Qixia Mountain Mountain
Granite mountain and scenic park near Nanjing
A wooded hill near Nanjing known for Buddhist temples and autumn maple foliage. Visitors hike stone paths, visit Qixia Temple and photograph red leaves from hilltop viewpoints in October-November.
Qixia Mountain at a Glance#
Address: Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Hours: Qixia Mountain scenic area: Daily 7:00am-6:00pm (hours may vary seasonally)
How to Get to Qixia Mountain#
From downtown Nanjing, take Metro Line 2 to Qixia Gate Station (if open) or use local buses that serve the Qixia scenic area. Taxis from central Nanjing take roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. There are several parking areas near the temple complex and trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Qixia Mountain#
- If visiting in autumn, head for late October when the maples redden
- Start at Qixia Temple and walk north along the hillside for quieter viewpoints
- Avoid weekends if possible - Nanjing residents flock here during golden-week holidays
Best Time to Visit Qixia Mountain#
Peak season is autumn for foliage; spring is a pleasant alternative. Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.
Weather & Climate near Qixia Mountain#
Qixia Mountain's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1038 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | 0° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 1° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.9h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 24° | 20° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.7h |
| June | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 150 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| July | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 201 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 19° - 26° | 22° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 1° - 9° | 3° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
