Follow the National Geographic red box and climb up the Purple Mountain

There are many hiking routes in Nanjing Purple Mountain, each with its own unique characteristics and suitable groups of people. Here are some of the main climbing routes and their characteristics: 1. Yingtuo Village Route: This is the fastest route, starting from the north side of the gas company wall in Yingtuo Village, along the fire booth, across the northern fire prevention road of Zijin Mountain, and finally along the mountain trail to the top of the mountain. Although this route is slightly steeper, it takes the shortest time, about 40 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Taiping Gate Route: This is the most popular route, starting from the Dragon's Neck at Taiping Gate, going up along the Observatory Road, passing the Observatory and Ximayao, and finally leading to the top of the mountain along the hiking trail. This route has beautiful scenery, a wide road surface, and is flat and easy to walk on. It is suitable for family outings, especially for hiking with children. 3. Bancang Street Route: This is the easiest route. Starting from the east side of the wall of the Administration Dormitory at No. 49 Bancang Street, go up along the mountain trail, pass the Geomagnetic Observatory and Observatory Road, and finally reach the Observatory and Ximayao, and then follow the mountain trail directly to the top of the mountain. This route is gentle and easy, suitable for first-time mountaineering friends and families. 4. Slide Amusement Park Route: This is the most challenging route, starting from the Shuixie intersection of the Slide Amusement Park, passing Zhongshan Academy, going up along the mountain trail, passing Yongmulu to Zhongmayao, and finally reaching the top of the mountain. Although it is a bit challenging, the scenery along the way is beautiful and it is suitable for adventurous mountaineering enthusiasts. 5. Inner Ring Road East Entrance Route: This is the most suitable route for the elderly. It starts from Maqun East at the Inner Ring Road East Entrance, passes Fan Hongxian’s Tomb, East Mayao, Middle Mayao, and finally reaches the top of the mountain. This route is gentle and scenic, and is especially suitable for elderly friends and families. [Coke]