Night Climb Taishan to Watch the Sunrise! A Nanny-Level Guide to Help You Easily Reach the Summit

Just got back from Taishan and put together this super detailed night climbing guide overnight! Tested and proven effective, even my usually non-active bestie successfully saw the sea of clouds sunrise. Quickly save this valuable info!✨

🌙 The key is the night climbing schedule

✅ Check the weather forecast in advance! The sunrise time is super accurate, so rushing to the summit right on time means you won’t miss it

✅ For ordinary people, 5-6 hours is enough to complete the whole climb. We started at 10 PM and got a spot by 4:30 AM

✅ Don’t be like us foolishly starting at 6 PM! Stretching the timeline too long will really make you question life from exhaustion😭

🧳 Smart luggage storage tips

There’s a supermarket at Taishan Station exit that charges 15 RMB per item, but the lockers a bit further ahead are even better! Medium lockers can fit a 20-inch suitcase plus a backpack with no problem, 2 RMB/hour capped at 20 RMB, large lockers only 30 RMB capped. Traveling light saves effort!

🍊 Mountain prices will surprise you

Don’t carry a bunch of snacks! Just bring a bottle of water + energy bars, there are plenty of supply stations along the way:

Grilled sausages/cucumbers 10 RMB for 3 sticks

Fresh-cut fruit 10 RMB for 3 big pieces

Zhongtianmen mineral water only 2 RMB!

⚠️ Pitfall warning: Don’t trust taxi drivers’ recommendations! At Fupai Mountain foot, items sell for 10 RMB, but only 5 RMB on the mountain. Raincoats are 10 RMB at the summit.

🗺️ Rest stops to keep your pace

✅ Zhongtianmen is the halfway milestone! The platform at the entrance is super spacious, remember to buy a 10 RMB golden fridge magnet as a souvenir

✅ Nantianmen hall charges 20 RMB per seat where you can rest until before sunrise. Get your viewing spot before 4 AM!

✅ Free resting tip: On the road from Yuhuangding to Richu Peak, reserve a corner in the restroom hallway early. It blocks the wind and avoids crowds

🚠 Smart combo for descending

The cable car costs 100 RMB and has long lines. It’s better to hike down to Zhongtianmen (about 1 hour), then take a 40 RMB bus which is super comfortable! This way we could even catch some sleep, and our legs didn’t get sore~

💆 Full recharge skills

Massage shops near Hongmen are super worth it at 30 RMB/hour! Southern sisters, beware of the "wash + hall rest" package, the public bath is totally exposed and embarrassing! Train station hotels are dirty and messy, better to take a taxi back to the city

The moment the sea of clouds surges is truly moving to tears. This guide can help you avoid 80% of the pitfalls! Remember to wear non-slip shoes, bring a selfie stick, and the time-lapse shots at the summit are stunning📸