Xiaogushan (Little Orphan Hill)
小孤山
A solitary peak standing in the Yangtze, with one side a steep cliff facing the river. Qixiu Temple on top has earned it the title 'First Pass of the Haimen,' and it has long been a scenic landmark on the Yangtze shipping route.
Xiaogushan lies on the north bank of the Yangtze in the southeastern part of Susong County. It is an isolated limestone peak about 78 meters above sea level, surrounded by river on three sides and shaped like a hair bun. Folk tradition calls it Little Maiden Hill, and generations of writers have left many poems about it. It is known as the 'First Pass of the Haimen.' Qixiu Temple and Dressing Pavilion stand on the mountain, and stone steps lead to the top, where you can see the broad river scenery at the bend of the Yangtze. Check the scenic area's notices for admission. It is about 90 kilometers from Anqing city and is best done as a self-drive day trip. The scenery differs greatly between the wet and dry seasons, and in the dry season the mudflats at the foot of the mountain are exposed.
Opening hours
About 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (check with the scenic area)
Nearby sights
- Shipai Ancient Town
- Shengjin Lake
- Daopashi Historic Street
- Huangmei Opera Guild Hall
- Shitaishidi (Zhao Puchu's Former Residence)
- King of Ying Mansion
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Anqing
- Yingjiang Temple & Zhenfeng Pagoda