[2025 Ji'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingyuan Mountain (Updated Apr)

🚩Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyuan District Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area is a famous scenic spot that combines Buddhist culture, celebrity culture, and beautiful scenery. It was praised by the famous poet Yang Wanli of the Southern Song Dynasty as "Jiangxi's No. 1 Scenic Spot." It is like a bright pearl, inlaid on the land of Qingyuan District, exuding unique charm and attracting countless tourists to explore. 🎫Ticket Information Admission to Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area is free. If you want to visit the scenic area more easily, you can also choose to take a sightseeing bus. There are two ticket prices for the sightseeing bus: CNY 10 for a round trip from the entrance to Yangming Academy, and CNY 20 for a round trip from the entrance to Yangming Academy and Jiudie Spring. 🅿️Parking in the scenic area is also very affordable, costing only CNY 3 for 4 hours, so you can travel without worries. 🤘🏻Recommended Travel Route Yangming Academy Qingyuan Mountain is not only a famous Buddhist mountain, but also a cultural mountain, known as the "convergence of Confucianism and Buddhism." During the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty (1506–1521), Wang Yangming, the magistrate of Luling County, believed in "mind learning" and chose to teach and preach in Qingyuan Mountain, making it an important birthplace of Neo-Confucianism. During the Jiajing period (1522–1566), the Qingyuan Guild Hall was built next to Jingju Temple. In the 19th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1839), Lu Chunru, the prefect of Ji'an, established Yangming Academy on the north side of Daiyue Bridge in Qingyuan Mountain, specifically for the study of Wang Yangming's theories. For this reason, it is known as the "land of Neo-Confucianism." In the long river of history, Yangming Academy has also witnessed many important moments. In 1930, the Third Branch of the Red Army and the Red Army Rear Hospital were established here. From 1939 to 1948, Ji'an Provincial High School and the 13th National High School were also relocated to Yangming Academy. Walking into Yangming Academy is like traveling through time and space, where you can feel the strong academic atmosphere and cultural heritage of the past. The ancient buildings, precious cultural relics, and rich historical materials all tell the stories of the past. Jingju Temple Continue walking from Yangming Academy to Jingju Temple. This temple is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with ancient trees towering around it. When the morning bell and evening drum sound, and the incense smoke rises, you will feel like you are in a dreamlike world. Since the Seventh Patriarch Xingsi practiced in Anyin Mountain and created the "sudden enlightenment" method, this place has become an important center of Buddhism. From Jingju Temple, follow the Qingyuan River upstream. The clear water of Diaoyutai Reservoir is rippling, and boats shuttle back and forth. The surrounding green mountains and clear waters, and the pavilions and towers are scattered, making it a paradise on earth. Now, Qingyuan Mountain Amusement Park has been built here, bringing more joy to tourists. Continue walking, and you can also enjoy attractions such as Muyu Pile, Immortal Writing, Monkey Watching the Moon, Guanyin Sitting on a Lotus, and the beautiful scenery of Youluoping Reservoir. If you don't plan to play in the water, you can skip Jiudie Spring and return directly from Jingju Temple. However, it should be noted that the waterfall scenery of Jiudie Spring is very spectacular. If you have enough time, it is worth a visit. ❤️Tips The choice of sightseeing bus depends on personal needs. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the entrance of the scenic area to Yangming Academy, and only a few minutes to walk from Yangming Academy to Jingju Temple. The scenery of Qingyuan Mountain is breathtaking. Whether it is the undulating mountains, lush vegetation, or clear streams, it is intoxicating. It is very suitable for weekend trips, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, embrace nature, relax, and enjoy a moment of peace and beauty amidst your busy work.

