The purple mountain is one of the four most famous mountains in Southern China. The name is so as the purple clouds can be often seen at the top of the mountain. It is not only very beautiful but also rich in historical and cultural relics. The mountain presents a great view of the Nanjing city and the city wall from its summit. It covers a total area of 31 square kilometers (12 square miles). With more than two hundred scenic spots, including a fifteen historical and cultural relics under state protection and one world cultural heritage site, the Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty, this attraction is definitely should occupy your top priorities in Nanjing.
There are the sub-tropical forests on the way to the mountain
One can find huge bamboo trees, centuries old, at this site.
Along the way up to the mountain as well as in this site, quite beautiful water streams can be found meandering away.
There is a mausoleum at the top of the mountain.
One can take metro line 2 from Muxuyuan Station or metro line 3 from Gangzicun Station
One can take a local bus with numbers Line 20, 315 or G5
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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