Ultimate Guide to Night Hiking Tianzhu Mountain: Sleeping Under the Stars, Resting Above the Clouds – Let’s Escape Together This Summer

While the city dozes in the heatwave, true adventurers are already packing their bags! Are you ready for a magical journey of "ascending in darkness and descending in light"? 📍 Gathering Point 🔦 Navigation: South Gate Parking Lot of Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Area 🎫 Ticket Tip: Online purchase required before 23:00; on-site purchase available after 23:00~ Ticket Check Time: 23:00–1:00 (next day) 🌠 Guide to Conquering the Dark Streetlights are sporadic—flashlights🔦 are a must! Above you, besides a sky full of stars, there may also be mosquitoes. Below you, besides steep stairs, there may be 🐸 and mollusks. ——Hiking poles and insect repellent are essential! 🕒 Summit in 4–5 hours—don’t push too hard; rest when needed! 🏕️【Summit Survival Rules】 🧥 Quick-dry clothes + a light jacket are the perfect combo! It gets colder as you ascend, and sweating + mountain breeze = guaranteed cold! 🍫 Tianchi Peak—the last supply station A late-night snack bar opens at 3 AM for energy boosts. Limited tables and chairs—arrive early to enjoy, or settle on the ground later. 🚽 Toilet Alert Single-gender dry toilets with little to no water 🌅【Sunrise Viewing: Claim Your Sea of Clouds】 ⏰ Check sunrise time in advance and set an alarm 30 minutes earlier to secure the best spot. Two spots near Tianchi Peak—the closer one is crowded; the farther one is, well, farther. 🚶‍♂️【Descent Tips: Beware of Knee Protests】 🔄 Routes: - Return the same way → South Gate - Other exits → Take a 15 RMB shuttle (to South Gate) ⚠️ Warning: The descent is the real "hidden boss"—some sections are shockingly steep. Beat the summer heat by leaving early! 🎒【Adventurer’s Gear Checklist】 ✅ Must-haves: Non-slip shoes, headlamp, flashlight, water, snacks, insect repellent, sun protection ✅ Optional extras: Camera, selfie stick, portable speaker When shivering at the summit waiting for sunrise, you’ll realize— All your sweat has turned into pearls in the sea of clouds, And your disheveled appearance Becomes the brightest medal of youth.