Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area
Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area boasts breathtaking waterfalls, a grand Maitreya Sacred Altar, and stunning panoramic views, blending natural beauty with ...
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Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area
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Must-see attractions
Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area boasts breathtaking waterfalls, a grand Maitreya Sacred Altar, and stunning panoramic views, blending natural beauty with Buddhist heritage.
"A must-visit for its spectacular waterfalls and the awe-inspiring Maitreya Sacred Altar."
🎟️ Buy Tickets First
Purchase your ticket at the visitor center before heading to the shuttle bus.
👟 Wear Comfortable Shoes
You'll be doing a lot of walking to explore the scenic spots.
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Xuedou Waterfall
Xuedou Mountain
An awe-inspiring 186m waterfall that cascades down the mountain, creating a spectacular, colorful display.
Maitreya Sacred Altar
Xuedou Mountain Peak
A grand Buddhist site resembling a city in the sky, adorned with gold and radiating grandeur.
Xu Fu Yan
Xuedou Mountain
The most popular spot for breathtaking panoramic views of the mountain landscape.
Miao Terrace
West of Xuedou Waterfall
An observation deck offering expansive views of the sky and earth, with historical significance.
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🎟️ Buy Tickets First
Purchase your ticket at the visitor center before heading to the shuttle bus.
👟 Wear Comfortable Shoes
You'll be doing a lot of walking to explore the scenic spots.
📸 Capture the Views
Don't miss the panoramic vistas from Xu Fu Yan and Miao Terrace.
💧 Visit During Rainy Season
The Xuedou Waterfall is most impressive during the rainy season.
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🎟️ Buy Tickets First
Purchase your ticket at the visitor center before heading to the shuttle bus.
👟 Wear Comfortable Shoes
You'll be doing a lot of walking to explore the scenic spots.
📸 Capture the Views
Don't miss the panoramic vistas from Xu Fu Yan and Miao Terrace.
💧 Visit During Rainy Season
The Xuedou Waterfall is most impressive during the rainy season.
🗺️ Follow the Tour Route
Use the recommended tour route to see all the main attractions efficiently.
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Visitors praise Xuedou Mountain for its stunning natural beauty, particularly the impressive waterfalls and panoramic viewpoints. The spiritual significance of the Maitreya Sacred Altar and the historical sites add depth to the experience. It's a place that offers a blend of natural grandeur and cultural heritage.
"설두산 풍경구(雪窦山风景区, Xuedoushan Scenic Area: China,Zhejiang,Ningbo, Fenghua District,213)방문자 센터에서 티켓을 구매한 후 셔틀버스를 타고 설두산을 굽이굽이 돌아 산 중턱 주차장 에서 내려 이제 본격적으로 설두산의 주요 명소를 따라가 봅니다.
[설두산 투어 루트]
서복암->삼음호->천장암 설두폭포->설두사->미륵불-> 장학량 감금소->장개석 모친묘 ->문창각->위태 소금 가게-> 시커우 박물관
❋서복암(徐凜岩)은 설두산의 가장 인기있는 명소로 산 아래의 아름다운 풍경을 한눈에 볼 수 있습니다.
❋삼은담폭포(산인탄,三隐潭瀑布) 는 설두산의 주요 명소 중 하나로 상,중,하 3개의 깊은 연못이 있는 곳으로 설두사 서쪽에 위치해 있으며 길이1,600m 낙차550m의 리본 모양의 협곡입니다.
❋설두폭포(雪窦瀑布)는 천장암 폭포라고도 알려져 있으며 천장암 꼭대기에서 폭포로 흘러 내리는 물이 눈사태처럼 가늘게 흩뿌려 집니다. 폭포의 높이는 186m로, 날아다니는 구슬과 옥이 튀며 다채로운 장관을 이룹니다.
높이 186m의 풍경구에서 제일 큰 폭포가 마치 하늘에서 쏟아져 내리는 것처럼 보입니다.
폭포수의 물은 금정지로 흘러들어 관산교를 통과하여 깊은 연못으로 흘러내립니다.
매년 우기에는 폭포가 2개로 갈라지고 굉음을 내며 바위에 부딪히며 쏟아져 내리는 장관을 이룬다고 하는데 겨울이라 그런지 웅장한 모습은 아니네요.
왕안석은 설두산을 방문하여 우리는 "비단실에 매달려 태양을 반사하는 옥소녀를 함께 본다"라고 천장암폭포에 관한 시를 남겼습니다
❋묘교대(妙高台)
묘교대(妙高台,Miaogao Terrace) 는 설두폭포에서 서쪽으로 500m 해발 396m에 위치하며 정상에는 하늘과 땅을 볼 수있는 전망대가 설치되어 있습니다.
동,서,남쪽의 3면이 절벽이라 아찔함을 느낄 수 있습니다.
