Niushou Mountain, located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is one of the city’s most iconic mountain. It derives its name from its distinctive twin peaks, which face each other like the horns of an ox. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the mountain boasts lush forests, crystal-clear waters, and ever-changing vistas that captivate Chian travel visitors throughout the year. A significant site in Chinese Buddhism, Niushou Mountain is the birthplace of the Niutou Chan Zen. In the Tang Dynasty, the renowned Master Farong(法融) established this unique Zen school here. From the Southern Dynasties to the Tang period, more than 30 temples were built on the mountain. During the Liang Dynasty, Buddhism flourished in the region, and Niushou Mountain, alongside Qingliang Mountain and Mount Emei, was revered as one of the three major Buddhist centers of the Tang Dynasty. Key attractions on Niushou Mountain include the Foding Palace, the Ming Dynasty cliff carvings, Zheng He Cultural Park, and Taohuaxi (Peach Blossom Creek).
