The Beauty of Tongren - A Glimpse of the Golden Summit in the Clouds
by HO. Cal 39
Jun 18, 2025
Have you ever dreamed of standing above the sea of clouds and touching the sky? Do you long for a pure land where your soul can take a deep breath away from the noise? Come to Fanjing Mountain—it's not just a mountain, but a climb into mythology!
⛰️【A Marvel Shaped by Primeval Forces】
A billion-year geological legend has lifted Fanjing Mountain from the seabed to become the most stunning "solitary peak" on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau! Mushroom rocks have stood firm in the wind for thousands of years, the Red Cloud Golden Summit forms a cracked peak bridge, the old golden summit reveals faint Buddha light... every step is a confession of Earth's ages, every glance a masterpiece of the Creator.
☁️【Buddhist Kingdom in the Clouds, a Spiritual Journey】
A Buddhist holy site since the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era, the Maitreya sanctuary’s incense has never ceased. The mountain temples hang on cliff walls, where Buddhist chants resonate with the sea of clouds. At the moment you reach the summit, it feels like shedding worldly distractions, with only the vast sky wind and your heart walking with the clouds.
🐾【Ecological Sanctuary, Magical Species Breathing】
This is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve! Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys leap through dense forests, dove-like Davidia flowers bloom, and over 2,400 species of plants and animals coexist here—the moss beneath your feet may have been growing for a thousand years.
✨【Climbing Experience: The Wonderland Must Be "Climbed" Into】
· Ride Asia’s longest cableway across the sea of clouds, as if flying to immortality
· Climb the nearly vertical "Golden Summit Ladder," hand over hand, embracing the clouds and challenging your heartbeat
· Set out at dawn to await the sunrise, watching the red sun melt gold and the cloud waterfall cascade
· Walk the hanging plank road, with a thousand-foot valley below and waves of mist rolling beside you
📌Practical Tips:
📍Location: Tongren, Guizhou, accessible by car or high-speed train
🎫Tickets: Book in advance during peak season; cableway ride is a must to save energy
🌤Best Seasons: Spring and summer for lush green fairyland, autumn and winter for the highest chance of sea of clouds!
✨Hidden Experience: Stay overnight in the Zhaisha Dong Village at the mountain base, then hike early to avoid crowds!
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