquered floods. On the Tablet there was carved an article with 77 Chinese characters, now difficult to distinguish. Monument to King Yu Standing on the purple rock wall of the peak of Yuelu Mountain,facing east,The Monument to King Yu records the story of King Yu fighting against the flood. According to legend, he did not listen to music in seven years and did not go home even having passed by his house for three times. After his father was sentenced to death for failed to protect people from flood, King Yu continued his father's tough task.There are 10 monuments of King Yu in China, it is said that all those are the duplication of the monument in Yuelu Mountain.

	Location Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province, China

	Main Sights Aiwan Pavilion, Lushan Temple, Yunlu Palace, Flying Clock and Flying Stone, Kungfu Tablet, Monument to King Yu

	Travel Information Opening Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Admission: Free

	Transportation 1. Take buses 112, 204 or 501 getting off at Mawangdui Hospital South stop. 2. Take buses 19, 142, 147, 501 or 705 getting off at Tian Jia Bing High School stop.

	Travel Tips 1. Try to avoid visiting during the summer holidays and Golden Week in October. There are many tour groups and local tourists during national holidays.