Hello World, This is Qixia Mountain

Qixia Mountain, also known as Sheshan Mountain, is located in Qixia District, Nanjing. It is reputed as "the brightest and most elegant mountain of Jinling". The mountain is named after Qixia Jingshe (Buddhist monastery) built on the mountain in ancient times. The mountain is also one of the four principal scenic areas for maple viewing in China.

Qixia Mountain is famous for its maple leaves. The Red Maple Festival is held from October to December every year, lasting usually for about 50 days. During this period, the maple leaves in the mountain present a spectacular setting-sun-like view.

In front of the main entrance of the scenic spot stands a large archway with three gates and four columns, engraved with the three Chinese characters "栖霞山" (Qixia Mountain) written by Emperor Qianlong. There are three eaves on the archway. Decorated with fish and dragons, the eaves are particularly eye-catching against a background of blue sky and white clouds.

After entering Qixia Mountain Scenic Area, the first attraction coming into your view would be Mingjing Lake, the “first attraction of Qixia Mountain”. A stone statue of Guanyin (Bodhisattva) stands in the center of the lake, with a small and delicately-built pavilion behind it. The attraction embodies the classical style of Jiangnan Gardens, with clear lake water and a refined and delicate overall layout.

Qixia Mountain also has its unique charm in summer. People sitting in front of the window and looking outside can enjoy the view in which the leaves rustle in the summer breeze and the sunlight filtering through the leaves resembles the gorgeous light reflected by silver sycees.

There are many precious historical relics in Qixia Mountain, such as the Stone Tablets, the Stupa, and Qianfoyan (a stone wall carved with statues of Buddhas). In recent years, Qixia Mountain Scenic Area has continuously strengthened the protection, inheritance and promotion of the local history and culture, and planned a variety of wonderful events to show the charm of cultural heritage items to the world.