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2024 Mount Sanqing Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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Lover Rock @ Sanqing Mountain
Sanqingshan is a place where granite landforms seats with Taoism culture.
The mountain boasts a particular high biodiversity: there are 2373 species of higher plant and 1728 species of wild animals.
The peak is called Lover Rock since it is a pair of rock columns connected at the bottom but separated on top looking like two lovers embracing each other.
Look at that wood stairs that bring you to the top of the granite block…from there you are at the highest point and the 360 degree view is simply WoW! From there can see the Sanqing Taoist Temple immerse in the forest and the mountains range.
The first lake is called Qinghua Pool and is an original rock pit left out of the granite body.
The second lake is called Hanxing Pool.
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Breath-Taking (AWAY!) Terrace @ Sanqingshan
Look at this glass terrace at 1800m above sea level!
Pretty scary walking on it!!!
Called Qian and Kun Terrace, Qian refers to the heaven and Kun refers to the earth. Made of double-layered chilled glass and can support 400km per square meter, don’t worry!
The terrace is located along the Sunshine Area of Mount Sanqing 三清山 in Yushan County (玉山县), Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
Sanqingshan is a National AAAAA tourist area and a UNESCO Global Geopark, just 2.5h high speed train from Shanghai.
This area has many beautiful granite peaks with different shapes.
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Taoism Cultural Heritage @ Sanqing Mountain
This is the Sanqingfudi Area located in the north part is Sanqing Mountain, a National AAAAA tourist area and UNESCO Global Geopark located in Yushan County (玉山县), Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
It is a sacred Taoist mountain in Chinese culture with the three peaks representing the Three Pure Ones who are the highest ‘gods’ in the Taoist belief.
In this area there many cultural heritage spots such as temples, tombs, halls, etc.
Photo 1 and 2: Feixian Pagoda, a symbolic stone buildings where Taoist followers meet god, built in Ming Dynasty, 6.8m high.
Photo 4: Twinned Pine, two trees with branches interlocked share the same root.
Photo 8: The place where Zhan Biyun (a Taoist Master that administered Sanqing Temple) hid bamboo, is tomb made of granite 185 square meters large.
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West Coast Area @ 1600m 5A Unesco Sanqingshan
It is a huge Scenic Area located in the west side of the Sanqing Mountain at 1600 meters above sea level.
This area goes from Liuxia Terrace to Sanqingfudi and is about 4 kilometers.
Most of the walkway is a plank road attached along the cliff (the sightseeing information board says that is the highest and longest in the world!).
They really did a great job considering that without this plank road would have been impossible to visit those mountains.
The road is very safe and is not scary, it is built by concrete with solid metal bars on the side.
This area is has many beautiful granite peaks with different shape, and here can see the sunset.
Not to mention that been at the west side of the mountain and higher than the nearby mountains the view span for kilometers and kilometers, I could even see the snow in mountains far away!
Most of the 4km road is flat spot is convenient and not require too much effort on hiking as other areas.
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Buffalo’s Back Stone @ Sanqing Mountain
A celestial buffalo who was sent by the Jade Emperor down to the mortal world to eat grass enjoyed his new job so much that didn’t want to back to the heaven…so he was punished turning him into a stone…here it is the Buffalo’s Back Stone!
Hard to climb and scary when you are the top! But it is safe with strong metal bars on both sides…the view from there is simply WOW!
All of this in Longevity Garden Scenic Area (万寿园景区), the smallest area in Sanqingshan, a UNESCO Global Geopark located in Yushan County (玉山县 Yùshānxiàn), Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
The mountain covers a total area of 756.6 square kilometers, I spent 4 nights on top to explore every corner of it!
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Duxiu Peak @ Sanqing Mountain, Shangrao
In the serene and secluded valley in Sanqingshan this granite peak column tower stands holding a verdant and vigorous pine tree in its peak.
Formed when the granite body was weathered along its vertical fractures and collapsed under gravity.
This is one of the hundreds amazing granite landscape you can meet in Sanqingshan 三清山.
A UNESCO Global Geopark located in Yushan County (玉山县 Yùshānxiàn), Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
Mountain Sanqingshan boasts a particular high biodiversity: there are 2373 species of higher plant and 1728 species of wild animals.
It is a a UNESCO Global Geopark and 5A National tourist area.
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Unesco Sanqing Mountain 3h from Shanghai
Amazing Mountain in Jiangxi Province!
How to get there? I did take High Sped Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to YushanNan South (玉山南) 2h:31 214 CNY - than public Bus N.6 to Yushan Bus Station 20min 2 CNY - followed by a tourist Bus to To South Gate 1h:20 15 CNY (Southern Cable Car 三清山索道外双溪站) - get the Entrance Ticket and go up by Ropeway (15min) 190 CNY
I strongly suggest to sleep at the mountain top.
I spend 4 nights at the top and I was able to explore the entire mountain areas appreciating every single spot.
The place is huge and is a must to visit it in more than a day.
At the top there are few accommodations, that they also do cook for guests.
Weekend hiking in Jiangxi
Recently we were in Shangrao, Jiangxi province for a weekend hike in Sanqingshan mountain and it was really cool! The road from Shanghai to the Hilton Sanqingshan Resort in the mountains took about 5 hours (it was a subway in Shanghai, a high-speed train and a taxi to the hotel) on the second day we began to climb the mountain at 8.30 am - 20 minutes by funicular/cableway and then until 6 pm to hike completely route. I'll tell you it was cool! We caught all types of weather - sun, fog and rain! At the top there are a lot of points of attraction and super landscapes – including Sanqing Palace (old and fully functional temple), you can eat and relax, but I recommend taking a light snack and water with you, since there are not sales points in all areas. 100% recommendation if you are a mountain fan or just want to spend the weekend in an unusual setting.
