Qixia Mountain

Qixia Mountain, anciently known as She Mountain. The scenic area is located to the northeast of Nanjing city, surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing the Yangtze River to the north, covering a total area of 860 hectares. It has been known as the 'Historic Site of the Six Dynasties', and historically, five kings and fourteen emperors have visited Qixia Mountain. During the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as one of the: 'Forty-eight Scenic Spots of Jinling', and it has the reputation of: 'One Qixia Mountain, half of Jinling's history'. At the foot of the mountain, Qixia Temple, is the birthplace of the Sanlun School of Buddhism in the south of the Yangtze River. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited the south of the Yangtze River six times, five of which he stayed at the Qixia Qianlong Imperial Palace. Main attractions: Mingjing Lake, Qixia Temple, Relic Pagoda, Thousand Buddha Rock, Sha Mao Peak, Biyun Pavilion, First Emperor's Yangtze River Viewing Spot, Xiaoyingpan Site, Ban Guan, Peach Blossom Stream, Lu Yu Tea House, Qianlong Imperial Garden, Yuwang Tablet, etc. It is one of the four major maple viewing spots in China, and 'Qixia Crimson Maple' is listed among the New Forty Scenic Spots of Jinling. It is a scenic spot that integrates natural landscapes, red maple views, and historical and cultural features. Now it is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. ======================== Tourist Information; Opening hours: 7:00—17:00. Ticket price: 50 yuan. (Online: 47 yuan.) Public Transportation: Take bus route 138 (Sun City—Qixia): to Qixia Station. Bus route 206 (Nanjing Station North Square East—Qixia): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 743 (Jiangning Bus Station—Shangba): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 197 (She Mountain New City—Yaohua Gate): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 194 (Longtan—Qixia): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 195 (Longchang Temple—Qixia): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 207 (Nanjing Station North Square East—Shangba): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 326 (Jing Tian Road—Qixia): Qixia Temple Station. Bus route 327 (She Mountain New City—Qixia): Qixia Temple Station. Subway Transfer: Subway Line 1: Get off at Nanjing Railway Station (Nanjing Station) to the North Square, take bus route 206 (Qixia Temple Station) to the scenic area. Subway Line 2: Get off at Xuezelu Station, transfer to bus route 138 (Qixia Station) to the scenic area. Subway Line 3: Get off at Xinzhuang Station, transfer to bus route 206 (Qixia Temple Station) to the scenic area. Self-driving: Navigation location: Qixia Mountain West Gate Parking Lot. Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey, go for it!

Baozis, today I want to introduce the beautiful Qixia Mountain to you all, the natural landscape here is amazing! There are lots of maple trees, Acer palmatum, and other colorful foliage plants. Who would have thought that the transition from spring to summer in Nanjing's Qixia Mountain could be as picturesque as an oil painting? There is an old saying in Jinling, 'Spring belongs to Niushou Mountain, autumn to Qixia.' Although Qixia is extremely charming with its red autumn leaves, visiting during the spring-summer transition reveals an unexpectedly overwhelming beauty. Visiting Qixia Mountain off-season means fewer people and a rare tranquility! The unique fresh and lush greenery of summer is also fully embodied in Qixia Mountain. Following the direction of the wind chimes and heading north, I discovered that this year's Qixia Mountain has been decorated with an Impressionist Monet garden! The red leaves and ancient mountain gates are bathed in bright sunshine, with the sound of babbling streams in my ears, as if stepping into a painting. Moreover, Qixia Mountain has a profound historical and cultural background. The Qixia Temple was built during the Southern Qi dynasty, and Buddhist activities have always been very active here. There are also historical relics and cultural artifacts such as the Thousand Buddha Cliff and the Ming Zhengjun Stele on the mountain! The Thousand Buddha Rock, the Relic Pagoda, and the Three Saints Hall area of the ancient Qixia Temple, as well as the mountain trails, are what I particularly admire. A glimpse into the history of the Southern Dynasties is vividly expressed in the pouring halo of light. Just as I was strolling, I encountered visiting monks. They were moving through the valleys, conversing with the ancient Buddha's thoughts from a thousand years ago. At this moment, time seemed to have some interesting overlaps. In addition to natural scenery and historical culture, there are also attractions like Mingjing Lake, Crescent Pond, and Qixia Mountain Zoo to check out!