1927년 장개석이 고향에 별장을 짓고 친필로 '묘교대'라고 새겨놨는데 안뜰에는 청나라 옹정 4년에 건축된 석기승 유물탑이 남아 있고 별장 서쪽에는 서로 다른 스타일의 2개의 누각이 있습니다.
After purchasing a ticket at the Xuedoushan Scenic Area (雪窦山风景区, Xuedoushan Scenic Area: China,Zhejiang,Ningbo,Fenghua District,213) visitor center, take the shuttle bus and wind around Xuedoushan, get off at the parking lot on the mountainside, and now we will follow the main attractions of Xuedoushan in earnest.
[Xuedoushan Tour Route]
Xu Fu Yan-> San Yin Lake-> Cheonjang Am Xuedoushan Waterfall-> Xuedoushan Temple-> Maitreya Buddha-> Zhang Xueliang Detention Center-> Chiang Kai-shek's Mother's Tomb-> Wenchang Pavilion-> Weitai Salt Shop-> Xikou Museum
❋ Xu Fu Yan (徐凜岩) is the most popular attraction of Xuedoushan, where you can see the beautiful scenery at the foot of the mountain at a glance. ❋Sam-eun-dam Falls (San-in-tan, 三隐潭瀑布) is one of the main attractions of Seoldusan Mountain. It has three deep ponds: upper, middle, and lower. It is located to the west of Seoldusan Temple and is a ribbon-shaped valley with a length of 1,600m and a drop of 550m.
❋Seoldu Falls (雪窦瀑布) is also known as Cheonjangam Falls. The water that flows down from the top of Cheonjangam falls in a thin stream like an avalanche. The height of the waterfall is 186m, and it creates a colorful spectacle with flying beads and jade.
The largest waterfall in the scenic area, at 186m high, looks as if it is pouring down from the sky.
The water from the waterfall flows into Geumjeongji Pond, passes through Gwansan Bridge, and flows down into a deep pond. It is said that every year during the rainy season, the waterfall splits into two and crashes down against the rocks, creating a spectacular sight. However, it is not as magnificent in winter.
Wang Anshi visited Xuedu Mountain and wrote a poem about the Tianzhang Rock Waterfall, saying, "We look together at the jade maiden hanging on silk threads and reflecting the sun."
❋Miao Terrace (妙高台)
Miao Terrace (妙高台, Miaogao Terrace) is located 500m west of Xuedu Waterfall and 396m above sea level. There is an observation deck on the top where you can see the sky and the earth.
The three sides of the east, west, and south are cliffs, so you can feel dizzy. In 1927, Chiang Kai-shek built a villa in his hometown and inscribed "Miaojiaotai" in his own handwriting. In the courtyard, there remains a stone monk relic tower built in the fourth year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty. To the west of the villa are two pavilions of different styles.
在雪窦山风景区游客中心购买门票后，乘坐区间车绕雪窦山一圈，在山腰停车场下车，现在我们就开始认真的游览雪窦山的主要景点了。
【雪窦山游览路线】
徐凜岩->三隐湖->天长岩雪窦山瀑布->雪窦山寺->弥勒佛->张学良看守所->蒋母墓->文昌阁->魏泰盐店->溪口博物馆
❋徐凜岩是雪窦山最受欢迎的景点，在这里可以一览山脚下的美景。 ❋三隐潭瀑布是雪头山的主要景点之一，有上、中、下三个深潭，位于雪头山寺西侧，呈带状，长1600m，落差550m。
❋雪窦瀑布又名天章岩瀑布，从天章岩顶部流下的水，犹如雪崩般呈细流状落下，瀑布高186m，珠玉飞舞，景象绚丽多彩。
景区最大的瀑布，高186m，犹如从天而降。
瀑布水流入金鼎池，经冠山桥，流入深潭。 据说每年雨季，瀑布一分为二，轰然拍击岩石，蔚为壮观。不过，冬天的瀑布就没那么壮观了。
王安石游雪都山，曾有诗云“共看玉女丝线映日”
❋妙高台
妙高台位于雪都瀑布以西500米处，海拔396米，顶上有观景台，可一览天地。
东、西、南三面都是悬崖，头晕目眩。1927年，蒋介石在家乡修建别墅，并亲笔题写“妙高台”。 院内现存清雍正四年修建的石僧舍利塔一座，别墅西侧有两座风格迥异的亭子。"
GUILKOO CHOI
"The Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area is fantastic! It features waterfalls, the Xuedou Temple which enshrines the Maitreya Buddha, diverse mountain formations and lakes, and uniquely landscaped gardens. 👍👍"
ERIC LAO
"The fifth most famous mountain in Buddhism"
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
After purchasing your ticket at the visitor center, take the shuttle bus. This bus will take you around Xuedou Mountain to the parking lot on the mountainside, from where you can begin your exploration.
