Jiuziyan Scenic Area
九子岩
An independent scenic area on the east foot of Jiuhua Mountain, centered on Jiuzi Temple and steep rock cliffs. It has few visitors and a cable car, making it suitable for hikers who want to avoid the crowds.
Jiuziyan lies on the east foot of Jiuhua Mountain, about 15 km from Jiuhua Street. It is one source of the name “Jiuzi” (Nine Sons) for Jiuhua Mountain. The scenic area includes Jiuzi Temple, a pond for releasing living creatures, and a forest of granite peaks. From the summit you can look out over the main peaks of Jiuhua Mountain and toward the Yangtze River. You can take a cable car up or walk up the stone steps (about 1.5 hours one way). It is far less crowded than Jiuhua Street and Tiantai, making it good for in-depth exploration. You need to drive or hire a car to get there. Admission is charged separately, so check with the scenic area for the current fee.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jiuhua Dayuan (Great Vow) Culture Park
- Huatai Scenic Area
- Ganlu Temple
- Baisui Palace
- Dongya Chan Temple
- Zhiyuan Temple
- Tiantai Peak & Tiantai Temple
- Ancient Sutra-Worship Terrace