Date with 20 cultural heritage sites at Cultural and Natural Heritage Day (16)

16. Lushan National Park

Situated in the northern part of Jiangxi Province in southeastern China, Lushan Mountain is one of the most renowned mountains and tourism resorts in the country. (Photo/Shanghai Daily)

Situated in the northern part of Jiangxi province, Lushan Mountain is one of China’s most renowned mountains. Lushan National Park, which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996, is a prominent tourist attraction that lures millions of tourists each year.

Apart from its breathtaking natural scenery, Lushan is the birthplace of Chinese landscape poetry, plus, the famous Lushan Plenum represents its role in China’s political evolution.

The Lushan National Park was added to the list in December, 1996.