Jizu Mountain 鸡足山

One of Yunnan's great Buddhist mountains, with temples and summit views.

Jizu Mountain
Insider tip

Take the cableway up and walk down; the summit is cold even in summer.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book Jizu Mountain in advance?

Advance reservation is mentioned ('需提前預約') but no channel or lead time is stated. Tickets are sold via the official WeChat account '宾川鸡足山AAAA级景区'; on-site purchase is also implied. ID is required for discounts; passport/foreigner booking is not addressed.

What are the opening hours of Jizu Mountain?

08:00–18:00

How much is a ticket to Jizu Mountain?

About ¥55. Adult standard ticket CNY 55. Sightseeing bus and cableway are charged separately: bus CNY 45 round trip (required section) or CNY 10/segment; cableway CNY 72 round trip (one page says CNY 70; one-way CNY 30/45). Discounts: free for children under 1.2 m/age 6, half price age 60–69, free age 70+; Dali residents annual card CNY 120; Dali residents free 2026-05-01–03; Shanghai Pudong/Nanhui/Fengxian residents free 2025-12-10–2026-12-09.

How long do I need at Jizu Mountain?

Plan about 5 hours.

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