Guling (Kuliang) Summer Resort
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A century-old summer resort at about 800 meters above sea level, with old villas, a historic post office and giant Cryptomeria trees scattered through cool mountain villages.
Guling lies on the north side of Gushan, at about 800 meters above sea level. In summer it is 5 to 8°C cooler than the city. From the late 19th century, it became a summer retreat for foreigners living in Fuzhou. It preserves sites including the Wanguo Gongyishe (International Public Welfare Society), the Guling Post Office, an old swimming pool and foreign-built villas. It is famous for the story of the American Gardner and the name 'Kuliang'. Its core is Yixia Village, where you can wander the old streets, see the Cryptomeria King, and enjoy the cloud sea and city night views in the evening. Admission is free, and some historic sites and exhibition halls open separately. Getting there: it takes about 40 minutes by taxi or self-drive from downtown, and mountain roads are congested on holidays. You can also hike up along Gushan's historic trail.
Opening hours
All day (former site exhibition hall about 09:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Gushan & Yongquan Temple
- Jinjishan Park
- Lin Zexu Memorial
- Zhuzifang Historic Block
- Yushan Hill & White Pagoda
- Kaiyuan Temple (Fuzhou)
- Wushan Hill & Black Pagoda
- Shangxiahang Historic District