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Yuelu Mountain, located on the
western bank of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha,
is a scenic zone covering an area
of 5.53 million square meters and has a highest peak of
300 meters above sea level. Yuelu Mountain contains
deep and serene gorges, tall and elegant peaks,
lushly growing trees and stunning scenery. Among
its places of interest are the Yuelu Academy,
Yuelu Temple which is a stupa built during the Sui
Dynasty (581-618), Yuelu Palace, the King Yu
Tablet and Aiwan Pavilion. Other tourist attractions in
this region are the Bottom of the High Mountain
Park (Yuelu Gongyuan) and the Hunan University.
Admission: 15 yuan;
20 yuan for the Birds Singing Forest
Transport:
Visitors may get on bus No. 106, 202 or 305 to
get there.
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