Shangqing Ancient Town
Shangqing nurtured Taoist culture. Without this treasured land, Dragon Tiger Mountain could hardly have become the foremost Taoist mountain in China and the birthplace of Chinese Taoism.…
Shangqing Ancient Town, Longhu Mountain
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From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1467. Open in Google Maps
About Shangqing Ancient Town
Shangqing nurtured Taoist culture. Without this treasured land, Dragon Tiger Mountain could hardly have become the foremost Taoist mountain in China and the birthplace of Chinese Taoism. In this town with a history of a thousand years, the Heavenly Master Palace, stilted houses and old residences are places you must visit.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shangqing Ancient Town?
Shangqing Ancient Town is in Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi Province, in the East China of China.
More places in Longhu Mountain
Longhu Mountain Scenic Area
The long-standing Taoist culture, the distinctive emerald waters and red sandstone cliffs, the mysterious cliff tombs that remain unsolved, and the unrivaled phenomenon of reproductive worship together form the “Four Wonders” of Longhu Mountain Scenic Area, combining its natural and cultural landscapes. Every visitor feels the peculiar and mysterious power of Taoism.
¥230 (ticket + sightseeing shuttle + bamboo raft ticket) · 1–2 days
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Without exaggeration, Xianshuiyan Scenic Area brings together the best of Dragon Tiger Mountain. Green hills, bamboo groves and a jumble of peaks and rocks that look like whatever your imagination suggests are all here. The clear water of the Luxi River and the bamboo rafts gliding across it give the area a calm that city dwellers rarely find. If you have the chance, climb to Xianren City for a view over Xianshuiyan.
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Don't miss the famous Wuwen (Mosquito-Free) Village. Camphor trees are everywhere in the village, and the air is filled with their fragrant camphor scent. The many tree species here are said to produce a combined aroma that keeps mosquitoes away. The camphor smell isn't especially pleasant, though, and while it drives off insects, it can also be overpowering.
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