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°ECoordinates: 25°25′15″N 113°2′49″E / 25.42083°N 113.04694°E |
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. 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.