Huaguo Mountain (Flower & Fruit Mountain) Tourism Area

连云港市花果山景区

Jiangsu, Lianyungang★ 4.2Designated 2016·32.0232°N, 118.8074°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 90/Off-peak CNY 50

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.2 / 5.0

Designated

2016

About Huaguo Mountain (Flower & Fruit Mountain) Tourism Area

Huaguo Mountain in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, is famously linked to the Monkey King Sun Wukong of the classic novel Journey to the West. Its forested peaks, waterfalls and caves, including Water Curtain Cave, draw fans of Chinese legend and nature lovers alike.

Highlights

Yunü Peak (624m, Jiangsu's highest point); Water Curtain Cave (birthplace of the Monkey King in Journey to the West); SanYuan Temple; 72 strange caves and wild macaque troops.

Suggested Route

Classic one-day route: Mountain Gate → JiuLong Bridge → SanYuan Temple → Water Curtain Cave → 72 Caves → South Heaven Gate → Yunü Peak; allow 4–6 hours, with shuttle buses available up the mountain.

Food & Lodging

Try Huaguo Mountain-style dried goose, small-fish pancakes and Lianyungang seafood in the city; eat at local houses such as Century Restaurant, stay in Haizhou district hotels.

Facilities

On-site shuttle buses, restrooms, luggage storage, wheelchair and stroller rental, parking and free WiFi; some stone steps are steep and can be slippery.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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.