Scenic spot introduction:
Gexian Mountain Scenic Area is famous in Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui and Jiangxi for its mysterious and long-standing religious culture and beautiful natural scenery. It is known as the first mountain of China's spiritual treasures. The pavilions and palaces in the scenic area stand on the top of the mountain with towering green mountains and shrouded clouds and mist. It feels like a fairyland and is a holy place in the hearts of pilgrims.Attractions distribution:
Gexian Mountain has extremely rich natural and cultural landscapes, including Yuxu Temple, Gexian Hall, Laojun Hall, Tzu Chi Temple, Feisheng Pavilion, Buyun Pavilion, Guandao Pavilion, Forest of Steles and other architectural complexes, as well as Gexian Peak, Xianglu Peak, "Nine Dragons Jumping to the Top", Sword Testing Stone, Taoist Stone, Dragon Tongue Pond, Seven Star Well, Immortal Footprints and other natural scenery. The scenic spot is not only a famous and popular place for religious activities, but also a scenic tourist area with beautiful scenery and rich humanities.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Mountaineering, sightseeing, worshiping Buddha, religion, mountainstravelling guideline:
Religious activities: The first day of June every year is the day when Gexian Mountain "opens the mountain gate", the first day of October is the day when it "closes the mountain gate", and August 20 is said to be the birthday of Gexian. This is the best time to come to Gexian Mountain to petition. time. In addition, on July 19th and September 9th, more than ten thousand people often come to the mountain to offer incense, which is also a great scene.
Scenic spot scenery: The white lotus in Gexian Mountain is a very famous landscape, and tourists can come to visit it in summer.
Best time to visit:
Spring, Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Kirin melon, shiitake mushrooms, tea, root wood carving crafts, red bud taro, etc.
(Special delicacies) Dengzhanguo, frozen rice cake, sesame cake, leek cake, mochi fruit, thousand-layer cake, hot noodle, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangxi Province>Shangrao City>Qianshan County
How to get there:
Bus route: There is a shuttle bus directly to Gexian Mountain at Shangrao Grand Market Station.
Self-driving route: Start from Shangrao and drive along Sanqingshanzhong Avenue, enter the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway at the entrance of Shangrao West Interchange, and drive towards Ningde/Wuyishan/G1514. Enter Ningshang Expressway from the entrance of Shangrao West Hub, leave the ramp from Shitang/Zixi/S205 exit, and follow Wangwu Line → Yongyang Road to reach it.
Scenic area map:
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Gexian Mountain ticket price:
30 yuan/person, half price for children.
Scenic area opening hours:
09:00-17:00
