Mount Chaya Explained

Mount Chaya, also known as Chaya Mountain, is a mountain, geological feature, scenic spot and tourist attraction in Zhumadian, Henan. It is one of the AAAAA Tourist Attractions of China, a list of the most important and best-maintained tourist attractions in the People's Republic of China.^[1]

History

Mount Chaya was occupied by rebel agrarian leader Shang Rang in 876CE during the Tang dynasty, leading to a retreat of Tang forces back to Deng Prefecture in modern Nanyang, Henan. It is also the location where Shang Rang joined forces with fellow rebel leader Huang Chao later in the same year.^{[2] [3]}

Geology

Mount Chaya is a granitic formation, composed of Yanshanian granite (formed 140 million to 120 mya). This granite displays interesting geomorphological features. It was designated a Geopark in 2004.^[4]

In popular culture

Mount Chaya was a filming location for CCTV's 1986 adaptation of Journey to the West.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chaya Mountain, Zhumadian . China Daily . 19 December 2022.
2. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 252.
3. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 253.
4. Book: Chen . Anze . Dictionary of Geotourism . 31 October 2019 . Springer Singapore . Singapore . 978-981-13-2537-3 . 408 . 1 . 10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1618 .