[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Niushou Mountain - Scenic Viewpoint (Updated Apr)

📍Tower Climbing Guide: Navigate to 'Niushou Mountain Buddha Top Tower', it is recommended to drive to the east gate of the scenic area (about 40 minutes from the city), and take the shuttle bus directly to the bottom of the tower🚌 ⏰Off-Peak Strategy: ▫️Avoid the crowds: Weekdays at 9 AM or after 3:30 PM ▫️Light and Shadow Magic: At 4 PM, the tower casts a slanting shadow, and the glazed tiles shine with golden light🌇 ▫️Night Tour Surprise: Light show on the tower body at 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays🎇 📸Photo Tips: 1️⃣ Observation Deck at the Top: 270° panoramic shot of the city skyline and overlapping mountains 2️⃣ Flying Mural Layer: Shoot upwards at the dome caisson, the interplay of light and shadow is stunning 3️⃣ Dragon Pillar Matrix: Use a wide-angle and low-angle shot to capture the depth of the palace 4️⃣ Sunset Eaves: Use ginkgo leaves or tower bells as the foreground🍂 🍵Hidden Activities: ▫️Knock the Electronic Wooden Fish: Interactive blessing screens at each corner ▫️Find the Tower Cats: Three 'Buddhist' orange cats reside at the top of the tower🐾 ▫️Night Sky Viewing: Astronomical telescopes on the rooftop terrace (open on weekends) 💡Local Tips: ✔️Bring an empty bottle! There is a mountain spring drinking point at the bottom of the tower💧 ✔️Wear Hanfu for free admission! Tang-style skirts can be rented at the front desk ✔️Don't rush to leave on rainy days! The mist makes it look like a heavenly palace When the elevator reaches the 7th floor, the bronze bell rings softly as you push open the carved wooden door, and the entire city of Nanchang unfolds beneath your feet. The wind chimes on the eaves and the mountain sparrows sing together, and the glazed tiles reflect the light of a hundred years.

Niu Shou Mountain represents half of the history of Nanjing! This is a combination of Buddhist culture and artistic beauty. Deep in the sixth floor of the underground palace is the Buddha's skull relic. The Buddha lies quietly in the Zen realm, which is very peaceful and calm. Here you don’t have to think about anything, just feel the Zen. Above the dome, the sal trees look like the sun, moon and stars, and every scene has a special meaning. But the most shocking thing is walking into the Thousand Buddha Hall. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you feel the majestic grandeur. Thousands of Buddha statues, each cave is a world, it is really shocking! 📷Every place you take photos and check in here will amaze your friends Photos taken by the Buddha's Peak Palace pool are super beautiful! 💕 Dressing suggestions: New Chinese style, clean and elegant skirts or clothes are more suitable! 🌞You can also participate in summer activities here! Feel the beauty of the sunset. This place is ancient and has a beautiful environment. Take photos and check in here. Citywalk can really let you temporarily put aside all distractions and worries and feel the beauty of the moment! The scenic area will be closed later: June 21-August 20 The scenic area will be open and closed from 8:30 to 19:30 Ticket sales and inspection time: 8:30 to 18:00

🌟Usnisa Palace: Usnisa Palace is located on the west peak of Niushou Mountain and is built on a historical mine pit, making it an outstanding representative of pit architecture. Its external space is divided into three parts: the large dome, the small dome, and the Usnisa cliff. The large dome is like a Buddha's kasaya covering the small dome, symbolizing the blessing of the Usnisa sarira. The small dome is uniquely shaped, like a pearl inlaid under the large dome, shining with a mysterious light. The Usnisa cliff is carved with exquisite Buddha statues and Buddhist stories, allowing people to feel a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. The internal space of Usnisa Palace has nine floors, three above ground and six underground, consisting of three major spaces: Zen Landscape, Sarira Hall, and Sarira Palace. The Zen Landscape has a high space, with yellow, white, and gray as the base tones, creating a solemn atmosphere. 🌟Usnisa Pagoda: Usnisa Pagoda is near the east gate of Niushou Mountain. The pagoda is nearly 88 meters high, with nine levels and four sides, and is a Tang Dynasty-style building. The pagoda is tall and majestic, making it one of the iconic buildings of Niushou Mountain. Climbing the Usnisa Pagoda, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Niushou Mountain. The distant mountains, lakes, and forests are all in sight, making people feel relaxed and happy. 🌟Usnisa Temple: Located on the southwest side of the main peak of Niushou Mountain, it faces east to the west, imitates the Tang style, and has a traditional central axis pattern. The temple's Buddha hall building is symmetrical along the central axis, with a total of seven halls, and there are buildings such as monks' houses and dining halls on the periphery. The temple building is majestic, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, showing the simplicity and solemnity of Tang Dynasty architecture. The temple is full of incense, and the Sanskrit is lingering, allowing people to feel a strong religious atmosphere. 🌟Yinlong Lake: The lake is clear and bottomless, with blue waves. The weeping willows by the lake are reflected in the water, forming a beautiful landscape painting. The breeze blows, and the lake ripples, sparkling, as if countless pearls are jumping on the water. There are groups of fish swimming in the lake, sometimes jumping out of the water, sometimes diving into the water, adding a bit of vitality to the lake. 🌟Tingxin Lake: Located in the center of the Usnisa Front Garden, it runs through the entire front garden. The lake is quiet, like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains, trees, and buildings. There are pavilions by the lake, where tourists can rest and enjoy the lake view. The existence of Tingxin Lake adds a sense of agility to the Usnisa Front Garden.