Origin of the name Zhongshan

The name of Zhongshan has been changed frequently in history. It was first called Jinling Mountain. The Jinling City established here by the Chu State during the Warring States Period was named after this mountain. This is also the origin of Nanjing's ancient name "Jinling".

In the Qin and Han Dynasties, it was commonly known as Zhongshan. During the Eastern Wu Dynasty, because Sun Quan's grandfather was named Zhong, to avoid taboos, and this mountain was the place where Jiang Ziwen, the captain of Moxian County, died in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, it was renamed Jiangshan. In the early years of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, people often saw purple-gold clouds lingering on the top of the mountain, so they called it Zijin Mountain, or Jinshan.

Zhongshan stands on the banks of the Yangtze River with the power of a "dragon and pan", drinking clouds and swallowing mist. It has become lush and lush after thousands of years. It has hosted kings and heroes from several dynasties and is green with pines and cypresses. It integrates multiple cultures and several kinds of culture. It is a masterpiece of nature and stands out among the mountains. It contains the culture of the Six Dynasties, the Ming Dynasty, the Republic of China, the landscape, urban and forest culture, ecological leisure culture and Buddhist culture in one mountain. It is the "first humanistic mountain in the Chinese city".

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History and culture

Since Sun Quan, the first emperor of the Six Dynasties, the Soochow Emperor, Zhongshan has become the mausoleum of emperors and the burial place of meritorious officials and relatives. Since the beginning of the Six Dynasties, Zhongshan has been a Buddhist resort in Jiangdong. From the Six Dynasties to modern times, Zhongshan has been a military hub and a battleground for military strategists.

Throughout the ages, many literati have traveled to Zhongshan and left behind popular poems and articles; especially during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom led by Hong Xiuquan, the leader of the peasant uprising, and the Revolution of 1911 led by Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of China's democratic revolution, there were many tragic and stirring stories. A fierce battle began in Zhongshan, and many heroes and patriots fought bloody battles in Zhongshan.

Scenery Introduction

Zhongshan has three peaks, which are shaped like a penholder. The main peak is located in the center and north. It is called North Peak, with an altitude of 448.9 meters, and is the highest peak in the Ningzhen Mountains. The second peak in the southeast is Xiaomaoshan. The third peak is located in the west and is called Tianbao Mountain. There are many lakes around the mountain where streams meet, among which Xuanwu Lake at the north foot, Zixia Lake, Yanque Lake and Pipa Lake in the south of the mountain are particularly famous.

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