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 Mountains of the Nanling Range.
Jiuyi Range | |
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九嶷山 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,959 m (6,427 ft) |
Coordinates | 25°25′15″N 113°2′49″E / 25.42083°N 113.04694°E |
Geography | |
Location | Hunan, China |
Parent range | Mengzhu Mountains, Nanling Range |
These mountains are reputed to be the burial place of Emperor Shun in ancient Chinese tradition.[2][3]
It is traditionally inhabited by the Yao people. Autonomous counties include: Daqiao Yao Ethnic Township
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