Huichang Mountain

　　A provincial-level forest park. It is located on the north bank of the Gong River outside Huichang County, where the Mian River and the Xiang River converge at its foot. It is about 45 kilometers from Ruijin. It is a leisure-type scenic area and also a famous red tourism destination.

　　Huichang Mountain rises abruptly from the flat land, standing majestically with deep forests and secluded rocks, boasting uniquely beautiful scenery. It gained its name from Mao Zedong’s poem “Qingpingyue · Huichang” (Clear and Peaceful Music · Huichang), and became widely known both in China and abroad because of the publication of this iconic poem.

　　Originally known as Ming Mountain, South Mountain, or Lan Mountain, and commonly called Lan Mountain Ridge, Huichang Mountain is situated to the west of Huichang County and on the north 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 covering an area within a 30-kilometer radius, the mountain is covered with lush green trees and is a provincial-level forest park in Jiangxi Province. The area enjoys a mild climate—cool in summer and warm in winter—with pleasant scenery, birdsong, and fragrant flowers. Since ancient times, it has been a popular summer retreat and tourist destination. Many poets and scholars throughout history have left poetic verses here: “Boundless blue clouds cleanse the sky; frost turns leaves crimson on a thousand hills”; “Looking back, endless thoughts arise; I sing loudly in the sunset breeze”; “The rugged path leads to the mountaintop, winding halfway to the sky”; “The pagoda’s shadow reflects in the clear water, while streams converge like rushing white silk.”

　　The area enjoys a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, with birds singing and flowers fragrant. The main vegetation includes pine, maple, fir, and bamboo. Since ancient times, Huichang Mountain has been a popular summer retreat and tourist destination, inspiring many poetic verses from historical literati: “Boundless blue clouds cleanse the sky; frost turns leaves crimson on a thousand hills”; “Looking back, endless thoughts arise; I sing loudly in the sunset breeze”; “The rugged path leads to the mountaintop, winding halfway to the sky”; “The pagoda’s shadow reflects in the clear water, while streams converge like rushing white silk.” In the early hours of August 30, 1927, the Nanchang Uprising troops, advancing southward, engaged in fierce battle with enemy forces here. Many prominent 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 such as trenches and air-raid shelters from the battle still remain on the mountain. The Ban Shan Temple’s original construction date is unknown, but it was rebuilt during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty and was a popular site of worship at the time. In July 1932, the rear hospital of the Red Army’s 35th Army was relocated to the temple. After the establishment of the Yue-Gan Military District, it was renamed the Yue-Gan 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 and [other names] visited the site to check on the injured. The old hospital site has been well preserved and restored for display. On July 23, 1934, Mao Zedong climbed the mountain and wrote the world-famous poem “Qingpingyue · Huichang,” in which the line “I’ve trod the green hills all around, yet still remain unwearied; here the scenery is uniquely fair” is hailed as a masterpiece, expressing the poet’s bold revolutionary spirit. Since then, Lan Mountain Ridge has been renamed Huichang Mountain and gained widespread fame. Halfway up the mountain lies a flat and open area where local farmers live and grow large areas of citrus. Today, the site features tourist roads, walking trails, a TV tower, poetry steles, a Revolutionary Martyrs’ Tower, and recreational fitness facilities. Standing atop the mountain, one can take in the panoramic views of the ancient town of Huichang and the Longguang Pagoda, along with three rivers, six bridges, and the rainbow-like paths across the clouds. The rugged mountains stretch endlessly toward Fujian and Guangdong, while the Xiang River and Mian River converge at the foot of the mountain into the Gong River, flowing gently westward. The bustling traffic, idyllic fields, and village houses create a picturesque scene that captivates the heart and lifts the spirit, making one forget all worldly concerns and burst into the song, “Here the scenery is uniquely fair.”