🌿There is a saying in Nanjing: 'Head to Niushou Mountain in spring, and Qixia Mountain in autumn.' 📖Meaning: In spring, go to Niushou Mountain for a spring outing, and in autumn, go to Qixia Mountain to appreciate the maple leaves. This proverb reveals the distinct characteristics of Niushou Mountain and Qixia Mountain, but the beauty of Qixia Mountain is not limited to autumn; it is equally picturesque in spring! In spring, Qixia Mountain is less crowded, and the tickets are cheaper than during the Red Maple Festival. Spring not only brings a mountain full of greenery, offering a sense of a secluded path, but you can also find red maples in the mountains. The west gate entrance now features a new 'Monet Garden,' which is very photogenic; the ginkgo trees at Qixia Temple are green again, full of vitality. Take a trip to Qixia Mountain in spring, and fully embrace the greenery and vitality of nature! 🎫Ticket: 50 RMB for adults, 25 RMB for students The Nanjing City Park Annual Pass does not include Qixia Mountain. The scenic area starts checking tickets at 7 a.m., but you can enter for free before 7 a.m. without a ticket. 📆Visiting time: 4 hours, it is recommended to plan for a day trip Qixia Mountain is relatively remote, and the round trip takes a relatively long time, usually at least half a day. If you have enough time, it is recommended to arrange for a full day trip. 🚌Transportation recommendation: No direct subway Nearby subways: Line 2 Jing Tian Road, Line 4 Xianlin Lake, Line 7 Xianxin Road 🉑Currently, the Qixia all-region tourism direct bus is free of charge, and you can make a reservation in advance if needed.

This month, go to Qixia Mountain in Nanjing to enjoy the most beautiful maple leaves | Attached with a guide ||| Deep in the mountains, stepping on red leaves, hearing the birds singing, let's go to Qixia Mountain in Nanjing next month to enjoy the stunning maple leaves... Qixia Mountain, known as the most beautiful mountain in Jinling, is one of the four major maple viewing spots in China. The Qixia Ancient Temple on the mountain has a history of over 1000 years and is one of the four famous temples in China. Every year when the maple leaves turn red, I will go to Qixia Mountain. Each time I take photos, I feel surprised and moved, especially when it's drizzling. The rain hitting the red leaves, the foggy shadows, it's like a fairyland on earth. In addition, the ginkgo trees in Qixia Temple are also super beautiful. Here is a photography and travel guide, hoping to give you a little help if you plan to come to Nanjing. ✅About Transportation ✔️Take the subway line 3 to 'Xinzhuang Station', exit from Exit 1, transfer to bus 206 or D21 to 'Qixia Mountain East Station', and walk for about 10 minutes to the north gate of Qixia Mountain. ✔️For those who like photography, try to go early to avoid the crowd. You can take a taxi or drive there. ✅Recommended Route Mingjing Lake → Bell Tower → Qixia Temple → Stupa → Thousand Buddha Rock → Peach Blossom Lake → Red Leaf Valley → Emperor Qin's River View ✔️Mingjing Lake: When the temperature is low, you can take pictures of the misty lake surface, which is like a fairyland. ✔️Bell Tower: There is a large bell weighing nearly ten tons on the tower, the bell sound is loud and can be heard for several miles. ✔️Qixia Temple: There are 2 ginkgo trees inside, the ginkgo leaves are the most photogenic when they turn yellow. ✔️Peach Blossom Lake: There is a Peach Blossom Lake Pavilion by the lake. I take pictures from this spot every year, using maple leaves as the foreground, it's too beautiful. ✔️Red Leaf Valley: Although the maple trees in this area are not tall, there are quite a lot of them. ✔️Emperor Qin's River View: On a sunny day, you can overlook the Yangtze River and feel open-minded. ✅Best Time ✔️Ginkgo in Qixia Temple: Around mid-November, the ginkgo in front of Pilu Hall and the ancient temple form a perfect combination, complementing each other. Full of Zen, it's so photogenic. ✔️Maple Leaves in Qixia Mountain: The most beautiful from late November to early December. ✔️From about 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning, if you choose a windy day, you may also capture the romantic scene of maple leaves flying. I captured it in 2021, it's really too romantic. ⚠️Reminder: Qixia Mountain covers a large area, and the route to Emperor Qin's River View is a circular line. There are 2 routes to choose from. The route I recommend has the best view of maple leaves. If you have good physical strength, I still recommend walking, you will have a different experience. ⏰Opening hours: 7:00 to 17:00 📍Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing

