Beigu Shan

Beigu Hill or Beigu Shan is located in the northeastern part of Zhenjiang of Jiangsu province. The hill lies on the bank of the Yangtze River. Emperor Wudi of the Liang Kingdom in the Southern Dynasty (420-584 AD) entitled the place as "The First Hill of the Empire" for its unique cliffs. The whole hill has three peaks, the front, the middle and the rear. The last is the best for its scenic beauty. There are many historical sites dated back to the Three Kingdoms period (25-280 AD), including the Sweet Dew Monastery (Ganlu Si) standing on the top of the hill and the Soaring Clouds Pavilion (Xiangyun Ting). This pavilion is at the top of the hill, and it is an excellent place to sit in the shade and admire the wonderful views of the river below.