Shennong Mountain
People's Republic of China · Asia
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Shennong Mountain (simplified, traditional, pinyin: Shénnóng shān) lies in the northwest of Qinyang, Henan, China. Its main peak is called "Zijin Ding" (simplified, traditional, lit. 'Purple and Gold Peak'), which is also known as the "North Peak", with an altitude of 1028 meters. It is said that Shennong (lit. 'Divine Farmer'), who taught the ancient Chinese the practices of agriculture, was once there to teach farmers recognize different species of plants.
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