Jiuhua Mountain

Introducing Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain covers an area of 120 square kilometers southwest of Qingyang County in the south of Anhui Province. On the north is the Yangtze River and on the south the Huangshan Mountain. With a unique appeal, Jiuhua Mountain has been established as one of the four most important Buddhist Mountains in China and is known in and out of the country as the most worshiped sacred place and the first mountain in Southeast China.

Jiuhua Mountain Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Jiuhuashan 九华山
• Best Time to Visit: March to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 5 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Nature, Hiking
• Opening Hours: All day; 07:00-17:00 for Tiantai Cableway/Baisuigong Cableway; 08:00-17:00 for Huatai Cableway
• Entrance Fee: ¥160 from Jan 16 to Nov 14; ¥140 from Nov 15 to Jan 15
• Address: Qingyang County, Chizhou, Anhui Province

What to expect at Jiuhua Mountain

Jiuhua Mountain is dotted with temples and misted with the smoke of burning joss sticks. Jiuhua Mountain is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims. The temples now numbers 80-odd and the monks and nuns more than 300.

Noted not only for its Buddhism relics, but also for its beautiful scenery and favorable climate, Jiuhua Mountain is an ideal summer resort. It's full of marvelous ridges and peaks, exotic-shaped stones, gushing fountains, flying waterfalls, and clear streams. There are 99 peaks and 18 scenic spots. The peaks stand sheer against each other, yet they are all exquisitely beautiful, of which Tiantai, Lotus, Tianzhu and Shiwang peaks are the most splendid. There are more than 30 peaks with an elevation of over 1,000 meters, and the highest peak -- Shiwang Peak -- is 1,342 meters above sea level. Fog and pines set each other off beautifully. Birds sing accompanying the beating of bell and drum. Streams, fountains, pools, ponds and waterfalls enhance the charm of Jiuhua Mountain.

There are many interesting stones, which is the source of travelers' imagination. The stone in shape of a rock listening to preaching was said to be a rock moved by the preaching and changed into a rock. Guanyin Stone on the Guanyin Peak, Wooden Fish Stone on the Shiwang Peak, Stone Buddha, and the stone of Monkey Paying homage to Guanyin -- all these stones got their names by their vivid looks.

How to get to Jiuhua Mountain

By Bus
• Take a bus No. 20 from Qingyang Bus Station to the mountain.
• Take a bus from Chizhou Bus Station to Jiuhua Mountain directly (1-2 hours).
• Take a bus from Hefei Tourist Bus Station or Hefei South Bus Station to Jiuhua Mountain directly (5-6 hours).
• Take a bus from Nanjing Bus Station and Nanjing South Bus Station to Jiuhua Mountain directly (4-5 hours).

By Train
• Take a train to Chizhou Railway Station. Upon arrival, take a bus from Chizhou Bus Station next to the railway station to the mountain.

By Air
• Take a flight to Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport and then take a taxi to the mountain area.

Additional travel advice on Jiuhua Mountain
• For the safety, it is not suggested to take a car or other transportation without an operating license on the way.
• Please buy tickets through official channels. Do not believe those people who are trying to sell you the discounted entrance ticket.
• Please dress and behave appropriately in the temple, and respect the traditions and rules of the temple.
• Visitors can have vegetarian meals at the restaurant of the temple. Meal time: 15:00, 10:30, 16:30.
• Do not tease or touch monkeys in the mountain because it will irritate them and cause serious consequences.