Suxian Ridge
苏仙岭
A Taoist mountain on the edge of Chenzhou city, known as the '18th Blessed Land under Heaven.' On it stand the Three Marvels Stele, inscribed by Qin Guan, Su Shi, and Mi Fu, and Quqiang Room, where Zhang Xueliang was held captive.
Suxian Ridge is located northeast of downtown Chenzhou, at an elevation of about 526 meters. It is named after Su Dan, a Chenzhou native from the Western Han dynasty, who is said to have cultivated the Way and become an immortal here. Taoism ranks it as the '18th Blessed Land under Heaven.' Highlights on the mountain include the Three Marvels Stele halfway up. It was written by Qin Guan of the Northern Song when he was exiled to Chenzhou, and his poem 'Treading on Sand: Inn at Chenzhou' is inscribed on it. Su Shi added a colophon, and Mi Fu wrote the calligraphy. It is known as the three marvels of poetry, colophon, and calligraphy. Other sights include the Su Xian Temple on the mountainside, and Quqiang Room, where Zhang Xueliang lived when he was under house arrest here in 1938. It is now an exhibition hall. To visit, you can walk up from the foot of the mountain (about 1 hour), or take the cable car up and walk down. The full visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. The site charges an entrance fee and cable car fee, subject to on-site announcements. It is in the city, a taxi can take you there, and it is about 3 km from Chenzhou Railway Station. Note that there are many stone steps, so wear comfortable shoes. The summit has excellent views over the entire city of Chenzhou.
Opening hours
07:30–18:00