Diyishan, originally known as Nanshan, was named after the famous Northern Song Dynasty poet and cal[...]
Diyishan, originally known as Nanshan, was named after the famous Northern Song Dynasty poet and calligrapher Mi Fu, who wrote the poem ‘Diyishan Huaigu’ and inscribed the ‘Diyishan’ stele. The mountain is uniquely positioned, with Cuiping Peak on its left, Fengpo Ridge on its right, Qingfeng Mountain at its back, and the Changhuai River in front, offering a picturesque view.
The mountain is lush with ancient trees and numerous historical sites, making it a beautiful scenic spot. Since the Song Dynasty, scholars and poets have gathered here to compose poems and inscribe stones, making it a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Wu Cheng’en’s ‘Journey to the West’ vividly depicts the mountain, mentioning ancient scenic spots such as ‘Diyishan Huaigu’, ‘Boli Pavilion Immersed in Moonlight’, ‘Apricot Garden Spring Day’, ‘Huijinge Relics’, ‘Ruiyan Observation at Dawn’, and ‘Baxian Tai Calling to Seclusion’.
Today, visitors can find structures such as Sheshan Hall, Cuiping Hall, Chunzhou Hall, Bolishui Pavilion, Mingle Hall, and a protected corridor for cliff inscriptions. The saying ‘After seeing the flatlands of the Jianghuai region, look at the first mountain in the southeast’ encapsulates the experience of visiting and appreciating the mountain, reflecting on the past and present, and enjoying the expansive views.
Opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:00 all year round.
Preferential policies include:
– Children under 1.4 meters (inclusive) enter for free.
– Elderly people aged 70 and above (inclusive) enter for free with their ID or senior citizen card.
– Elderly people aged 60 to 69 (inclusive) with their ID receive a preferential ticket.
– Disabled people enter for free with their disability certificate.
– Military personnel, military family members, veterans, and military martyrs’ families enter for free with relevant documents.
– Residents of Xuyi County with their social security card or resident ID, and those with a residence permit in Xuyi, as well as individuals who have received national awards for voluntary blood donation, stem cell donation, and lifelong honor for voluntary blood service in Jiangsu Province, enter for free with the ‘Jiangsu Province Voluntary Blood Donation Honor Certificate’.
– Members of provincial (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) level and above literary federations, artists’ associations, calligraphers’ associations, photographers’ associations, and writers’ associations enter for free with relevant documents or letters from their units.
– Journalists enter for free with a journalist’s certificate issued by the National Press and Publication Administration.
Additional note: The above information is for reference only; please check the information disclosed by the scenic spot on the day of your visit.
