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Why are there so many cliff tombs on Xianshuiyan in Longhu Mountain?

Cliff tomb is a burial custom in ancient China. As the birthplace of Taoism, Longhu Mountain has a very important ancestral position, so it has accumulated a lot of cultural heritage. The custom of cliff tombs can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period.

Xianshuiyan is located in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province. There are all kinds of cliff tombs with a long history, most of which are transformed from natural caves. The caves vary in size, some are 2 meters high and some are 58.3 meters high, all facing southeast. The door of cliff tomb generally has two structures, one is plywood, and the other is transverse chord.

The cliff tomb is built on the cliff, and the jade pavilion hangs in the air, which is very mysterious, so it is known as one of the wonders of the world in the history of world culture. The custom of tombs has a history of more than 2600 years. Cliff tomb is a very rare landscape, with a large number, dangerous location and strange shape. And in what way was the cave on the cliff tomb transformed? How do you put the scenic spots in the Jade Pavilion? Why did you think of putting the dead in the cave? Who is the dead in the cave? These questions have never been answered.

Nowadays, Xianshuiyan has also become a famous tourist attraction and the essence of the natural scenery of Longhu Mountain. Raft rafting in Luxi, Xianshuiyan is a special activity in Longhu Mountain. Here, you can take a bamboo raft down the river, enjoy the unique Danxia landform of Longhu Mountain and watch the cliff tomb at close range.

Xianshuiyan has many bright spots. You can see Xiannv Rock, hanging coffins and cormorant fishing. Beautiful scenery, unlimited scenery. There is also a famous landscape on the salt water rock called Mother Earth. The scenery is particularly beautiful, so you must go to Longhu Mountain Scenic Area. You can't visit the Dragon and Tiger Mountain here, even if you come here in vain.