“The skies of Italy, the verdure of Japan, the grandeur of the Rockies” this quote from North China Daily News, 1936, which waxed lyrical about Moganshan is certainly true!
While not many foreigners know about Moganshan, it is very popular with the locals (mostly Shanghai urbanites) who come here to escape from the heat in the summer. The mountain is covered in snow in winter, but still a wonderful time to spend the holidays. Located in Zhejiang province and three hours drive from Shanghai, Moganshan boasts many European-style villas, some left dilapidated, while some have been restored and turned into guesthouses.
Legend has it that a swordsmith, Gan Jiang, came to the mountain in 722-481 BC to forge and temper a pair of special swords in a stream that runs from one of the many clear mountain springs. Gan’s wife was called Mo Ye. Hence, the name Moganshan. Today that same stream from which the sword was made is Moganshan’s main tourist attraction, the Sword Pond.
Blessed with verdant bamboo forests and misty mountain vistas, Moganshan is a great place for hikers and a sanctuary for weary souls.
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