A day tour to the secret paradise of Fanjing Mountain

will be reached one day 🏔️

Fanjing Mountain in Tongren, Guizhou is truly an underrated treasure wonderland❗️
This sky city hidden above the sea of clouds is unbelievably beautiful!😍
The Red Cloud Golden Summit pierces straight into the sky ☁️
Cloud waterfalls and Zen mist roll through the mountains 🌫️
Mushroom stones stand quietly in the morning light ☀️
Every snap feels like a blockbuster shot!📸

📍 Scenic spot address: Heiwang River, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province (navigate directly to "Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area")

🕰️ Opening hours:
October 16 - December 31, 07:00-15:00 (recommended to arrive by 7 AM!)

🎫 Ticket reference:
Adult 112 RMB (remember to book in advance on Trip.com)

🌄 Must-try activities:
1️⃣ Red Cloud Golden Summit Challenge: the sky city piercing the clouds (elevation 2336 meters!) ☁️
2️⃣ Cableway experience: vertical height over 2000 meters 🚠 (choose the left side for better views)
3️⃣ Mushroom Stone: a must-visit landmark (looks just like a fairy tale world) 🍄
4️⃣ Old Golden Summit Blessing: make a wish with your loved ones (super effective) 🙏
5️⃣ Rime and Sea of Clouds: the ultimate beauty in seasons with big temperature differences (recommended in autumn and winter) ❄️

📌 Travel tips:
🔹 Dress suggestion: hiking shoes + light jacket (very cold at the summit)
🔹 Photo spots: Mushroom Stone platform / Red Cloud Golden Summit plank road (both are perfect photo locations)
🔹 Best time: October to November (double buff of sea of clouds + red leaves)
🔹 Essentials: ID card, sunscreen, sports shoes (don’t wear skirts!)
🔹 Food tips: simple meals available at the summit (bringing your own snacks is recommended)

💕 Suggested duration:
✔️ 1-day tour: cableway up + Red Cloud Golden Summit + Mushroom Stone + Old Golden Summit (very fulfilling)
✔️ 2-day tour: can watch sunrise + deep exploration (stay inside the scenic area)

❗️ Special notes:
✔️ Last cableway at 17:00 (missing it would be terrible)
✔️ Buy a raincoat on rainy days (rain and fog come suddenly on the mountain)
✔️ Bring 200 RMB cash (some places have poor signal for scanning)

Post by AUBREY HUDSON | Oct 16, 2025

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