[2025 Pinghe Attraction] Travel Guide for Hanging Temple (Updated Apr)

📍Location: Lingtong Mountain Scenic Area, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou ⏰Rainy Season Special 2025: A Must-See After Heavy Rain in March–April! The "Waterfall Hanging Temple" spectacle that 99% of people have never seen. 📸Photography Code: Little Yandang Mountain of Fujian/Southern Fujian's First Hanging Temple 🌟Five Must-Do Experiences: Step into a Martial Arts Movie ❶ Lingtongyan Temple's Soaring Eaves 👉🏻The least crowded secret realm among the three hanging temples of Fujian, it looks like a celestial palace suspended in the air when shrouded in morning mist (best shooting time: 7:00–8:30 am). 👉🏻Hidden camera spot: Shoot upwards from a low angle in front of the temple's incense burner to frame the waterfall and the ancient temple together. ❷ Heavy Rain Special: Milky Way Waterfall 💦Waterfall Viewing Tips: ▫️Check in advance for rainfall ≥50 mm in Pinghe County. ▫️Rush to the waterfall within 2 hours after the rain stops at Bianpao Pool. ▫️Essential gear: Waterproof shoe covers + ultra-wide-angle lens ❸ Cloud-Shrouded Alchemy Furnace ☁️Climb to the top of Qingtian Peak (altitude 1287 m). On rainy and foggy days, you can capture the "Buddha's Light Piercing the Clouds." 🚶Hiking route: Qingyun Parking Lot → Lingtong Temple → Yuping Cave → Qingtian Peak (3 hours total) ❹ Thousand-Year-Old Cliffside Carvings 🔍36 Tang and Song Dynasty stone carvings are hidden on the cliffs. The most surprising one is Zhu Xi's inscription next to "Zhulian Huayu" (Pearl Curtain Transforming into Rain). ❺ Overnight Stay on the Mountaintop to Watch the Stars 🏡Accommodation Guide: ① Qingyun Hotel (next to the parking lot, wake up to a sea of clouds). ② Lingtong Villa (at the foot of the ancient temple, morning bell wake-up service). ③ Stargazing Tent Camp (newly opened in April, reservations required). 📷2025 Photography Pro Tips ▫️Slow Shutter Waterfall: Shutter speed 1/8s + ND64 filter ▫️Panoramic View of the Hanging Temple: 70–200 mm focal length to compress the sense of space ▫️Rainy Day Atmosphere: Adjust white balance to 4500K for a cool tone ⚠️Note: Tripods are prohibited at Bianpao Pool! Use a GorillaPod to secure your camera in the crevices. 🚗Transportation Package for the Qingming Festival Holiday ✔️High-speed Rail: Shenzhen North → Zhangzhou Station (2.5 h) → 1.5 h car rental ✔️Self-drive: Navigate to "Lingtong Mountain Qingyun Parking Lot." The mountain roads have many sharp turns, experienced drivers recommended. ✔️Scenic Area Shuttle: Direct bus from Zhangzhou Bus Station daily at 8:30 am (CNY 23) 🎫2025 Money-Saving Formula: Trip.com early bird ticket CNY 18 (original price CNY 20) + Parking fee CNY 10 + Raincoat CNY 5 = CNY 33 for a fantastic mountain adventure 🍜Mountain Delicacies: ▫️Lingtong Grass Root Soup (Grandma's stall halfway up the mountain) ▫️Red Mushroom Rice Noodles (Qingyun Hotel exclusive) ▫️Grapefruit-Scented Bamboo Rice (spring special) 💡Safety Tips: The stone steps are slippery after rain. Vibram-soled hiking shoes are recommended. Drone pilots should avoid the temple's magnetic interference zone.

