Encounter the Four Seasons of Beauty at Sanqing Mountain, the Taoist Immortal Mountain~

【The Ultimate Sanqing Mountain Travel Guide 🌄】Strange rocks, sea of clouds, azaleas! Encounter the four seasons of beauty at the Taoist immortal mountain~ ✨

It's time to put Sanqing Mountain on your schedule! 🌿 Known as one of "China's Most Beautiful Peak Forests," this mountain not only features towering strange rocks and rolling seas of clouds but also breathtaking scenery through the seasons—spring azaleas, summer coolness, autumn colorful forests, and winter rime, truly amazing!

🌸 Seasonal Highlights & Best Times to Visit

✅ Spring (April-May):
High mountain azaleas bloom all over! 💐 The area from Goddess Peak to Yutai is the most beautiful, with pink, white, and rose-red flowers dotting the cliffs, paired with the sea of clouds like a fairyland~
✅ Summer (June-August):
Perfect summer retreat! 🌿 The summit averages 20°C, with cool shaded plank roads, but remember to bring a raincoat (afternoon fog is common)
✅ Autumn (September-November):
Peak sea of clouds season! ☁️ Maple and ginkgo trees adorn the peaks (best from late October to November), with spectacular sunrises and sunsets
✅ Winter (December-February):
Snow scenes + rime! ❄️ Ice-covered strange rocks look like ink paintings, but some plank roads may be closed (check announcements before traveling)

🗺 Must-Do Routes (choose based on your stamina~)

1️⃣ Classic Loop (One-day Highlights Tour)
👉 Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Eastern Goddess → Azalea Valley → Yutai → One Line Sky → Rising Sun Mountain Villa → Sunshine Coast → Jinsha Cableway
✨ Perfect for those short on time, see strange rocks and sea of clouds all in one go, done in 5-6 hours!

2️⃣ In-depth Two-day Hiking Tour
Day 1: Waishuangxi Cableway → West Coast Plank Road (watch the sunset 🌅) → Sanqing Palace (camp/stay overnight)
Day 2: Sunshine Coast → Yujing Peak → Nanqing Garden → Cableway down the mountain
✨ Covers sea of clouds, ancient Taoist architecture, and strange peaks, a hiker’s dream!

3️⃣ Off-the-Beaten-Path Secret Spots: Yulian Waterfall + Cool Cave
👉 Lesser-known low mountain area! 🌊 The waterfall is super refreshing in summer, and the ice formations in winter look like crystal curtains, perfect for those who want to avoid the crowded main peak~

📸 Must-Visit Highlights

🐍 Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain & Eastern Goddess:
Iconic strange rocks! Recommended to visit in the morning, the morning mist makes it most magical~
☁️ West Coast Plank Road:
A suspended walkway at 1600m elevation, the feeling of clouds flowing around you is breathtaking!
🌅 Yutai Sunrise:
Check sunrise times in advance, hike up under the starry sky, and watch golden light spill over the peaks (worth it!)
🌺 Azalea Valley Spring Flower Sea:
In May, the mountains are covered with high mountain azaleas, wearing light-colored clothes for photos is super fairy-like~
✨ Sanqing Palace Taoist Culture:
A Ming Dynasty ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains, with red walls, bamboo shadows, and mountain mist full of Zen vibes

🚡 Transportation & Ticket Tips

🎫 Tickets: 120 RMB/person (half price for students)
🚠 Cableways:
• East Jinsha Cableway (up 70 RMB / down 55 RMB)

• South Waishuangxi Cableway (same price as Jinsha)

🚌 Bus:
From Shangrao High-Speed Rail Station → Sanqing Mountain shuttle bus (about 1.5 hours)
🚗 Self-drive:
Navigate to "Sanqing Mountain Jinsha Service Area" (parking fee 30 RMB/day)

💡 Practical Tips

✅ Big temperature difference at the summit! Bring a jacket even in summer (down jacket + non-slip shoes in winter)
✅ Travel light! There are supply points with water and snacks but they are pricey, you can bring your own chocolate 🍫
✅ Essentials: sunscreen, raincoat, trekking poles (save energy!)
✅ Accommodation options:
• Want to catch the sunrise early → stay at a hotel on the mountain (near Yutai)

• On a budget → stay at a hotel at the foot of the mountain and take the cableway early next day

"Home of the clouds and mist, gallery of pine and stone"
Sanqing Mountain this season is waiting for you to unlock its poetry and magic! 🌄✨