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2005-08-22 14:18:50      CRIENGLISH.com
"No other mountains under heaven can surpass Mt. Lushan". The magnificent mountain has a mild and comfortable climate.

"No other mountains under heaven can surpass Mount.Lushan,"The magnificent mountain rises upright out of the lakes and rivers with mild climate.

Situated in the north of Jiangxi Province, at 115กใ52'-116กใ08E'29กใ26-29กใ41'N, it occupies an area of 302 square Kilometers, The Great Hang Yang Peak, the highest peak of the mountain, is 1,474 meters high(above sea level).

Its mild climate make the 1,474-meter-high mountain one of China's most famed tourist attractions. It is particular cool in summer and is therefore a world-renowned summer resort.It is standing between the river (the Yangtze River) and the lake (Poyang lake)".So the winter of Mt. Lushan is a fresh,peaceful and crystal world.The winter of Mt. Lushan is a miracle in south China.After a big snow, she changed into a endless white ocean. The peaks, woods,bwildings and so on become soft white wave of the ocean. The special rain rime,fog rime covering the trees creates a brilliant " north kingdom" sight of " hundreds of precipices in jode ice,thousands of .

Due to the sharp difference in temperature between day and night, it is best to take a few extra clothes, even in midsummer when the average temperature in the mountains is 22 degrees Centigrade. A raincoat for the ever-changing humid climate is essential.

Since the surrounding water contributes to a rainy and humid weather of the mountain area, Mt. Lushan is best known for three wonders: the cloud sea, the waterfalls and the cragged cliffs, In summer time Lushan is a perfect resort destination and in winter Lushan presents a cold weather retreat with a snow-capped mountain view.



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