General Mountain Park

General Mountain Park, located in Dafu Village, Aodong Town, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, Fujian Province, is a park integrating natural scenery, cultural history, and patriotic education. Originally named Tiger Mountain, it was renamed General Mountain after a large-scale joint military exercise conducted by the People's Liberation Army of China in the early spring of 1996, during which hundreds of generals ascended the mountain to observe the exercise. This historical event has endowed General Mountain with significant patriotic and national defense education value. Within the park, the '96 Joint Military Exercise Memorial' and a museum have been built, and the original military facilities have been renovated and reinforced, making it an important cultural landscape and tourist attraction. In addition to its profound historical background, the natural scenery of General Mountain is equally captivating. Situated on the southern edge of Haitan Island, it faces the Haitan Strait, overlooking Taiwan Island across the sea, and backs onto the hinterland of Haitan Island. With an altitude of 104 meters and an area of about 1.1 square kilometers, visitors can admire the magnificent mountain and sea views and experience the wonders of nature. Moreover, General Mountain boasts a wealth of natural landscapes and cultural attractions, such as the mountain-sea skywalk, the One Line Sky, and the trench ruins, each imbued with unique colors and rich symbolism. Visitors can hike and immerse themselves in the charm of nature, or visit the museum to learn about the historical background of General Mountain. Overall, Pingtan General Mountain Park is a comprehensive park integrating natural scenery, cultural history, and patriotic education, making it a must-visit destination for tourists in Pingtan. ⏳Visit Time: Tickets are 20 yuan, and the visit typically lasts 1–2 hrs.