Qixia Mountain is known as the most beautiful mountain in Jinling, one of the four major maple viewing spots in China, and the Qixia Ancient Temple on the mountain has a history of more than 1000 years, being one of the four famous temples in China. The best viewing period is from the end of November to mid-December, with red maple all over the path, and the autumn scenery is pleasant. Photography enthusiasts should try to get there early, there will be fewer people, and you can capture the grand view. In addition to maple leaves, there are some ginkgo trees, the yellow leaf period is slightly earlier than the maple leaves, the falling leaves are floating, and the beauty is overwhelming.

Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Jubaoshan Station, then transfer to bus 206 to Qixia Station Take Metro Line 2 to Jingtianlu Station, then transfer to bus 138, 326 to Qixia Station Take Metro Line 3 to Xinzhuang Station, then transfer to bus 206, D21 to Qixia Mountain East Station 💰Ticket: 80r, half price for students and the elderly. Tips to note: You can get three free incense sticks at the entrance of Qixia Temple, and it's a 10-minute walk straight ahead to the ancient temple where you can offer the incense. It's best to bring some bread snacks and water. (There are grilled sausages and drinks at the top of the mountain, but they are quite expensive) 【Easy Route】 On the ground: First visit Mingjing Lake, Mingzhengjun Stele, Qixia Temple, Relic Pagoda, and Qianfoya in that order. Then return to the entrance of Qixia Temple, where there are signs indicating the sightseeing car boarding point, and it is recommended to take it all the way to the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, follow the order of the First Emperor's Jiang Viewing Spot, Maple Lake, Red Leaf Valley, and Peach Blossom Lake, and it's not tiring to walk down. A mother with a child around 6 years old has walked this route on foot. Must-see Scenery: Mingjing Lake: The number one scene of Qixia Mountain. There is a pavilion in the middle of the lake, a nine-turn bridge connecting to the shore, and the "Rainbow Mirror" stele by the lake. It's very nice to take a walk by the lake, take photos, and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. The First Emperor's Jiang Viewing Spot: Located halfway up the mountain, it offers a panoramic view of the Yangtze River's beauty as well as the red leaves. You can stroll, enjoy the view, and taste tea here, feeling the charm of ancient architecture. Red Leaf Valley: A red leaf viewing area integrating mountains, stones, water, forests, and pavilions, characterized by strange rocks and red leaves, naturally beautiful, with red lanterns hanging on both sides of the road, full of ancient charm. Peach Blossom Stream: The seclusion place of Li Xiangjun, a famous courtesan of the Qinhuai River. The area is surrounded by plank bridges, ancient maples, pavilions, lakes, peach groves, Die Lang Rock, Tian Kai Rock, and the Imperial Garden, making it easy to take beautiful photos. Qixia Temple: Mainly features red maples, chicken claw maples, and fragrant maples, and also has 4 ginkgo trees. Biyun Pavilion: At the top of Tiger Mountain, it looks like a peninsula, with cliffs on three sides, connected to the mountain path by only one rock, winning by its precariousness. It is one of the best spots to enjoy the panoramic view of Qixia Mountain.

This time coming to QiXia Mountain is not for check-in, but for a deep tour, to fully appreciate the red leaves. At this moment, the theme song of the tragic movie 'Maple' sung by Li Shuangjiang, which I liked when I was young, rang in my ears: Maple leaves flutter, maple branches sway, Maple leaves don't know where to flutter, Maple leaves flutter past the broken waist. My beloved, how to part, It's hard to tell each other at the ends of the world. The original winter, the lonely journey, seems even more desolate, even colder. Like joy, like desolation, enjoy in bitterness. Because of bitterness, we need to leave. Regardless of pain, sadness, or joy, they are all illusory bubbles, what we pursue in our hearts is the eternal that does not live or die. Both bitterness and joy are our lessons in seeking liberation, whether it is the Buddha's test or the devil's test, we need to hand in a perfect answer sheet to be liberated. Written by Ren Jun, a lay Buddhist, at the Zen Meditation Hermitage on December 14, 2023.

