Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan) Tourism
Cultural & Natural Site4.5(329 reviews)
About Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan)
Purple Mountain, also known as Zijin Shan, is a historically significant mountain range located in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing in Jiangsu province, China. It is renowned for its verdant hills, rich history, and cultural relics. With peaks rising to about 448.2 meters above sea level, Zijin Shan is a favorite destination for both tourists and locals. The mountain is home to many important tourist attractions, including the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, and the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. Additionally, the mountain area includes the Purple Mountain Observatory and a botanical garden. Numerous paths and cable cars provide access to the various sites dispersed across the mountain. Aside from its cultural and historical significance, Purple Mountain offers picturesque landscapes, blossoming flowers in the spring, and lush greenery, making it an ideal location for hiking and sightseeing.
Top 5 Reviews on Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan)
wcockerall
4.0Wrote on 22 Jun 2024
Good hike up the mountain
We were advised that the tours really were not value for money and in fact very expensive. The hotel arranged a Didi taxi for us and the 40 minute drive only cost $A12. Once we arrived we booked the shuttle bus to the entrance to the mausoleum at a cost of $5 each and spent the next few hours walking around. It is worth the experience. The tours were like over $150 each with no drinks or good so our day was way cheaper and more rewarding as we did it in our own time. The stairs are a little daunting at first but once you begin it's not so bad. We ignored the house of Mei Ling as the crowds were intense and pushing.