🏞️Jian, Jiangxi｜Meet the Green World - Qingyuan Mountain🔥 🔹Background🌿: A tourist attraction in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province that combines natural scenery and cultural landscapes🧭‍♀️🏰 ☀Travel time: A sunny weekend⏳ 😄Companions: A group of like-minded friends😊 🎒Packing list✂️: Comfortable sneakers🍃, sun hat👒, sunscreen💦, water, and food🥤 📸Photography equipment📷: Phone stand📱 & tripod♾ ✨Itinerary📌: Day 1 morning: Arrive at Ji'an Railway Station🚆, take a taxi or drive to Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area🤺 Day 1 afternoon to evening: After settling in🐻, visit the nearby night market and try authentic Jiangxi cuisine🍰 Day 2 morning: Visit temples🕊️ (Jingju Temple & Zuting Temple) and experience the thousand-year-old culture🏮 Day 2 noon to afternoon: Go hiking☘️, walk through the mountain paths, and listen to the sound of the stream🍃 In the evening, take beautiful sunset photos on the top of the mountain🌇 🏖Evening activities: Hold a bonfire party🎶 and sit around the fire to share interesting stories about the trip💕 📣Tips⚠️: Watch out for mosquitoes; remember to apply sunscreen～🍀 😍Summary💗: This trip to Jinggang Mountain left a deep impression on me🙌🏻 The green mountains are refreshing👍 I also made new friends and spent an unforgettable holiday together💕 I recommend visiting in spring or summer to enjoy the purest ecological beauty❓‼️

On an early autumn morning, I drove 15 km from my hotel, Ji'an Grandland International Hotel, to Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area in the southeast direction of the city. I arrived at the scenic area parking lot in 30 minutes. On a Monday morning, the empty parking lot was deserted. I entered the free scenic area alone and enjoyed the fresh air and serene mountain scenery of early autumn. "Qingyuan Mountain is high in the clouds, and the Luo River is free of dust." Qingyuan Mountain, known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in Jiangxi", is only 320 meters above sea level and is composed of many small mountain peaks, including Elephant Trunk Peak, Lion Peak, Jade Belt Peak, Emerald Screen Peak, and Camel Peak. The mountain is lush with trees, with emerald pools and waterfalls, and winding paths, making it a beautiful sight. After walking for about ten minutes from the entrance of the scenic area, I arrived at the "Zu Guan" of Jingju Temple. In the first year of the Shenlong era of the Tang Dynasty (705 AD), the Zen master Xingsi, a disciple of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, built a temple here, initially named "An'yin Temple", and changed to Jingju Temple in the fourth year of the Chongning era of the Song Dynasty (1105 AD). Jingju Temple is the ancestral court of the Qingyuan School of Zen Buddhism, and from here, the Caodong, Yunmen, and Fayan Schools of Zen Buddhism were formed. The temple has been renovated for generations, and now has the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, the Vairocana Pavilion, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Hall of Buddha Recitation, the Sutra Library, the Medicine Tree Hall, the Left and Right Zen Rooms, and the Seven Patriarchs Pagoda Pavilion on the hillside behind the temple. The temple covers an area of about 10,000 square meters, and its solemn and secluded environment is an excellent place for meditation and self-cultivation. After leaving the temple and crossing the bridge, I arrived at the Yangming Academy. In the fifth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1510 AD), Wang Yangming was appointed as the magistrate of Luling. As soon as he took office, he reduced the harsh taxes and miscellaneous fees on the common people, earning him a good reputation. Although he only served in Luling for half a year, he was highly respected by people from all walks of life. The "Learning of Conscience" was proposed by him when he gave lectures at the Qingyuan Mountain Guild Hall with Zou Shouyi (from Anfu, Ji'an). Wang Yangming's lectures at Qingyuan Mountain laid the foundation for the development of Jiangyou philosophy, and Luling was known as the "Land of Rationalism". In the nineteenth year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1839 AD), Lu Chunru, the prefect of Ji'an, first proposed the construction of the Yangming Academy on the north side of Jingju Temple, facing the temple across the creek. After the academy was built, he "encouraged donations and storage fees, built a library, and selected outstanding students from the nine counties of Ji'an to study, promoting the spirit of Confucianism and continuing the literary tradition of Luling". In the eighth year of the Tongzhi era (1869 AD), Li Xingyuan, the governor of Jizhou, repaired the Yangming Academy. The academy was closed when the imperial examinations were abolished during the Guangxu era. The present Yangming Academy covers an area of 12 mu and was restored in October 2012 according to the old system. The academy is full of ancient charm, with a gate, Chuanxin Hall, and Five Sages Temple on the central axis. Walking here, I felt as if I had traveled through time and space. According to the scenic area information, the entire Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area covers an area of 19.4 square kilometers, with 35 pools, springs, streams, and gorges. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a popular scenic spot for literati and scholars. To this day, there are inscriptions left by Du Fu, Yan Zhenqing, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Wen Tianxiang, Li Gang, Zhou Bida, Hu Quan, Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi, and others. Due to the itinerary arrangement, I did not continue to climb the mountain. In just 90 minutes, I visited the "Sudden Enlightenment Zen" of Master Xingsi and the "Learning of Conscience" of Mr. Wang Yangming, and learned about the brilliant Luling culture. After returning to the hotel in a hurry, I left Ji'an.

