Huagai Mountain Scenic Area

Huagai Mountain Scenic Area

From a distance, Huagai Mountain resembles an imperial canopy. Covering an area of 9.13 hectares and standing 56.8 meters above sea level, it is located to the east of Lucheng District. At the summit there used to be the Huagai Tower, which was later rebuilt as the Jiangshan Yilan Pavilion. It was reconstructed during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt again in the Wanli era, when it was renamed the Daguan Pavilion. After the liberation, it underwent multiple renovations. From the pavilion, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the entire city. To the west of the Daguan Pavilion is <>. It commemorates the Chinese laborers who were killed by Japanese thugs in 1923. The monument was destroyed by the Japanese invaders in 1944 and rebuilt in 1993. At the western foot of the mountain lies Mengquan Spring, known for its sweet and refreshing water, commonly called Yan Guan Cao. It is one of the three most famous springs in the city. In the winter of 1981, the Yuhua Pavilion was built just above and to the right of Mengquan Spring. At the southeastern entrance of Huagai Mountain stands a sculpture of workers, peasants, and soldiers amidst the woods. On the eastern and western sides of the mountain are the Huagai Pavilion and the Xizhao Pavilion respectively, while the Linwang Pavilion is located on the northern side. The mountain is covered with lush trees.