Ganlu Temple Scenic Area
There are three routes up Jiuhua Mountain: east, south and north. The Ganlu Temple Scenic Area lies on the northern route,…
Ganlu Temple Scenic Area, Jiuhua Mountain
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1304. Open in Google Maps
About Ganlu Temple Scenic Area
There are three routes up Jiuhua Mountain: east, south and north. The Ganlu Temple Scenic Area lies on the northern route, which has the most beautiful scenery and the most historic sites on the mountain. Ganlu Temple, together with Qiyuan Temple, Baisui Palace and Dongya Temple, is known as the “Four Great Monasteries of Jiuhua.”
Frequently asked questions
How long should I spend at Ganlu Temple Scenic Area?
Plan on 1 hour for Ganlu Temple Scenic Area.
Where is Ganlu Temple Scenic Area?
Ganlu Temple Scenic Area is in Jiuhua Mountain, Anhui Province, in the East China of China.
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