Zipeng Mountain
紫蓬山国家森林公园
A national forest park southwest of Hefei that combines the thousand-year-old Xilu Temple with forest trails, a popular weekend hiking spot for city residents.
Zipeng Mountain is in Feixi County, about 30 km from downtown Hefei. The national forest park includes Zipeng Mountain, Daxiaotuan Mountain and nearby peaks, with dense forest cover, hiking trails, cycling paths and observation decks. Xilu Temple on the mountain was first built in the Tang dynasty and is one of the famous temples of the Jianghuai region, with lively worship. At the foot of the mountain are resorts, farmhouse restaurants and campsites. It is busiest when flowers bloom in spring and leaves turn red in autumn. Entry to the scenic area is free, though the temple and some activities charge fees. Getting there: about 40 minutes by car from the city. It can be combined with the Former Residence of Liu Mingchuan and Sanhe Ancient Town on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (Xilu Temple approx. 07:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Guanting Forest Park
- Hefei Wildlife Park
- Dashushan Mountain
- Former Residence of Liu Mingchuan
- Huiyuan (Anhui Garden)
- Anhui Museum
- Anhui Geological Museum
- Three Kingdoms New City Site Park