Lan Yin Mountain

　　Lan Yin Mountain has an elevation of 140 meters and is named for the abundant orchids that thrived here in ancient times. It straddles the river like a coiling dragon, hence it is also called Hengshan (Horizontal Mountain). From the mountaintop, visitors can gaze southward at vast open fields, clouds drifting above villages surrounded by trees; look north to see undulating hills stretching to the horizon; or look down to watch the three rivers winding like sashes with hundreds of sails dotting the water. At night, fishing boats on the islet emit sparkling lights, reflected beautifully on the water’s surface. To the west lies Lan Yin Temple, originally built during the Yuan Dynasty. In front of the temple is a cliff inscription reading “Deep in the Shade of Orchids,” inscribed with the words “Imperial Calligraphy on the 15th Day of the Mid-Autumn Month, 1519.” The “Spring Mist of Lan Yin” is one of the Eight Scenic Views of Lanxi. In front of the mountain is the Workers’ Rest Home, set in an elegant environment shaded by green trees, with uniquely styled buildings, terraces, pavilions, and groves. At the southern ridge stands the towering “Juli Tower,” a nine-story, eight-sided pagoda with an interior spiral staircase. Climbing to the top rewards visitors with panoramic views of the city and countryside. At the mountaintop along the river are attractions such as Yingxian Gate, Immortal Altar, and Turtle Rock. On the eastern foothill is the Lingyuan Jiqing Hou Temple, commonly known as Hengshan Hall, originally built in the second year of the Taishi era of the Liu Song Dynasty and rebuilt in the sixth year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. The official Lanxi County Annals from the Zhengde era were compiled at this temple, and it was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit of Lanxi City in 1985.

　　To the northeast of Lan Yin Mountain stands the Lanxi Revolutionary Martyrs Monument and Memorial Hall, one of the city's patriotic education bases and the only revolutionary martyrs memorial site in the city. On the eastern foothill of Lan Yin Mountain is the Jiezi Garden, a memorial site for Li Yu, a Qing Dynasty dramatist, theater theorist, and novelist. Since its opening, experts and scholars from more than ten countries and regions, including Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea, have visited for research. It has gradually become a must-visit place for those traveling to Lanxi to pay tribute to Li Yu.