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A must-visit for family trips! The sea of clouds at Sanqing Mountain is so beautiful it brings tears, a step-by-step guide for traveling with kids

- Just got back from Sanqing Mountain with the kids, still savoring the beauty of the sea of clouds 😭 The treasure fairy mountain recommended by National Geographic definitely did not disappoint! The sea of clouds rolling in the rain, the "Goddess of the East" hidden in the clouds, the kids were excited and screaming the whole time~ If you go in May-June, you can also see the rhododendrons covering the mountains, pink and purple, super beautiful, perfect for taking family photos with the kids! Su Shi’s line "Having toured all five great mountains, the best view is at Sanqing"—you truly understand how amazing it is only after experiencing it with your kids❗️ - Don’t wander aimlessly when hiking with kids, save this super complete guide now👇 - 📍Address: Sanqing Mountain (just search the name for accurate navigation) 🚄Transport: Take the high-speed train to [Shangrao Station], there’s a tourist shuttle bus right outside the station, 1.5 hours to the cableway entrance, the bus seats are comfortable, kids won’t get fussy even after sitting for a long time 🚗Driving: Navigate to "Sanqing Mountain Jinsha Parking Lot" or "Waishuangxi Parking Lot," both have plenty of parking spaces and special areas for strollers - 🏞️3 family-friendly routes, choose according to your kid’s age👇 1⃣️Small loop (takes 2.5h, difficulty ⭐️⭐️) Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain (buy a small python toy for the kid, great for photos) → Goddess of the East (take a photo with the "Goddess" together) → Goddess Plank Road (flat and easy path, kids can walk the whole way themselves) → Return (won’t tire the kids) 2⃣️Medium loop (takes 4.5h, difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️) Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Rhododendron Valley (teach kids to recognize different colors of rhododendrons and to care for plants) → Yutai (check sunrise time in advance, watching the sunrise with kids is very healing) → Joyful Jade Maiden → One Line Sky (hold your kid’s hand and walk slowly, helps build courage) → Rishang Mountain Villa → Yuhuang Peak → Return 3⃣️Large loop (takes 8h, difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) Suitable for kids 6 and older! Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Yuhuang Peak → Sunshine Coast Plank Road (walk and tell kids about the scenery, also a good rest spot) → Yujing Peak (give kids a small reward for reaching the top, very rewarding) → Sanqing Palace (like a fairy pavilion in the clouds, kids will find it magical) → West Coast Plank Road (watch the cliff sea of clouds, kids will keep saying "so beautiful") → Rishang Mountain Villa → Return - New surprises when traveling with kids👇 The cable car goes directly to the Sanqing Palace scenic area, no need to do the large loop, no more exhausting trips with kids to Sanqing Palace, awesome 👏🏻 - 🏡Recommended family accommodations ✅On the mountain, choose Rishang Mountain Villa: super convenient for watching the sunrise, 40 minutes walk, perfect pace for kids~there are also tents⛺️ for camping, let kids experience camping on the mountaintop and stargazing at night ✅At the foot of the mountain, choose Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel: close to the cableway, walkable, many snack shops nearby, kids can eat whatever they want, great value for money - 👏Must-know tips for hiking the fairy mountain with kids: ✅Must bring: kids’ sunscreen (strong UV at the top), lightweight windbreaker (windy at the top, prevents kids from catching cold), kids’ hiking poles (helps save energy), don’t bring too much, travel light ✅Safety first! The plank roads get slippery when wet, don’t let kids get too close to the railings when taking photos, watch your kids carefully even when stepping back yourself ✅Cableway operating hours 7:30-17:30, hiking with kids is slower, remember to plan your time well and don’t miss the last ride ✅Choose the cableway to avoid queues: want to save energy and enjoy the view, choose Jinsha Cableway; want to avoid crowds, choose Waishuangxi Cableway ✅Sanqing Palace is super fun! Take kids to learn "Xianxia etiquette" with the Taoist priest during morning bell and evening drum, kids learn very seriously, feels like instantly traveling to a cultivation world~
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Posted: Sep 16, 2025
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