Yu Stele in Mount Yuelu, Stone monument in Mount Yuelu, China
The Yu Stele stands as a stone inscription on Mount Yuelu at 297 meters elevation, surrounded by green peaks and mountain streams.
The monument dates from the Song Dynasty and commemorates Yu the Great, a Chinese ruler who developed water control systems across ancient China.
The stele represents traditional Chinese reverence for historical figures and serves as an educational landmark within the Mount Yuelu cultural landscape.
Visitors can reach the Yu Stele through multiple bus routes, including numbers 202, 913, 902, and 305, which connect to Changsha railway station.
The stone inscription maintains its original carved characters despite centuries of exposure to natural elements on Mount Yuelu.
Location: Changsha
GPS coordinates: 28.18833,112.92861
Latest update: May 15, 2025 13:20
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