Kuaiji Mountain Scenic Area

Kuaiji Mountain Scenic Area is a forested mountain in Yuecheng District, southeast of central Shaoxing in Zhejiang, China. The mountain is rich in legend and history. It is associated with Yu the Great, who is said to have gathered the lords of the realm here and been buried at its foot, and with the First Emperor of Qin, who climbed it in 210 BC and had a stele erected. Later the Yue king Goujian, who rebuilt his state after defeat, is also linked to the area. Today the scenic area offers a network of hiking trails climbing through bamboo, camphor and pine forest, with stone steps, small temples, pavilions and viewpoints. From the upper sections visitors look out over the Shaoxing plain, its canals and farmland, on clear days. Short walks cover the lower slopes in about two hours, while a full climb with stops can take four. The scenic area opens around 8:00 AM and closes about 5:00 PM daily. The admission fee is reported at 65 yuan in one 2026 guide and is separate from the Dayu Mausoleum ticket, so confirm locally. Spring and autumn mornings are the best time, with mild temperatures and clearer views, whereas summer is hot and humid and winter can be misty and cold. Weekdays are quiet, and weekends and holidays are busier near the entrance and lower temples. Good photography spots include the viewing platforms on the upper trails and the stone steps framed by trees. Buses or Didi from the old town take roughly 25 to 35 minutes. Most visitors combine the mountain with the nearby Dayu Mausoleum, which stands at its foot, making a half-day or full-day excursion.