Caishi Jetty is one of the three renowned jetties along the Yangtze River, alongside Nanjing’s Yanzi Jetty and Yueyang’s Chengling Jetty. It is located approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Ma’anshan city, with the 131-meter-high Cuiluo Mountain extending into the western Yangtze River, and the crescent-shaped Suoxi River encircling the eastern side of the mountain. Caishi Jetty is famous for its association with the poet Li Bai, who is said to have drowned here while attempting to catch the moon in the river after becoming intoxicated.
Visitors, while seeking the traces of the poetic immortal, can also enjoy the beautiful garden landscapes and the magnificent views of the Yangtze River. The entrance to the scenic area is on the northeast side, and after crossing the Suoxi Bridge, there are numerous cultural small attractions at the entrance. Due to the considerable time required to thoroughly explore the area, it is advisable to head directly to the important southern attraction, Taibai Tower, and then visit these small attractions on the way out. Taibai Tower, built in memory of Li Bai, is the one reconstructed in the third year of the Guangxu period (1877 AD), with a three-story high pavilion at the front and a memorial hall at the back, connected by corridors on both sides.
Adjacent to Taibai Tower, the Li Bai Memorial Hall displays collections of poetry, calligraphy, and other cultural relics related to Li Bai. The Zhexian Garden to the northeast of Taibai Tower features a Jiangnan garden style, where many visitors rest in the pavilions after tiring from walking. To ascend Cuiluo Mountain, one can take the cable car from the Cuiluo Pavilion on the west side of Taibai Tower, directly to the Santai Pavilion at the summit, costing 30 yuan for a one-way trip. Since it only takes about 30 minutes to climb to the top, taking the cable car is not highly recommended.
You can first visit the ancient plank road along the river, which leads to the northern slope of Cuiluo Mountain, allowing for a northward ascent and a southward descent without retracing steps. Standing on the fifth floor of the Santai Pavilion, one can overlook the Yangtze River and farmlands to the west, and see Xiao Jiuhua Mountain to the north. The sunset on the Yangtze River is especially magnificent at dusk. When descending from the southern slope, do not miss Li Bai’s Tomb and Guangji Temple, with the Three Kingdoms period Chiwu Well in front of the temple being an ancient relic of Caishi Jetty. The ancient plank road is suspended on the cliff of Cuiluo Mountain, with the surging Yangtze River beneath, providing a sense of thrill.
Walking along the plank road, one can see the legendary large footprints left by the general Chang Yuchun when he attacked the area; the Lianbi Terrace (Li Bai’s Moon-catching Terrace); and the large natural cave of Caishi Jetty, Sanyuan Cave (Sanguan Cave). After visiting all the important attractions, not far from the entrance, there is the Lin Sanzhi Art Museum displaying calligraphy, and the Yan Garden displaying ancient inkstones and paintings, among other small attractions to visit.
Free admission for children under 1.2 meters (must be accompanied by an adult); Preferential treatment for children with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive) to 1.4 meters (exclusive). Seniors: Free admission for those aged 65 and above with their ID cards; Half-price for those aged 60 (inclusive) to 64 (inclusive) with their ID cards. Students: Preferential treatment with their student ID cards. Disabled people: Free admission with disability certificates. Military personnel: Active-duty military personnel and disabled military personnel are free with their valid certificates. Retired cadres: Free admission with retirement certificates. Citizens of Ma’anshan City (including all districts and counties): Free admission with their ID cards. Veterans: Free admission with veterans’ preferential treatment certificates. Families of martyrs: Families of martyrs, families of military personnel who died in the line of duty, and families of military personnel who died of illness are free with relevant valid certificates. Fire rescue personnel: Fire rescue personnel (including trainees) are free with their valid certificates. Blood donors: Free admission with Anhui Province’s honor card for unpaid blood donation. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Caishiji Parking Lot]. Reference price: Subject to the on-site charging rules of the scenic area. Address: At the entrance of the scenic area. Parking spaces: 1500. 1. Vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot must drive along a fixed route, with a speed limit of 5 kilometers per hour. Pay attention to giving way to pedestrians, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and prohibit honking. 2. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on the green belts and isolation belts of the parking lot. Please cooperate with the management personnel. 3. If a vehicle driver causes personal injury, vehicle accident, or damages the pavement, green flowers and trees, houses and public facilities of the parking lot due to illegal driving and not following the guidance of management personnel, they must wait for the handling of the traffic management department and the management personnel of this parking lot. All losses shall be compensated by the person responsible for the accident. 4. Please close the windows and lock the doors by yourself. Due to your own reasons, if valuable items are left in the vehicle by mistake and losses are caused, this parking lot will not be responsible for compensation. Transportation within the park: Reference price: 30 yuan/person/trip for adult tickets (one-way); 15 yuan/person/trip for child tickets (one-way); Children with a height of 1. 2 meters (inclusive) and below can enjoy child tickets (must be accompanied by guardians). Reference price: 20 yuan/person/trip for Line 1 one-way tickets, 30 yuan/person for round-trip tickets; 30 yuan/person for Line 2 full-trip tickets. 1. Operation route of Line 1: North Gate Station – East Gate Station – Lin Sanzhi Art Museum drop-off station – Taibai Tower Station – East Gate Station – Hehe Ancient Opera Stage Station – Hengjiang Street drop-off station – North Square drop-off station. 2. Operation route of Line 2: Tourist Center Station – Cherry Blossom Avenue Station – Reed River Bay Station – Binjiang Wetland Station – Hengjiang Night Moon Station – Finless Porpoise Bay Station – Hengjiang Ferry Station – Tourist Center Station. 3. Free admission for children under 1.2 meters. Tourists can voluntarily choose one-way or round-trip tickets. 4. Children under 1.2 meters, the elderly, pregnant women and patients (those with easily sudden onset diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, epilepsy, and mental illness) need to be accompanied by guardians when taking the transportation.
Restrooms: Multiple restrooms are available throughout the site, each clearly marked with signs.
Smoking Areas: Designated smoking areas are located in various spots within the scenic area, where visitors are permitted to smoke only within these specified zones.
