Step into Kongwang Mountain and feel like traveling back in time! This ancient landmark is where Confucius once climbed to gaze at the sea, and it's packed with stunning Han Dynasty Buddhist carvings, earning it the title 'First Mountain of Chinese Buddhist Art'. Hiking trails wind through bizarre rock formations and lush forests, leading to a summit with panoramic views of Lianyungang. Don't miss the astonishing cliffside statues - over 2000 years old, these exquisitely carved figures are a must-see for culture buffs!




















Everything you need to know about Kongwang Mountain
Stay at Lianyungang Kongwang Mountain Seaview Resort, where east-facing rooms offer panoramic views of the sunrise over ancient cliff carvings. The hotel features a private viewing terrace and morning tea ceremonies, with free shuttle service to the riverfront boat dock just 5 minutes away. Perfect for witnessing the golden light illuminate millennia-old Buddhist sculptures
Yunling Xiaozhu is a boutique homestay nestled just 200 meters from the mountain entrance, offering traditional Suzhou-style courtyards and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ancient carvings. Guests enjoy complimentary night tours guided by local historians and can book optional meditation sessions on the mountain peak. Its proximity allows easy access to hiking trails and cultural sites
Kongwang Mountain Grotto Retreat is the only accommodation located within the buffer zone of the heritage site, designed in Tang Dynasty architecture. Each room faces the ancient cliff statues, and guests receive exclusive early access to the grottoes before public hours. Daily lectures titled "Decoding the Carvings" by expert archaeologists and hands-on replica carving kits enhance the cultural immersion. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority access to monthly "Night Stay in the Grotto" events
Lianyungang Haifeng Kids’ Inn is specially designed for families, featuring an indoor kids’ discovery center, pottery workshops, and outdoor stargazing tents. Rooms include non-slip flooring and kid-sized toiletries. Children receive a treasure map to find hidden miniature Buddha statues around the base, earning limited-edition commemorative badges upon completion. All major attractions are within a 10-minute walk from the property
Choose Kongwang Mountain Yunxi Ju as your base—its curated daily schedule includes a 7:30 AM guided hike to the cliff carvings, followed by a tea ceremony at the mountain pavilion. Afternoon visits to the nearby Huaguo Mountain Wetland Park for ecological observation, then return to the hotel for the evening "Shadow & Light Grotto Show," which uses projection art to reenact the spread of Buddhism in Han China. No extra transportation needed—true seamless exploration
Kongwang Mountain Moxiang Xuan hosts daily hands-on cultural experiences including "Cliff Inscription Calligraphy Workshops" and "Han Dynasty Clay Sculpting Sessions," led by certified intangible heritage masters. Guests use provided antique-style brushes and ink to copy excerpts of the Heart Sutra directly beside the original carvings. Completed works may be displayed in the hotel’s cultural gallery. Monthly "Night Stay in the Grotto" events feature meditation, lantern tours, and live ancient music—bookable exclusively through HopeGoo
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