Langya Mountain
琅琊山
The Langya Mountain National Scenic and Historic Interest Area, where “All around Chuzhou are mountains.” Ancient paths, the deep and secluded Shenxiu Lake and the Huifeng Pavilion carry a thousand years of culture.
Langya Mountain lies southwest of Chuzhou city and is a national-level scenic area. It takes its name from Sima Rui, Prince of Langya of the Eastern Jin dynasty, who once took refuge here. The mountain is not high, but its forests are deep and shady. The main route runs from the gate along the ancient Langya Road, past Zuiweng Pavilion, Shenxiu Lake and Langya Temple, up to the Nantian Gate and Huifeng Pavilion. Along the way are hundreds of cliff inscriptions dating from the Tang and Song dynasties onward. In autumn, Chinese sweetgum and Chinese tallow trees turn the hillsides red. The full walk takes about 3–4 hours, or you can take the scenic area shuttle bus up the mountain. Admission and shuttle fares follow the prices published by the scenic area.
Opening hours
About 07:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Langya Temple
- Zuiweng Pavilion
- Fengle Pavilion
- Chuzhou Museum
- Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall
- Huangfushan National Forest Park
- Chishan Lake National Wetland Park
- Langxiang Migu Karst Maze