The First Mountain of the Long March — Yunshi Mountain

　　Yunshi Mountain is located 19 kilometers west of Ruijin City, Jiangxi Province, and was the site of the central government of the Chinese Soviet Republic. In October 1934, the central authorities and the main forces of the First Red Army set out on the first leg of the 25,000-li Long March from here.

　　Yunshi Mountain is less than 50 meters high and covers an area of less than 1,000 square meters. The mountain features uniquely shaped rocks in various forms, with cliffs on all sides and only a stone-paved path leading to the summit.

　　The First Mountain of the Long March (Yunshi Mountain) is located 15 kilometers southwest of Ruijin City. In July 1934, the provisional central government relocated from Shazhouba to the ancient Yunshan Temple on this small mountain, which boasts beautiful scenery. In October 1934, the central authorities were organized into the Central Red Army Column and began the Long March from Yunshi Mountain, which is why it is known as the "First Mountain of the Long March."

　　Ruijin is situated in the middle section of the Wuyi Mountain Range, surrounded by numerous peaks and crisscrossed by rivers, forming many beautiful and charming natural landscapes. Since ancient times, it has been known for the "Eight Scenic Spots of Mianjiang," among which Luohan Rock, one of the provincial-level "Eight Major Natural Scenic Areas," is the most representative. It is famed for its "spectacular mountains, deep valleys, peculiar rocks, and secluded springs," offering serene scenery and a cool climate—truly a place where "springs fly even in sunshine bringing rain, and clouds bring chill even in summer heat." The scenic area includes twelve scenic spots such as Sword-Testing Rock, Candle Peak, Pearl-Sprinkling Spring, and Thousand-Foot Cliff. Chenshi Reservoir within the area resembles a dancing jade belt, with shimmering lake light reflecting the surrounding mountains and rivers. Many moving legends and poetic travel writings have been left here, making it a tourist destination that combines historical culture, religion, and sightseeing vacations. Other notable sites include Mianjiang Soaking Moon, Penholder Piercing the Sky, and Twin Lion Rocks.

　　Transportation:

　　Transportation to the First Mountain of the Long March

　　Take a bus from Ganzhou to Ruijin. The attraction is located 15 kilometers southwest of Ruijin.

　　Location of the Attraction

　　19 kilometers west of Ruijin City, Jiangxi Province