Mt. Lushan (Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province)

c.Natural Heritage

Mt. Lushan features geological structures of every period except the Triassic Period. It has unique evidence of glaciation during the Quaternary Period and is the birthplace of China's glaciological theory.

Though complicated, the geological structure can be clearly traced. There are the mainly north-east Quasi-Cathaysian system and north-north-east neo-Quasi-Cathaysian system. Lushan is a Fault Mountain formed in the Quaternary Period. When it rose, the surrounding land sank, and the Poyang Basin eventually developed into Poyang Lake. The many grotesque rocks, towering peaks and cascading waterfalls constitute a spectacular Mountain landscape. With frequent fog and mist, Lushan has cool summers. It also has typical flora and fauna.

d.Villas Scene

The modern villas are quite a sight on Mt. Lushan. Each villa is an individual building complex. Its style and structure mirror the native culture of the former owner as well as his or her aesthetic taste. The architects tended to build the villas in shady places, and pursued a natural and casual style. It is this style that enables the villas to be well integrated with the natural scenery. The modern villas on Mt. Lushan, mostly one or two-storied, though in clusters, are less densely located and decorated with trees all around, which is a pleasing picture to the eye. The villa complex is simple and natural in style. Each is like a distinctive geometric figure. You could hardly find two villas that resemble each other.