Family trip to Sanqing Mountain unlocking the sea of clouds, fairy mountains, and martial arts secret realms with kids!

Just came back from Sanqing Mountain with the kids, encountered the sea of clouds in the rain, it was truly amazing! Su Shi’s words “Enjoying the best views across the Five Great Mountains, the ultimate scenery is at Sanqing” are well deserved. Strange peaks and rocks, sea of clouds plank roads, ancient Taoist temples, the kids felt like they stepped into a martial arts drama~ From May to June, the mountains are covered with azalea flowers, and the “Goddess of the East” appears faintly in the sea of clouds. Every snapshot is a fairy tale family photo! Please keep this nanny-level family hiking guide, recommended to save👇 📍Location: Sanqing Mountain 🚄Transport: Take the high-speed train to [Shangrao Station], then take the tourist shuttle bus for 1.5 hours directly to the cableway entrance. Super convenient with kids, no transfers needed. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Sanqing Mountain Jinsha/Waishuangxi parking lots, flexible driving time, bring snacks for the kids in the car. 🏞️Three family-friendly magical routes in Sanqing Mountain👇 1⃣️Small loop (2.5 hours, difficulty ⭐️⭐️): Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Goddess Plank Road → Return. Short route, low difficulty, suitable for younger kids. 2⃣️Medium loop (4.5 hours, difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️): Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Azalea Valley → Yutai (great for sunrise) → Joyful Jade Maiden → One Line Sky → Rishang Mountain Villa → Yuhuang Peak → Return. Suitable for older kids with better stamina. 3⃣️Large loop (8 hours, difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️): Not recommended for kids, long distance and high difficulty, even adults find it tough. New route for May Day bookings👇 Gangshou Cableway 🚠 expected to open on May 1st, cable car goes directly to Sanqing Palace Scenic Area. No need to take the large loop with kids anymore, super easy! 🏡Family accommodation suggestions ✅ Overnight on the mountain at “Rishang Mountain Villa,” prime spot for sunrise, 40-minute walk away, also offers tents for camping to let kids experience outdoor fun (keep warm). ✅ At the foot of the mountain, recommend “Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel,” cost-effective, close to the cableway, many snacks nearby, convenient for feeding kids. 👏Family fairy mountain survival guide: ✅ Dress kids in comfortable sports shoes and windbreakers, bring hiking poles (optional), travel light. The summit is windy and sunny on good days, bring sunscreen. ✅ Plank roads are slippery, watch the kids carefully when taking photos, avoid falling when stepping back, safety first. ✅ Cableway hours (7:30-17:30), manage hiking time carefully to not miss the last cable car. ✅ Two cableway points: Jinsha Cableway is easy and scenic, Waishuangxi Cableway is less crowded, good to avoid crowds. ✅ Sanqing Palace looks like a fairy pavilion floating in the clouds. During morning bells and evening drums, bring kids to learn “martial arts etiquette” with Taoist priests, instantly transporting them to a cultivation world and broadening their horizons.