Nanjing's spring is really beautiful, let's explore the spring in Nanjing together🌸 👉🏻Private flower viewing route Day one Lishui: Enjoy plum blossoms at Fujiabian — Climb Wuxiang Mountain — Wuxiang Shuizhen Day two Jiangning: She Village — Jiangsu Garden Expo Park Day three Qixia: Muyan Binjiang Scenic Area — Nature Post Office·Qixia Mountain Forest Camp ☑️Fujiabian: The plum blossoms in Lishui exude a faint fragrance, and both Fujiabian Plum Blossom Hill and Qinhuai Plum Garden are great places for plum blossom appreciation. Don't miss these romantic spring scenes in Lishui! ☑️Climbing Wuxiang Mountain: Climb Wuxiang Mountain, bathe in the gentle spring breeze among the forests, watch the rolling hills gradually come to life, and feel the tenderness of both the mountains and the water. ☑️Wuxiang Shuizhen: At this time, Wuxiang Shuizhen also shows its romantic side. The red walls of Wuxiang Shuizhen are very beautiful as a background for taking photos of plum blossoms, people, and ancient costumes. Here you can also watch the splendid Tang-style performances and experience the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. ☑️She Village: Come here to enjoy flowers, go for a spring outing, camp, and feel the vitality of a different spring. There are also many exquisite coffee shops in the village. Starting with the blooming of rapeseed flowers~ every spring has a 'golden feast' not to be missed. ☑️Jiangsu Garden Expo Park: The Qian Deng Ji·Lantern Festival in Tangshan is one of the must-visit attractions in the Garden Expo Park, with its giant lanterns and themed light groups, stage performances, and NPC interactions, continuously creating a romantic national style, and the lanterns are exquisitely cute. ☑️Muyan Binjiang Scenic Area: Known as Nanjing's longest 'Cherry Blossom Avenue', it is also currently the only 'river view cherry blossom' in China. Entering the scenic area, the continuous cherry blossom road, with petals fluttering in the wind, set against the rolling river, presents a unique charm. ☑️Nature Post Office: The entire camp is embraced by the woods, with green forests nearby and green hills in the distance, and coffee shops scattered among them, like 'finding a village where willows are bright and flowers are blooming again'.

Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, known as the most beautiful mountain in Jinling, is a top spot for maple viewing. The ancient Qixia Temple has a history of thousands of years, and the fairyland scenery in the rain of red leaves and the beautiful ginkgo trees are unforgettable. 👀👀👀 If you plan to go, you can follow the guide below: 🚗 Start from the "Xinzhuang Station" of Metro Line 3, transfer to bus 206 or D21, get off at "Qixia Mountain East Station", and walk for 10 minutes to reach the north gate of Qixia Mountain. 🛤️ Recommended tour routes include Mingjing Lake, Bell Tower, Qixia Temple, Stupa, Thousand Buddha Rock, Peach Blossom Lake, Red Leaf Valley, Emperor Qin's River Viewing, etc. The best time to enjoy the maple leaves is from late November to early December, especially between 7:00 and 10:00 in the morning. ⚠️ The address is No. 88 Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing. Choosing a windy day can even see the romantic scene of maple leaves flying. It's worth noting that due to the large area of Qixia Mountain, it's recommended to walk and experience different feelings. 😌😌😌 In conclusion, Qixia Mountain in Nanjing is the best choice for maple viewing. Let's go together and feel the beauty of this forest in autumn. 🥰🥰🥰

The annual Nanjing Qixia Mountain Qixia Mountain Maple Leaf Show 🌟Highlights: This year's leaf base color is brighter than last year's. The most beautiful part is from Hu Mountain to the Emperor Qin's Jiang River! ⏳Play time: Generally, the end of November and the beginning of December are the best! These days should all be red. I went on the same day for the past two years, November 26th. ✅Must experience: The stone caves of Qixia Temple are also unique to see this season.

