Maling Mountain Scenic Area
马陵山风景名胜区
A 4A-rated mountain scenic area in Xinyi, north of Suqian. Five low, linked peaks offer strange rocks, streams and waterfalls, the Huating ancient cultural site and a glass skywalk.
Maling Mountain Scenic Area lies in Maling Mountain Town, about 10 km south of Xinyi city in Xuzhou and roughly 30 km from downtown Suqian. It is a national 4A-rated tourist attraction and a provincial nature reserve. The area is made up of five peaks: Fengshan, Doushan, Hushan, Nainai Shan and Huanghuacai Ridge, popularly called the Five Sisters Mountains. The forest cover is dense, and the scenic area has more than 60 sights, including Sanxian Cave, the ruins of Quanchao Vinaya Temple, streams and waterfalls, a glass skywalk and seasonal flower fields. Nearby is the Neolithic Huating site. Legend also links the area to the Battle of Maling in the Warring States period, which involved Sun Bin and Pang Juan. Opening hours are roughly 9:00 to 17:00. Admission is about 60 yuan (check the official source). Allow about 3 hours for a visit. From Suqian, a drive along the G235 takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (entry stops at 17:00)
Nearby sights
- Yaowan Ancient Town
- Dugong Lake
- Pan'an Lake National Wetland Park
- Jinlong Lake & Quarry Park
- Dalong Lake
- Shizishan Chu King Tomb & Han Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Huaihai Campaign Martyrs Memorial Tower
- Kuaizai Pavilion Park