Nanjing Qixia Mountain（棲霞山）

Nanjing Qixia Mountain [File photo]

Qixia Mountain, also called the Sheshan Mountain, is located some 22 kilometers (13.67 miles) northeast of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It covers an area of over 860 hectares and has three peaks -- Dragon Peak, Tiger Peak and Fengxiang Peak, with the highest peak located at 286 meters.

Covered by 750 hectares of various maple trees, the mountain can boast some fascinating autumn scenery. Every year, around mid-October, the whole mountain will become a colorful carpet of red, green and golden maple leaves, making it a wonderful place to enjoy the best colors of the season.

Admission:20 yuan (US$3.27)/ person