Moganshan · Historic Sites｜Pavilions and Waterfalls Tell Past and Present

🚌 Transportation: The attractions on Moganshan are designed as a circular route, and sightseeing buses can reach all of them. You only need to buy one ticket per day 🎫 for 15 yuan. The driver will check your ticket when you board. There is no fixed order for visiting the attractions; you can arrange the sequence according to your mood and preferences. Sightseeing buses arrive every few minutes, sometimes two or three at the same time, making it very convenient to ride. There is no long waiting time, and you don’t have to worry about overcrowding during holidays.

⛰️ Sword Pool: The largest attraction on Moganshan and the origin of the mountain’s name. Get off at the "Sword Pool" stop by sightseeing bus, then walk down over 1,000 meters from the entrance, about 30 minutes, all on stone steps, which is quite physically demanding. There is a slide halfway up the mountain, only for guests returning from the bottom to the top (at the downhill entrance stop), costing 120 yuan per person. There are small shops in the scenic area selling drinks, ice pops, bamboo sticks, and disposable raincoats.
⏳ Visit time: 2 hours;
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⛪ Moganshan Cathedral: This church is a medieval castle-style building, reopened to the public after renovation in 2018. Many say Moganshan Cathedral is the most beautiful building on Moganshan, bar none. The interior is not very large and mainly displays historical events that took place in the church.
⏳ Visit time: 20 minutes;
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🌲 Songyuelu: Located in Wuling Village, known as a paradise on earth, named for the tall, lush ancient pines nearby and the large stone terrace shaped like a half-moon. This was once Chiang Kai-shek’s convalescent residence and an important meeting place. Inside, it introduces major historical events decided here and displays scenes of private residence life.
⏳ Visit time: 20 minutes;
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🎋 Chairman’s Stay: Get off at the "Queen Hotel" stop by sightseeing bus. The Queen Hotel consists of a dozen villas with different styles. After getting off, you need to walk about 300 meters along stone steps. Among the Moganshan villa clusters, the Chairman’s Stay is the most significant attraction because it not only preserves the atmosphere from when the Chairman visited but also educates visitors. Many tourists stop at certain scenes to carefully read the introductions and admire precious calligraphy and photos.
⏳ Visit time: 40 minutes;
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📝 Notes: All the above attractions are free to visit, with no crowd control measures and no need for advance reservations.
🕙 Opening hours: 9:00–17:00.

🌧️ Climate: In the Jiangnan region, summer has frequent rain, so remember to bring an umbrella or portable raincoat, and it’s also very necessary to bring a trekking pole.

❤️ Experience: These attractions share a common feature: they are all century-old buildings witnessing the passage of time. Every brick and tile, every plant and tree bears the marks and sentiments of history. Standing firm after wind and rain, they tell today’s visitors stories of the past…