[2025 Nanping Attraction] Travel Guide for Nanpingjiufeng Zoo (Updated Jul)

Nanping Jiufeng Zoo is an excellent destination for getting close to nature and observing wildlife. The zoo makes full use of the natural terrain to create an environment suitable for the animals to live in. Various animals live in habitats that closely resemble their natural environments. Among them, the most captivating are the elephants and leopards. Elephants, with their massive size and gentle demeanor, are beloved by visitors, while leopards, with their graceful posture and agile movements, draw everyone's attention.

The Xixi and Jianxi Rivers converge here to form the Minjiang River, the mother river of Fujian, which flows southeast along Jiufeng Mountain. Therefore, Jiufeng Mountain is known as the first mountain at the source of the Minjiang River. Jiufeng Mountain is 386 meters above sea level. Although the mountain is not high, the nine peaks are continuous and overlapping. It takes some time and energy to reach the top of the mountain. 🌟The tour of Jiufeng Mountain starts from the Jiufeng Suspension Bridge at the foot of the mountain. The suspension bridge is 325 meters long. It is the first suspension bridge across the Minjiang River and a landmark building in Yanping. 🌟The south end of the bridge is the entrance to Jiufeng Mountain Park. The winding aerial walkway has become a popular attraction in Yanping. 🌟The walkway is 858 meters long, like a golden dragon shuttling through the forest, giving people the feeling of "walking on the bridge and traveling in the forest." Leaning on the railing and looking into the distance on the walkway, you can see the whole Yanping city. The exit of the walkway is Yixiang Garden. 🌟Climb the steep 245 steps to reach Lingyun Pavilion on the second peak. The majestic Zhengzhong Temple is not far away, surrounded by ancient trees and beautiful scenery. 🌟If you just want to check in at the aerial walkway, you can return the same way. If you want to continue climbing, you can reach the monument on the sixth peak or the highest point, Jiufeng Moonlight. The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours. 🌟The Yuantong Zen Temple at the foot of the mountain was formerly the ancient "Xuanmiao Temple." Since the temple was built in the Five Dynasties, it has witnessed countless historical changes. 🌟The nearby Jiufeng Mountain Zoo is small but has a wide variety of animals. The ticket price is CNY 10.

If you're wondering where to go for a stroll on a rainy day, Yanping Jiufeng Mountain is a very good choice. Not only can you climb high to overlook the scenery of the entire city, but you can also feel the unique historical and cultural atmosphere of Yanping. Being in such a natural oxygen bar, you can exercise your body and relax your mind. Jiufeng Mountain offers extraordinary views, overlooking the mountain city amidst the haze. The scenery evokes a sense of past and present, as one lingers by the railing for a long time. The lush vegetation and ancient Tan state, with ten miles of streams leading to a blue flow. A prosperity dense as stars, the mountain city's new look brightens both eyes. Jiufeng Mountain is located to the southeast of the urban area, facing the city across the river. Named for the nine peaks that rise in succession, it is the crown of all the surrounding peaks of the city, with attractions such as 'Jiufeng Moon Bright', 'Ape Cave Autumn Wind', 'Three Temples Amidst Clouds', 'Secluded and Elegant Hidden Garden', 'Cold Wind Refreshing Pavilion', 'Ancient Pagoda Overlooking the River', 'Cold Spring Listening to Rhymes', and 'Martyrs' Tall Steles'. Jiufeng Mountain has an elegant environment, and 'Jiufeng Moon Bright' is one of the ancient eight scenic spots of Nanping. Lu Song, the Ming Dynasty prefect of Nanping, wrote in a poem: 'Lotuses stand tall in the vast sky, the clear sky washed as the moonlight is dense. The view is so beautiful it could be a painting, not even the five peaks of Mount Kuanglu can compare.' Scholars of the Song Dynasty such as Yang Shi, Luo Congyan, Li Tong, and Zhu Xi have lectured here, praising the scenery of Jiufeng Mountain as 'nine layers of emerald screens'. Jiufeng Mountain's strategic position is critical, a place of military contention. Wen Tianxiang set up the Governor's Mansion in Yanping to command the army against the Yuan, defending Jiufeng and shielding Fuzhou. Jiufeng Mountain now has a zoo with rare animals such as South China tigers, leopards, macaques, elephants, and hippos, and also features an aquarium, peacock garden, and more.