Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

Niushou Mountain, the birthplace of the Ox Head Zen sect, is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing. This place is a famous Buddhist mountain in China, named for its two peaks that resemble ox horns. There are many breathtaking sights on the mountain, often referred to as 'Niushou Mountain in Spring'. Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing Tickets: Advance booking 145 RMB/person, student/senior tickets 80 RMB, scenic area shuttle bus 10 RMB/one-way Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Transportation: Subway + Taxi, take the subway S3 line to Jiaxi Station, then a 10min taxi ride to the west gate of Niushou Mountain Travel Tips 👀 After entering the west gate with your ID card, turn right to take the scenic area's shuttle bus, which costs 10 RMB per person. The bus ride to the mid-slope takes only two minutes. The slope is quite steep, so it's recommended to take the bus to save energy for climbing the Buddha Top Pagoda. 👀 After getting off the bus, there's an elevator ahead. Take it to reach the Buddha Top Sacred Realm. 👀 Continue walking, and you'll see the building that looks like a giant durian, which is the Buddha Top Palace. Both in front of it and diagonally opposite are great spots for taking photos. How to visit the Buddha Top Palace without taking a detour: 👀 First, look to the left of the giant durian to find the entrance to the 'Reclining Buddha' on the first floor. The Reclining Buddha is impressive and even rotates. 👀 After visiting the Reclining Buddha, turn left to find the entrance to the 'Underground Palace'. You need to wear shoe covers to enter. The Underground Palace has six floors; take the escalator to the bottom and then come up one floor at a time. The popular video of pushing the door was filmed on the fourth floor. 👀 After visiting the Underground Palace, you can slowly make your way up to the Buddha Top Pagoda. If you came by taxi, remember to call for one in advance. 👀 If time allows, after exiting the west gate, you can also visit the Jinling Little Town 2 kilometers away. Be sure to leave through the west gate, as the east gate is 10 kilometers further. Jinling Little Town is not big, but it has performances, and the lighting effects are great at night, making it a fantastic place for photos.

Nanjing’s Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is a cool mix of futuristic and traditional. You’ve got an awesome modern dome and a classic pagoda, both looking amazing with reflecting ponds around them. It’s a great spot for epic photos thanks to the stunning reflections and architecture. Definitely a must-visit in Nanjing for some unique shots and a peek at how the city blends the old with the new. Super chill and totally Instagram-worthy. #freehotelstay

Nanjing, formerly known as Jinling, is a city filled with historical and cultural colors. In addition to the well-known Zijin Mountain, it is recommended to check out Niushoushan to witness its majestic beauty from the inside out. 🔖Niushoushan visiting route: West Entrance—Buddha Palace—Reclining Buddha—Underground Palace—West Exit (The West Entrance is closer to the Buddha Palace, and the West Exit is closer to Jinling Town) 🔖It is advised to take the bus for ascending and descending the mountain (bus fare is 10 yuan per person) as the route is uphill, wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink 🔖For outfits, solid colors or traditional Chinese style clothing are more photogenic 🔖Very friendly for photography beginners, as almost anywhere you take a photo turns out great. It is recommended to take photos in the morning (fewer people) sitting by the pool with the Buddha Palace in the background for the most classic shots 🔖Everyone must enter before 16:30

⛩️ I've visited quite a few temples, and there are not many as stunning as the Buddha's Top Palace. The amazement is not the kind that strikes the soul directly, but rather like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden: Wow, it can be like this. 🏔️ Nanjing has always been known for 'Spring at Niushou, Autumn at Qixia'. Niushou Mountain, formerly known as Tianque Mountain, Xianku Mountain, and Niutou Mountain, has a main peak elevation of 242.9 meters. It is named for the east and west peaks on the mountain top that stand opposite each other, resembling the horns of a bull's head, and is also known as 'Bull Head Mountain' among the locals. Due to the damage to the western peak from quarrying, only the eastern peak remains today. 🙏 Niushou Mountain is one of China's famous Buddhist mountains, renowned for 'permanently housing the world's highest Buddhist relic - the Buddha's parietal bone relic'. ⛩️ Buddha's Top Palace The Buddha's Top Palace is located at the site of the western peak of Niushou Mountain. Utilizing the remains of a mine, the palace was constructed, ingeniously creating the scene of 'repairing the western peak' to present the 'Bull Head Heavenly Que'. The Buddha's Top Palace is 220 meters long, 160 meters wide, and has a total height of 89.3 meters, with a single building area of about 136,000 square meters. 📍 Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 🈺 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 🎫 Ticket Price: 160 (previously booked on Ctrip for 145/person)

