Ai Mountain, situated at the border of Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, is one of the three famous mountains in northern Jiangsu, alongside Hua Guo Mountain and Yun Long Mountain, with an elevation of 197.2 meters. This mountain, known as the ‘national town mountain’ of the ancient Xu state, once cast a ‘Ai’ character tripod; it is also said that every sixty years, divine Ai grass grows, and the local people call it Ai Mountain to pray for blessings and good fortune. Because of its nine connected peaks and winding shape, resembling nine dragons lying in wait, it is also known as Jiu Long Mountain.
Ai Mountain boasts enchanting scenery, combining extraordinary mountains, beautiful waters, and a Zen temple. The mountain features numerous attractions, including the remains of the Ai King City from the Spring and Autumn period, Xu Shu’s cave from the Three Kingdoms period where he lived in seclusion, the ancient battlefield Heifengkou from the Tang and Song dynasties, the Granny Temple from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Shaolin Temple’s branch – Tiefo Temple and Huayan Temple, and the impressive large-scale musical dynamic fountain – Jiu Long Buddha Pagoda.
Opening times: 07:30-17:30 all year round.
Preferential policies: Children: Free for those under 1.4 meters (inclusive); Elderly: Free for those aged 60 and above (inclusive) with ID or senior citizen card; Students: Half price for full-time undergraduate and below with a valid student ID; Disabled: Free with valid disability certificate; Military: Free for active military personnel and retired military officers with valid documents; Journalists: Free with a journalist’s certificate issued by the national press authority; Partial villagers of Pizhou: Free for villagers of nine villages including Lianqian Village, Lianhou Village, Jiangou Village, Ban Dian Village, Aishan West Village, Aishan Back Village, Aishan Village, Tangjia Village, and Xinhe River Village with their own ID; Blood donors: Free for individuals in Jiangsu Province who have received national awards for voluntary blood donation, voluntary donation of hematopoietic stem cells, and lifelong honorary awards for voluntary blood donation service with relevant valid certificates; Photographers and artists: Free with a membership card issued by the municipal level or above photography and art associations.
Service facilities: There are restrooms within the scenic area, near the visitor service center, with clear signs. Restaurants are also located within the scenic area, near the visitor service center, with clear signs.