Yes, there is a parking lot available on the mountainside after taking the shuttle bus from the visitor center.
The recommended approach is to follow the designated tour route which includes key attractions like Xu Fu Yan, Xuedou Waterfall, and Miao Terrace.
No, you need to take a shuttle bus from the visitor center to reach the mountainside parking lot, and then proceed to the attractions.
Plan for a full day to thoroughly explore the main attractions and enjoy the scenery.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
Tickets can be purchased at the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area visitor center.
Information on specific ticket options is not detailed, but a general admission ticket is required to enter the scenic area.
The admission ticket grants access to the scenic area, and a shuttle bus service is available to navigate within the mountain.
Specific operating hours are not provided, but it's advisable to check in advance, especially if planning a visit during off-peak seasons.
The shuttle bus is typically included or available after purchasing the main admission ticket to navigate the scenic area.
🎫 🏞️ Onsite Experience
Key highlights include the Xuedou Waterfall, the Maitreya Sacred Altar, Xu Fu Yan for panoramic views, and Miao Terrace. +1
It's an impressive 186m waterfall that is most spectacular during the rainy season. It flows into Geumjeongji Pond.
This is a grand Buddhist site located on the peak, described as a 'city in the sky' or 'temple in the clouds'. 
Yes, Xu Fu Yan offers beautiful panoramic views, and Miao Terrace provides expansive vistas of the sky and earth.
Expect diverse mountain formations, lakes, waterfalls, and uniquely landscaped gardens, with Buddhist sites also present.
📸 📸 Photography Tips
Xu Fu Yan offers stunning panoramic landscape shots. The Xuedou Waterfall is a dramatic subject, especially when flowing strongly. Miao Terrace provides unique perspectives.
Mornings and late afternoons often provide softer light for landscape photography. Consider the weather for dramatic waterfall shots.
No specific restrictions are mentioned, but always be respectful of religious sites like the Maitreya Sacred Altar.
You can capture the grandeur of the golden structures and the 'city in the sky' aesthetic.
The waterfall is less magnificent in winter, so focus on other scenic spots during that season for photography.
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👨👩👧 Families with Kids
While the terrain can be uneven in places, the shuttle bus system helps reduce extensive walking between major points. Ensure children wear comfortable shoes and are supervised, especially near viewpoints and water features. Pack snacks and water, as dining options might be limited or spread out. The scenic beauty and the unique attractions make it a memorable outing for families looking for an educational and visually stimulating experience.
🚶♀️ Hikers and Nature Lovers
While the main attractions are accessible via shuttle bus and well-trodden paths, exploring the area allows for appreciation of diverse mountain formations, lakes, and gardens. The trails can be moderately challenging in parts, so comfortable hiking shoes are essential. The combination of dramatic waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, and lush mountain environment makes it a rewarding destination for nature enthusiasts.
🙏 Spiritual Seekers
The mountain's natural beauty complements its spiritual significance, creating an environment conducive to reflection and meditation. Many visitors come to Xuedou Mountain seeking a connection with Buddhist traditions and to experience the tranquility of its sacred sites amidst stunning natural landscapes.
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Exploring the Waterfalls of Xuedou Mountain
These waterfalls are not just visually striking but also hold a place in local lore and poetry. The sheer height and power of the Xuedou Waterfall are often compared to water pouring from the sky. While the waterfalls are most impressive during the warmer, wetter months, they offer a different, more serene beauty in winter, though less dramatic.
Visitors can follow designated routes to reach these natural wonders. The sound and sight of the cascading water are a significant draw for tourists, offering a refreshing contrast to the mountain's other attractions. Remember to wear appropriate footwear as the paths can be uneven.
The Buddhist Significance of Xuedou Mountain
Beyond the Maitreya Sacred Altar, the Xuedou Temple is also a key site within the scenic area, further cementing the mountain's religious status. Visitors often come to Xuedou Mountain seeking spiritual reflection and to experience the tranquility associated with these Buddhist landmarks. The presence of these sites adds a layer of cultural depth to the natural beauty of the area.
The mountain's spiritual appeal is enhanced by its serene atmosphere and the breathtaking natural landscapes that surround its temples and altars. It offers a unique blend of natural exploration and religious pilgrimage for visitors.
Historical Echoes at Xuedou Mountain
Another point of historical interest is Miao Terrace, which was inscribed by Chiang Kai-shek himself in 1927 as 'Miaojiaotai' after he built a villa in his hometown. The courtyard of this villa still contains a stone monk relic tower from the Qing Dynasty. The presence of these historical markers adds a unique dimension to the visitor experience, allowing for reflection on past events and figures.
These historical sites, alongside the natural and Buddhist attractions, contribute to the multifaceted appeal of Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area, making it a destination that offers diverse experiences for all types of visitors.
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