Independent travel guide
Qixia Mountain Scenic Area
栖霞山风景名胜区Qixiashan
A wooded mountain renowned for autumn color, cliff carvings and views over the Yangtze. Give the site 2–4 hours if you do not want to rush. Check the gate before setting off, especially when the map pin covers a broad area.
Free exterior / paid elements · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesThe official source identifies the venue, but the current adult ticket price is not confirmed in the checked official material.
Adult admissionUse the current official ticket desk or venue page; do not infer a number from a third-party listing.
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No reservation
How to book
Use the Qixia Mountain official account or the current scenic-area notice; the city list itself does not create an online booking route.
No general advance period is stated in the cited 2026 list.
Booking steps
- 1
Read the official notice for the selected date, weather controls and whether Qixia Temple uses a separate item.
- 2
Ask the official ticket desk whether the ordinary scenic-area ticket is available on site.
- 3
Carry the passport for a manual identity check because online foreign-document support is not published.
The cited page does not state whether a foreign passport is accepted online; ask the venue before paying.
If the official page shows no current product, contact the venue or use its staffed service point; do not substitute an OTA as evidence.
2–4 hours
How to visit
Start at Qixia Mountain Scenic Area, take a quick orientation photo, then follow the feature that stands out most instead of trying to cover every path.
Leave Qixia Mountain Scenic Area from the side closest to the next stop; check the transport note: Use public transport where possible and confirm the exact gate, weather and return connection. Keep the final section easy enough for a calm return.
- 1Stop 1Start with Qixia Mountain Scenic Area
Use the first open view to understand the site's shape and main feature, then decide which secondary path is worth your time.
- 2Stop 2One complete loop
Choose a loop that returns to a known junction; a complete short route is easier to enjoy than several unfinished branches.
- 3Stop 3The detail most people miss
Slow down for the texture, view or local story that makes Qixia Mountain Scenic Area more than a generic scenic stop.
- 4Stop 4Weather or crowd fallback
If the exposed section changes, switch to a sheltered or shorter option and preserve the main experience.
- 5Stop 5Return with the next stop ready
Keep 2–4 hours as the baseline; check the transport note before leaving the final viewpoint: Use public transport where possible and confirm the exact gate, weather and return connection.
Best time
Weekday morning, soon after opening. Start with Qixia Mountain Scenic Area here, then decide whether the remaining stops still fit the day.
Foreigner notes
Search 栖霞山风景名胜区 with its address rather than relying on a city-level result; the entrance is the useful destination.
Keep the official notice and any confirmation; the current Chinese-phone requirement is unknown.
Use the recorded crowd pattern to choose a start time, then adjust at Qixia Mountain Scenic Area if the on-site flow differs.
Normal opening profile: Current reference: 07:30-17:30. The scenic area publishes seasonal and red-maple-season changes; a stable 2026 last-entry minute was not found.
Save 栖霞山风景名胜区 and 栖霞街88号 before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Qixia Mountain Scenic Area may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Qixia Mountain Scenic Area.
Keep a return buffer after Qixia Mountain Scenic Area; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Qixia Mountain Scenic Area; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Official
Official2026 Nanjing scenic-area free-day noticePublisher · Nanjing Municipal Development and Reform Commission
Used forNames Qixia Mountain Scenic Area in the official 2026 scenic-area list; the notice says the venue determines and publishes its own reservation arrangement.
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialOfficial or venue referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
栖霞山风景名胜区栖霞街88号