General's Hill in Nanjing
General's Hill in Nanjing is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.
General's Hill in Nanjing
General's Hill in the southern suburbs of Nanjing boasts breathtaking scenery, yet has long remained hidden and relatively unknown. Now, its veiled beauty is gradually being unveiled, leaving those who behold its splendor in awe and admiration, lingering there for a long time, reluctant to leave.
Surrounded by mountains on all sides, General's Hill features murmuring mountain springs that converge into a broad…
General's Hill is embraced by mountains, where gurgling mountain springs gather into a wide river surface. The shimmering ripples under the sunlight resemble a golden silk brocade. Flocks of egrets hover and soar between the blue sky and white clouds, resting among the treetops. With lakes and mountains blending harmoniously, lush forests, blooming wildflowers, and melodious birdsong...
Strolling through General's Hill, you’ll be enchanted by its beautiful natural ecological environment, and even more captivated by its profound historical and cultural charm. This was once the ancient battlefield of the Song Dynasty’s Niushou Mountain Victory. Eight hundred years ago, General Yue Fei built fortifications and set ambushes here, achieving a great victory over the powerful enemy Jin Wushu. The ancient ramparts and fortifications stretching for miles along the mountain ridge stand as testimony to the fierce battles fought here—hence the name General's Hill.
Following the relics of the anti-Jin ancient ramparts and climbing up step by step, you’ll come across Yue Fei Temple and General Tower, steeped in the winds of history. The rare underwater Chinese fir forest, shaded and moist, along with the winding wooden bridge built close to the water’s surface, blends into nature’s green oxygen bar, earning it the reputation of “Nanjing’s Jiuzhaigou.”
Verdant tea plantations allow you to enjoy the fun of picking, roasting, and savoring tea; long bamboo corridors lead you unconsciously deeper into the mountains to explore their serenity. From the Multi-View Pavilion, you can gaze into the distance at the Sun-Moon Guanyin, a natural rock carving in Guanyin Valley, flanked by the ever-flowing Sun Spring and Moon Spring, creating a stunning scene. The resort villas of General's Hill, with their uniquely charming rooms and dining options, let you fully enjoy the wild romance of nature.
Address: Gaojiaku Village, TieXinQiao, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing City
Type: Mountain & Lake
Recommended visiting time: 1–2 hours
Phone: 025-52890886; 025-52894496
Official website: http://www.jiangjunshan.com/
Opening hours:
8:30-17:00
Ticket information:
Free admission.
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