Jigongshan (Rooster Mountain)
鸡公山
One of China's four famous summer resorts. Its summit has more than a hundred early 20th-century villas built by Chinese and foreign residents, so it is often called a museum of world architecture.
Jigongshan lies about 38 km south of the Xinyang city centre, on the border of Henan and Hubei provinces. Its main peak, Baoxiao Peak, looks like a rooster with its head held high. Together with Lushan, Beidaihe and Moganshan, it is one of the four famous summer resorts in China. In the early 20th century foreign missionaries and merchants built many villas here. The main sights are the Yilu, the Meiling Ballroom and South Street, a group of buildings that blend Chinese and Western styles. A sightseeing bus connects the entrance gate with the summit. It is best to spend a full day here or stay overnight to see the sunrise and the sea of clouds. Check the official scenic area channels for tickets and bus fares.
Opening hours
All day (scenic area ticket times per official info)
Nearby sights
- Lingshan Mountain (Luoshan)
- Dongzhai National Nature Reserve
- Haotang Village
- Hejiachong (Red 25th Army Long March Starting Point)
- Wenxin Tea Village
- Nanwan Lake
- Xinyang Museum
- Chengyang City Ruins