Wengong Mountain
文公山
The southern mountain forest where Zhu Xi's ancestral graves lie. Twenty-four ancient cedars that Zhu Xi planted by hand stand tall and proud, and the forest trails are peaceful.
Wengong Mountain is in Wengong Town, about 20 km south of the Wuyuan county seat. It takes its name from the grave of Lady Cheng, Zhu Xi's great-grandmother. During the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song dynasty, Zhu Xi returned home to visit the grave and planted 24 cedar trees by hand next to it. Today only a dozen or so survive, and they stand 30 to 40 meters tall. The mountain also has a Zhuzi stele pavilion and a viewing platform. The forest is dense, and the trails are long, so allow about 1.5–2 hours. Few visitors come here. Admission is confirmed on site. It is well suited to travelers interested in Zhu Xi's cultural heritage, and driving there is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00