Located at the Wusheng Pass on the border of Hubei and Henan provinces, Jigong Mountain attracts tourists and summer vacationers with its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. In mid-summer, when temperatures in the surrounding areas reach 40℃ (104℉), the average temperature at Jigong Mountain is a comfortable 24ºC (75ºF). The highest peak of Jigong Mountain is 784 meters above sea level and has the shape of a crouching rooster facing south, from which it got the name Baoxiaofeng–Crowing Rooster Peak.
There are many scenic spots on the mountain, including the Ladder to Heaven (Tianti), and the Lotus Pavilion (Hehuating). To meet the needs of an increasing number of tourists, service facilities have been improved in recent years. |
