Wanchun Fort

Wanchun Fort

Wanchun Fort is located at the eastern end of Yugan County, on the west side of National Highway 206, adjacent to Yingtan City. The soon-to-be-constructed Jingying Expressway runs along the mountain, offering convenient transportation and communication. With an elevation of 282.8 meters and covering an area of 6.5 square kilometers, Wanchun Fort serves as a natural barrier to the eastern part of Yugan County. It was formerly known as Wanchun Mountain. During the Ming Dynasty, a local gentry surnamed Wang established a stronghold here to resist government forces, after which it became known as Wanchun Fort.

, now commonly referred to as Wanjin Fort. The mountain is covered in dense forests and remains lush all year round. Its two main peaks, South Fort and North Fort, are over 500 meters apart, similar in height and standing opposite each other. From afar, the dark green ridges appear dense and majestic. The Ming Dynasty scholar Ye Sheng described it as “the most secluded fertile land within Yugan.” The mountain range stretches continuously, with ancient trees towering above, wildflowers dotting the landscape, and murmuring streams creating a pleasant scenery. Various precious medicinal herbs grow within the woods. The area is also rich in wildlife, including wild boars, rabbits, wolves, and deer. Famous scenic spots include Ox Horn Peak, White Bu Valley, Horse Track Ridge, Green Source Valley, Dongpei Valley, Goose Peak, Big Valley, Tethering Horse Valley, Mid-Autumn Peak, Bamboo Hollow, and more. These peaks and valleys vary in shape and color, each with enchanting legends. Throughout history, many literati have visited and left behind poetic verses in admiration, such as “Ten miles of pine waves ripple through valleys and ravines, a thousand zhang of dark green locks the misty clouds,” and “A pool of water twists through the valley under the moonlight, half an acre of green mirrors the sky on flat land.” With its rich cultural heritage, it is an ideal destination for sightseeing, vacationing, and convalescence.