Mount Kuaiji
Mount Kuaiji has a deep connection with Yu the Great, the legendary founding sage-king and hero of flood control in ancient China.…
Mount Kuaiji, Shaoxing
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥60; combined ticket ¥140 (includes Mausoleum of Yu the Great, Bird Garden and Incense Burner Peak)
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Getting there
- Near Mausoleum of Yu the Great (大禹陵) bus stop; Yuexiu Waiguoyu Xueyuan (越秀外国语学院) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1168. Open in Google Maps
About Mount Kuaiji
Mount Kuaiji has a deep connection with Yu the Great, the legendary founding sage-king and hero of flood control in ancient China. The scenic area consists of five sections: the Mausoleum of Yu the Great, Incense Burner Peak, Wanwei Hill, Shifan Hill and Ruoye Stream. Standing at the summit of Mount Kuaiji, you can take in the ancient city of Shaoxing below, while distant mountain ranges stretch on, half-hidden in mist like a painting in pale ink.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mount Kuaiji cost?
Admission to Mount Kuaiji is ¥60; combined ticket ¥140 (includes Mausoleum of Yu the Great, Bird Garden and Incense Burner Peak), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Mount Kuaiji?
Mount Kuaiji is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to Mount Kuaiji?
Near Mausoleum of Yu the Great (大禹陵) bus stop; Yuexiu Waiguoyu Xueyuan (越秀外国语学院) bus stop
How long should I spend at Mount Kuaiji?
Plan on 2–4 hours for Mount Kuaiji.
Where is Mount Kuaiji?
Mount Kuaiji is in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China. Erhuan East Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing
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