Muyan (Mufu Mountain – Yanzi Jig) Scenic and Historic Interest Area, also known as Muyan Provincial Forest Park, is located in the northern part of Nanjing city, spanning the Xiaguan and Qixia districts, and facing the city along the riverfront. The scenic area covers an area of 708.4 hectares, with an outer protective zone of 171.5 hectares. It is an important green barrier in the northern part of Nanjing’s main urban area and a significant component of the large river scenic area that reflects Nanjing’s historical and cultural landscapes as well as its natural characteristics.
Muyan boasts a wealth of natural and cultural landscapes. The scenic area features beautiful mountains and vast waters, with a profound cultural heritage and a concentration of famous historical sites. It has long been known as ‘the ancient beautiful land of Jinling, especially in the northern suburbs’, and it includes six of the ancient ‘Forty-Eight Views of Jinling’: Mufu Mountain Climbing, Damo Ancient Cave, Yanzi Jig Sunset, Yongji River Flow, Jiashan Wenjing, and Hualong Li Di. The names ‘Jinling’ and ‘Bai Xia’ both originate from Mufu Mountain. In addition, there are scenic spots such as Tao Xingzhi’s Tomb, Yanzi Jig, and Toutai Cave. Mufu Mountain, the main part of the Muyan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, is Nanjing’s invaluable ‘green lung’, lush and verdant. The scenic area is open all year round from 09:00 to 17:00.Muyan Binjiang Scenic Area, Nanjing
Muyan (Mufu Mountain – Yanzi Jig) Scenic and Historic Interest Area, also known as Muyan Provi[...]
