A relaxing discovery of Henan

Attraction 8

Jigong Mountain Scenic Area, Xinyang

Jigong Mountain was one of the first eight scenic spots to open to the public and is among the four most popular summer resorts in China. With rich natural resources, the mountain enjoys a forest coverage rate of 98 percent and a negative oxygen ion content that can reach up to 220,000 per cubic centimeter. It is noted for breathtaking views including anticorona, seas of clouds, soft rime, glazed frost, sunglows, plants, rocks and waterfalls. The splendid landscapes have gained the mountain a reputation of “greening both Hubei and Henan, finer than Songshan and Hengshan mountains”.

At the beginning of the 20th century, nearly 1,000 diplomats and missionaries from 23 countries, as well as domestic warlords and businessmen, came here to build more than 500 holiday villas in various charming styles, which gave the area a reputation as an "Exhibition of World Architecture".

Jigong Mountain is open from 8am to 10pm, with an admission price of 60 yuan ($8.22).