Hou Mountain, a quarry site remnant, is renowned for its stone scenery, with the essence being the ‘Chessboard Stone’. This stone stands over 20 meters high, topped with three horizontal stones, and is named after the legend of two immortals playing chess here.
Moreover, Hou Mountain has served as a filming location for TV series and films such as the sequel to ‘Journey to the West’, ‘King Goujian of Yue’, and ‘The Myth’. In addition to the Chessboard Stone, there are over twenty main attractions, including Cloud Stone, Elephant Trunk Drinking Water, and One Cave Heaven, which can be enjoyed while strolling around. Hou Mountain is not very high in altitude, and the entire scenic area can be toured in about 2 hours. At the summit, one can overlook the surrounding pastoral scenery and clearly observe the appearance of the Cloud Stone. It is said that this place was one of the important bases for King Goujian of Yue to achieve his national restoration, and it was also the site of ancient Yue celadon kilns during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Additionally, it was where the ancestral home of the patriotic poet Lu You from the Song Dynasty was built, and his family lived here for three generations. The long history has left numerous traces of celebrities from various dynasties, all displayed on cliff inscriptions. The opening hours are from 08:00 to 16:30 all year round. Preferential policies include: 1. Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters (not including 1.2 meters) enter for free; 2. Discount policy: a. Children between 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) and 1.4 meters (including 1.4 meters) enjoy a 50% discount on the listed price; b. Elderly people aged 60 (including 60) and above (with valid ID) enjoy a 50% discount on the listed ticket price; c. Other discounts are subject to the announcement by the scenic area. A must-see tip: The Hou Mountain Peach Blossom Festival in March and April each year is exceptionally lively, with a peach blossom blooming period lasting up to 45 days, resembling an idyllic paradise.Hou Mountain – A Scenic Quarry Site
Hou Mountain, a quarry site remnant, is renowned for its stone scenery, with the essence being the &[...]
