Xikou, along the wide Shanxi River and relying on Xuedou Mountain, which is outstanding with waterfalls and streams, has become a popular tourist destination. Nowadays, the Xikou scenic area includes two major scenic spots, Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Xuedou Mountain. It is worth spending 1-2 days to explore. There are two ticket offices in the scenic area, one at Wuling Gate in Xikou Town (at the entrance of the Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek), and the other at the tourist distribution center at the junction of the two scenic areas in the west.
The tourism supporting facilities in the Xikou scenic area are very complete. There is a green tourist bus shuttling between Xikou passenger station, Wuling Gate and tourist distribution center. To go to the Xuedou Mountain scenic area, you can take a bus to the tourist distribution center and transfer to a green sightseeing bus (included in the Xuedou Mountain scenic area and the unified ticket, unlimited rides) to Sanyin Pool, and then start the tour of Xuedou Mountain.Itinerary arrangement: If you are coming to Xikou for the first time, it is recommended to arrange two days. A relatively recommended itinerary is: arrive at Xikou at noon on the first day. After lunch, visit Xuedou Mountain and Xuedou Temple in the mountain. Stay overnight in Xikou Town in the evening. On the second morning, go to the Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek. In the afternoon, go to Jiangmu Cemetery.
Xuedou Mountain strategy: It takes about half a day to play in Xuedou Mountain. The very eye-catching natural landscapes on the mountain are the streams and pools of Sanyin Pool and the waterfall of Qianzhangyan. Starting from Sanyin Pool, visit the upper, middle and lower pools in turn (about 2 hours). Then return along the same route and take a sightseeing bus to the transfer station in Xuedou Mountain to visit Qianzhangyan and Miaogaotai scenic spots.
This arrangement is a relatively reasonable way to play in Xuedou Mountain. It can not only enjoy the attractions on the mountain, but also go downhill all the way without retracing your steps.
Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek strategy: Start visiting the Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek scenic area from Wuling Gate in the morning on the second day. The main scenic spots here are arranged along Wuling Road pedestrian street by Shanxi River. Just walk and visit. It is worth seeing Wuling School, Small Western-style House and Wenchang Pavilion near the entrance. Among them, Wenchang Pavilion is on Wushan Mountain and was once the villa of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong May-ling.
The cemetery consists of Jiang’s Mother’s Grave Pathway and Azalea Valley, with beautiful scenery. At the entrance, there is a tomb hut, once the residence of Mr. Jiang, with his calligraphy couplets, now a small exhibition room. The carvings on Jiang’s Mother’s Grave Pathway are exquisite, and Azalea Valley offers a broad view, with lush forests and lawns that are refreshing to the mind and spirit. Open all year round from 08:30 to 17:00; from 08:00 to 17:30, with winter hours change (tentatively from October 7th to the following April). Jiang’s Former Residence, Republic of China Compound: 08:30-17:00, it is recommended to enter before 16:30, the latest online ticket purchase time is 16:00. Xuefu Mountain: 08:30-16:30, it is recommended to enter before 15:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 15:00. Azalea Valley: 08:30-17:00, it is recommended to enter before 16:30, the latest online ticket purchase time is 16:00. Ying Meng Li: 15:00-21:00, it is recommended to enter before 18:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 20:00. Xikou Scenic Area summer hours change (tentatively from May 1st to September 30th). Jiang’s Former Residence, Republic of China Compound: 08:00-17:30, it is recommended to enter before 17:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 16:30. Xuefu Mountain, Human Maitreya: 08:00-17:00 (closed from May 1st to June 30th), it is recommended to enter before 15:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 15:00, the latest ticket check time is 16:00. Azalea Valley: 08:00-17:30, it is recommended to enter before 17:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 17:00. Ying Meng Li: 16:00-21:30 (May Day holiday 13:00-22:00), it is recommended to enter before 17:00, the latest online ticket purchase time is 20:00. Preferential policies: Children: aged 6 (inclusive) or below 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height (Chinese citizens), free of charge; minors aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (inclusive) (Chinese citizens), half price. Students: full-time undergraduate and below students (Chinese citizens), half price. Elderly: aged 70 (inclusive) and above with ID card or preferential certificate (Chinese citizens), free of charge; aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) with ID card or preferential certificate (Chinese citizens), half price. Military personnel: according to the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government’s 1999 No. 14 document: active military personnel with military (armed police) officer certificate, soldier certificate, retired military personnel enjoying active military treatment, free of charge. Disabled persons: according to Feng Zheng Ban [1999] No. 27 document: holding the People’s Republic of China Disability Certificate, Revolutionary Disability Soldier Certificate (Chinese citizens), free of charge. Tour guides: holding tour guide certificate, tour guide qualification certificate, travel agency general manager qualification certificate (travel agency position training certificate) (Chinese citizens), free of charge. Police officers: holding Fenghua City Xikou Public Security Bureau work certificate when on duty, free of charge. Honorary citizens: holding the Fenghua City People’s Congress Standing Committee issued Fenghua City Honorary Citizen Certificate (Chinese citizens), free of charge. Journalists: holding the press card issued by the State Press and Publication Administration, State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (Chinese citizens), free of charge. Administrative law enforcement personnel: holding Zhejiang Province Tourism Administrative Law Enforcement Certificate within the management area, free of charge. National security personnel: according to Ning Zheng Ban [1999] No. 72 document, holding Ningbo City National Security Agency work certificate, free of charge. Ningbo Veterans: with Veterans Preference Certificate, free of charge. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Xikou Town Parking Lot] Reference price: ￥20 per day; Address: Xikou Town; Spaces: 3000; Small car: ￥10 per day; Large car: ￥20 per day. WIFI: Account: xikouwifi; Password: No password, follow Xikou Tourism official WeChat; Coverage: Full coverage. Luggage storage: Reference price: Free. Park transportation: Reference price: ￥50; Address: Xuefu Mountain Scenic Area Sanyintan Scenic Spot; Reference price: ￥30; Address: Xikou Tourist Center. Restrooms: There are multiple restrooms in the ticket hall and throughout the scenic area, all with clear signs.