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The most relaxing route for Mount Sanqing.
🌠Mount Sanqing is located in the northeast of Shangrao, Jiangxi Province. It is a famous Taoist mountain, named after its three main peaks, Yujing, Yuxu, and Yuhua, which resemble the three Taoist deities, Yuqing, Shangqing, and Taiqing, sitting on the top of the mountain.
👍Recommended: One-day tour
Jinsha Cableway to the mountain, turn left to the Goddess Walkway, Goddess Cuiyuan, Goddess Viewing Platform, Yutai, Matou Stone, Yunu Kaihuai, Yixiantian, Rishang Shanzhuang, West Coast, Yusonglin, Sanqing Fudi, Sunshine Coast, Yuhuangding, Giant Python Viewing Platform, Jinsha Cableway (8–9 hours in total).
🎆The scenic area has two cableways, Jinsha and Waishuangxi. Jinsha Cableway is the most relaxing and time-saving. The parking lot at the Visitor Service Center costs CNY 10/hour. The last cableway is at 17:30.
💰Ticket price:
CNY 120/person, free second entry
Cableway: CNY 70/person (up); CNY 55/person (down)
🕙Opening hours:
08:00–17:30
📍Address:
Yushan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province
I was so excited about my itinerary that I couldn't sleep. I just came back from Mount Sanqing.
Just came back from Mount Sanqing, and I'm still feeling the aftereffects! Now I understand the value of Su Dongpo's poem. No wonder it was rated as one of the five most beautiful peak forests by National Geographic. The strange peaks and rocks, the rolling mountains, the flying waterfalls and rime, the sunrise and sea of clouds, the ancient trees and famous flowers, and the cliffs and precipices make the scenery of Mount Sanqing unforgettable.
🚄 How to Get to Mount Sanqing
By high-speed train: Get off at Shangrao Station/Yushan/Yushan South Station, then take a taxi or bus for about 1.5 hours.
📝 Travel Tips
Cableway operating hours: 7:30–17:30. Please pay attention to the time when descending the mountain.
Clothing suggestions: The temperature is high at the foot of the mountain, but it is cool on the mountain. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring trekking poles.
Weather planning: Check the weather before traveling. It is fine to go on sunny or cloudy days, but it is not recommended to go when it is too foggy.
Night climbing and accommodation: There is no night climbing on Mount Sanqing. If you want to see the sunrise and sunset, you can take the large loop. There are homestays and tents on the mountain.
Itinerary planning: I usually use "Yuan Zhou Travel" to plan my itinerary. Enter the destination to generate a route, and you can also copy the note link to generate the same travel route. It is a good travel helper.
🚶♂️ Recommended Hiking Routes
Small loop (about 2–3 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Goddess Walkway → Jinsha Cableway.
Medium loop (about 3–4 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Azalea Valley → Jade Platform → Jade Girl Opening Her Heart → A Strip of Sky → Sunrise Villa → Fairy Drying Shoes → Xinyu Emperor Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway.
Large loop (about 6–7 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Azalea Valley → Jade Platform → Jade Girl Opening Her Heart → A Strip of Sky → Sunrise Villa → West Coast Walkway → Yusong Forest → Sunshine Coast → High-altitude Walkway → Yu Emperor Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway.
Enter a picturesque place - Sanqingshan.
Feel the immortal style there and experience a fairyland trip!🌟
📍 First impression of Sanqingshan
Sanqingshan, located in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, is a sacred place of Taoism and is known as "China's most beautiful granite peak forest".🏞️ Every mountain peak and stream here seems to contain thousands of years of spiritual energy, waiting for us to explore.
🕒 Best travel time
If you want to see the most beautiful Sanqingshan, it is recommended to visit in spring or autumn.🍂 In spring, all things recover and the mountains are full of flowers; in autumn, the mountains are dyed with colors, colorful. Although summer is hot, the mountains are cool and a good place to escape the summer heat; winter is covered with silver, with a different flavor.❄️
🚗 Transportation guide
To reach Sanqingshan, you can first reach Shangrao City or Yushan County, and then take a direct bus or chartered car.🚌 For self-driving friends, navigate to Sanqingshan Tourist Service Center. Although the mountain road is winding, the scenery along the way is definitely worth it!
🏞️ Must-visit attractions
Nanqing Garden: This is the essence of Sanqingshan, with strange peaks and rocks, ancient trees and famous flowers, each of which is a perfect background for taking photos.📸 Remember to check in at "Goddess Peak", she quietly guards this land, as if telling a thousand-year story.
West Coast: A high-altitude plank road on a cliff, walking on it, as if walking in the clouds, overlooking the mountains, refreshing.🌄 The scenery here is even more breathtaking at sunset.
