After having visited the P.R.C. 8 times in the last few years, i have spent a great amount of time in Shanghai. I have found this city to be an enchanting place, but i have always asked local people if they knew of a place in the mountains. Finally during my last visit for the National Holiday, i was told of a magical place 12 hours away by train. Lushan Mountain was beyond all my exspectations. This is the China that we never seem to find on the so-called guided tours. The next time you are in the P.R.C., do yourself a favour and visit this jewel of a mountain resort. I promise that you will not be disappointed.