Exploring the Birthplace of Taoism - Mount Longhu
by guilinlaoqing
Jun 1, 2024
Looking for a spontaneous spring trip? Longhushan is the perfect choice!
Danxia landforms, Taoist culture, the mystery of suspended coffins—each one perfectly captures my curiosity! This May Day holiday, I'm definitely going! 🏃🏻🏃🏻
📍 Longhushan Scenic Area
⭕️ How to get there❓
Longhushan is not far from major cities and transportation is very convenient. 🚕 If driving, simply navigate to the scenic area parking lot 🅿️
⭕️ What to do❓
📸 Must-visit attractions
✔️ Suspended Coffins
Over 200 suspended coffins hang high in the Danxia cliff caves. Drift past them on a bamboo raft, look up at those coffins suspended in mid-air—the sense of mystery is off the charts!
✔️ Bamboo Rafting
Hop on a bamboo raft and enjoy the strange peaks and rocks of the Danxia landform appearing and disappearing in the mist on both sides. Floating on the emerald waters feels like traveling through a painting—the atmosphere is perfect!
✔️ Shangqing Ancient Town
Preserving Ming and Qing dynasty architecture with a traditional charm. Wander through the ancient streets and alleys while sampling local delicacies 😋
There are also mini-performances here, including a fire-themed intangible cultural heritage show—the Fire Dance 🔥, where performers showcase their incredible skills with seamlessly executed difficult moves 👏🏻👏🏻
✔️ Celestial Master Mansion
The residence of generations of Zhang Celestial Masters, with red walls and green tiles, full of Taoist charm
✔️ Elephant Trunk Hill ⛰️
Standing 102 meters tall, when facing Elephant Trunk Hill, you can't help but marvel at nature's incredible craftsmanship!
There's also a mini-performance here called "Fox Immortal's Taoist Practice," which makes you feel like you've been transported to ancient times.
‼️ Must-see performance: Dream of Longhushan
A large-scale natural landscape performance divided into five chapters: "Prologue: Entering the Dream," "Freedom of Life," "Freedom of Landscape," "Freedom of Heart," and "Epilogue: Exiting the Dream."
❤️ Special features
🔸 Progressive viewing experience 🔸 Natural projection on cliff walls 🔸 Theme song by Faye Wong
Don't miss these mini-performances at other locations 👇
📍 Visitor Center: Immortals Welcome
📍 Immortal Bath Pool: Fox Immortal's Taoist Practice
📍 Elephant Trunk Hill East Gate: Intoxicated at Elephant Trunk Hill
📍 Elephant Trunk Hill South Gate: Sword Dance of the Yue Maiden
📍 Bamboo Raft Dock: Serene Mountains and Waters
📍 Shangqing Ancient Town: Immortals Touring the World, Tao Follows Nature
This May Day holiday, head to Longhushan to explore the suspended coffins, drift along the Lu River, stroll through the ancient town... and watch "Dream of Longhushan"—it couldn't be more perfect! 🥰
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