[2025 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangshan Volcano Geological Park (Updated Feb)

At the beginning of the new year, I came to Wuxi and visited Yangshan Volcanic Geopark, one of the off-the-beaten-path attractions. The park is free of charge. Climbing the mountain and seeing the volcanic geological relics and natural scenery is really meaningful. Along the way, I climbed along the hillside and saw the Bat Cave, which is more than 2,000 years old. I marveled at the wisdom of the ancients in quarrying (only the appearance can be seen), which formed many quarrying sites we see today, preserving typical volcanic landforms such as craters, lava flows, and volcanic cones. Yangshan Volcanic Geopark is well managed. There is a "Anyang Mountain Guide Map" at the entrance, and there are signposts at each place, with hiking trails and viewing platforms, and providing excellent views of the natural scenery.

I've found another hidden gem for hiking in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area!! The Yangshan Volcano Geological Park in Wuxi~ It's so suitable for beginners to hike~ It's unbelievable that you can reach the summit in just 30min~ Not tiring at all It was formed 140 million years ago and is an ancient volcano in the East China region~ 📍About the address: Yangshan Volcano Geological Park 🚗About transportation: Departing from Nanjing, it only takes a little over an hour to arrive! Navigate to Chaoyang Zen Temple (convenient roadside parking) 🎫About tickets: Free ⏰Opening hours: All day 🌋Volcano adventure: The volcanic crater site is truly spectacular, with a different view at every step, as if traveling back to ancient times. Along the way, there are three mysterious cave entrances waiting to be explored~ 🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking route: ☀️Hiking tips: ❶It is recommended to wear comfortable anti-slip hiking shoes, sun protection clothing, outdoor glasses, and bring enough water and snacks~ ❷The caves are on the platform near the summit, it is suggested to arrive around 3 or 4 o'clock to wait for the Tyndall effect, which is really amazing!!! ❸Be careful on a section of the path at the summit~ There are no guardrails ❹The Yangshan Lake at the foot of the mountain!! Under the sunlight, it is emerald green, really great for photography, and there is also a large outdoor lawn where you can bring your own equipment for camping🏕️ ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Yangshan Volcano Geological Park, Wuxi 🚗Transportation guide: Departing from Nanjing, it only takes a little over an hour to arrive! Navigate to Chaoyang Zen Temple (convenient roadside parking) 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: 0 🌟Highlights: 🌋Volcano adventure: The volcanic crater site is truly spectacular, with a different view at every step, as if traveling back to ancient times. Along the way, there are three mysterious cave entrances waiting to be explored~ 📌Small Tips: 🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking route: Enter from the main gate of Chaoyang Zen Temple, you can go up the mountain from both sides~ After passing through the Four Heavenly Kings Hall, continue up the stairs, and when you reach the platform of the Great Buddha Hall, the hiking trail is on the left hand side, just follow the signs along the way~ It takes about 30min There are some slopes along the way, and it gets a bit steep near the summit~ ☀️Hiking tips: ❶It is recommended to wear comfortable anti-slip hiking shoes, sun protection clothing, outdoor glasses, and bring enough water and snacks~ ❷The caves are on the platform near the summit, it is suggested to arrive around 3 or 4 o'clock to wait for the Tyndall effect, which is really amazing!!! ❸Be careful on a section of the path at the summit~ There are no guardrails ❹The Yangshan Lake at the foot of the mountain!! Under the sunlight, it is emerald green, really great for photography, and there is also a large outdoor lawn where you can bring your own equipment for camping🏕️ Yangshan Volcano Geological Park

| Wuxi Yangshan Volcanic Geological Park. This abandoned volcanic park, which is less than 200m high, is a good choice for hiking with kids. Parking on weekends is already lined up far away, passing by a beautiful and clear emerald lake, with the location set to Chaoyang Zen Temple. After passing through the temple, you can ascend the mountain from either side, and one path leads directly to all the cave entrances. The climb up the mountain is quick, taking just tens of minutes to reach the summit. The steps are quite narrow with handrails only on one side, and the volcanic rock caves are super photogenic. There's also a bat cave, which has been fenced off and I didn't dare to enter, and there are signs warning of falling rocks, so be cautious. If you take the same path for both ascent and descent, it can be done in a little over an hour. We chose a different path to descend, and halfway down we ended up on a rough trail, with severely worn steps, and a section without steps that was quite shaky. It goes through a forest, which can be a bit challenging with children. Many people were standing by the side on the weekend we went, hoping to get good photos, so it might be better to avoid weekends and head up the mountain early. Many guides talk about the Tyndall effect being photoshopped, so don't wait for it. There's a large lawn at the foot of the mountain where you can find a spot to camp and rest~