Xinglong Mountain
兴隆山
A forested mountain in Yuzhong County known as the 'Foremost Mountain of Longyou.' It has a reclining bridge, Taoist temples, and the site where Genghis Khan's coffin was kept.
Xinglong Mountain is in Yuzhong County, about 60 kilometres from downtown Lanzhou. It is a national nature reserve with dense spruce forests and cool summer weather, making it a favourite summer escape for Lanzhou residents. The scenic area has two parts, Xinglong Mountain and Qiyun Mountain. The Yunlong Bridge (a reclining bridge) over the valley between them is the signature sight, and several Taoist temples line the mountain road. From 1939 to 1949, Genghis Khan's coffin was kept on Xinglong Mountain to protect it from the war, and there are exhibits about this on the mountain. The hiking trails are steep and take about 3 to 4 hours in total. Check the scenic area's posted admission prices. Driving or hiring a car is recommended for getting there.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lanshan Park (Santai Pavilion)
- Wuquan Mountain Park
- Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Garden
- Lanzhou Museum (Baiyi Temple Pagoda)
- Memorial of the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office
- Zhengning Road Night Market
- Lanzhou Prefecture City God Temple
- Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street & Dazhong Lane