"Spring Niu Shou, Autumn Qixia", the autumn scenery of Qixia Mountain is also one of the must-visit places for locals in Nanjing. The red wall and golden lacquer of Qixia Ancient Temple, coupled with the fallen leaves of autumn, only then do people know the return of roots. . Qixia Temple is located on the west slope of the central peak of Qixia Mountain in Qixia District, Nanjing City, also known as Qixia Ancient Temple, one of the four famous temples in China, the ancestral home of Buddhism "Sanlun Sect". The maple forest and red leaves 🍁 complement each other, enjoying the reputation of "the first beautiful mountain in Jinling", one of the four famous maple viewing spots in China, known as the "six dynasties victory", listed as one of the "48 scenes of Jinling" in the Qing Dynasty, has the reputation of "a Qixia Mountain, half of the history of Jinling", in the autumn, the mountain is covered with maple forests, red leaves all over the sky, covering the sky and the earth, like drunk and infatuated, beautiful. . 🍁🍁🍁Best route: West Gate - Mingjing Lake - Peach Blossom Lake - Qianlong Royal Garden - Xiaoyingpan - Lu Yu Tea House - Qianlong Palace Ruins - Qixia Ancient Temple - West Gate . Must-see scenery 👉Thousand Buddha Cliff A very shocking sight, but it seems to be rarely mentioned in the guide. The Thousand Buddha Cliff Grottoes began more than 1,500 years ago in the Southern Qi Yongming, with more than 500 Buddha statues, which are breathtaking. The surrounding treasure halls and Buddha halls are very magnificent. . 👉Qixia Temple Jiangnan is good, the scenery has been familiar, Emperor Qianlong loved to go down to Jiangnan, leaving a lot of evidence in Qixia. Before entering the gate, you can see a plaque with red lacquer on top and stone pillars underneath, with Qianlong's imperial pen: Qixia Mountain. Going further inside, there is another plaque, called Qixia Zen Temple, provided by Zhao Puchu. The road is lined with red lanterns, full of ancient charm. The plaque of the ancient temple is also the imperial pen "She Shan Qixia Temple", next to it is a large ding, inscribed Qixia Ancient Temple. . 👉Mingjing Lake Mingjing Lake is full of ancient charm, but the big trees by the lake are painted with lifelike cartoon images, such a contrast, quite cute. There will also be white and fat little rabbits jumping out of the grass. There are many maple leaves here, green and red, especially beautiful in the sun. . 👉The First Emperor's View of the River The magnificent river view is unobstructed here. . 📌Best photo spots: 1️⃣At the entrance of Qixia Ancient Temple 2️⃣A section of walking stairs next to Xiaopanying 3️⃣The plank road by Peach Blossom Lake 4️⃣Red Leaf Valley . Navigation: 88 Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing City 🚎Public transportation: No subway is currently open, you can transfer to bus routes 342, 138, 344, 206 to reach 💰Tickets: Maple leaf season 40 yuan, daily 20 yuan, half price for elderly people in Nanjing with old age certificate, 20% off for students (more than 5 people) with student ID, free for children under 1.2 🕐Opening hours: 7:00-17:00 ✔️Tips: Free admission before 7 am Best viewing time: Mid-November Photography: Make good use of sunlight, leaf shadows, angles, expressions, etc. You can choose this kind of burgundy series for clothes, or you can bring a red scarf or something similar

Super Healing: Nanjing's Jurassic Park Recommended Route: Mingjing Lake - Qixia Temple - Prajna Platform Ruins - Changguan Pavilion - Thousand Buddha Rock Mingjing Lake Mingjing Lake is full of ancient charm, with mist rising like a fairyland. Qixia Temple A beautiful ancient temple, with two tall ginkgo trees in front of it, and the surrounding trees are also very old. The temple's plaque is inscribed with the imperial handwriting 'Sheshan Qixia Temple', and next to it is a large cauldron inscribed with 'Qixia Ancient Temple'. Changguan Pavilion Walking along the route of the Qianlong Imperial Palace, you can see several ruins, including pagoda forests enveloped by lush green trees. Thousand Buddha Rock A stunning sight, yet seemingly rarely mentioned in guides. The Thousand Buddha Rock grottoes date back over fifteen hundred years to the Southern Qi Yongming era, with over five hundred Buddha statues, leaving visitors in awe. The surrounding treasure halls and Buddha halls are also very grand. Detailed Information Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District. Parking: There is a paid parking lot right at the entrance, 10 yuan per time. Visiting Time: It takes almost half a day to play through everything. Qixia Temple Qixia Mountain