Chuzhou boasts a long history and outstanding people. As early as the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Jia State was established in Quanjiao, and the Sui Dynasty officially set up Chuzhou Prefecture. Over thousands of years, countless heroes shaped the land with lofty aspirations, while numerous exiled literati poured their passion into timeless brushstrokes. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty raised his army in Fengyang; the grand, magnificent Middle Capital City and Imperial Mausoleum stand as testaments to his extraordinary bearing. Wu Jingzi, a literary genius from Quanjiao, won worldwide fame with The Scholars. Traces of the great writer can still be found along the clear Xiang River.

Huangfu Mountain is covered in layered green peaks flocked by gulls and herons. Gaoyou Lake in Tianchang stretches endlessly with vast blue waves shrouded in mist. Lush, elegant Langya Mountain has captivated generations of scholars and writers, and Record of Zuiweng Pavilion, a masterpiece by the Northern Song literary giant Ouyang Xiu, remains an eternal literary classic.

Standing at Huifeng Pavilion atop Langya Mountain, visitors behold encircling mountains framed by clear waters and beautiful scenery. Spring blossoms, autumn fruits, summer lotus blooms and winter snow each form breathtaking vistas. Gentle sunlit days and misty rainy scenes hold endless charm all year round.

Located to the west of Chuzhou City, Anhui Province, Langya Mountain was formerly known as Motuo Ridge and is a time-honored scenic resort in eastern Anhui.

The entire scenic area spans 115 square kilometers with a forest coverage rate of 90%. Deep valleys, lush woodlands, gurgling springs and scattered lakes dot the mountain terrain. The first attraction upon entry is Wild Blossom Garden, which encompasses Xixin Pavilion, Langya Ink Garden, Zuiweng Pavilion Scenic Zone, Deep Show Lake, Langya Temple, South Heavenly Gate, and Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall. Additional sites such as Huashan Color Cloud Cave lie in the surrounding area.

Langya Mountain abounds in cultural relics. Highlights include Langya Temple built in the Tang Dynasty, ancient architectural complexes centered on the Song-dynasty Zuiweng Pavilion, and hundreds of cliff carvings and stone steles dating from the Tang and Song dynasties. Zuiweng Pavilion ranks among China’s Four Great Pavilions. After repeated renovations and expansions, it now forms an integrated garden complex featuring Hall of Two Worthies, Shrine of Lord Feng, Baosong Studio, Ancient Plum Pavilion, Yi Pavilion, the Winding Stream Wine Cup Site and Awakening Heart Garden. Inside rests a complete stone carving of Record of Zuiweng Pavilion — Ouyang Xiu’s prose handwritten by Su Dongpo, an unparalleled treasure handed down from the Song Dynasty.

Transportation A taxi ride from the railway station costs approximately 5 RMB.

Self-driving It is 120 kilometers away from Hefei (the provincial capital) and 55 kilometers from Nanjing, connected by expressways for the entire journey. Travelers departing Shanghai may take the route via Nanjing to Chuzhou. A vehicle entry fee of 15 RMB applies for mountain access.

Admission Ticket A unified one-ticket system is implemented across the scenic zone: 95 RMB in peak season, 80 RMB in off-season.

Free admission is offered to children, seniors aged 70 and above with local household registration in Anhui, and military troops stationed in Chuzhou. Half-price discounts apply to students and active-duty military personnel. Local Chuzhou residents may purchase an annual pass for 35 RMB with ID cards, or enjoy half-price entry with valid identity certificates.

Nestled at the southern foot of Langya Mountain in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, Zuiweng Pavilion is grouped with Taoran Pavilion in Beijing, Aiwan Pavilion in Changsha and Huxin Pavilion in Hangzhou as China’s Four Great Pavilions. Compact and unique, it embodies the distinctive architectural style of Jiangnan pavilions, clinging steep mountain cliffs with upturned flying eaves soaring overhead. Though repeatedly damaged and reconstructed over hundreds of years, it has never faded from public memory. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the pavilion was designated a Provincial Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit and restored multiple times. Buildings surrounding Zuiweng Pavilion feature a compact, exquisite layout characteristic of classical Jiangnan gardens.