{"id":736,"date":"2026-08-30T05:38:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T05:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=736"},"modified":"2026-08-30T05:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T05:55:35","slug":"736-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=736","title":{"rendered":"Jizu Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jizu Mountain<\/strong> (\u9e21\u8db3\u5c71) is one of China’s ten sacred Buddhist mountains, located in Binchuan County, Dali Prefecture, about 86 km from Dali city center and 30 km from Binchuan town<\/p>\n

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. Its highest peak, Tianzhu Peak, rises to 3,248 meters<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. The mountain gets its name from its distinctive shape \u2014 three peaks in front and one ridge behind, resembling a chicken’s foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Religious Significance<\/h3>\n
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Jizu Mountain is revered as the ashram of Kassapa<\/strong> (\u8fe6\u53f6\u5c0a\u8005), one of Buddhism’s most important figures. It is a major pilgrimage site where Han Chinese monks visit Huayan Temple and Tibetan lamas visit the Sleeping Buddha Temple<\/p>\n

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. The mountain has been a center of Buddhist worship for centuries, with temples and pagodas scattered across its slopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Main Attractions<\/h3>\n
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Jinding Temple (\u91d1\u9876\u5bfa)<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilt at the summit of Tianzhu Peak. The ultimate destination \u2014 from here you can see sunrise to the east, sea of clouds to the south, Erhai Lake to the west, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north<\/p>\n
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Huashou Gate (\u534e\u9996\u95e8)<\/strong><\/td>\nA sacred cliff-face gateway near the summit, associated with Kassapa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kassapa Hall (\u8fe6\u53f6\u6bbf)<\/strong><\/td>\nDedicated to Kassapa, an important stop on the pilgrimage route.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zhusheng Temple (\u795d\u5723\u5bfa)<\/strong><\/td>\nLocated at mid-mountain, the main parking and transit hub. Most visitors start here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Huideng Nunnery (\u6167\u706f\u5eb5)<\/strong><\/td>\nA serene nunnery along the hiking path.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xianghui Street (\u9999\u4f1a\u8857)<\/strong><\/td>\nA small street near the summit with basic guesthouses and vegetarian food.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfab Tickets & Transport (On-Mountain)<\/h3>\n
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Entrance Fee<\/strong><\/td>\nCNY 55\u201380 (varies by season; low season Nov\u2013Feb: ~CNY 65; peak season Mar\u2013Oct: ~CNY 80)<\/p>\n
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Cable Car<\/strong><\/td>\nUp: CNY 45; Down: CNY 30; Round-trip: CNY 75<\/p>\n
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Shuttle Bus<\/strong><\/td>\nRound-trip: CNY 20; One-way: CNY 10<\/p>\n
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Opening Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00\u201318:00 (08:30\u201317:30 in low season)<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udca1 Combo tickets<\/strong> are available online: entrance + round-trip cable car + shuttle bus from around CNY 153\u2013185<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udeb6 Recommended Routes<\/h3>\n
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Route 1: Cable Car Up + Hike Down (Active)<\/strong> Zhusheng Temple \u2192 Shuttle Bus \u2192 Cable Car \u2192 Jinding Temple \u2192 Huashou Gate \u2192 Kassapa Hall \u2192 Huideng Nunnery \u2192 Xuyun Temple \u2192 Shizhong Temple \u2192 Zhusheng Temple Parking<\/p>\n

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Route 2: Full Cable Car (Easy \/ Family-Friendly)<\/strong> Zhusheng Temple \u2192 Shuttle Bus \u2192 Cable Car \u2192 Jinding Temple \u2192 Huashou Gate \u2192 Cable Car Down<\/p>\n

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Route 3: Pilgrim Hike (Traditional)<\/strong> From the mountain gate at “Lingshan Yihui Fang” (\u7075\u5c71\u4e00\u4f1a\u574a), hike the full 8 km trail to Jinding Temple. You can also ride a horse partway<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c How to Get There<\/h3>\n
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Dali Ancient Town<\/strong><\/td>\nDirect Shuttle Bus<\/td>\nDeparts South Gate Tourist Center at 8:30 AM<\/strong>, returns at 4:00\u20134:30 PM. Round-trip: CNY 85 (transport only)<\/p>\n
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Dali (Xiaguan)<\/strong><\/td>\nBus + Transfer<\/td>\nTake bus from Dali East Bus Station<\/strong> to Binchuan, then transfer to a local van (7-seater) to Zhusheng Temple. The van leaves when full<\/p>\n
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Dali (Xiaguan)<\/strong><\/td>\nDirect Bus<\/td>\nSome direct buses to Jizu Mountain from East Bus Station at 7:30\/8:30\/9:30\/10:30 AM, ~CNY 35<\/p>\n
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Self-Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n~1.5 hours from Dali<\/td>\nIn low season, cars can drive to Zhusheng Temple parking. In peak season (Spring Festival, National Day, May Day), cars may need to park at the gate and transfer to scenic shuttles<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udf04 Best Experiences<\/h3>\n