Huaguo Mountain showcases a breathtaking scenery with its natural landscapes that blend the sea and mountains, and contrast between steep and open vistas. It is famously associated with the story of ‘Journey to the West’, featuring the birthplace of Sun Wukong, the Nuwa Stone, his dwelling, the Water Curtain Cave, the Seventy-Two Demons’ Caves, Tang Monk Cliff, Pigsy Stone, Sandy Stone, the Old Lord Hall, the Fairy Bridge, the Southern Heavenly Gate, the Tang Monk’s Family Stele, the Sea Illuminating Pavilion, the Lazy Man Stone, the Beautiful Pine, the One-Line Sky, and the Nine-Dragon Bridge, all vividly and lifelike. The summit, Yu Nu Peak, is the tallest peak in Jiangsu Province. Climbing Yu Nu Peak offers a view of the sea of clouds, with white clouds rolling like waves, and the exposed peaks resembling the fabled Penglai fairy isles in the sea, with mountains bowing and paths crisscrossing, creating an ethereal experience. Opening hours from March 1st to November 30th are from 07:00 to 18:00, and from December 1st to February 28th are from 08:00 to 17:00.
Preferential policies include free admission for children under 6 years old or under 1.4 meters tall, discounted tickets for minors aged 6 to 18, free admission for seniors over 70, discounted tickets for those aged 60 to 69 with a senior citizen card or ID, discounted tickets for full-time undergraduate students and below, and discounted tickets for low-income individuals with valid documents. Active military personnel, disabled veterans, retired military officers, police, emergency responders, holders of Jiangsu Province Blood Donation Honor Certificate, Jiangsu Province Preferential Treatment Certificate (for war and nuclear participants), the ‘People’s Republic of China Veterans’ Preference Certificate’, and the ‘People’s Republic of China Martyrs, Fallen in Duty Military Personnel, and Sick Deceased Military Personnel Dependents’ Preference Certificate’ are admitted free with valid documents. Disabled persons (with one accompanying person for those with severe disabilities) are admitted free with valid documents after registration at the visitor center ticket window. Monkey zodiac visitors need to make a reservation one day in advance on the Huaguo Mountain official WeChat public account. On the day of the visit, they can register and get tickets at the visitor center ticket window with reservation information and ID (zodiac signs are based on the lunar calendar). This activity is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Religious personnel and staff of religious activity venues within the scenic area, and those of the same religion, are admitted free with valid documents to the religious activity venues.
Service facilities include an ecological parking lot priced at 15 yuan per entry, located 300 meters from the scenic area entrance with 5000 spots. WIFI is available with the account ‘HGS’ and no password required, covering the visitor service center, Nine-Dragon Bridge, San Yuan Palace, Yu Nu Peak, and the parking lot. Mobile charging is available at the visitor service center with power sockets. There are multiple restrooms located to the west of the visitor service center, south of the scenic transit stop, and along the way.
Dining: Deke Shi, located to the west of the Visitor Service Center.
Vending Machines: Inside the entrance of the scenic area.
Convenience Store: Adjacent to the Scenic Area Visitor Center.
