Jilong Mountain (Hexian)
鸡笼山
Taoist mountain in northwest Hexian, named for its cage-like shape. Thickly forested, with a summit that offers views over the Jianghuai hills.
Also called Fengtai Mountain, Jilong Mountain lies in the northwest of Hexian County. It is named after its shape, which resembles a chicken coop. It is a well-known Taoist mountain in eastern Anhui, with temples, historic sites and dense forest cover. The hiking trail takes 2 to 3 hours round trip, and from the summit you can look out over the hills and farmland to the north. Visitors are mainly self-drive travellers and hiking enthusiasts, and temple fairs are held during holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Baochan Mountain
- Xiangquan Hot Spring
- Overlord Xiang Yu Shrine
- Xuejiawa Ecological Park
- Caishi Scenic Area & Caishiji Rock
- Taibai Pavilion
- Yushan Lake Park
- Zhu Ran Family Tomb Museum