Lazy version of night climbing Mangshan! 8 km cloud skywalk + stunning sunrise and sea of clouds experience

Night climbing Mangshan is really perfect for taking kids! The entire 8 km is a barrier-free high-altitude skywalk, with a cable car directly to the summit, plus the same vertical elevator featured in "The Wandering Earth." Pushing a stroller is no problem at all, truly a blessing for families with children! 🌇

🚄【High-speed Rail Travel Guide】Guangzhou → Mangshan Family Route

Guangzhou South → Chenzhou West: 1.5 hours 💰174.5

Shenzhen North → Chenzhou West: 2 hours 💰249

Recommended for families with kids:

1️⃣ Private car direct to the East Gate of the scenic area (about 1.5 hours, safe and worry-free)

2️⃣ Scenic area shuttle bus (one trip daily, departs at 9:00, suitable for families not in a hurry)

🚗 Notes for self-driving families:

📍 Navigate to Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area East Gate, enter and exit from the east

About 5 hours from Guangzhou, with many mountain roads; daytime driving recommended, children should have motion sickness patches

🎫【Ticket Discount Tips】

For family tickets, it’s recommended to choose “ticket + round-trip cable car”: peak season 270 RMB/person, children under 1.2 meters free

Must-add item: one-way vertical elevator 40 RMB (a must for families! Saves effort and offers great views)

⚠️【Family Safety Tips】

1️⃣ Children must have headlamps! Hold their wrists tightly during night climbing sections

2️⃣ Walk on the mountain side of the skywalk, no climbing on railings, provide safety education in advance

3️⃣ Clothing rule: temperature difference at the summit can reach 10℃! Children should wear windproof jackets + non-slip sports shoes

4️⃣ Time planning: during daylight saving time, cable car opens at 3:30 AM, recommend queuing 1 hour early

🌅【Must-try Family Activities】

✅ Suspended skywalk family stroll: hold kids’ hands walking among the sea of clouds, aerial shots are stunning

✅ Sci-fi vertical elevator experience: 59 seconds to rush up 50 floors, kids scream with excitement

✅ Small terrace sunrise viewing: bring a child tripod for family photos, the sea of clouds background is super dreamy

✅ Jinbian Grand Canyon cable car sightseeing: cable car glass windows are safe and perfect for kids to enjoy the view

✅ Meiren Pass adventure: guide kids through the narrow path, cultivating courage

🍜【Family Dining Suggestions】

Limited dining at the summit, bring children’s snacks + warm water

Recommended at the foot of the mountain: “Mangshan Yao Family Home” – children can eat native chicken soup, request less spicy cured meat

📸【Family Photo Tips】

1️⃣ Group photo inside the vertical elevator cabin: wide-angle captures the whole family with a sci-fi vibe

2️⃣ Snapshots at skywalk corners: use the mountains as a natural classroom background

3️⃣ Sunrise silhouette: side hug with kids + sea of clouds, full of warmth

4️⃣ Cable car video: capture kids’ amazed faces pressed against the window

💡【Family Exclusive Tips】

✈️ Drones must be registered, do not fly during strong winds

🌈 Use “Lijing Weather” to check sunrise probability, choose days with frequent sea of clouds

🪁 Teach kids about Yao ethnic culture to cultivate respect

🎢 Recommend planning 1 day and 1 night, children need guaranteed nap time