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Jinggangshan range of mountains located 180km (110 miles) from Nanchang spread between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. This lush mountain area is known as "the cradle of the Chinese Revolution" became of the crucial role it played in the early Communist movement.
The breathtaking mountains boast 100-odd peaks unique in shape, of the peaks, some look like tigers leaping over the deep stream, appearing in all their glory as if they were made by uncanny craftsmanship. The Nanping Peak, a sheer rise of thousands of feet, stretches for tens of miles, with hard rocks rocketing into the sky. The rocks in the shape of birds of beasts look so lifelike that they seem to change according to your imagination.
The Five Fingers Peak with an elevation of 1583 meters, is the highest peak and major symbol of Jinggangshan. It is so named because the peak, when standing together, resembles five fingers.
Jinggangshan has an indispensable place in Chinese revolutionary history and offers a good insight into the history of the Chinese revolution. However, this is not only a Red Army tourist spot but is also an area of natural beauty that offers you plenty of scope for relaxation.
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