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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing City. It is named after the two peaks on the mountain top that resemble the horns of a bull. The area is known for its beautiful scenery and is praised as "Spring Niushou". In ancient times, it was home to many beautiful sights in Jinling, such as Niushou Mist and Zutang Bell, and many historical sites remain, such as Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortress and Zheng He Cultural Park. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is a Buddhist holy site. In the second year of the Tianjian period of the Liang Dynasty (503), Xu Du, the Minister of Works, built the Foku Temple, the first temple on Niushou Mountain, which was renamed Hongjue Temple by Li Yu, the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor Daizong "dreamed of the Buddha of Pratyekabuddha coming to see him on Niushou Mountain", hence the Pratyekabuddha Pagoda. During the Tang Dynasty, Master Farong, known as the "Bodhidharma of the Eastern Xia", founded the Niutou Zen School on Niushou Mountain, which was known as "Jiangbiao Niutou" in ancient times. The founding of the Niutou Zen School played an important role in the transformation of Indian Zen into Chinese Zen. II. Itinerary (i) Morning 8:30 - 9:30: Drive from the city center to "Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone East Entrance Parking Lot", and walk to the entrance after parking. 9:30 - 10:30: After entering the scenic area, head to the Foding Palace, the core attraction of Niushou Mountain. The building is magnificent and the interior is beautifully decorated. You can visit the Foding Bone Relic and experience the solemnity and mystery of Buddhist culture. 10:30 - 12:00: Head to Foding Temple, a historic temple with unique architecture and landscape. You can pray and enjoy Buddhist music here. (ii) Noon 12:00 - 13:30: Have lunch at a vegetarian restaurant in the scenic area and try local vegetarian dishes such as vegetarian noodles and vegetarian buns. (iii) Afternoon 13:30 - 15:00: Head to Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortress to learn about Yue Fei's history of resisting the Jin Dynasty and admire the remains of the ancient battlefield. 15:00 - 16:30: Head to the Cliff Inscriptions to admire the stone carvings left by ancient literati and scholars and experience the depth of historical culture. 16:30 - 17:30: Head to Zheng He Cultural Park to learn about Zheng He's voyages to the West and visit related exhibitions and attractions. (iv) Evening 17:30 - 18:30: End the day's tour, return to the parking lot, and drive away from the scenic area. III. Recommended Specialty Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurant: There are several vegetarian restaurants in the scenic area offering a variety of vegetarian dishes such as vegetarian noodles, vegetarian buns, and vegetarian dishes. The unique flavors are worth a try. Local Farmhouse Cuisine: You can try the specialties of the local farmhouses and enjoy the flavors of rural cuisine. IV. Attraction Information Opening Hours: 08:30 - 17:30 (last entry at 16:30). Ticket Prices: Adult ticket: CNY 145/person, student ticket: CNY 72/person, senior ticket: CNY 72/person. Reservation: It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance on the official website or travel platform to avoid queuing. V. Transportation Routes and Times Self-driving: Drive from the city center to "Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone East Entrance Parking Lot", and walk to the entrance after parking. The parking lot is located near the scenic area and is convenient for parking. Public Transportation: You can take a bus or taxi to Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone. VI. Travel Tips and Photo Suggestions Foding Palace: You can take photos of the exterior and interior decorations of Foding Palace to experience its magnificence and mystery. Foding Temple: You can take photos of the exterior and interior architecture of the temple to experience its unique style. Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortress: You can take photos of the remains of the ancient battlefield to learn about Yue Fei's history of resisting the Jin Dynasty. Cliff Inscriptions: You can take photos of the stone carvings to experience the depth of historical culture. Zheng He Cultural Park: You can take photos of the exterior and interior exhibitions of the cultural park to learn about Zheng He's voyages to the West.