On the sixteenth day of the fifth month of the Jia Chen year in the lunar calendar, I arrived at Ji'an Railway Station during the hour of Mao. Today is the summer solstice. Ji'an, Jiangxi, anciently known as 'Luling' and 'Jizhou', is located in the south of the Yangtze River. Here, there are shared electric bicycles, which I am pleased to find. I went to the east bank of the Gan River, where the sky was tinged with a faint blue-green, giving a sense of freshness. The river is wide, but the current is also swift. On the riverbank, people were already exercising in the morning. I found a noodle shop that was open and had a bowl of scallion oil dry noodles to relieve the fatigue of the journey. It was still early, so I rode an electric bike around the old town, admiring Ji'an as the true south of the Yangtze River. At the hour of Chen, I took a bus to Qingqingyuan Mountain, which is located more than twenty li to the east of the city and was praised by the famous Southern Song poet Yang Wanli as 'the number one scenic spot in Jiangxi'. A short bus ride will get you there. At the foot of the mountain, there are some good fields where farmers are already busy. Walking another li, there is an ancient temple called 'Jingju Temple', which is the ancestral temple of the Buddhist Zen Qingyuan sect. That day, the temple was full of local believers. Not far away, there is a 'Yangming Academy', founded by Wang Yangming for teaching. Both places are worth visiting. Before the sun got too hot, I started climbing the mountain. The mountain is not high, but climbing it is enough to see the whole city of Ji'an. You can return the same way you came, or you can descend from the other side of the mountain. Along the way, I encountered people installing surveillance equipment, carrying heavy poles and panting, stopping to rest after not walking far, which was also hard work. Halfway up the mountain, the reservoir below came into view. Passing through the reservoir, the trail followed a stream, and at that moment, the sound of water and birdsong accompanied me, and I occasionally imitated the birds' calls in response. When I reached the foot of the mountain, I returned to the starting point of the climb, and a bowl of cold noodles by the roadside was truly refreshing. I took the bus back to the city center, and by noon, I was ravenous. I had a late breakfast of soy milk, fried dough sticks, and stir-fried rice noodles on the street, then went to 'Bailuzhou Academy', which was very worthwhile. After visiting the academy, I rode a small electric bike around the city for a while, then went to the train station and bid farewell to Luling. I heard that Ji'an also has Jizhou Kiln, and 'Jingdezhen Tao Lu' praised Jizhou Kiln with the phrase 'Jizhou Kiln existed before Jingdezhen', which shows its status. I hope to visit again next time.

Jingju Temple is a temple located on Qingyuan Mountain in Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province. It is one of the provincial key scenic spots that combines Buddhist culture, celebrity culture, and beautiful scenery. It was praised by Yang Wanli, a famous poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, as the 'number one scenic spot in Jiangxi'. At Jingju Temple, you can burn incense and worship Buddha without buying a ticket, it's free. You can also go to Qingyuan Mountain for a self-service barbecue, there are also amusement facilities, and the scenery is very beautiful. A little further up from Jingju Temple, you can see a pavilion, the blue-green lake is also very suitable for taking pictures📸, and it's very photogenic. If you come to Ji'an, you must go to Jingju Temple, where the air is fresh and the birds and flowers are fragrant.