Jiuhuang Mountain Travel Guide

🌟【Mianyang Jiuhuang Mountain One-Day Tour Complete Guide】Efficiently explore the front and back mountains! Cable cars, delicious food, and beautiful scenery all in one trip✨

📍Itinerary Overview

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours total)
Cost: New Trip.com users can purchase a 268 RMB package (includes 3 cable car rides, sightseeing bus, and entrance tickets to various attractions)
Route: Front Mountain (Glass Bridge/Lover’s Bridge/Ape King Cave) → Back Mountain (Glass Walkway/Qiang Culture Park/Cloud Farm)

🚡 Detailed Itinerary

1️⃣ 8:30 AM Depart from the Visitor Center

- Take the 【Yunzhong Qiang Village Cable Car】up the mountain, about 20 minutes. Staff will take photos along the way, 20 RMB per photo, so remember to pose nicely in advance~

2️⃣ 9:00 AM Arrive at Xiqiang Hotel

- To get to Xianshan Restaurant, you have two options: walk (20 minutes up stairs) or take the sightseeing bus (20 RMB per person). Along the way, there are stalls selling grilled corn and cured ribs with a tempting aroma, feel free to buy as you like.

3️⃣ 9:30 AM Explore Front Mountain

- Glass Bridge: The suspended effect is very strong, and photos taken here are visually stunning!

- Lover’s Bridge: A must-visit spot for couples, the bridge sways for an exciting thrill~

- Ape King Cave⭐: A naturally formed karst cave that is especially beautiful, with lighting inside creating a dreamy atmosphere. The temperature is cooler inside, so remember to bring a jacket!

- Then take the 【Dongkou Cable Car】back to Xianshan Restaurant to save a lot of energy!

4️⃣ 12:00 PM Head to Back Mountain

- Take the 【Qiang Culture Park Cable Car】directly to the back mountain, then walk to the Glass Walkway (with very open views and excellent scenery!) → next visit the Tianwang Hall (a good place for blessings) → finally have lunch at Qiang Culture Park (recommended to try Qiang ethnic specialty dishes, generous portions and authentic flavors!)

5️⃣ 2:00 PM Check in at Cloud Farm

- Take the sightseeing bus to the 【Pet Paradise】, where you can experience collecting wild eggs and boiling eggs in hot springs (super fun!), and kids can even wade in the water to catch small fish🐟~

6️⃣ 4:30 PM Prepare to Return

- Take the cable car down the mountain, arriving at the foot around 6:00 PM. The whole process is easy and effortless!

💡 Useful Tips

✅ Clothing advice: Large temperature difference between day and night in the mountains, recommended to wear sun-protective clothing and bring an umbrella (mountain weather is changeable; it rained and was very cold when we went!)
✅ Food preparation: Few snacks along the way, recommended to bring bread, snacks, and a water bottle (hot water is available in the scenic area)
✅ Photo spots recommendation: Ape King Cave, Glass Bridge, Cloud Farm (these three spots have a very high chance of great photos, basically no risk of bad shots!)
✅ Money-saving tip: The package ticket is very cost-effective! Cable cars and sightseeing buses are included, no extra fees needed~

📌 Summary: One day is enough to fully explore both the front and back mountains of Jiuhuang Mountain! Cable cars save a lot of effort, the natural karst cave and Cloud Farm are must-experience highlights, perfect for family or couple trips~