Just finished climbing Sanqing Mountain, so excited I stayed up all night writing this guide! The sea of clouds in the rain is breathtakingly beautiful

The strange peaks and rocks look like a giant python emerging from the mountain, and the Eastern Goddess Peak☁️ appears faintly in the mist. From May to June, there’s also a sea of rhododendrons covering the hills—every snap is like a cover photo for a fantasy martial arts movie📸! 🔁 How to choose among the three routes? 1️⃣ Lazy Short Loop (2.5 hours⭐️⭐️): Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Emerging → Eastern Goddess → Return via plank road. Perfect for those short on time or who get tired easily, hitting all the main spots! 2️⃣ Classic Medium Loop (4.5 hours⭐️⭐️⭐️): Adds Rhododendron Valley → Yutai (Sunrise Shrine!) → One Line Sky → Yuhuang Peak. Covers sea of clouds + strange rocks + Taoist relics, the best value for money! 3️⃣ Hardcore Long Loop (8 hours⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️): Summit Yujing Peak (1819m!) + Sanqing Palace + West Coast Cliff Plank Road. For hiking fanatics, the whole trip is stunning but leg-crushing🦵! 💡 New update: This year during May Day, the Gangshou Cableway opened, going straight to Sanqing Palace! No more struggling up the long loop, lazy people rejoice👏! 🚌 Transportation & Accommodation - High-speed rail travelers: Arrive at [Shangrao Station] → transfer to tourist shuttle bus (1.5 hours direct to cableway entrance) - Self-driving travelers: Navigate to “Jinsha/Waishuangxi Parking Lot,” convenient parking - Stay on the mountain: Rishang Mountain Villa (close to sunrise, 40-minute walk) or tent camping (the starry sky is stunning!) - Stay at the foot of the mountain: Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel (cheap + lots of snacks) ⚠️ Must-read survival tips - Strong wind and intense sun🌞 at the summit! Bring a windbreaker + sunscreen + trekking poles to stay safe! - Plank roads are slippery! Don’t step backward when taking photos, safety first! - Cableway closes at 17:30! Plan your time well to avoid being stuck on the mountain - Jinsha Cableway has beautiful views but is crowded; for peace and quiet, take the Waishuangxi route～ - The Taoist temple Sanqing Palace looks like a fairy pavilion in the clouds. Experience the “immortal martial arts etiquette” with morning bells and evening drums, instantly transported to a cultivation world!✨ 💬 In one sentence: Sanqing Mountain is like a living ink painting! Sea of clouds, strange rocks, ancient temples, and flower seas all included, totally worth the ticket price! Save this guide, you’ll need it when you go❤️～