[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Shili Changshan'ao (Updated Apr)

📍In the northeast of Jiangning, Nanjing, there is a natural secret place that is refreshing and pleasant - Shili Changshan Valley. This place is not only a paradise for mountaineering enthusiasts, but also the best choice for all those who yearn for nature and desire spiritual baptism. 🚶 Stepping into the ten-mile long valley, you will be shocked by its unique landscape. The towering mountains, winding paths, lush vegetation, and crystal clear streams and lakes together weave a moving natural picture. Here, every step is in the rhythm of nature, and every breath is filled with fresh air and the vitality of life. 🏔️During the mountain climbing, you will face steep mountain roads and rugged terrain, but it is these challenges that make the journey more interesting and fulfilling. When you overcome numerous difficulties and finally stand on the top of the mountain, overlooking the endless mountains, the pride and joy at that moment will be the best reward for all your efforts. Here, you can feel the magnificence and mystery of nature, as well as your own insignificance and tenacity. 🎉Shili Changshan Valley not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also contains rich historical and cultural heritage. As part of Qinglong Mountain, this place has been the site of footprints and poems left by ancient literati and poets. While climbing the mountain, you may want to slow down and savor the rich history and cultural charm. [LikeUU]And when you go down the mountain, a peaceful countryside will come into view. The tree-lined hills, the scattered small villages, and the leisurely and contented villagers together form a harmonious pastoral landscape. Here, you can temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the city and let your mind truly relax and calm. [LikeUU] So, why not choose a sunny weekend, invite a few friends, and go to Nanjing Shili Changshanao together to start a magnificent encounter with nature! Here, you will experience beautiful scenery, challenges and growth, and you will also find the long-lost tranquility and joy.

In Nanjing! Just checked out! My kid said they want to come again next time! 💥 Great location 💥 Great experience 💥 Super stylish Finally came to check in 💖! My kid loves it! ✨️ Great location Located in Shecun, a 5-min drive 🚗 to Shecun to enjoy the rural scenery A 8-min drive to 📍 Longchumei Park, a 28-min drive to 📍 Shilichangshan'ao 🧗 After arriving at the homestay, have a traditional Thai clay pot hot pot 🍲 to warm up ♨️ ✨️ Miniature Thai scenery The homestay is all in Thai style, with Thai elements in every room The room has floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can see the mountain view while lying down The infinity pool 🏊️, gym 💪, and private hot spring by the mountain are all available, and lying down for two days is also very healing! ✨️ The hot spring pool is very comfortable~ I have to praise the essential oil massage 💆 here, it's really great You'll know when you try it, all the fatigue is gone after the massage 🆒 Soaking in the hot spring with the sunset or starlight, I can't imagine how relaxed my body and mind will be 😍

Shecun Shilichangshanao is the first choice for beginners of winter hiking in Nanjing Today I bring you an awesome guide to hiking in Shili Changshanao, Shecun, Nanjing. Save it now! Location: She Village, Jiangning District, Nanjing. Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself and navigate directly to Shecun. There is a parking lot P nearby, which is very convenient. If you choose public transportation, you can first take Metro Line 4 to the nearby station and then transfer to the bus. Equipment preparation: - Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes are key, otherwise your feet will suffer. - A lightweight backpack that can hold items such as water, snacks, tissues, etc. - Camera or mobile phone, be sure to record such beautiful scenery. Hiking route: Route: Search for "Shilichangshanao" on "Two-step Road". Attached is a route map for reference. 16 kilometers, 30,000 steps, 5 hours... Some people are slow~ Starting from She Village and following the signs, you will gradually enter the beautiful natural scenery. Come and hike in Shilichangshanao in Shecun, Nanjing, feel the charm of nature, relax your body and mind, and you will definitely linger there.

It's been a long time since I last took my kids to She Village. This time, I found that many new and artistic small shops have opened in the village. This hidden gem of a village is really great for wandering around. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, it's perfect for a lazy afternoon. In the past, I came to Jiangning's Little Sichuan-Tibet Line for self-driving S-bends, camping, hiking, and rafting. Now, She Village has reached the next level. It's just a one-hour drive from the city center, perfect for a leisurely stroll and fresh air. It's truly Nanjing's hidden paradise. Today's Theme: Mountain Walk Leisure Route ⭕️Route: She Village Reservoir - She Village Ming and Qing Architecture Complex - South Wind Cottage - 99's Bread Snack Bar - Little Mountain Coffee - Hengshan Reservoir - Little Sichuan-Tibet Line Self-Drive - Longshang Reservoir - Van Gogh's Ladder to Heaven ✅She Village Reservoir From the village entrance to the village, the 3km roadside is full of small yellow flowers, and there are small paths leading to the lakeside. The reservoir is surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, perfect for photos, and the sunset is beautiful too. ✅She Village Ming and Qing Architecture Complex Known as the "First Village of Ancient Jinling Style," the square at the village entrance is bustling, with many elderly people selling fruits and vegetables. There are seas of flowers, a village history museum, and Ming and Qing ancient architecture complexes. ✅South Wind Cottage A very cozy little wooden house, the Nanjing version of "A Place with Wind"‼️ It's very warm when the evening sun shines in. Every corner is exquisitely decorated, perfect for photos, and the coffee is also very good. ✅99's Bread Snack Bar A newly opened bread shop right next to South Wind Cottage. The bread is delicious, and the young man gave us freshly picked nectarines. ✅Little Mountain Coffee A coffee shop I've bookmarked for a long time, located at a corner of the village far from the bustling city. The location is a bit hard to find, on a small slope in the village. There are a few very cute cats, perfect for enjoying a quiet afternoon here. ✅Hengshan Reservoir There is a long strip of lawn below the reservoir dam, very flat and suitable for setting up tents and canopies. You can park your car by the roadside. ✅Jiangning's Little Sichuan-Tibet Line If you can't go to 318, come to Nanjing's Little Sichuan-Tibet Line. It's suitable for cycling and self-driving, with a 2.8km winding mountain road and 38 bends. ✅Longshang Reservoir The bends of the reservoir are full of evening primroses, perfect for camping and fresh air. The large lawn by the reservoir has Van Gogh's Ladder to Heaven, also great for photos. ⭕️She Village Surrounding Attractions: ✅Ten Mile Long Mountain Hollow: Nanjing's version of Little Mountain Gorge, suitable for family hiking. ✅She Village Longdu Quarry: Nanjing's version of Little Danxia Landform, very impressive. ✅Dragon Appears Rafting: Children's playground + rafting, perfect for summer water fun. ✅Jiangning's Little Sichuan-Tibet Line: Suitable for self-driving, with 3 reservoirs along the way (She Village Reservoir, Hengshan Reservoir, Longshang Reservoir), great natural scenery, and suitable for camping.