Niushou Mountain in Nanjing is a hidden gem that combines natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. One of the best spots for photos is the futuristic Usnisa Palace and the pagoda right next to it, which contrasts strikingly with the lush greenery of the mountain. At sunset time the scene was so beautiful that made me pick this place as my favorite in Nanjing. Whether you're looking to capture architectural marvels or stunning vistas, definitely Niushou Mountain offers a diverse array of scenic spots that make for memorable photographs. ⚠️ If you are a drone enthusiast as me, be aware that it can’t be taken inside the park. It has to be left in the entrance of the park.

Before going, I thought: Wow, the tickets are so expensive! After visiting, I felt it was very worthwhile. 'Full blast air conditioning Elevator for transportation' What else is there to pick on? Must-visit: 🍎 Durian Buddha Palace (Avoid going at noon if possible, because if the weather is too hot, you won't feel like taking photos, so you might miss some beautiful shots. You can also come back later to take photos after the tour.) 🚴 Transportation: There is no direct subway, you can take the subway to: Dajiaxi Station, and after exiting the station, there are many unlicensed taxis, but we chose DiDi. DiDi is also very convenient. Tour route: ⬇️ Durian Buddha Palace ⬇️ Chan 1 Building (there is a very large reclining Buddha inside) ⬇️ Take the elevator down to the underground Qianfo Hall and slowly browse upwards, the Qianfo Hall enshrines the parietal bone relic of Buddha Sakyamuni ⬇️ Check in at Durian Buddha Palace for photos, take photos in the corridor

Niushou Mountain, a magical place where culture and nature shine together! Here lies the sediment of history, the solemn mystery of Buddhist Zen culture, which inspires awe; there is also the stunning natural scenery, with verdant mountains and picturesque views. Walking among them is like being in a vibrant and colorful painting, where every step is filled with surprises and emotions. Come to Niushou Mountain and embark on an unforgettable journey of exploration!

I finally went to Niushou Mountain in Nanjing this month Almost everyone who comes here will pay attention to the cost of 4 billion However, it's easy to overlook a few issues So I've summarized five tips for you One. If you drive here, buy a bus ticket to go up and down the mountain, we parked our car at the east gate parking lot, took the bus up the mountain, and my husband wanted to walk and do some aerobic exercise, but when we came down the mountain, we found out that we were at the west gate, which is far from the east gate, and it costs more than 40 yuan to take a taxi Two. You can get a discount if you scan the QR code to buy tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot, and you can get a further 20 yuan discount if you pay with a CCB card Three. It's best to come when the weather is good, you can overlook Jinling City from Niushou Mountain when the visibility is high Four. There are five floors in the Buddha's Palace, you must visit the palace from the first floor and then go downstairs from the inside, if you go downstairs from the outside, you can't find the entrance, we went around several times Five. The Buddha's Palace is a deep pit building, where the Buddha's relics are enshrined for a long time, it is 220 meters long, 160 meters wide, and 89.3 meters high in total, with a single building area of about 136,000 square meters. Its external space is divided into three parts: the large dome, the small dome, and the Buddha's cliff; the internal space has nine floors, three above ground and six underground, consisting of the Zen landscape, the relic hall, and the relic palace. There is only one piece of Sakyamuni's skull relic in the world, you can worship Buddha and take pictures as needed

