Jiuyi Mountains
Appearance
Jiuyi Range | |
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九嶷山 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,959 m (6,427 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Hunan, China |
Parent range | Mengzhu Ridge, Nan Mountains |
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 Ridge of the Nan Mountains.
These mountains are reputed to be the burial place of Emperor Shun in ancient Chinese tradition.[2][3]