Poyang Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in China and one of the world's most important ecological regions designated by the World Natural Health Council. In Poyang Lake tourism, visitors can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the lake and mountains, appreciate the rich aquatic biodiversity, and experience the unique local customs.
1. Shoe Mountain
In Poyang Lake, there is a lone peak rising from the water, formerly known as Lone Rock. However, it has a peculiar shape, resembling a giant shoe, low in the front and high in the back, hence the affectionate name Shoe Mountain. Legend has it that this mountain is the embroidered shoes that the fairy fell into the lake, hence the name Shoe Mountain. Shoe Mountain is surrounded by turquoise waters and cliffs on three sides, and only the northwest corner can be used to moor boats. Echoing with the small lonely mountain in the Yangtze River, the shoe mountain is even more arrogant and unique. In the last years of the Yuan Dynasty, Chen Youliang led the sailors to fight fiercely with Zhu Yuanzhang here. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, Peng Yulin led the Hunan Army and the Naval Division also fought bloody battles with the Taiping Army here. These historical events have added more legends to Shoe Mountain.
2. Falling star pier
Luoxingdun is a landmark building in Lushan City, it is a stone island with an area of about 1,800 square meters, and there are archways, temples, pavilions and ancient pagodas on the island. These buildings were built in the Tang and Ming dynasties, and they were rebuilt in 1998 and regained their glory. The island body is more than 20 meters high, and it is as solid as a rock. During the flood season of Poyang Lake, the island body of Luoxingdun sleeps in the rippling blue waves, and only pavilions and towers and other buildings are exposed, as if they are the secrets of Poyang Lake, hidden under the sparkling water. And when the dry season comes, it will "fall into the water" and be fully revealed.
3. Shizhong MountainShizhong Mountain is located in the old town of Hukou County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake. Because there are many gaps in the mountains and stones, the water and stone fight each other and make a sound like a bell, so it is named Shizhong Mountain. This mountain is known for"The first mountain of China's ancient strange sounds"The reputation is also known as"The key to the lock", which has been a military fortress since ancient times. The most striking thing about Shizhong Mountain is the unique weathered turtle back stone on the mountain. After thousands of years of wind and rain, these stones gradually lose their edges and corners, becoming round and smooth, showing a unique turtle back pattern. These stones seem to be masterpieces of nature, with their unique shapes and textures, telling the vicissitudes of time and the precipitation of history.
4. Lushan Scenic Area
Lushan, also known as Kuangshan and Kuanglu, is located in the south of the Yangtze River and on the shore of Poyang Lake. Lushan has a 220-kilometer-long shoreline, like an endless picture. It is rich in pearls, soft-shelled turtles, mandarin fish, whitebait, crabs, shrimp and other freshwater treasures, and people can't help but marvel at the magic and abundance of nature.
In the long river of history, Lushan attracted many literati and writers to stop, and they left more than 3,500 poems describing Lushan. These poems not only show the natural beauty of Lushan, but also integrate the emotions and thoughts of the poets, making the cultural connotation of Lushan richer and deeper.
5. Jiangxi Poyang Lake National Wetland Park
Jiangxi Poyang Lake National Wetland Park, located in Poyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, this vast wetland, gathering lakes, rivers, grasslands, mudflats, islands, floodplains, ponds and other diverse landscapes, like an encyclopedia of nature, telling the reproduction and change of life. Its rich wetland resources and diverse types can be called an outstanding representative of the complex wetland park with pure natural ecology in China and even in the world. Poyang Lake Wetland Park is not only one of the six major wetlands in the world, but also a national wetland park with the largest wetland area and the richest wetland species in Asia.
In short, the main attractions of Poyang Lake tourism include the magnificent scenery of the lake and mountains, the rich aquatic biodiversity, and the unique local customs.