Jiuyi Mountains

Mountain range in Hunan, China
Jiuyi Range is located in China
Jiuyi Range
Jiuyi Range
Location in China
Highest pointElevation1,959 m (6,427 ft)Coordinates25°25′15″N 113°2′49″E / 25.42083°N 113.04694°E / 25.42083; 113.04694GeographyLocationHunan, ChinaParent rangeMengzhu Mountains, Nanling Range
Location of Yongzhou Prefecture within Hunan

The Jiuyi Mountains (Chinese: 九嶷山 Jiuyi Shan) are a mountain range in Hunan province, China. They are located in the Yongzhou, Ningyuan and Lanshan region, bordering Guangdong province.[1] They are part of the Mengzhu Mountains of the Nanling Range.

These mountains are reputed to be the burial place of Emperor Shun in ancient Chinese tradition.[2][3]

It is traditionally inhabited by the Yao people. Autonomous counties include: Daqiao Yao Ethnic Township

References

  1. ^ Wikimapia
  2. ^ Floating on the Canglang River
  3. ^ Emperor Shun
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