01City Guide
Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area
九华山风景区
All Ages
Admission
Admission CNY 140–160 by season; scenic-area bus CNY 50; cableways charged separately.
Typical Visit
1 day for the core temple route; 2 days for temples plus Tiantai or Huatai.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for mountain, temple, lake and valley walking; March–April suits alpine rhododendrons, while rain, snow, fog and visibility affect outdoor routes
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, canyon, cave, lake and cableway routes
Top Attractions
02Nature Escape
Huatai Scenic Area
花台景区
All Ages
Admission
No separate scenic-area admission ticket; Huatai cableway CNY 85 one way or CNY 160 round trip; bus CNY 50.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the short skywalk route; 2–3 hours for the full summit route.
03City Guide
Jiuhua Mountain Dayuan Cultural Park
九华山大愿文化园
All Ages
Admission
Free admission with reservation; sightseeing bus about CNY 30 round trip; other activities may cost extra.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the statue short route; 2–3 hours for the main sightseeing-bus route.
04City Guide
Jiuhua Tianchi Scenic Area
九华天池
All Ages
Admission
Admission about CNY 78; scenic shuttle CNY 20 one way; boat, Dwarf Tribe show and rafting cost extra.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the shuttle short route; 3–4 hours for the full canyon route.
05City Guide
Shitai Guniujiang Scenic Area
石台牯牛降
All Ages
Admission
Adult admission about CNY 78–110, usually including the round-trip scenic shuttle; bamboo raft about CNY 40 per raft.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the Longmen Pool short route; 3–4 hours for the full loop.
06City Guide
Penglai Fairy Cave
蓬莱仙洞
Adults Focused
Admission
Adult admission about CNY 70–80; jungle slide CNY 40 per person; underground-river boat CNY 30 per person.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the main cave route, plus outdoor walking and any optional activities.
07City Guide
Qishan–Pingtian Lake Scenic Area
齐山平天湖景区
All Ages
Admission
Qishan admission about CNY 40; Pingtian Lake is free and does not require a reservation.
Typical Visit
3–4 hours for the main Pingtian Lake stops; a full Qishan-and-lake day needs more time.