Lingtong Rock Temple in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou, is one of the three major hanging temples in Fujian Province. It has a more ethereal atmosphere than the others. Casual visitors can come at any time, but photographers should check the weather forecast first. I recommend visiting after a heavy downpour or on a clear day. After a heavy downpour, magnificent waterfalls cascade down from the mountaintop… Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any heavy rain this time, and the waterfall wasn't as impressive as I'd imagined. I'll save that for my next visit! Here's a simple guide for those who want to take photos or visit: 📍Lingtong Mountain Scenic Area, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City 🎫Tickets: CNY 20, parking fee on the mountainside: CNY 10 🚄Take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station or Zhangzhou Station. I recommend renting a car and driving to the scenic area. It takes 3–4 hrs to get to the scenic area from Shenzhen. There are two parking lots halfway up the mountain. You can park in either one. The climb takes about 30 mins to 1 hr, depending on your fitness level. 🍽️Food recommendations 1. Yongcheng Wuxiangwang 2. Yuanquan Songyuesheng Tang 3. Xingwang Oyster Omelet 4. Old Brand Qingnian Road Guobianhu 5. Yuanquan Fish Porridge 6. Sun's Maci 7. Donghua Douhua 8. Poxi Snacks 9. Xiaohong Siguotang 10. Original Park Back Door Siguotang 11. Afang Lumian 12. Fucheng Ahui Mienxianhu (Xinrong Huayuan Branch)

Ling Tong Mountain, also known as Dafeng Mountain, is located in Daxi Town, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. After Huang Daozhou, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, inscribed the words "Ling Ying Gan Tong" on Dafeng Rock, people began to call Dafeng Rock Ling Tong Rock, and Dafeng Mountain was also called Ling Tong Mountain. There is a wonder called "Bead Curtain Turns into Rain" on Ling Tong Mountain. It is said that those who bathe in the "Bead Curtain Turns into Rain" can become the top scholar in the imperial examination and achieve success in life. There is no direct transportation from Zhangzhou to Ling Tong Mountain. You can charter a car to get there. The mountain road leads directly to Qingyun Temple. The road up the mountain is partly a flat path and partly stone steps. When you reach the intersection with the words "Qingtian" carved on the stone wall, the road to Qingtian Rock is difficult to walk and leads to Qingtian Peak. Because I was with an elderly person, I turned back halfway and did not reach the top. The road to Ling Tong Rock is easy to walk. The sound of firecrackers in the valley is accompanied by the chanting of scriptures, and the red Tongling Temple on the rock wall appears in a dreamlike scene to welcome devout pilgrims. After offering incense to the gods and praying for blessings, we went down the mountain. The whole journey takes 4 hours, which is very suitable for low-level hiking. My mother, who is over 70 years old, found the air on the mountain fresh and invigorating. It is a great place to exercise and keep fit.

After Qin unified the world in the 25th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang (222 BC), Zhangzhou designated the former territory of Minyue as Minzhong County. This is the main birthplace of Minnan culture, with islands more beautiful than Xiamen, earthen buildings with historical charm, and delicious food that satisfies gluttonous stomachs [Pushpin] Introduction to Zhangzhou: Zhangzhou was an important place of commerce and a famous cultural city in history, with rich historical relics and unique natural landscapes. In autumn, Zhangzhou has a clear blue sky, floating clouds, and ancient buildings and beautiful natural scenery set off each other. It is an ideal place to explore history and feel nature in autumn. Yunshuiyao Ancient Town attracts tourists to visit, study and appreciate history with its quaint appearance and profound historical and cultural heritage. Every autumn season, Zhangzhou's historical relics and autumn scenery together form a moving picture that is amazing. 📸Filming location📸 Yunshuiyao Scenic Area: "The tsubasa leaves and the tsubasa comes, and the crabapple blossoms." This is the home of tsubasa in the movie - the God's Tower, beautiful and mysterious! Dongshan Island: Known as one of the most beautiful islands in China, it is half sea and half town, both lively and beautiful. Every frame of the scenery here looks like a familiar movie scene. Volcanic Island: You can take photos in the full Spanish pink romantic style without going abroad, which is really satisfying for girls! Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden: The breathtakingly beautiful cherry blossom wonderland is like a huge painting carefully painted by nature. Lingtongyan Temple: This thousand-year-old hanging temple built on a steep cliff is known as the "No. 1 Mountain in Southern Fujian". It is extremely spectacular with its overlapping mountains and rugged rocks! Shiyan Botanical Garden: A botanical garden full of Moroccan style, with Mammoth Valley, Olmec statues, desert botanical garden, etc., it is like walking into a primitive tribe. ⚠️Notes Climate: Zhangzhou has long summers, short winters and many rainy days. It has a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of around 22-25 degrees. Remember to bring rain gear and sun protection. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and parasols are available. Drink plenty of water. Safety: Pay attention to your own travel safety, do not go to unopened or dangerous mountainous areas, and do not play in unmanaged mountains or waters without lifeguards. Transportation: Rent an electric car on Dongshan Island and check the battery level. Pay attention to traffic rules on the one-way street of Sufeng Mountain. Scenic spots: Please be careful as the road is slippery at Nanyu Lighthouse; please check the time in advance when going to the beach in Zhangpu; Fishbone Sandbar can only be seen at low tide; tickets for Tianluokeng and Yunshuiyao should be planned separately in advance.

