Mogan Mountain Scenic and Historic Site in Deging

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Mogan Mountain Scenic and Historic Site is a famous summer resort.It has been enjoying the titles”Top Mountain in Southern China”,”Cool and Placid World”and the “Architecture Museum of Chinese and Western Styles”. The whole site covers an area of about 100 square kilometers, including 43 square kilometers of scenic area. Rolling mountain peaks, floating clouds, gurgling spring streams and green bamboo groves constitute a graceful scene that is characterized by “cool, clear, green and placid”.

Many noted public figures and political leaders have been there to rest and recuperate. With the development of tourism, Mogan Mountain Scenic Site is becoming a more and more popular place for tourists from home and abroad.

Mogan Mountain, located in Deqing County, belongs to the Tianmu Mountain ranges. The main scenic spots on the mountain are Jianchi, Luhuadang, Wuling, Guaishijiao, Ancient Tianchi and others.

The mountain often has unpredictable cloud and wet weather. However, the alternation of the seasons is distinct. Tourists will enjoy the different sceneries at different times. In spring, bamboo shoots break out the ground all over the mountain after a heavy rain. In summer, dense forests of tall bamboo and towering old trees keep out the scorching sunlight. Even midday, the mountain paths are well sheltered from the hot sun. Gurgling streams send out peaceful noises, and roaring waterfalls can be heard at a long distance, which creates the background music. In the afternoon of summer, it often brings a gentle dizzling rain which makes the surroundings more comfortable and visitors can go out for some fresh air. In autumn, red maple leaves stand out against the clear blue sky, and orange osmanthus flowers are in blossom over the mountain with the air full of the delicate fragrance. It is also the best season in a year for local residents to climb up the mountain in their spare time. In winter, tourists would experience another pleasant feeling on Mogan Mountain. They may run to a heavy snowfall during their stay on the mountain. It is rather romantic for tourists to take a stroll in dancing snowflakes, and try to catch the snowflakes with the tip of the tongue. They might be shocked by the lofty rolling mountains near and far that have been blanketed by thick snow overnight. The poetic charm adds some unfathomable beauty to the mountain in the bright morning sunshine.

Mogan Moutain is not only characterized by its wonderful scenery, but also noted for its historical culture. In the past, many a literary man had an indissoluble bond with it and left a lot of treasured inscriptions on the site.

According to the incomplete statistics, there are presently thirty-four rock carvings on the whole mountain. Most of them can be viewed near Jianchi Pond and Lingque Bridge.

Mogan Mountain Scenic and Historic Site has another must-see for tourists. There are more than two hundred historical constructions scattered over the mountain. They were built by missionaries from the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany during the late 19th century and theearly 20th century. These beautiful buildings and villas were skilfully designed in different and attractive appearances. Some were built in Chinese classic, some in modern-style architecture, while others were modelled after West European farmhouses and castles in the Middle-Ages. These villas are the most telling witness to the historical stories.

Mogan Mountain, as a national scenic site with AAAA-grade, provides so many picturesque sceneries for tourists to appreciate. It is undoubted that anyone who makes the trip to Mogan Mountain will leave with satisfaction.