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Longhushan

If you are looking for a place where you can experience the ancient and mysterious culture of Taoism, you should visit Longhushan (Mount Longhu) in Jiangxi, China. This mountain is one of the birthplaces of Taoism and has many Taoist temples built on its slopes. You can see the stunning Danxia landforms, which are red sandstone cliffs and peaks that have been eroded by wind and water over millions of years. You can also admire the cliff tombs, where the Guyue people buried their dead in hanging coffins on the rock faces.

Tiger Hill Pagoda

Tiger Hill Pagoda: The pagoda stands on the hill's summit and is the Pagoda of the Yunyan Temple. As the oldest pagoda in the vicinity of Suzhou it has come to be a symbol of the city and has the distinction of being China's Leaning Tower. Built during the Northern Song Dynasty (959-961) it is a seven-storey octahedron after the style of the timber pagodas built during the early Tang period. It is 48 metres high (158 feet) and for the past four hundred years has leant 359' to the northwest. that it weighs about 6,000 tons.

Tiger Hill

A famous Song Dynasty poet, Su Shi said, 'It is a lifelong pity if having visited Suzhou you did not visit Tiger Hill.'

Tiger Hill is a hill in Suzhou, in China. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its natural beauty as well as historical sites. The hill is so named because it is said to look like a crouching tiger. Another legend states that a white tiger appeared on the hill to guard it following the burial of King Helü.

Taihu Lake

Tai-hu is the third largest freshwater lake of China, below in size Lakes Poyang and Dongting, situated about 100 km from the east coast of the Chang Jiang delta in central China. The whole lake is under the administration of Jiangsu Province, though its southern coast belongs to the neighboring province, Zhejang. It is located in the densely populated fertile plain of the delta known for its complicated network of small lakes, ponds, streams and man-made canals, including the Grand Canal built in the 7th century to connect Beijing with Hangzhou in Zhejang.

Lian Island

Lian Island is the largest island in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China. The island is located inside Haizhou Bay in the Yellow Sea. It is 9 kilometers long from east to west across the island and it has an area of 7.57 square kilometers. 80% of the island is covered with forests. The longest sea dyke in China (6.7 kilometers long) connects the island with the east of the city of Lianyungang. Lian Island is the only AAAA-class seashore tourist attraction in Jiangsu. The island was formerly known as Yingyou hill.

Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu is a car free island off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian province in southern China, about 1km2 in area. It is home to about 16,000 people and is a very popular tourist destination. The community's only means of transport is by foot, and the peaceful island provides an alternative to the hectic life in Xiamen city across the river, although the recent introduction of electric tourist buggies is damaging the island's charm. Visitors can reach it by ferry from Xiamen City in about 5 minutes. Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beaches and winding lanes and its varied architecture.

Wuyishan

The Wuyi Mountains are a mountain range located at the prefecture Nanping, at the northern border of Fujian province with Jiangxi province, China. The mountains cover an area of 60km². In 1999, Mount Wuyi entered UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural. It is the most outstanding biodiversity conservation zone of Southeast China. Numerous types of tea are produced around Mount Wuyi; it is the origin of the real Da Hong Pao tea and Lapsang souchong, further described in Wuyi tea.

Zhongyuan Town

Zhongyuan Town, nestled in the vibrant city of Qionghai in Hainan Province, is a place of both historical significance and modern charm. Established as a town in 1986, Zhongyuan has grown to encompass an area of 104 square kilometers and is home to over 31,000 residents. The town is a tapestry of lush landscapes and cultural landmarks, reflecting the rich heritage of Hainan. With National Highway 223 running through it, Zhongyuan is well-connected, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors.

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