Sunshine Coast: Echoing the West Coast, this is also a thrilling high-altitude walkway. But the difference is that the Sunshine Coast is more bathed in sunlight, warm and bright.☀️
Wanshou Garden: A place full of blessings and longevity, the pines of different shapes are like the embodiment of the old birthday star, making people stop and pray.🙏
Sanqing Palace: As a sacred place of Taoism, Sanqing Palace is the spiritual symbol of Sanqingshan. Walking into the palace, feeling the tranquility and solemnity, the mind seems to be purified.🧘♀️
🍽️ Food experience
Don't forget to taste the local food! Shangrao stir-fried rice noodles, Sanqingshan wild vegetables, and hot rice cakes, each bite is an extreme temptation to the taste buds.🤤
💡 Tips
Remember to wear comfortable shoes, because you need to walk between the attractions of Sanqingshan.👟
Bring enough water and snacks, there are few mountain shops.🥤
There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring warm clothes.🧥
Okay, my Sanqingshan travel guide is here! I hope you can fall in love with this fairyland-like land like me.💖
Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao
🌈 Scenic Features: Thrilling and unique scenery, the higher you climb, the more it feels like entering a fairyland.
🕐️ Opening Hours: 8 AM to 7 PM
🏝️ Recommended Route: Buy a cable car ticket starting from 170 yuan — Take the Jinsha Cable Car up the mountain — Goddess Walkway — Yutai — Yixiantian — Rishang Mountain Villa — Yuhuang Peak — Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain — Take the Jinsha Cable Car down the mountain
💗 Other Tips:
In August, the wind is very strong at the top of the mountain, and it is shrouded in mist. The scenery is different from Lushan and Wudang Mountain.
Remember to bring a camera to capture every beautiful moment. Try to travel during the off-season.
Sanqing Mountain: A Hidden Gem of a Fairyland
Sanqing Mountain, Shangrao, is known as the 'Unparalleled Blessed Land in the World, the First Fairy Peak in Jiangnan.' It is famous for its peculiar peaks and rocks, flowing springs and waterfalls, sea of clouds and mist, ancient trees, and famous flowers. This place is not only a paradise for photography enthusiasts but also a dream destination for all travelers who long to escape the hustle and bustle and experience the healing power of nature.
📍 Location and Transportation
Location: Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Shangrao or Yushan Station, then carpool or take a bus, the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
🚦 Tickets and Opening Hours
Tickets: 245 RMB/person (including round-trip cable car), special offer for two people 125 RMB/two people (including round-trip cable car).
Opening hours: 07:30-17:30.
📅 Itinerary
Small Circle Route (2-3 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Jinsha Cable Car.
Medium Circle Route (5-6 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Rhododendron Valley → Jade Terrace → One Line Sky → Sunrise Villa → Fairy Sunbathing Shoes → Yuhuang Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Jinsha Cable Car.
Large Circle Route (7-8 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Rhododendron Valley → Jade Terrace → One Line Sky → Sunrise Villa → West Coast Walkway → Yusong Forest → Sunshine Coast High-altitude Walkway → Yuhuang Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Jinsha Cable Car.
📸 Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Oriental Goddess: The soul and symbol of Sanqing Mountain, resembling a dignified and beautiful goddess.
2️⃣ Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain: A majestic giant granite pillar, resembling a giant python emerging from the mountain.
3️⃣ One Line Sky: A mysterious and narrow crevice, symbolizing the hardships and hopes of life.
4️⃣ Monkey King Offering Treasure: A very interesting attraction.
🍱 Food and Accommodation
There are homestays and tent camps on the mountain, such as Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel, which is cost-effective and has abundant nearby dining options.
It is recommended to bring food and buy water on the way to reduce physical burden.
🧥 Clothing Guide
Prepare appropriate clothing according to seasonal changes. For summer hiking, bring sun protection clothing, hiking poles, and hiking shoes.
🌄 Sunrise and Sea of Clouds
If you want to see the sunrise and sea of clouds, it is recommended to stay overnight on the mountain. There are homestays and tent camps on the east side, and keep warm.
Sanqing Mountain, this treasure mountain, is as beautiful as Huangshan and is a hidden fairyland. Take this guide and embark on your journey to Sanqing Mountain, experience the stunning sea of clouds, sunrise, and sunset, and let the wonders of nature shock your soul.
⚠️ Warm Tips
It is recommended to walk the figure-eight loop clockwise, as the latter part is mostly downhill and easier.
Note that the last cable car is at 17:30, plan your return time accordingly.
To see the misty scenery, check the weather in advance.
Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes, bring hiking poles, and protect yourself from the sun.
There are food and drink vendors at intervals on the mountain, and the prices are reasonable.
Sanqing Belongs to the Non-Human World｜Sanqing Mountain Guide is Here～
Before departure, I made a thorough strategy, but it still wasn't enough. Let me tell you the things that need special attention during this trip.
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🚦Transportation:
🚗 It is recommended to drive by yourself or hire a car, as changing routes midway wastes a lot of time.
🚄 Public transportation: To Yushan or Shangrao Station, you need to buy a ticket in advance on 'Xingrong Travel' for 45 yuan.
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Travel Tips:
1️⃣ The cable car operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It is recommended to go early for the first ride, as there are fewer people, and you can take photos without queuing. Make sure to calculate the time for the descent and don't miss the last ride.
2️⃣ The prices at the roadside stations are a bit expensive. Reference prices: Coke 20 yuan/bottle, mineral water 10 yuan/bottle, fast food 48 yuan/portion.
3️⃣ Both cable cars provide luggage storage services. Small vendors and convenience stores nearby also offer storage services, with a reference price of 10 yuan.
4️⃣ For sunset, the West Coast offers a better view.
5️⃣ For sunrise, the Yutai Viewing Platform, near Yunu Kaihuai, and Sunshine Coast are recommended.
