Sishan Mountain scenic spot [Photo from hnnyta.com]

Sishan Mountain scenic spot [Photo from hnnyta.com]

Sishan Mountain scenic spot, a national forest park, is the core of the Funiu Mountain world geological park. It lies in the west of Xixia county, Henan province, covering 756 hectares (7.6 million square meters). There are a lot of mountains, birds, trees and flowers. And the mountain commands wonderful views.

The temples built on the mountain are what gave it its name ("Temple" in Chinese is "si".). Randeng Temple, 2,000 years old, is located here. The temple is one of the earliest Buddhist holy places.

Sishan Mountain scenic spot [Photo from hnnyta.com]

Sishan Mountain scenic spot [Photo from hnnyta.com]

Opening hours: 7:00–18:00

Ticket prices: 60 yuan ($9.8)/person

It is free for people over 70, the handicapped and servicemen with valid certificates. College students have a 50 percent discount with valid certificates.

Traffic information:

Zhengzhou (via the Xuchang–Pingdingshan–Nanyang Expressway)–Nanyang (via the Shanghai–Xi'an Expressway) –Xixia county (Sishan Mountain scenic spot);

Xi'an (via the Shanghai–Xi'an Expressway) –Xixia county (Sishan Mountain scenic spot);

Shiyan/Xiangfan (via the Erenhot-Guangzhou Expressway)–Nanyang(via the Shanghai–Xi'an Expressway)–Xixia county (Sishan Mountain scenic spot).