Jizushan Scenic Area
A famous Buddhist pilgrimage site, said to be the Dharma field of Venerable Kashyapa, the foremost disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Eight Scenes of Jizushan are: Cangshan's Accumulated Snow,…
Jizushan Scenic Area, Dali
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥55
- Opening hours
- 8：00—18：00
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Dali Long-Distance Bus Station to Binchuan (¥21), then take a taxi or charter a car from Binchuan to Jizushan.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 229. Open in Google Maps
About Jizushan Scenic Area
A famous Buddhist pilgrimage site, said to be the Dharma field of Venerable Kashyapa, the foremost disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Eight Scenes of Jizushan are: Cangshan's Accumulated Snow, Erhai's Mist, Waterfalls Piercing the Clouds, Clear Thunder at Huashou, Autumn Moon at the Pagoda Courtyard, Buddha's Light on the Heavenly Pillar, Pine Waves across the Ravines, and Reflected Glow on Layered Cliffs. From the 1st to the 15th day of the first lunar month is the Jizushan Pilgrimage Festival, when a steady stream of pilgrims makes the mountain lively.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Jizushan Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Jizushan Scenic Area is ¥55, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Jizushan Scenic Area?
Jizushan Scenic Area is open 8：00—18：00.
How do I get to Jizushan Scenic Area?
Take a bus from Dali Long-Distance Bus Station to Binchuan (¥21), then take a taxi or charter a car from Binchuan to Jizushan.
How long should I spend at Jizushan Scenic Area?
Plan on 1 day for Jizushan Scenic Area.
Where is Jizushan Scenic Area?
Jizushan Scenic Area is in Dali, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China.
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