Yingtan

Yingtan (simplified Chinese: 鹰潭; traditional Chinese: 鷹潭; pinyin: Yīngtán; literally "Eagle Pond") is a small city in the east of China's Jiangxi province. It is a major rail transport hub.

Near the city of Yingtan is the resort area Longhushan (龙虎山; Lónghǔ Shān) which purports to be the birthplace of Taoism (道教) and hence has great symbolic value to Taoists. The region has many interesting temples, cave complexes, mountains and villages.

External links

(Chinese) Official website
(English) Photos of Yingtan and info in English

Prefecture-level divisions of Jiangxi

Prefecture-level cities:

List of Jiangxi County-level divisions

Coordinates: 28°14′N, 117°00′E

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