Mogan Mountain Scenic Area - A Paradise for Summer Retreat

Mogan Mountain Scenic Area is located in Deqing County, northern Zhejiang. The mountain is not only covered with lush bamboo forests but also features over two hundred charming old villas, making it a secluded paradise. The rich natural and cultural landscapes, coupled with the significant influence of famous personalities, have made it a popular summer retreat in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions.

The scenic area is roughly divided into several parts: Wuling Village Scenic Area, Sword Pond Scenic Area, Luhua Dang Park, and Dakeng Scenic Area. Dakeng Scenic Area is slightly farther away and can be reached by car; it is particularly cool in the morning, making it suitable for a visit on the second day. The other scenic areas can be comfortably covered in a single day without too much effort.

Starting from Yinshan Street, one can reach the Sword Pond by following the downhill path. This is where the waterfall groups of Mogan Mountain are located. Although the Sword Pond may be smaller than expected, the bamboo forests and waterfalls provide a refreshing coolness. By the pond stands a bronze statue of Gan Jiang and Mo Ye casting swords, which is a symbol of Mogan Mountain, and visitors often take photos here.

Luhua Dang Park can be reached by following the signs from the Sword Pond, and it takes about ten minutes to walk there. The park features a collection of steles, which calligraphy enthusiasts can appreciate. Further up the mountain is the Baiyun Mountain Pavilion, which consists of several beautiful old western-style villas. The nearby Sunrise Viewing Platform is an excellent spot to watch the sunrise, so consider waking up early on the second day to enjoy this spectacle.

Heading towards Wuling Village, one can arrive at the Songyue Villa, which was the official residence of Chiang Kai-shek. It is a two-story small villa with simple decoration, with the first floor used for receiving guests and the second floor for living quarters. Notably, there are many villas nearby, some of which appear much more grand than Songyue Villa and are well worth visiting.

If the weather is fine, one can continue down the mountain, passing by the Di Cui Tan to the Xuguang Terrace on the hillside. This location offers an excellent geographical position, with a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes and bustling towns in front, and a distant view of the various villas on Mogan Mountain behind, making for a very pleasant scenery.

Compared to the popular attractions on the mountain, Dakeng Scenic Area is more low-key. The layered strange rocks at Guai Shi Jiao are spectacular, and the view is very expansive. Especially in the morning, it is particularly cool, so if time permits, it is worth spending more time here.

For dining and accommodation, most visitors to Mogan Mountain arrive by car or in groups, while independent travelers can first go to Deqing and then take a bus to the scenic area. If arranged tightly, it is possible to visit the classic scenic spots in the mountains in one day, but if you want to relax and cool off, it is recommended to stay at least one night. Accommodation can be chosen near Yinshan Street in the scenic area or in Moganshan Township at the foot of the mountain.

Yinshan Street is the center of the scenic area and a tourist hub, with hotels such as the Empress Restaurant, Sword Pond Villa, and Wu Yue Resort nearby, as well as several restaurants for dining, making it an ideal base for exploration. Mogan Mountain is famous for its bamboo, and orchid fern shoots are a local specialty. Stir-fried stone chicken is also a must-try local dish, which can be found in most small restaurants.

Opening hours: Open all year round and all day. Indoor attractions: 8:30 – 16:30. Preferential policies: Children: Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height or under 6 years old (inclusive), free of charge with valid certificates; children from 1.2 meters (exclusive) to 1.5 meters (inclusive), discounted tickets. Minors: Those aged from 6 years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive), with ID cards, discounted tickets.

Students: Full-time students can book (with ID cards or student ID cards). Full-time undergraduate and below students over 18 years old (exclusive) please purchase discounted tickets on site with certificates. If purchasing the ticket and shuttle bus package, it is limited to those over 1.5 meters (inclusive). Those from 1.2 meters (inclusive) to 1.5 meters (exclusive) should purchase on site. Discounted tickets.

Elderly: Age: 60 years old (inclusive) to 69 years old (inclusive). Supplementary note: Elders in Zhejiang Province can enter the park with preferential treatment certificates, and elders from other provinces can enter with ID cards. Discounted tickets. Elderly people over 70 years old (in Zhejiang Province with preferential treatment certificates, and from other provinces with ID cards), free of charge.

Teachers: Teachers with over 30 years (inclusive) of teaching experience in this province (with honorary certificates uniformly issued by provincial education administrative departments), free of charge. Military personnel: Active-duty military personnel with soldier ID cards or officer ID cards, free of charge. Disabled people: With disability certificates and relevant certificates, free of charge.

Supplementary note: The above tourists enjoying preferential policies are only for scenic area tickets. Tourists enjoying free tickets under preferential policies must go to the ticket window for verification and purchase of scenic area transportation tickets. Transportation tickets (children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height are free of charge, and children from 1.2 meters (exclusive) to 1.5 meters (exclusive) enjoy discounts).

Service facilities: Parking lot: [Parking lot of Mount Mogan Tourism Distribution Center]. Reference price: Free within 30 minutes. Charges are 10 yuan for 30 minutes to 5 hours; 15 yuan for 5 to 10 hours; 20 yuan for 10 to 15 hours; and 25 yuan for more than 15 hours. Address: Mount Mogan Tourist Distribution and Transfer Center. Capacity: 500. Free within 30 minutes. WIFI: Account: MGS. Password: Verified login.

Coverage: Full coverage. Mobile phone charging. Luggage storage: Reference price: Subject to on-site. Address: Scenic area distribution center. Working hours: 9:00 – 16:30. Reference price: Subject to on-site. Address: Scenic area distribution center. Working hours: 9:00 – 16:30. Scenic area interpretation: The tourist distribution and transfer center provides paid manual interpretation services. 300 yuan on weekends and 200 yuan on weekdays.

Specific details are subject to the scenic area on site. Transportation within the park: Reference price: 15 yuan. Address: At each boarding station. Working hours: 9:00 – 16:30. Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the scenic area, all marked with eye-catching signs.

Nursing room: Address: Scenic area distribution center and some toilets in the scenic area.

Vending machine: Scenic area distribution center.

Convenience store: There are convenience stores in the scenic area. The specific location is subject to the scenic area map.