The Da Yi Mountain Scenic Area, which is incredibly popular and only costs 60 RMB per person on average, is located at the northwest corner of the county town
It is an urban mountain that was formed in the ancient times, with a history of 2 billion years, covering an area of 10 square kilometers, consisting of 12 peaks, with the highest peak reaching 226.7 meters in elevation. The Da Yi Mountain Scenic Area is rich in cultural landscapes and beautiful natural scenery, making it a rare tourist resource in the northern Jiangsu region. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Da Yi Mountain is the first high mountain seen north of Nanjing within the province and is known as the 'First Divine Mountain of the Huai Bei Plains.' The mountain is named after Yi Yin, known as the 'First Sage Minister of China,' who was the pioneer of Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine decoctions and spent his later years in seclusion here.
📍Detailed address: Da Yi Mountain Scenic Area, Guanyun County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province
🚗Travel guide: It takes just over two hours by high-speed train from Nanjing to Guanyun, and about 20 minutes by taxi from the station
🕙Opening hours: ⌚️8:00-⌚️17:00
💰Ticket price: 🎫60💰 RMB per person
🌟Highlights:
❤️Da Yi Mountain has a long history and brilliant culture, with rich natural and cultural landscapes, characterized by 'seclusion, antiquity, divinity, and wonder.'
Antiquity
On the Qingfeng Ridge at the eastern foot of Da Yi Mountain, there is a Neolithic stone coffin burial site dating back nearly 7,000 years, which is the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient human site discovered in China, a true national treasure, and one of the first key cultural relics protection units designated by the State Council.
Seclusion
The mountain forests are beautiful and layered, with thousands of species of flowers and trees and hundreds of rare tree species growing all year round, deep valleys and secluded scenery.
Divinity
The entire mountain range is connected to the county town, with marvelous cliffs and deep, secluded valleys. The natural landscape is dotted with stars, and the strange rocks, deep valleys, and secluded caves are all astonishing.
Wonder
The peculiar peaks and strange rocks, and the marvelous cliffs have become the dazzling jewels of Da Yi Mountain
📌Little Tips:
The Da Yi Mountain Buddha is close to the south gate of the scenic area, where you can take a full picture of the Buddha at the entrance. Right at the entrance is the Stone Buddha Temple, which has very grand architecture and is very photogenic.
Next to the Buddha, there is a hiking trail. The mountain is not high, and it is not difficult to climb. On the mountain, there are strange rocks, caves, pine forests, and streams. When the weather is clear this season, it is a great choice to come here on the weekend to relax and climb the mountain. The main attractions on the mountain include the Bo'ai Pavilion, Stone Buddha Ancient Temple, Stream Red Leaf Valley, Guanpu Pavilion, and Yuanmeng Tower, etc.
From the Bo'ai Pavilion, you can overlook the Buddha and the entire county town. Looking at the colorful houses in the county town from here is like being in a fairy tale world.
There is a large parent-child interactive area at the east gate of the scenic area, with many children playing games in the Jungle Magic Net, and the happy laughter of the children is really healing.
🌸 There is also an off-road base at the north entrance of the east gate, where you can experience shooting, off-roading, and other activities.