|| In Nanjing, even if you have climbed many mountains, the 'Jiangning·Shili Chang'ao', known as the 'Little Three Gorges'❗❗, will definitely dazzle you with its unique topography and landforms. There are many hiking routes in Shili Chang'ao, and I personally think the small loop is the best. The whole route is about 6km, not too tiring, and you can enjoy all the essential scenic spots❗❗ 【Route Sharing】⭐ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ —————— 1️⃣ Starting point: Navigate to 'Dragon Outbreak Paradise Parking Lot🅿️'. Note⚠️ that when there is a large flow of people, access may be restricted, and you will need to park your car at the 'Pear Blossom Parking Lot🅿️', two kilometers away. · 2️⃣ Follow the Dragon Outbreak Paradise Parking Lot🅿️, keep going up to reach the 'National Demonstration Project' sign, and start climbing the mountain from the drainage ditch. · 3️⃣ At the end of the water channel, there are three paths; choose the left one👈🏻 along the ridge. Then, at the first fork, turn right➡️, go down to the valley for photos, and then return the same way. · 4️⃣ In the middle, at p8, climb up the right side of the ridge, be aware that this part is quite steep. · 5️⃣ Afterwards, follow the app's trail, retreat down to the valley from the right side of the ridge, and then return to the starting point via the left ridge, as shown in p9. · 6️⃣ After returning to the starting point, you can continue to explore She Village, where the rapeseed flowers and the reservoir are worth visiting in spring. (The end) —————— 【Summary⭐】 Shili Chang'ao➕She Village Rapeseed Flowers➕She Village Reservoir, a beautiful spring outing route❗ The small loop is enough to cover most of the essential scenic spots, so you can confidently go for it❗❗

Qinglong Mountain is located in the northeast of Jiangning. Due to its winding and twisting shape, it looks like a coiling dragon, and the rocks on the mountain are green, hence the name Qinglong Mountain. This place was actually a mining area exploited in the 1990s, which has evolved into a mine pit lake with towering cliffs on both sides and narrow cliffs. Standing on the peak, there are rugged rocks behind. Qinglong Mountain is 15 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. There are peaks over 200 meters above sea level such as Wugang Mountain and Xiaomao Mountain. The ten-mile-long mountain recess of Qinglong Gorge is located at the junction of Qinglong Mountain and Huanglong Mountain, and is a popular hiking route for outdoor enthusiasts in Nanjing. 🛤【Altitude】Highest altitude: 277m 👣【Route】She Village parking lot - Ten-mile-long mountain - East peak - Xiaomao Mountain - Hengshan Reservoir - Xiaqi - Li Family Village - Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in She Village - She Village parking lot, a total of 13.99 kilometers, involving gravel, mountain roads, highways and other terrains, the first half is relatively difficult, the second half is basically no uphill. 🚘【Transportation】The nearest subway station to She Village is Longmian Avenue Station, and you can take a taxi to She Village in batches. The 824 route takes a bit long. 🏃🏻‍ Hiking route: ✨First section: She Village parking lot - Ten-mile-long mountain recess - East peak. Walk along the cement road, and you will soon see the Yadan landform of the mine sand mountain. Go further, and you will see the mine cliff. It's easy to take pictures on the side of the big slope. Continue forward and you will see the lake of the ten-mile-long mountain recess. There are people coming and going on the small road by the lake. Then go back a bit, grab the rope of the east peak and climb up, and start the next section; ✨Second section: Xiaomao Mountain - Hengshan Reservoir. On the way to Xiaomao Mountain, you will continue to climb uphill. There are several excellent positions for overlooking the long recess in the middle. Don't miss it. After several continuous climbs, there is a very gentle long downhill, and the rest is basically stress-free. Follow the 'Little Sichuan-Tibet Line' highway to reach Hengshan Reservoir, which is full of campers. ✨Third section: Xiaqi - Li Family Village - Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in She Village - She Village parking lot. This section is all highway, and there are more and more cars, motorcycles, and bicycles on the road. Be very careful when crossing the road. 🔥【Essentials】: Hiking shoes are very important, 1.5L water (increase or decrease according to sweat), 1 lunch for the road, a small amount of dried fruit, snacks, fruit, bread, meat, etc. 🔥【Suggestions】: Backpack, hiking stick, hiking shoes sports socks, breathable quick-drying inner shirt, breathable quick-drying pants, windproof jacket, headscarf, power bank, etc. Parking is available before and after the starting point of the hike, there are toilets, no convenience stores, you need to bring enough water and food, there are convenience stores and toilets when passing through She Village, the extended version of the ten-mile-long mountain recess. For those with good physical strength, you can go without a hiking stick, and sports shoes with a little anti-slip can also be used.