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Based on actual experience, here are the hiking routes👟
1. Small Loop Route (3-4h)
🚡 Take the Jinsha Cable Car up the mountain (turn right) - Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain - Goddess Hotel - Azalea Valley - Yuqing Platform - Yuhuang Peak - Fox Biting Chicken - Civet Waiting for Mouse - Goddess Plank Road - Jinsha Cable Car down the mountain
‼️ The whole journey is relatively easy. The route forms a figure '8' in a clockwise direction, allowing you to see the Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain and the iconic Oriental Goddess.
2. Medium Loop Route (5-6h)
🚡 Take the Jinsha Cable Car up the mountain (turn right) - Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain - Goddess Hotel - Azalea Valley - Yutai - One Line Sky - Sunrise Villa - Yuhuang Peak - Fox Biting Chicken - Civet Waiting for Mouse - Goddess Plank Road - Jinsha Cable Car down the mountain
‼️ On the basis of the small loop route, it extends a circle to the south. The clockwise route mainly consists of flat and downhill paths, making it relatively effortless. You can visit most of the representative scenic spots in one day (recommended route).
3. Large Loop Route (7-9h)
Day1️⃣: 🚠 Take the Waishuangxi Cable Car up the mountain - Sunshine Coast Scenic Area - Sanqing Blessed Land - West Coast (can watch the sunset) - Sunrise Villa
Day2️⃣: Sunrise Villa - Longevity Garden - One Line Sky - Yuqing Platform (can watch the sunrise) - Oriental Goddess - Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain - Yuhuang Peak - Sunrise Villa - Waishuangxi Cable Car down the mountain
The large loop takes a long time, so it is recommended to spend two days. There are more uphill paths compared to the Jinsha Cable Car side. Those with good physical strength can choose this route and reasonably arrange the sunrise and sunset viewing points.
Mount Sanqing, an absolutely underestimated breathtaking secret realm!
Dear friends, this time I want to recommend a hidden gem to everyone—Mount Sanqing!🏞️ When I witnessed its true beauty with my own eyes, I was simply stunned by its magnificence!😍
🏔️Speaking of granite mountains, you might first think of Mount Huang, but Mount Sanqing is also not to be underestimated! Although both have their unique features, the bizarre rock formations of Mount Sanqing are truly breathtaking!👀 Every little scene is so exquisitely detailed that one can't help but savor it, as if it's a piece of art meticulously carved by nature.⛰️
🖼️Located in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, Mount Sanqing is not only a famous Taoist mountain but also a World Natural Heritage site and a Global Geopark! It is known as 'one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in China,' and those ten picturesque landscapes are simply intoxicating!🌿
🌤️In Mount Sanqing, you can experience the changing of the seasons. From overcast days to sunsets, from light rain to a sea of clouds, every moment is breathtaking!🌅 Especially the Mount Sanqing under the sunset, with the golden afterglow spreading over the mountaintops, is mesmerizing!🌄
🚡Regarding transportation and accommodation, I've also put together a little guide for you! The Jinsha cable car and the Wai Shuangxi cable car are both good choices, and Mount Sanqing is super pet-friendly, dogs can ride the cable car for free!🐶 If you choose to drive, the South Gate parking lot is super convenient, and there are mobile points discount activities too!🚗
🏨As for accommodation, there are more options at the foot of the mountain, but if you want to watch the sunrise and sunset, you have to stay on the mountain! However, the accommodation conditions on the mountain might be slightly inferior, but the feeling of being one with nature is definitely worth a try!🌅
🏕️Finally, I want to recommend everyone to try backpacking and camping on Mount Sanqing! The night on Mount Sanqing is quiet and mysterious, with the croaking of frogs, the chirping of birds, and the pitter-patter of rain, as if nature is playing a wonderful symphony for you.🎶
💖In short, Mount Sanqing is really a severely underestimated mountain! Only when you witness its true beauty with your own eyes can you truly appreciate its enchanting beauty!💖
Life advice! You must climb Mount Sanqing once in your lifetime
The great literary master Su Shi once wrote in a poem:
To embrace the beauty of all five sacred mountains, the most extraordinary views are found in Sanqing.
The peculiar peaks, strange rocks, sea of clouds, waterfalls, ancient pines, and mountain flowers of Mount Sanqing
form a masterpiece of natural beauty, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland.
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How to get there
📍Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
Take the high-speed train to Shangrao Station, then carpool or take a bus for about 1.5h
245r/person (including round-trip cable car)
7:30-17:30
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How to play
There are three hiking routes on Mount Sanqing,
divided into: large loop, medium loop, and small loop according to time and physical ability.
1️⃣ Large loop (6-8H): Jinsha Cableway ~ Python Emerging ~ Penguin Offering Peach ~ Goddess of the East ~ Azalea Valley ~ Jade Terrace ~ Joyful Maiden ~ One-Line Sky ~ Sunrise Mountain Villa ~ West Coast Plank Road ~ Dense Pine Forest ~ Sunshine Coast High-altitude Plank Road ~ Yu the Great Peak ~ Fox Gnawing Chicken ~ Python Emerging ~ Jinsha Cableway
2️⃣ Medium loop (4-5H): Jinsha Cableway ~ Python Emerging ~ Penguin Offering Peach ~ Goddess of the East ~ Azalea Valley ~ Jade Terrace ~ Joyful Maiden ~ One-Line Sky ~ Sunrise Mountain Villa ~ Fairy Drying Shoes ~ Yu the Great Peak ~ Fox Gnawing Chicken ~ Python Emerging ~ Jinsha Cableway
3️⃣ Small loop (1-2H): Jinsha Cableway ~ Python Emerging ~ Penguin Offering Peach ~ Goddess of the East ~ Goddess Plank Road ~ Jinsha Cableway
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Where to stay
There are homestays and hotels both up and down the mountain, choose according to your needs, we stayed at Sunrise Mountain Villa, and there is a camping area in Azalea Valley.
