Yunlong Mountain
云龙山
A nine-peaked range south of the city, with the stone Buddha of Xinghua Temple, Fanghe Pavilion and relics of Su Shi. The summit overlooks Yunlong Lake and the city.
Yunlong Mountain lies in the southern part of Xuzhou's urban area, on the east side of Yunlong Lake. It consists of nine peaks that wind like a dragon, rises about 140 metres, and forms part of the Yunlong Lake 5A scenic area. The mountain has many historic sites. Inside Xinghua Temple is a stone Buddha carved into the cliff during the Northern Wei dynasty. Its head is the original carving, while its body was added later, and it is the largest stone Buddha in Xuzhou. Fanghe Pavilion marks where the Northern Song hermit Zhang Tianji kept his cranes, and Su Shi wrote the “Record of Fanghe Pavilion” while serving as prefect of Xuzhou. There are also Zhaohe Pavilion, Yinhe Spring, the tomb of Taoist Priest Zhang, cliff inscriptions from the Northern Wei through the Ming and Qing dynasties, and a stone tablet reading “Yunlong Mountain” at the gate. For the hike, enter through the North Gate and pass Xinghua Temple, Fanghe Pavilion and a viewing platform, with views over Yunlong Lake and the city skyline. Then descend the west slope straight to the lakeshore. The full route takes about 2 hours. Entry through the North Gate is free, but some sites, such as Xinghua Temple, may charge separately (check on site). Getting there: take the metro or bus to the area near the North Gate of Yunlong Mountain.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (some temple sites have separate hours)
Nearby sights
- Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Relief Art Museum
- Pengzu Park
- Xuzhou Museum
- Yunlong Lake
- Huaihai Campaign Martyrs Memorial Tower
- Hubushan Historic Buildings
- Huilongwo Historic Block
- Kuaizai Pavilion Park