😜[Lingtong Mountain, breathtakingly beautiful! Who can resist?]😜 Lingtong Mountain, with an altitude of 1,200 meters, is so beautiful that it makes me cry😭! 📸Detailed route guide: 📍Location: Lingtong Mountain Qingyun Temple, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, ticket price: CNY 20/person. 🚗Transportation: 🚘Self-driving: Lingtong Mountain Qingyun Temple parking lot (parking fee: CNY 10), about 2.5 hours' drive from Xiamen. 🚄If you take a high-speed train, get off at Yunxiao Station and then take a taxi (but it is recommended to drive there, which is more convenient). ✅Route: 1️⃣Enter from the main entrance, all the way up the stairs, about 40 minutes to reach the Lingtong Temple suspended on the 900-meter cliff, wow😲, you will be shocked at the moment you see it! You can prepare some incense and candles for blessings in advance🙏. The Wishing Cave next to it is super famous, you can bring some coins to try😜. 2️⃣It takes about 2 hours to climb to the top of Qiantian Peak, all of which are uneven wild stone steps and outdoor routes. There are actually four vertical steel ladders to climb, which requires physical strength😕, but when you reach the top of the peak, the scenery is really beautiful!! ‼️Tips: ⭕️Don't bring too many things, just bring some water and dry food to reduce the burden of climbing the mountain😅. ⭕️The weather is not cold or hot, very comfortable, but you need to bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, trekking poles or tree trunks to assist, so you can save more effort😎. ⭕️There are many mosses in the mountains and forests, so you must wear non-slip and comfortable shoes👟.

🏞 Although my legs are spent, this journey is absolutely unforgettable! 📍 Located in Lingtong Mountain, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, the first mountain in southern Fujian with an altitude of 1288 meters, hides a thousand-year-old temple suspended on a sheer cliff - the Hanging Temple. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, but the locals say that praying here is very efficacious, which can't help but astonish you with the wisdom of the ancients! 🚕 It is recommended to drive to the Qingyun Hotel parking lot at Lingtong Mountain. Enter through the main entrance next to the Qingyun Hotel, and about half an hour's walk will take you to the Hanging Temple. Once here, you will sincerely marvel at its miraculous craftsmanship. You can prepare incense and candles in advance to pray and feel the sanctity and tranquility. 🧗‍♂ Around two o'clock in the afternoon, you can set off for Qingtian Peak. Although the journey is long and all through wild paths, the novel and thrilling experience, as well as the view from the summit, is definitely worth every drop of sweat. It takes about 2 hours to reach the summit, and standing at the peak, you will experience the vastness and freedom of life as a wilderness. 🛑 Regarding equipment, since the weather has been hot recently and it's easy to sweat while climbing, you need to bring sun protection clothing and a sun hat. Wear long pants, long socks, and comfortable sports shoes, and take mosquito prevention measures. You can prepare a walking stick to help you climb better. Pack some simple dry food and water in your backpack to avoid carrying too much weight. 🌅 When descending the mountain, if the timing is right, you can also enjoy the beauty of the sunset. At that moment, all the fatigue will vanish, leaving only fond memories of the trip.

