About
Chizhou is a prefecture-level city in Anhui Province, in eastern China. It is best known as the gateway to Mount Jiuhua, one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China, which rises within its territory and draws visitors who come for the landscape, the temples and the quiet of the peaks.
What draws visitors
The mountain is the main reason to plan a trip here. Its scenery is the core of the experience, and its Buddhist associations give many walks a spiritual character as well as a scenic one. Travellers tend to base themselves in Chizhou and make day trips or longer stays to explore the mountain at a steady pace.
Planning a visit
- Set aside time for the mountain itself, since it is the city's central attraction.
- Allow a relaxed pace, as the terrain rewards slow walking and stops along the way.
- Use Chizhou as your base for the surrounding area and its rural landscapes.
Chizhou suits visitors who want a window into Anhui's natural and religious heritage rather than a large metropolitan stop. If you are drawn to mountains, temples and unhurried travel, the city and its sacred peak make a rewarding destination.