The land of China is the land of the dragon, and the Chinese people are the descendants of the dragon. In China, the dragon symbolizes good fortune and majesty. Ancient emperors were often referred to as the "True Dragon Emperor," and regions across China have shared an inseparable bond with the dragon since ancient times. Whether in the form of landforms that resemble dragons, legends associated with dragons, or the footprints and stories left behind by emperors, there are numerous places named after the dragon, large and small, spread all over the country. These further enhance China’s reputation as the "homeland of the dragon." With the arrival of the Lunar Year of the Dragon, let us journey across this vast land to follow the "dragon's" footsteps.
Longhu Mountain Zhengyi Temple
Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi
Those interested in Taoist culture may have heard of Longhu Mountain. Even those who aren’t very familiar with Taoism have likely heard of one name — Zhang Tianshi. Legends about him are nothing short of magical, and he often appears in various mythical tales as a demon-quelling figure. Zhang Tianshi was not a fictional character; he truly existed in history. His real name was Zhang Ling, also known as Zhang Daoling, and he was the founder of the Zhengyi sect of Taoism. Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi was where Zhang Ling once practiced alchemy.
Moreover, descendants of Zhang Tianshi began settling on Longhu Mountain as early as the Three Kingdoms or Western Jin Dynasty, dedicating themselves to spiritual practice here through generations for nearly two thousand years. Longhu Mountain holds a unique and prestigious status in the field of Taoism, ranking first among Taoist mountains and known as the foremost fairyland of Taoism. Today, with its Danxia landform, stunning scenery, and profound Taoist heritage, Longhu Mountain offers a unique tourist appeal that attracts visitors from all directions.
Moreover, descendants of Zhang Tianshi began settling on Longhu Mountain as early as the Three Kingdoms or Western Jin Dynasty, dedicating themselves to spiritual practice here through generations for nearly two thousand years. Longhu Mountain holds a unique and prestigious status in the field of Taoism, ranking first among Taoist mountains and known as the foremost fairyland of Taoism. Today, with its Danxia landform, stunning scenery, and profound Taoist heritage, Longhu Mountain offers a unique tourist appeal that attracts visitors from all directions.