You might mistake me for flying to a foreign country, but this is the Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, which makes me feel as if I'm on the set of a European film! This Buddhist palace, which cost 4⃣0⃣ billion to build, offers beautiful scenery at every turn, making every spot memorable. All I want to say is: don't miss it if you pass by! 💯 📍Location: Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone 🎫Ticket Price: 160 yuan for adults, half-price discount of 80 yuan for the elderly and students ⏰Time: 08:30-17:30, no entry after 16:30 🚪Which gate is better to enter? 💡Highly recommend the West Gate! It's located halfway up the mountain, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and it's very close to the Buddha's Top Palace, just a 2-minute ride on the scenic area shuttle bus. Want to take photos without people in the background? It's suggested to arrive before 8:30 and take the shuttle bus to the foot of the Buddha's Top Palace for 10 yuan. 🔷The West Gate is halfway up the mountain, the East Gate is at the foot of the mountain, fewer people at the West Gate, more people at the East Gate! 🚗Transportation Strategy: 1⃣Self-driving: Set GPS to Niushou Mountain West Gate, about 40 minutes from the city center 2⃣Taxi: Similarly, about 40 minutes, approximately 40 yuan one way, 80 yuan round trip 3⃣Subway + Bus: Exit 2 of Tianlong Temple Station on Line 1, transfer to bus 710, 712, 755 710 to Jiujia Pond Station, 10 minutes walk to the West Gate 712, 755 directly to the East Gate of the scenic area 🚶‍♀Recommended Tour Route: Buddha's Top Palace Pool → Corridor → Archway → Indoor → Underground Palace → Buddha's Top Tower 📸Recommended Photo Spots: ✅In front of the Buddha's Top Palace Pool ✅Side small pool ✅Mysterious Underground Palace ✅Indoor reclining Buddha ✅Beautiful corridor scenery 🍽Food Recommendations: 🔴Jinling Wharf Club: A time-honored Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine restaurant, close to Confucius Temple, super convenient for a night tour of the Qinhuai River! Nanjing roast duck and squirrel fish are must-order dishes! 👏 🔴Tong Fuxing Laomendong Store: Newly opened with first-class dishes, excellent location, right inside the Laomendong scenic area. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: ✅Near Xinjiekou: Convenient subway, bustling city center, perfect for both travel and leisure! ✅Near Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River: The Qinhuai River is picturesque at night, stay here to enjoy the beautiful view to the fullest. 🎁Niushou Mountain Hidden Gems: 1⃣Buddha's Top Palace: A perfect blend of European style and Buddhism, truly unique! 2⃣Underground Palace: A mysterious six-level adventure awaits you! 3⃣Buddha's Top Tower: Climb high for a panoramic view, and take in the beauty of Niushou Mountain! 4⃣Reclining Buddha: A giant lying Buddha statue, truly awe-inspiring!

Lightning protection strategy as follows: 0. Looking for an upside-down world? Look up at the entrance of the Buddha's Summit Sanctuary, where the glass mirror reflects the sky and earth. Take a photo and flip it upside-down, and a wonder appears! The photo inspiration comes from 'Is You July 1st', with the upside-down world right before your eyes. 1. Convenient transportation: Exit from Exit 2 of Tianlongsi Station on Metro Line 1, transfer to bus 712 or 755 to reach the east gate of Niushou Mountain Scenic Area; for self-driving visitors, navigate to the east gate for easy parking. 2. Entering from the east gate is the best choice, with frequent shuttle buses, less waiting, more traveling. The park's bus costs 10 yuan per ride, goes directly without stopping, and the last bus is at 18:00, do not miss it. 3. Yinlong Lake and Peach Blossom Creek, the two jewels of the east gate, offer pleasant scenery, with green grass by the lake, a perfect spot for photography, comparable to the beauty of Dali! 4. The reclining Buddha lies on the first floor of the Buddha's Summit Palace. After visiting, be sure to take the elevator to the fifth underground floor of the palace, where the ultimate beauty of the Buddha's Summit Palace lies, not to be missed! 5. For the popular door-opening video, the fourth underground floor is the best place to shoot, choose the position directly opposite the relic pagoda for a stunning visual effect! 6. The Buddha's Summit Pagoda is open to the public, offering a high vantage point to take in the panoramic views of the Buddha's Summit.