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What to eat
The stir-fried dishes and noodles at the restaurants near the two cableways are quite good, salty and spicy, and very satisfying.
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⚠️tips
Carry a reasonable amount of water and snacks for a light journey;
Dress comfortably for the trip, prepare a walking stick, and pay attention to sun protection;
For those staying overnight at the foot of the mountain, be aware of the return time (the last cable car is at 17:30);
For those watching the Milky Way or sunrise, keep warm.
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N reasons why you must visit in this lifetime:
♥️ Selected by 'China National Geographic' magazine as one of the 'Top Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests in China';
♥️ Geologists from China and the United States unanimously consider it to be 'the most beautiful granite in the western Pacific Rim';
♥️ Evaluated by the State Council's Cultural Relics Appraisal Expert Group as 'an open-air museum of ancient Taoist architecture in China';
♥️ Listed as a World Natural Heritage site at the 32nd World Heritage Congress, and subsequently included in the 'World Heritage List'.
This treasure mountain's scenery can rival that of Mount Huang
👉"After returning from the Five Great Mountains, one does not look at mountains; after returning from Mount Huang, one does not look at the Five Great Mountains." However, Mount Sanqing is definitely an off-the-beaten-path paradise on earth👀.
🙌Here, there are also stunning seas of clouds, sunrises, and sunsets, with scenery that is in no way inferior to Mount Huang.
✅【About Transportation】
🚗Self-driving: Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
🚄High-speed train: Get off at Shangrao Station or Yushan Station, and take a taxi or bus directly to Mount Sanqing.
✅【About Routes】
There are large, medium, and small circuits on Mount Sanqing, and you can choose which one to take based on your physical strength and time.
🎯1️⃣Small circuit, about 2 hours:
Jinsha Cableway → Statue of the Goddess of the East → Python Emerging from the Mountain → Penguin Offering a Peach → Jinsha Cableway.
🎯2️⃣Medium circuit, about 5 hours:
Jinsha Cableway → Statue of the Goddess of the East → Jade Platform → A Line Between Heaven and Earth → Sun Mountain Villa → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Emerging from the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway.
🎯3️⃣Large circuit, about 8 hours:
Jinsha Cableway → Statue of the Goddess of the East → Python Emerging from the Mountain → East Coast → Sunshine Coast → Wusong Forest → West Coast → Sanqing Palace → West Coast Plank Road → Sun Mountain Villa → A Line Between Heaven and Earth → Jade Platform → Azalea Valley → Jinsha Cableway.
⚠️Mountain Climbing Tips:
👉1. Prepare well for summer mountain climbing, such as sun protection clothing, trekking poles, hiking shoes, water, and snacks.
👉2. Prices on the mountain are high, but you'll understand when you see the workers transporting supplies; it's recommended to bring your own food.
👉3. Night climbing is not supported on Mount Sanqing; if you want to see the sunrise and the sea of clouds, it is advised to stay overnight on the mountain, where there are homestays.
🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】
We wanted to see the sunrise, so we stayed at the 【Sun Mountain Villa】 on the mountain, which is very convenient for watching the sunrise, and you can see the mountain scenery from the room.
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🌈Jiangxi Shangrao Sanqing Mountain
Sanqing Mountain exudes a rich Taoist culture everywhere. 🍑When you first enter the mountain, clouds and mist swirl around the mountains, 🍊making you feel like you've entered the clouds. After a while, the sun comes out, 🍅the mist disperses, and it suddenly becomes clear. Within a day, you can experience sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather. 🍎However, the rain in the mountains is very short, 🍏it comes and goes quickly.
Tour Route A: 🍓Eastern Jinsha Cableway——Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain——Yuhuang Peak——Sunshine Coast Scenic Area🍈——Sanqing Blessed Land Scenic Area——West Coast Scenic Area——Nanqing Garden Scenic Area——Eastern Jinsha Cableway down the mountain.🍌
Tour Route B: 🍇Southern Waishuangxi Cableway——Wanshou Garden Scenic Area——Rishang Platform——West Coast Scenic Area——Sanqing Blessed Land Scenic Area——🍐Sunshine Coast Scenic Area——Nanqing Garden Scenic Area——Southern Waishuangxi Cableway down the mountain.🥝
There is a tea house on the mountain, 🍠the view from the roof is nice. However, the food on the mountain is quite limited, with most people eating instant noodles, fried chicken legs, 🥔burgers, and other fast food. Some tourists bring self-heating rice. For a one-day trip like ours, we entered the mountain at nine in the morning and came down around four in the afternoon. 🍉The cableway seems to close at five, so if you're not staying on the mountain, remember to come down before the cableway closes.🍒 The conditions of the hotels on the mountain seem to be quite average, and after a day of climbing, 🍈we didn't want to go back up the mountain the next day as we felt quite tired. But it's still worth seeing.
Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stunning Shangrao Mountain is a Vibe😍🌸
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Compared to Jingdezhen, I love this small town recommended by the national geography more. If you go to Jingdezhen, why not go to Shangrao as well. This is the world of immortality and chivalry under Jin Yong's pen, with white walls and gray tiles depicting Chinese aesthetic paintings of iron flowers, oil lamps, autumn sun drying, and rapeseed flowers. Taking advantage of the warmth of spring and blooming flowers, going to Shangrao once will definitely satisfy all your romantic expectations. I have left Shangrao six times a year and stayed up late to organize this attack
Driving on the winding mountain road, ahead is Mount Sanqing!
Mount Sanqing is located in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, roughly between the city of Shangrao and Wuyuan County. The route I chose starts from Quzhou in Zhejiang Province, enters Shangrao City in Jiangxi Province, heads to Mount Sanqing from there, and then reaches Wuyuan after Mount Sanqing. This route includes the hottest scenic spots such as Mount Sanqing and Huangling, and after finishing the trip, I return to Shanghai from Huangshan City in Anhui Province. It's a small loop that doesn't backtrack, and the cities along the way all have nice scenery and unique local delicacies.
Let's talk about Mount Sanqing! It is a famous Taoist cultural mountain in our country, as well as a world-class and national natural heritage and geological park. The highest peak of Mount Sanqing is 1819.9 meters, with the mountain mainly composed of granite. The rock peaks that can only be seen when the cable car reaches the middle of the mountain look like the high and mighty immortals overlooking the world. Next, you need to choose a tour route based on your own conditions. I chose the medium loop, which takes about 5 hours in total, allows you to visit most of the attractions, and has moderate physical requirements, suitable for both the elderly and children.
The scenery of Mount Sanqing is first-rate, with most of the plants on the mountain remaining lush even in winter. The hiking route is not too strenuous, and a deep tour of the entire area can be completed in just one day. It is very suitable for a family trip. And if you want to travel to Mount Sanqing, self-driving is indeed the best choice, with equally beautiful scenery along the way. Finally, a warm tip: prepare hiking sticks and anti-slip shoe covers before going up the mountain!
Visit Mount Sanqing once in a lifetime | All the other marvelous mountains pale in comparison
After visiting the Five Great Mountains, one does not look at other mountains; after visiting Mount Huang, one does not look at the Five Great Mountains. Mount Sanqing is the most exquisite in the world.
🎈Location: At the border of Yushan County and Dexing City in Shangrao, Jiangxi
🎫Ticket: 120 yuan per person
🚠Cable car: 75 yuan for going up, 55 yuan for going down
🧗Mountaineering Strategy
Mount Sanqing has ten major scenic areas, and it is suitable to tour them over 2 days and 1 night. Be sure to research strategies before setting out to allocate your energy reasonably.
❶There are two cableways in the scenic area, one in the south and one in the east. The east cableway is the choice of most people, but I took the south cableway (actually, the east gate is a bit to the north).
❷There are two routes for touring Mount Sanqing, a large loop and a small loop, with the overall route resembling an ∞. Both cableways are on the right side (east side), so the touring routes are basically interchangeable.
❸Due to limited time, I chose the smaller loop, which is the more strenuous south cableway. The east cableway goes down the mountain first and then up, while the south cableway goes up first and then down.
❹Choose the entrance according to what you are good at. I am better at going downhill, so the beginning was particularly tiring, but the latter half was very easy. It is recommended that the elderly enter through the north cableway and visit the 'Wanshou Garden Scenic Area' before returning (if you don't want to climb, you can go up from the east and down from the south, clockwise).
❺The mountain peak (Yujing Peak) and Sanqing Temple are on the large loop, but the most famous attractions are almost all on the small loop (such as the Statue of the Eastern Goddess and Python Coming Out of the Mountain). The small loop is sufficient just to enjoy the scenery.
❻It takes 7 hours to tour everything, and just over 3 hours for the small loop (including the cableway ride), depending on the time of arrival to choose the range of the tour (the cableway stops operating at five o'clock).
❣️Warm Tips:
◆Prices for food and beverages are higher in the mountains, but you will understand why when you see the workers transporting supplies. It is recommended to bring your own food, and you can buy water along the way.
◆ Mount Sanqing does not support night climbing. If you want to watch the sunrise or the sea of clouds, it is suggested to stay overnight on the mountain. There are homestays and tent camps on the east side.
◆It is still cold on the mountain, so be sure to keep warm and wear comfortable shoes. There are squirrels along the way.
◆There are many private parking lots at the south gate, with two parking areas. The first is at the foot of the mountain, and the second is at the cableway entrance, which is more effort-saving.
◆Parking fees can be reduced by using mobile phone points, which can be quite substantial, so it's worth paying attention to.
Travel Notes - Sanqing Mountain Travel Guide
🗺️【Destination】Sanqing Mountain, a mystical fairyland that has been preserved for thousands of years
📸【Highlights Unveiled】Sanqing Mountain, known for its reputation as 'a peerless place pure from the dust of the world, the highest peak above the clouds and mist'! Not only does it boast peculiar peaks and stones, a dreamlike sea of clouds, the dancing Sanqing pines swaying with the wind, and the intoxicating sunrise and sunset, but it also carries a millennium of history and culture📜. The culture of Taoism has a long and profound history here, with ancient architecture and cliff carvings bearing witness to the vicissitudes of time.
✨【What to Play】Stroll along the ancient plank roads to feel the charm of history; visit the remnants of Taoism to comprehend the depth of Taoist philosophy; ascend to the peak of Yujing to overlook a thousand-year-old landscape painting.
