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Mount Jigong (Jigong Mountain)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2022

Mount Jigong (Jigong Mountain)

信阳市鸡公山景区

Henan, Xinyang★ 4.0Designated 2022·34.6904°N, 113.6977°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 60/Off-peak CNY 40
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.0 / 5.0
Designated
2022

About Mount Jigong (Jigong Mountain)

Mount Jigong in Xinyang, Henan, has been a popular summer resort for over a century, with hundreds of stone villas built by foreign diplomats and missionaries in the early 20th century. Cool forests and ridgetop views define its character.

Highlights

A historic summer hill-station with hundreds of colonial villas, a cool climate and the rooster-shaped peak; a famed summer retreat.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle up, walk among the old villas to the Rooster Head summit for sunrise; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Xinyang hot dry noodles and Maojian tea; stay in Xinyang city or hill-station lodges.

Facilities

Sightseeing bus, cable car, restrooms, parking and cool-weather facilities (unverified).
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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

In Shihe District, Xinyang; no metro. Nearest HSR Xinyang East Station; bus up the mountain. ~? from Xinyang Minggang Airport.

Reservation

Online booking via WeChat mini-program 'Jigong Mountain'/OTA recommended; timed entry in peak.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)/Off-peak CNY 40 (≈ $5.6)

Address

Henan Province Xinyang City Shihe District Jigongshan

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
信阳市鸡公山景区

河南省信阳市浉河区鸡公山

Henan Province Xinyang City Shihe District Jigongshan

34.6904, 113.6977

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