Crossing the clouds, climbing the spiritual peak, Niushou Mountain in Nanjing is like a magnificent pearl inlaid on the top of a city with a long history. Not only does it have splendid natural scenery, but it also hides a profound cultural heritage. Stepping into Niushou Mountain is like entering a fairyland. The azure sky and the verdant trees reflect each other, the pagoda on the top of the mountain is dreamlike, making people yearn for it, standing on the top of the mountain, leading tourists to explore the secret journey of Nanjing. Stepping on the mountain trail, bathing in the fresh mountain wind, feeling the relaxation of body and mind. Along the way, the imprint of history is about to emerge, the ancient stone carvings between the cliffs, the ancient buildings in the temples, all show the deep cultural connotation of Niushou Mountain. Every step is like a spiritual journey. Travel tips: 1. Time selection: The best seasons for playing are spring and autumn, fresh air and pleasant climate are the best time to wander in the mountains. 2. Dress suggestion: Comfortable sports shoes and light clothing are the first choice for climbing, convenient for wandering in the mountains. 3. Itinerary planning: It is recommended to set off in the morning, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the sunrise. During the play, you can arrange your time reasonably, visit various attractions of Niushou Mountain, and fully feel its unique charm. Niushou Mountain is a dazzling pearl of Nanjing, every step is a journey of discovery, every moment is a shock of the soul. May you discover the unique charm of Nanjing on this mysterious mountain top.

Shi'ao Taoyuan is located in Shi'ao Village, Zhoucun Community, Guli Sub-district, Jiangning District, Nanjing City. Situated at the southwest foot of Niushou Mountain Scenic Area, it is at the northernmost end of the Niushou-Yuntai Ecological Corridor and is known as 'China's most beautiful village'. Shi'ao Taoyuan, with its overall style dominated by Hui-style architecture, features white walls and grey tiles under the lush green mountains, forming a beautiful landscape at the foot of Niushou Mountain. The village's blue brick alleys, wooden fence gates, and large red lanterns create a sense of stepping into another world. Stone carvings, memorial archways, pavilions, and scenic corridors, along with the blossoming of spring peaches, summer lotuses, autumn osmanthus, and winter plums, fulfill the vision of 'flowers in every season, scenery at every step' in 'the first village of Niushou'. Shi'ao was originally called Da Shi'ao, and 60 years ago, it was known as 'Da Shi'ao'. As early as the fourth year of Jianyan (1130), the anti-Jin hero Yue Fei was ordered to recapture Jiankang. He fought a major battle against the Jin troops at Niushou Mountain, forcing them to retreat north of the Yangtze River, which led to the recovery of the city of Jiankang after being occupied for half a year. To stabilize the Southern Song Dynasty's 'precarious situation in the south of the Yangtze River', Yue Fei stationed his troops at the southwest foot of Niushou Mountain, which is today's Shi'ao Village. To defend against the Jin troops and consolidate the victory, Yue Fei not only strengthened military training but also organized his soldiers to build a stone barrier about 5000 meters long, winding and undulating, which connected with the anti-Jin stone barrier of Mufu Mountain, forming a continuous line. Under the Tang Pagoda of Niushou Mountain, there are still large remnants of Yue Fei's anti-Jin fortifications. Since the area is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is in a mountain hollow, people called it 'Da Shi'ao', referring to the place where Yue's main army was stationed and where they defeated the Jin troops, welcoming the return of the Southern Song court. Later generations, to avoid the warlike connotations of the word 'Shi' (师), changed it to 'Shi' (世), implying an era of peace and prosperity. Niushou Mountain is a famous spot for spring outings in Nanjing. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Hongjue Temple of Niushou Mountain, as the lower court of the royal temple, has been bustling with incense. Every spring in March, with lush forests and bamboo, peach blossoms compete in beauty; at dusk, the twilight is vast, with clouds steaming and colorful mists, creating an ethereal and dreamy atmosphere, worthy of the name 'Niushou Misty Mountains' and the reputation of 'Spring Niushou'. Adjacent to it, the peach blossoms of Shi'ao Village are wild and the scenery is beautiful, attracting numerous visitors. Talented men and beautiful women compose poems and verses, and delightful stories are frequently told, earning it the reputation of a 'Peach Blossom Utopia'.