Qixia Mountain
Source By: Qixia MountainQixia Mountain, also called Sheshan, is located in the Qixia Town 22km away from the northeast of Nanjing and gets its name from Qixia Temple which is nestled inside. The mountain was entitled by Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty as "One of the Brightest, Cleanest and Most Beautiful Mountains of Jinling". Qixia Mountain has three peaks, amongst which the main peak is 313 meters above sea level. The mountain embraces a bunch of natural wonders, and boasts numerous historical sites like Qixia Temple and Sarira Stupa.
Qixia Mountain is very famous for red leaves. Red Leave Festival is held every year in October-December and lasts for about 50 days when the whole mountain is covered by spectacular red maples.
In spring and summer, visitors can enjoy fascinating scenes by trekking through mountains and forests, while in frosty winter days they can still indulge in cultural monuments.
Visitors could either appreciate the striking natural view from half-hill regions, or climb to the mountain peak to oversee the scenery, and then view the beauty while hiking down back to the foot of the mountain.
It takes at least one hour to tour around the mountain, hence we recommend you to prepare food and water in advance.
Highlights:
- Qixia Mountain was entitled by Qianlong Emperor of Qing Dynasty as "One of the Brightest, Cleanest and Most Beautiful Mountains of Jinling";
- There are numerous historical sites like Qixia Temple and Sarira Stupa in the mountain;
- Red Maple Festival is held in autumn;
- AAAA scenic spot.
- Please do not follow tricycle drivers transporting at the foot of the mountain who claim to help you climb the mountain without a ticket. Tickets are always required on top of the mountain;
- Tour guide services are available in the scenic spot. There’re two travel routes and you can follow either one to the mountain. The reference price is 80 RMB / time for no more than 30 visitors and 90 RMB / time for more than 30 visitors. You may contact the tourist service center for the tour guide service. Each tour lasts for about 1 hour;
- The recommended visiting time period is half a day.
Take bus No.206, 207, 194, 197, 138 to Qixia Temple Station, and then walk forwards for about 400 meters. (It takes about 1 hour to wait for bus No.206 and 207 since the departure interval is quite long)
7:00-17:00
25 RMB (Slack season);
40 RMB (Boom season, during Red Maple Festival which is held around Oct.-Dec., prices may be adjusted);
Half price for the old aged from 60 to 69 and students with valid credentials;
Free for children under 1.3m;
Free for the old aged over 70 with valid credentials.