Huichang Mountain

Huichang Mountain

A provincial-level forest park. It is located on the northern bank of the Gong River outside Huichang County, where the Mian River and the Xiang River converge at its base. It lies about 45 kilometers from Ruijin. It is both a leisure-oriented scenic area and a renowned red tourism destination.

Huichang Mountain rises abruptly from the flatlands, standing majestically alone, with deep forests and secluded rocks, offering uniquely beautiful scenery. It is named after Mao Zedong’s poem “Qingpingyue · Huichang,” and became world-famous due to the publication of this brilliant piece of poetry.

Originally known as Ming Mountain, South Mountain, and Lan Mountain, and commonly called Lan Mountain Ridge, Huichang Mountain is located west of Huichang County and on the northern bank of the Gong River, separated from the old town area by just a river. It serves as a natural barrier in the northwest corner of Huichang County. With an elevation of 400.1 meters and spanning an area of 30 square kilometers, the mountain is covered in lush green trees and is a provincial-level forest park in Jiangxi Province. The area enjoys a mild climate year-round, with pleasant weather, beautiful scenery, birdsong, and floral fragrance. Since ancient times, it has been a popular summer retreat and tourist destination. Many poets and scholars throughout history have left poetic verses here: “A vast expanse of blue clouds cleanses the sky; frost-kissed leaves turn crimson across thousands of hills”; “Looking back, the endless view stirs boundless thoughts; I sing aloud in the evening breeze”; “The rugged path leads to the mountaintop, winding halfway to the sky”; “The pagoda’s reflection mirrors the clear water, while converging streams rush like a white silk ribbon.”

The area boasts a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, birdsong, and floral fragrance. The main vegetation includes pine trees, maple trees, fir trees, and bamboo. Huichang Mountain has long been a popular summer retreat and tourist spot, inspiring many poets and scholars who left behind poetic verses: “A vast expanse of blue clouds cleanses the sky; frost-kissed leaves turn crimson across thousands of hills”; “Looking back, the endless view stirs boundless thoughts; I sing aloud in the evening breeze”; “The rugged path leads to the mountaintop, winding halfway to the sky”; “The pagoda’s reflection mirrors the clear water, while converging streams rush like a white silk ribbon.” In the early hours of August 30, 1927, the Nanchang Uprising troops, advancing southward, engaged in fierce battle with enemy forces here. Many notable figures, including [names omitted], participated in the fight. This was a major victory for the Nanchang Uprising army on its southern advance and holds significant importance in military history. As a result, Huichang Mountain came to be known as “the place where the military flag waves.” Remnants of trenches and air-raid shelters from the battle can still be found on the mountain. The Ban Shan Temple’s original construction date is unknown, but it was rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty’s Kangxi era and was once a thriving place of worship. In July 1932, the rear hospital of the Red Army’s 35th Army was relocated to the temple. After the establishment of the Guangdong-Gan Border Military District, it was renamed the Guangdong-Gan Border Military District Hospital. The hospital treated and cured thousands of wounded soldiers over the years, contributing to the defense of the Central Soviet Area. Mao Zedong, [name omitted], and others visited the site to check on the injured. The former hospital site has been well preserved and restored for display. On July 23, 1934, Mao Zedong climbed the mountain and wrote the internationally famous poem “Qingpingyue · Huichang,” in which the line “I’ve trod all the green hills, yet I’m not old; here the scenery outshines them all” is hailed as a masterpiece, expressing the poet’s heroic revolutionary spirit. Ever since, Lan Mountain Ridge was renamed Huichang Mountain and gained widespread fame. Halfway up the mountain lies a flat, open area where local farmers live and grow large citrus orchards. Today, the site features tourist roads, walking trails, a TV tower, poetry steles, a Revolutionary Martyrs’ Monument, and recreational fitness facilities. Standing atop the mountain, visitors can take in sweeping views of the ancient town of Huichang and the Longguang Pagoda, with three rivers, six bridges, and misty rainbows clearly visible. The rugged mountains stretch endlessly toward Fujian and Guangdong, while the Xiang and Mian Rivers converge at the foot of the mountain into the Gong River, flowing gently westward. The bustling traffic, pastoral fields, and quaint villages create a picturesque scene that captivates the heart and lifts the spirit, inspiring one to sing out loud, “Here, the scenery outshines them all.”