🚶【How to Get There】First, arrive at Shangrao City, then take a shuttle bus or charter a car to embark on the mysterious journey to Sanqing Mountain.
🏠【Stay with Peace of Mind】Hotels and homestays around Sanqing Mountain provide you with a comfortable place to stay, offering you the warmth of home during your exhausting journey.
🍜【Enjoy Eating】Taste the local specialties, Sanqing Mountain fried noodles, Sanqing Mountain stream fish, Sanqing Mountain cured duck... Let your taste buds enjoy the feast of delicious food.
📝【Notice】
1. Sanqing Mountain is at a high altitude with low temperatures, remember to dress warmly.
2. The weather on the mountain is changeable, bring rain gear just in case.
3. Travel civilly, protect the environment, and keep this beautiful fairyland forever pure.
🎫【Ticket Price Reveal】
- Adult ticket plus round-trip cable car: 245 yuan, taking you to experience the charm of a thousand-year-old fairyland.
- Student ticket plus round-trip cable car: 185 yuan, a youth discount to feel the charm of history and culture.
Students can enjoy ticket discounts with valid documents! Prices may vary according to the regulations of the scenic area, please refer to the actual situation. Come to Sanqing Mountain and start a mysterious journey through a thousand years!
Winter in Sanqing | Embrace the beauty of the Five Great Mountains, with the most magnificent views at Sanqing Mountain
It's so comfortable to visit Sanqing Mountain during the off-season, without the hassle of crowds. During my solitary journey, I synchronized my steps with those of the ancients, as if I were traveling through time with Su Dongpo and Xu Xiake. Here's my itinerary for your reference: Take the Jinxi Shuangxi cable car up and down, and I stayed at the Ri Shang Mountain Villa, which I do not recommend due to its poor conditions. It's a 20-minute uphill walk from the cable car to the villa, so be mindful of the weight of your luggage, and it's best not to bring a suitcase.
1️⃣ On the first afternoon, start from the mountain villa in a counterclockwise direction to Yuhuangding, then walk along the Sunshine Coast to the West Coast. The sunset is just perfect for viewing from the West Coast, absolutely beautiful!!
2️⃣ Get up early at 5 am on the second day, it takes about 1 hour to reach Yutai to watch the sunrise. The area around Yutai is also nice, and it's not necessary to squeeze onto Yutai itself. After watching, continue counterclockwise to the Nanqing Garden scenic area, take a look at the giant butterfly and the goddess, and then head back to the mountain villa to descend.
Sanqing Mountain Babysitter-level Guide | The stunning scenery of Jiangxi is here
I happened to see Sanqing Mountain and was immediately attracted by its majestic and beautiful scenery🤩 So I decided to go. I saw the spectacular granite formation, lush valleys, layered mountains, and also experienced the ethereal and mysterious sea of clouds in the morning. My friends and I kept praising that this trip was so worth it!
⛰Sanqing Mountain
Located in Yushan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, with an altitude of 1800+ meters and Taoist origins, although it is not as famous as China's Three Mountains and Five Peaks, the scenery is not inferior. Plus, there are not so many tourists, so the experience of playing is better
🚊Transportation
🚄High-speed rail is the first choice, there are many trains from Shanghai to Shangrao Station, and the time is short (2.5-3 hours)
🚌There is a direct bus from Shangrao Station to Sanqing Mountain (it takes 1.5 hours to reach Wai Shuangxi Cableway), search for "Shangrao Travel-Xingrong Travel" on WeChat to customize the bus. Arrive and depart on time, safer, and reliable time. For workers, the time arrangement of going on Friday night + returning on Sunday night is simply painless leave!❤️
🈺Tickets
Scenic area ticket: 120 yuan/adult
Cableway round-trip ticket: 125/adult
Luyu residents free ticket promotion: Henan and Shandong residents are exempted from tickets, with the original ID card to exempt the full ticket, personally tested and effective.
🌄Climbing route
There are 2 cableways: 1⃣️The east is the Jinsha Cableway chosen by most people (the nearby attractions are more concentrated), there are many tourists, and the peak period queues for more than 30 minutes 2⃣️The Wai Shuangxi Cableway in the south, there are few tourists, almost no need to queue
You can arrange 3 different climbing routes according to your physical strength:
🧗♀️Route 1: Small circle (about 2-3 hours) Not recommended, it's a pity not to see more if you come once.
🧗♀️Route 2: Medium circle (about 4-6 hours) Covering the main attractions, Jinsha Cableway-Python Viewing Platform-Goddess Viewing Platform-Rhododendron Valley-Yutai-One Line Sky-West Coast Plank Road-Jinsha Cableway
🧗♀️Route 3: Large circle (about 6-8 hours) Covering all attractions, you can start from Jinshan Cableway or Wai Shuangxi Cableway. In addition to the middle circle, there are Yu Huangding, Rishang Villa, West Coast Plank Road (with glass plank road)
🛏Accommodation
You can stay in Shangrao on Friday night, or you can stay at the foot of the scenic area. Choose according to the route and budget
There are many choices of homestays and hotels at the foot of Jinsha Cableway, ranging from high to low
The main thing at the foot of Wai Shuangxi Cableway is Hilton
There are camping sites and guest houses on the mountain (such as Goddess Guest House)
💟Tips：
1. For the cableway ticket, you need to exchange the paper number at the ticket center and enter the park according to the number
2. The last cableway is at 5:30, so arrange the route reasonably
3. You can ask for a guide at the cableway station, which can maximize the route arrangement and explain the attractions in more detail. The guide fee for the middle circle is 260 yuan, and the large circle is more than 300 yuan
4. Friends who don't have time to watch the sunset🌄 and sunrise🌅 can consider going up the mountain before 9 o'clock in the morning, and the misty clouds are also unique.
