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Junshan Hill

Junshan Hill is probably the most famous scenic spot of the spectacular Dongting Lake in Yueyang. The hill is listed as the 11th Happy Land under Heaven by Chinese Taoist. It is considered an elegant and romantic place for lovers, and a superior relaxing place for the public.
Junshan Hill stands opposite the well-known Yueyang Pavilion. It is actually a small island in the lake, which consists of 72 hills of different sizes. It was originally named 'Dongting Hill', meaning 'cave of immortals'. Legend has it that 4,000 years ago when Emperor Shun toured in South China, his two concubines E Huang and Nv Ying, also called Xiang Fei and Xiang Jun, went to search for their husband. When they got to the hill, they heard he was dead. They wept so sadly that the bamboos on which their tears dropped changed into mottled bamboos. Later they passed away and were buried on the hill. To memorialize these two soulful lovers, the mountain was renamed Junshan.
Since ancient times, the hill has been filled with legends and has become a popular place for literati. The terms 'grotesque', 'smallness', 'elegance', 'quietness' and 'oldness' of the hill have won their place in numerous poems, writings and inscriptions There are many places of interest on the island, including 5 wells, 4 platforms, 34 pavilions, and 48 temples. Many of them have a related legendary or historical story, such as the Tomb of Two Concubines, the Well of Liu Yi, Feilai Bell among others.
Junshan Hill is also a wonderful place to see flora and fauna. Here you can find varieties of bamboos, rare trees of red and green leaves and the valuable Junshan Silver Tea, as well as the golden tortoise, Dongting Silverfish, and abundant birds. Junshan Silver Tea, Dongting Silver Fish and Golden Tortoise are considered the three treasures of the hill.
Tips: During the rainy season of Dongting Lake (around June-September), vehicles can only reach the Houhu Tourist Wharf at the scenic spot. Travelers must take a boat to Junshan Hill from there. During the dry season, vehicles can drive directly to the scenic spot. To get information about road conditions there, call the scenic spot: 0730-8203313. In addition, for travelers who wish to visit Yueyang Pavilion at the same time, in order to save time, they can first get their boat ticket at the wharf, then visit the pavilion before boating to Junshan Hill.
Admission Fee: CNY 60

Lodging
Dongting Shanzhuang Hotel on the island is an elegant hotel with shopping, dining, entertainment, lodging and conference services. Dongting Whole Fish Banquet is the featured dish here.

Transportation
By Road: there are direct tour buses (No.15, CNY 5) running between the railway station and Junshan Hill. Travelers in Yueyang City can also hire a car or a taxi to go there.
By Boat: travelers can also travel there from Yueyang Pavilion Wharf or Nanyuepo Wharf (round-trip ticket: CNY 60).