Winter trip with kids to Mount Wugong! Effort-saving and mom-friendly parent-child hiking guide

Mount Wugong in winter is perfect for family trips! Sea of clouds, meadows all in one go, this guide is tested and very useful～ Prepare 🎒 Parent-child travel checklist 1️⃣ Ticket info: Adults 70 RMB/person, students 50 RMB/person, children under 1.2 meters free Zhong'an Cableway (first section) uphill 65 RMB/person, downhill 50 RMB/person Jinding Cableway (second section) uphill 35 RMB/person, downhill 25 RMB/person (strongly recommend round-trip cableway when with kids to save energy and play longer) 2️⃣ Essentials: 2-3 bottles of warm water (hydration is key in winter), tissues, wet wipes (for sweat and hands), small bread, nuts and other snacks (for kids to replenish energy anytime), power bank (no worries about running out of battery while taking photos and checking in) 3️⃣ On-mountain expenses: instant noodles 15 RMB/bowl, watermelon 10 RMB/bowl, water 10 RMB/bottle, ice jelly 10 RMB/bowl, reasonable prices, buy as needed with kids 4️⃣ Useful items: bamboo stick 2 RMB/person (prepare one each for kids and parents, helps with stable hiking), children's warm gloves and hats (mountain wind is strong in winter) 🚞 Transportation 1️⃣ High-speed rail: get off at Pingxiang Station / Pingxiang North Station Pingxiang Station: scenic shuttle bus right outside the station, 22 RMB/person, about 1 hour direct to Mount Wugong Visitor Center (operating hours 5:40-19:30, extended to 22:00 on holidays) Pingxiang North Station: scenic shuttle bus 27 RMB/person, about 1 hour, spacious inside, comfortable for kids 2️⃣ Taxi: 30 RMB/person, more cost-effective for family of 4, direct to visitor center, avoids transfer hassle Route ⚠️ Easy parent-child version 1️⃣ Ascent route Take free shuttle bus from visitor center to Shigu Temple trailhead, take simple photos for memories then walk the gentle stairs on the right Take Zhong'an Cableway (8-10 minutes), quickly go up without climbing, kids won’t cry After getting off at Zijigong, hike along the purple route for 40 minutes (flat road, signs along the way, easy to avoid kids getting lost) Arrive at Jinding Cableway, take it then walk 30 minutes to the summit (there are viewing platforms along the way, can stop anytime for photos and rest) Cableway operating hours: November-March 8:30-16:30; April-October 8:20-17:10 (actual closing time is a bit later, but recommended to arrive 1 hour early) ⚠️ Winter mountain temperature difference is big, be sure to dress kids in a windproof jacket + thermal underwear, parents also need to keep warm and windproof 2️⃣ Descent route Descend along the green route, all downhill, watch kids’ steps carefully, let kids walk on the inner side About 1 hour to Diaomazhuang, rest and replenish energy, have some snacks before continuing The Hero Slope section is steep, hold kids’ hands tightly, many steps but the scenery is excellent, can tell kids about the scenery to distract them Hiking down takes about 4 hours, after reaching Shigu Temple take the bus back to visitor center 🏨 Accommodation guide: Mount Wugong Weijing International Hot Spring Hotel (20 minutes by car from visitor center, well-equipped for families, includes hot spring experience)