The Qi Xia Mountain, Nanjing is also known as the Sheshan Mountain or Dongshan Mountain. The Qi Xia Mountain, Nanjing lies at about 22 kilometers northeast of the city of Nanjing. The Qi Xia Mountain, Nanjing comprise of three peaks namely the Tiger Peak, the Dragon Peak, and Flying Phoenix Peak which is the main peak.
Do not miss the sheer beauty, the natural landscape of the Tiger Peak. You will really enjoy a visit to this place because of the strange stones, flame colored maple trees, luxuriant forests and pristine, clear springs. The most impressive spots on the Qi Xia Mountain, Nanjing are the scattered cultural relics, namely the Qixia Temple, Sarira Pagoda and the Thousand Buddhas Cliff.
The first point in this very scenic spot is the Mirror Lake, which lies to the west of the gate of Qixia Temple. This lake was created during the sovereignty of the Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty that ruled from 1644 to1911. Also visit the The Huxin (the center of the lake) Pavilion which is connected to the bank by the Nine Bend Bridge.
The Qi Xia Mountain in Nanjing was built during the reign of the Southern Dynasties from 420 to 589. It was originally the home of a famous monk and it was later donated as a temple named Qixia Jingshe. This was the place where monks and Taoists lived and practice austerities. This was one among the four other Buddhist monasteries that were established during the Tang Dynasty. The building was then destroyed by war but was rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. Today the main features that stand are the Mountain Gate, the Pi Lu (a Buddha) Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the Sutra Hall.
The best time to visit The Qi Xia Mountain in Nanjing is in late autumn when the maple leaves turn crimson. The admission fee is CNY 15 and you can take the following routes-
- Buses of Monan Route at Hanfu Street
- Nanlong Route or Nanshang Route at Nanjing Railway Station
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