Wugong Mountain, one of the three renowned mountains in ancient times in South Central China, covers an area of over 120 square kilometres and contains the highest peak in Jiangxi Province: White Crane Peak. It reaches 1,918.3 metres in elevation and is very famous, attracting many people to climb it.
There are many terraces in front of the mountain. In spring, farmers prepare the land. The way they work has not changed since the time of their ancestors. Even today, they plough fields with a buffalo. A long way from the terraces is a peaceful village.
The first sight on the mountain is clouds embracing the peak. From the bottom to the top takes at least three hours, unless you are an expert climber. Don't forget to take enough water because what is sold on the top of the mountain is very expensive. Green trees and grass grow everywhere along the path.
Some of the paths are paved with pebbles. It's said that walking on the pebbles is good for your health. I imagine numerous children and elderly people sometimes take off their shoes and walk on the pebbles.
On the mountainside, many boxes were hung on trees. At first, we thought they were artificial nests for birds. But the locals told us they were for short-tail monkeys and this place was named "Monkey Valley."
In the spring, the short-tailed monkeys forage for bamboo shoots on top of the mountain. In August, bamboo shoots season is over, so they return to the valley and eat the food local people put into boxes.
A small wooden restaurant can be found at the bottom of the valley, offering meals, soft drinks and fruits.
On the top of White Crane Peak, the scenery is very picturesque, with a vast grassland that looks like waves.
Red Rock Valley which is famous as a wild region with luxuriant aged trees is a most spectacular natural phenomenon and Yangshimu is well known as a fascinating scenic area. Four altars are scattered around the peak.
The mountain has a long history. It has been considered a holy place since the journey of Ge Xuan and Ge Hong, two famous masters of Taoism. The altars were built in the period of the Dongwu Dynasty (229-280) and used as a place to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors. They are very special in China because of their peculiar architectural style.
Many refined scholars and poets, such as Xu Xiake and Liu Zhengqi, also went to Wugong mountain and wrote poems here. Liu Zhengqi, a poet from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), praised it after climbing it. Standing at the peak is like standing on top of five mountains.
(from:https://www.geilien.cn)
