Jigong Mountain Travel Guide

Jigong Mountain Travel Guide: Preparation - Learn about ticket policies: Follow the official Jigong Mountain account for information on free and discounted tickets. For example, the "Hubei and Henan are One Family" event allows visitors from Wuhan, Suizhou, and other places to enter the park for free with their ID cards. There are also free ticket policies for college students and visitors who enter the park via certain highways. Visitors who are eligible for free or discounted tickets must bring the relevant documents. - Check the weather: Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a day with comfortable weather. In summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and rain. In winter, be sure to keep warm. - Other items: Bring some cash, a power bank, and any personal medications you may need. Transportation - Self-driving: Navigate to Jigong Mountain Scenic Area. The scenic area has a parking lot, but be sure to follow parking rules and check the parking fees. - Public transportation: You can first go to Xinyang, then take a bus from Xinyang to Jigong Mountain. You can also take a taxi from Xinyang High-speed Railway Station to the scenic area, which takes about 1.5 hours. Attractions - Baoxiao Peak: At an altitude of 768 meters, this is a spectacular peak known as the "Rooster Head". The huge rocks and jagged layers of rock resemble a rooster crowing at dawn. The peak looks different from different angles. - Sister Towers: Built in 1912, the south and north towers each have three floors. They are located on the west hill of South Street at the north end of Jigong Ridge and are the main attractions of Hongniang Village. - Meiling Ballroom: This is the former site of the Huachang Foreign Firm. It is named after Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, who once danced here. The building has 12 rooms and a floor area of nearly 400 square meters. The exterior walls are made entirely of stained glass above one meter, so it is also known as the "Glass House". - Changsheng Valley: Known as the "Little Jiuzhai Valley", this is a scenic corridor with beautiful natural scenery and a strong primitive charm. It features waterfalls, springs, plank roads, suspension bridges, ancient vines, and old trees. Travel Routes - One-day tour: Baoxiao Peak - Sister Towers - Linghua Wonderland - Yilu - Meiling Ballroom - Changsheng Valley - Xiaoxia Garden - Zhongzheng Air-raid Shelter - Jigong Mountain Xinghu. - Two-day tour: On the first day, you can visit cultural attractions such as Baoxiao Peak, Sister Towers, Linghua Wonderland, and Yilu to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere. On the second day, you can visit natural attractions and special attractions such as Changsheng Valley, Xiaoxia Garden, Zhongzheng Air-raid Shelter, and Jigong Mountain Xinghu to enjoy the natural scenery and leisure activities. Food Recommendations - Local specialties: You can try local specialties such as chestnut stewed chicken, clear stewed Nanwan fish, and Xinyang pressed duck at restaurants around the scenic area. - Snacks: You can also try snacks such as hot dry noodles, spicy soup, and soup dumplings. You can find them at snack stalls in the scenic area or in nearby towns.