Shennong Mountain
Shennong Mountain (simplified Chinese: 神农山; traditional Chinese: 神農山; pinyin: Shénnóng shān) lies in the northwest of Qinyang, Henan, China. Its main peak is called "Zijin Ding" (simplified Chinese: 紫金顶; traditional Chinese: 紫金頂; lit. 'Purple and Gold Peak'), which is also known as the "North Peak" (北顶), with an altitude of 1028 meters.[1]
It is said that Shennong (lit. 'Divine Farmer'), who taught the ancient Chinese the practices of agriculture, was once there to teach farmers recognize different species of plants.
History[edit]
Not only Shennong, but also Laozi who was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, had ever been there. Many great poets such as Han Yu and Li Shangyin had written some poems about Shennong Mountain.
Location[edit]
Its geographical coordinates are approximately 35°11′30″~35°19′N, 112°44′~113°02′E.
References[edit]
- ^ "Henan Famous Mountain-Shennong Mountain". Sina. 2018-06-27.
35°12′25″N 112°49′07″E / 35.2069°N 112.8185°E
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