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Moonlit Night at Zhangnan

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The Moonlit Night at Zhangnan is located in Zhangnan Town, about sixty li northwest of the county town. There is an earthen mound over ten feet high. On the last and first days of the lunar month, when one climbs to the top, the view is remarkably clear—hence the name "Night Moon." It is popularly believed to be the platform where Liu Heita raised his army. Surrounded by water on all sides, the mound emits a bright glow on moonless nights at the end of the lunar month, as if it were a full moon night, making it quite a spectacular sight. …

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The Moonlit Night at Zhangnan is located in Zhangnan Town, about sixty li northwest of the county town. There is an earthen mound over ten feet high. On the last and first days of the lunar month, when one climbs to the top, the view is remarkably clear—hence the name "Night Moon." It is popularly believed to be the platform where Liu Heita raised his army. Surrounded by water on all sides, the mound emits a bright glow on moonless nights at the end of the lunar month, as if it were a full moon night, making it quite a spectacular sight.