Jiuyi Mountains

Summary

The Jiuyi Mountains (Chinese: 九嶷山 Jiuyi Shan) are a mountain range in Hunan province, China. They are located in the Yongzhou, Ningyuan and Lanshan region, bordering Guangdong province.[1] They are part of the Mengzhu Mountains of the Nanling Range.

Jiuyi Range
九嶷山
Jiuyi Range is located in China
Jiuyi Range
Jiuyi Range
Location in China
Highest point
Elevation1,959 m (6,427 ft)
Coordinates25°25′15″N 113°2′49″E / 25.42083°N 113.04694°E / 25.42083; 113.04694
Geography
LocationHunan, China
Parent rangeMengzhu Mountains, Nanling Range
Location of Yongzhou Prefecture within Hunan

These mountains are reputed to be the burial place of Emperor Shun in ancient Chinese tradition.[2][3]

It is traditionally inhabited by the Yao people. Autonomous counties include: Daqiao Yao Ethnic Township

References edit

  1. ^ Wikimapia
  2. ^ Floating on the Canglang River
  3. ^ Emperor Shun