Chui Mountain

Qilin Mountain

Qilin Mountain is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Qilin Mountain Scenic Area is located west of Xingnong Town, Jidong County, Heilongjiang Province, approximately 42 kilometers from the city center of Jixi. It features stunning natural landscapes, unique and novel cultural attractions, steep mountain peaks, and serene lakes—making it a rare and exceptional tourist destination.

The scenic area’s main gate tower stands 8 meters tall and 20 meters wide, built in the traditional Chinese architectural style. It boasts golden glazed tiles, enamel-style paintings, bright red pillars, and a granite base, giving the entire structure a grand and majestic aesthetic. Upon entering this gate and driving along the winding mountain road for a short while, you’ll arrive at Qilin Mountain Villa, with the famous Qilin Peak directly opposite. This peak faces north and has its tail to the south—the northern peak resembles the head and horns of a qilin (a mythical Chinese creature), while the tail and the undulating mountain ridges resemble its body, hence the name Qilin Mountain.

The area offers star-rated hotels in various styles, but the most distinctive structures in the entire villa complex are the 10 Japanese-style villas built along the southern slope of Peak 330. Here, visitors can experience the exotic charm of Japan, akin to the atmosphere at the foot of Mount Fuji. The service center building combines dining and entertainment facilities. Building B houses guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool. These two buildings—one lively, the other tranquil—complement each other beautifully. The newly built Scholars' Building adds a cultural ambiance to the villa. From the platform of the service center, one can also take in the view of a fishing village with a distinct southern Chinese architectural style, which is thought-provoking. The newly constructed Scholars' Building has an even more unique charm and serves as the main reception and service facility in the resort.

There is also a “Bird Garden,” a place where humans and birds coexist harmoniously in nature. The garden is home to rare birds such as red-crowned cranes and white swans, as well as playful monkeys and other animals. Visitors can take photos and even feed pigeons and turkeys. In the horse-riding field, those with courage can ride sturdy Mongolian horses across sandy terrain, experiencing the thrill of being a rider. Opposite the mountain lies another serene area, which houses China’s one-of-a-kind “Ancient Instruments of Punishment Exhibition Hall.” Stepping inside feels like traveling back through a long stretch of history, sparking serene and reflective thoughts. In winter, skiing is also available on Qilin Mountain.

Main attractions: Scholars' Building, Bird Garden, Qilin Lake, Qilin Mountain, General's Platform, Reclining Buddha Peak.

Xingnong Town: Located in the northwest of Jidong County, 55 kilometers from the county seat, with a total area of 960 square kilometers. The area features undulating mountains, crisscrossing ravines, and a terrain that is higher in the north and lower in the south, commonly referred to as “eight parts mountain, half part water, and one part farmland.” Major crops include soybeans, corn, wheat, and rice. The region is rich in natural resources, with abundant coal reserves underground, suitable for mining, while the surface supports grain cultivation, diversified agriculture, cultivated wood ear mushrooms, and afforestation. The town has 9 villages, a total population of 17,939 people, including 8,634 agricultural residents; the arable land area spans 33,214 mu, with a total grain output of 3... More detailed information about Xingnong Town++