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Jinggangshan
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Jinggangshan range of mountains located 180 kilometers from Nanchang is spread between the Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. This flourishing mountain area is known as the cradle of the Chinese Revolution became of the critical role it played in the early Communist movement. After suffering crushing losses in urban areas, in 1927, a weakened Communist force led by Mao Zedong sought after shelter in Jinggangshan dense forests. Mao's small band was shortly joined by the Communist army led by Zhu De and Zhou Enlai who had been futile after the Nanchang Uprising as well as Peng Dehuai and his legion. These troops and their leaders joined forces in Ciping and began the Long March. The government has restored most of the well-known landmarks at Ciping and tourists can also visit the Jinggang Mountain Revolutionary Museum.
Jinggangshan boasts a huge area of mountains with rich vegetation. The streams take pleasure in a strong flow and a great drop. Therefore, surrounded by the scenic zone there are over hundred waterfalls, grand and marvelous. The background of the eighteen giant waterfalls of five large pools attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad. This place is a world of flora.
Jinggangshan is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in China. It is worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place will leave a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justify the proud cultural tradition of China.
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