Junshan

　　Junshan is situated in the Langshan Scenic Area in the southern suburbs of the city. The scenic area comprises five mountains: Langshan, Swords Mountain, Junshan, Huangnishan, and Ma’anshan. Though not particularly high, these five mountains are delicately formed and eye-catching on the vast flat plain of the river-sea delta. Moreover, they lie to the south of the Yangtze River, with picturesque landscapes formed by the interplay of mountains and water.

　　Junshan runs from north to south. Legend has it that when it was once an island in the sea, it served as a military camp for the First Emperor of Qin. Due to its shape resembling a crouching elephant, it is also known as Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain).

　　Introduction

　　Mountain Gate

　　This is the usual entrance to Junshan, hence the name “Mountain Gate.”

　　The four characters “大山门崖” (Great Mountain Gate Cliff) inscribed on the gate were carved during the Republican era. On the eastern stone wall, there are markings used for measuring sea level, while on the western side of the gate, there is an inscription by Zhang Jian titled “Record of the New Road to the Meteorological Observatory” carved in stone. Above Putuo Rock, there used to be a small hermitage called Yizhi’an, which served as the strategic gateway to Junshan, with the mountain path passing right in front of it.

　　East of the Mountain Gate:

　　To the east of Putuo Rock are the Greater and Lesser Camellia Bays, with the larger one to the east and the smaller one to the west.

　　To the left (west) of Putuo Rock is Lion Cave. This rock cave is steep with a hollow in the middle, and grotesque rocks jut out on both sides resembling crouching lions, hence the name Lion Cave. There used to be a Shuiguan Hermitage here. Further west and upward, there used to be a Floating Cup Hermitage.

　　Dozens of steps south of Lion Cave, at the southeastern foot of Junshan, lies Chuanfeng Cave. It is clear, lofty, and spacious, shaped like two gates, allowing entry from the south and exit to the west. It is also called Shimen Cave (Stone Gate Cave).

　　West of the Mountain Gate:

　　A short distance westward and then eastward from Putuo Rock is Liulang Road, built in the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1748) by Liu Mingfang.

　　Along the mountain path east of Liulang Road, there is an inscribed stone bearing the three characters “刘郎路” (Liulang Road), along with an inscription by Zhang Ting?: “This road was opened up by Liu Nanlu from Fujian. Zhe Dong Fengling Shanren passed by and documented it, so that those who come here in the future may not lose their way.”

　　Further west along the path from Putuo Rock, there is also the Luohan Temple, originally built on the site of Xijing Hermitage from the Ming Dynasty, and later converted into the Luohan Temple during the Qianlong era. The abbot was the renowned monk Yu Huan of Junshan. The monk Shi Shoushan initiated renovations here in the 8th year of the Qianlong reign.

　　Tip: There are three routes to the summit from Liulang Road: one goes east from Liulang Road through Xiangbi Rock from Putuo Rock and then turns up to the top; one goes through Baiyun Spring to the top; and one goes westward from Putuo Rock and directly up the mountain path—this route is steeper. Ticket Information · Opening Hours

　　15 yuan.

　　Address: No. 18, Xuri Villa, No. 58, South Changjiang Road, Langshan Town, Chongchuan District, Nantong City

　　Type: Mountain · Historical Site · Temple

　　Rating: AAA

　　Recommended Visiting Time: 1–2 hours

　　Phone: 0513-85700918

　　Opening Hours:

　　The scenic area is currently under renovation, expected to last one year. For details, please call for consultation.