5. You can buy a simple walking stick at the foot of the mountain, which saves a lot of effort
Ink and wash painting surrounds Sanqing Mountain
Sanqing Mountain is located in Yushan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, also known as Shaohua Mountain and Yashan. It is named after the three peaks of Yujing, Yuxu, and Yuhua, which are like the three respected gods of Taoism, Yuqing, Shangqing, and Taiqing, sitting on the top of the mountain. Among them, Yujing Peak is the highest, with an altitude of 1819.9 meters, which is the fifth highest peak in Jiangxi and the highest peak of Huaiyu Mountain Range, and also the source of Xinjiang. Sanqing Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain, a world natural heritage site, a world geological park, a national natural heritage, a national geological park, and a national AAAAA tourist scenic spot. The scenic spots include the Oriental Goddess, the giant python coming out of the hole, and the three dragons going out to sea, etc., which look the most beautiful in the mist, and friends who like it can come and see.
Shangrao ~ Sanqing Mountain
Shangrao has many famous attractions, today, let's talk about Sanqing Mountain, Sanqing Mountain is a national tourist scenic spot, its winter snow scene is simply unique. "If you don't appreciate the snow of Sanqing, you don't know the people of Sanqing", the majestic landscape formed by the geological evolution of the Goddess Peak, the Python coming out of the mountain and other places is more charming under the decoration of white snow. "Enjoy the five mountains, the beauty of Sanqing"! Sanqing Mountain·Shangrao
Sanqing Mountain in winter is a world covered in white snow, so beautiful that it's astonishing
The snowy scenery of Sanqing Mountain is picturesque, just like a fairyland!
The snow scene of Sanqing Mountain makes people linger, as if they are in a natural ink painting. The white snow all over the mountains and plains, dressed in silver, is beautiful. The peaks, pine trees, and stone steps are all covered with white snow, like a jade dragon coiling. In the cold wind, the snowflakes are flying, giving people a fresh feeling. Walking in such a snow scene, it seems that the body and mind have been purified. If you want to find a quiet snow scene in winter, Sanqing Mountain is definitely a good choice.
Sanqing Mountain in winter is a world covered in white snow, so beautiful that it's astonishing. Come to the comment area to share the snow scene of Sanqing Mountain in your eyes!
Mount Sanqing
When it comes to famous mountains, people first think of the Five Sacred Mountains, but this Taoist mountain is no less impressive. That is Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao, which is known as "one of the most beautiful five peaks in China" with an altitude of 1918.9 meters. "The so-called Yun Suo Baizhe Mountain Qian Die, the blue sky is endless and the view is wide." Sanqing Mountain not only has the majesty of Mount Tai, the beauty of Huangshan, and the danger of Huashan, but also is a beautiful scenic line of natural and geographical heritage.
Attraction recommendations
①West Coast Route
The main route on the West Coast is a hiking trail built on cliffs and rocks, forming the longest high mountain plank road in Mount Sanqing, with no steps for 3,600 meters, truly amazing. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Guanyin Sending Children, Xianqiao Pier, Huaiyu Mountain Range, Yushong Forest, Huaguo Mountain, and Monkey King Treasure Pavilion.
②Route to Nanqing Garden
Walking on the high-altitude plank road along the sunny coast, one often feels as if wandering in a fairyland. It is the most stunning natural landscape of Sanqing Mountain. The highlights include the Five Elders' Pilgrimage, peculiar peaks and rocks, Wuzhi Mountain, and the appearance of giant pythons. It is recommended to spend 2 hours visiting from the Buyun Bridge to the Yuhuang Peak.
③Yujing Peak
The highest peak of Mount Sanqing is the best viewing point for watching the sunrise. If you're lucky, you can also see the sea of clouds and the rosy clouds. You can walk from Sanqing Palace to Yingyuan Mansion in nine days.
Sunshine Seashore Area @ Sanqing Mountain
Located in the east part of Sanqingshan, 3600m long, 1600m above sea level. It goes from Yuhuang Peak to Hall of Jiuriantinyuan and connect to west seashore.
It is splendid area where you can enjoy the best of Sanqingshan: picturesque granite peaks and rare plants.
The Yuhuang Peak can be reached from both the Eastern Cable Car at Jinsha – 三清山东部(金沙)索道 and the Southern Cable Car – 三清山索道外双溪站 (similar distance).
The areas around the cable car stations (mountain foot) are well developed with some hotels, shops, restaurants.
The area around the South cable car (mountain top) is more developed than the other (I did stay overnight here).
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Spectacular Peaks & Biodiversity @Sanqingshan
Mount Sanqing (Sanqingshan 三清山) in Jiangxi Province covers a total area of 756.6 square kilometers, and features three main summits being Yujing (the tallest at 1819.9m), Yushui, and Yuhua, it is said the three peaks look like three divine spirits Yuqing, Shangqing and Taiqing of Taoism resting in a row, so the name Sanqingshan.
Mountain Sanqingshan boasts a particular high biodiversity: there are 2373 species of higher plant and 1728 species of wild animals (photo 4 and 5).
Mother and Son Rock, this granite rock resemble a mother carrying her son on her back (photo 6 and 7)
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