Jiuyi 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.^[1] They are part of the Mengzhu Mountains of the Nanling Range.

Jiuyi Range
九嶷山
Jiuyi Range Location in China
Highest point
Elevation	1,959 m (6,427 ft)
Coordinates	25°25′15″N 113°2′49″E
Geography
Location	Hunan, China
Parent range	Mengzhu Mountains, Nanling Range

Location of Yongzhou Prefecture within Hunan

These mountains are reputed to be the burial place of Emperor Shun in ancient Chinese tradition.^[2][3]

It is traditionally inhabited by the Yao people. Autonomous counties include: Daqiao Yao Ethnic Township