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Shouyang Mountain
4A Tourism Area

Shouyang Mountain

渭源县首阳山景区

Gansu, Dingxi·37.3890°N, 101.6114°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours

About Shouyang Mountain

A sacred mountain in Weiyuan County, remembered in Chinese legend as the retreat of the ancient loyalists Bo Yi and Shu Qi. Cliff temples, legendary tombs and forest trails reward hikers with history and views.

Highlights

• Sacred mountain linked to Bo Yi and Shu Qi, who refused Zhou grain and died here. • Yi-Qi tombs and cliff temples. • Historic pilgrimage and hiking spot.

Suggested Route

Mountain gate - Yi-Qi tombs - cliff temples and viewpoints; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Weiyuan County; local food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and stepped paths.
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Weiyuan County, Dingxi; nearest HSR: Weiyuan Railway Station (Lan-Yu railway), ~20 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~160 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
渭源县首阳山景区

37.3890, 101.6114

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