Hello, I'm someone who really dislikes crowds when traveling, and I always rack my brains during holidays to think of places where I can go without bumping into many people. This time, I've summarized 9 lesser-known but great places in Fujian to recommend to you. . 1️⃣: Putian Jiuli Lake Waterfall 💰: 50 Located in Xianyou, Putian, the Jiuli Lake Waterfall can be said to be the top waterfall group in Fujian. The recent rains mean the waterfalls must be impressive. . 2️⃣: Zhangzhou Waiyu 💰: 0 A small island located by the seaside of Zhangzhou, with stone houses and wooden huts, giving off a vibe similar to a mini Jeju Island. . 3️⃣: Zhangzhou Lingtong Rock 💰: 20 Lingtong Rock is an ancient temple hanging on the cliffs in Zhangzhou, very impressive, and waterfalls form after the rain. . 4️⃣: Fuzhou Fangguang Rock 💰: 25 Fangguang Rock is a hanging temple in Yongtai, Fuzhou, with a particularly large interior space, and waterfalls also form after the rain. . 5️⃣: Sanming Guifeng Village 💰: 20 Known as the 'Little Wuyuan', it's a thousand-year-old ancient village in Fujian with a strong sense of history. . 6️⃣: Longyan Chuxi Tulou 💰: 65 Praised as 'China's most beautiful tulou cluster', compared to the crowded Nanjing Tulou, this tulou cluster is more suitable for visiting. 7️⃣: Wuyi Mountain Baiyun Zen Temple 💰: 0 Baiyun Zen Temple is a great place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. There's also a particularly photogenic mossy path during the climb, and the houses on the mountain are also very special. 8️⃣: Hezhang Rock 💰: 0 Known as 'the number one Buddhist grotto in the south of the Yangtze River', it contains nearly twenty thousand large and small Buddha carvings, and the hall is very impressive. 9️⃣: Shiniu Mountain 💰: 280 The Daixian Waterfall on Shiniu Mountain is very large and particularly impressive, with a glass skywalk called 'Heart of the Sky' next to it, and the stone steps on the mountain top are also very special. . You can find detailed guides to these nine privately recommended photogenic spots on my homepage. If you don't know where to go for May Day, choosing them is definitely the right move, all without pitfalls.

A ancient temple hidden in the cliff. More suitable for lazy people's mountain climbing experience🧗🏻‍♀️ A place full of incense Location📍: Lingtong Mountain, Zhangzhou⛰️ | Hanging Temple (navigate to Qingyun Hotel parking lot) Ticket🎫: 💰20 yuan/person Parking fee💰10 yuan (there are restrooms in both parking lots, be sure to go before climbing the mountain!!) Tips❗❗: Suggest self-driving Not easy to hail a taxi/light packing/must wear comfortable shoes👟 It takes 1.5h to get there from Jieyang Fish Lake, and the highway toll is about ¥50 On the choice between work and advancement, I chose to climb mountains and offer incense The journey is smooth, but it is still recommended to bring an experienced driver ①📸: Wearing a tight sporty top with cargo pants looks incredibly good in photos; you can also wear all black in a Chinese style, with the Hanging Temple as a backdrop for a stunning shot!! If you don't mind the weight, you can bring both styles and change clothes at the mountain top~ ②Gourmet: There is a vegetarian restaurant on the mountain, just bring some water and snacks, in short, travel light. ③🉑You can bring your own incense and candles, which are also available for purchase on the mountain. Prepare some coins, there is a wishing wall at Lingtong Rock where you can toss coins to make a wish (I, being a money-lover🤑, must throw at the entrance of great wealth). Bring an empty bottle to fill with spring water from the Guanyin area to make tea at home ④The Hanging Temple is not difficult to climb, it takes about an hour to walk and take photos to get up there, the first half is a flat cement road, and the second half is when you start climbing stone steps. The altitude (920 meters) is manageable for children, and for friends in Jieyang, it's shorter than Huangqi Mountain, just go for it! Very friendly to beginners!!

The view from the top of Lingtong Mountain is definitely not to be missed! Entrance: Lingtong Mountain Scenic Area Admission: 20 Parking Fee: 10 The internet-famous 'Hanging Temple' - Lingtong Temple is located halfway up the mountain, and it's easy to find following the signs. This temple is very popular for those seeking blessings. To reach the summit of Lingtong Mountain, you need to know about its highest peak - Qingtian Peak (1287.4 meters). You'll need to find the sign 'Tongtiantai' first, and follow the arrows to find the entrance to climb Qingtian Peak. The climb to Qingtian Peak is quite steep, but not difficult, as there are ladders available for the dangerous sections, and there are steps all the way. However, do not climb when it's raining. First-time visitors can follow two routes to track their journey, search for 'Lingtong Mountain Summit (less than 10km)' or 'Lingtong Mountain Circuit (just over 10km)' to enjoy the view from the top on foot.