Fanjing Mountain|Close to the realm of immortals, overlooking the mortal world

Close to the realm of immortals, overlooking the mortal world... Walking through the morning mist, falling into the evening clouds... The world holds ultimate beauty, only those destined can witness it, just like the sunlight of Fanjing Mountain, the sea of clouds... all require perfect timing. I am extremely fortunate, waking up to a drizzle in the morning, thinking I would definitely miss the true face of Fanjing Mountain, only able to catch glimpses through the mist. Before dawn, I set out from the hotel (staying in Zhaisha Dong Village), about a 30-minute walk to the entrance of the scenic area. When I arrived, the rain had stopped. Entering the scenic area, I walked to the sightseeing car stop, took the car to the cable car entrance, and halfway up the mountain by cable car, I encountered the stretching sea of clouds, dreamlike and illusory, with clouds rising from the forest, ascending, flowing, dispersing. Getting off the cable car, I had already reached the 2100-meter-high Wanbao Rock (the hiking route requires climbing 6300 steps), from Wanbao Rock continue upwards past the Meditation Pool, Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion, Heaven Street, and then further up to the fork in the road, one side leading to Pudu Plaza to the Red Cloud Golden Summit, the other side to Cheng'en Temple, Mushroom Rock to the Old Golden Summit. I climbed the Golden Summit three times, first ascending the Red Cloud Golden Summit. Because it was early, the fog was heavy, and I couldn't see anything. I then came down and climbed the Old Golden Summit. The moment I turned around at Mushroom Rock, the fog over the Red Cloud Golden Summit dispersed, the clouds floated, and the Sakyamuni Hall and Maitreya Hall appeared faintly through the mist, like the realm of immortals, elusive. Therefore, to avoid regrets, after climbing the Old Golden Summit, I climbed the Red Cloud Golden Summit again. By then, it was completely clear, and under the bright daylight, the two Golden Summits were even more magnificent and stunning, with the mountain roads winding and the rocks layered, as if falling into the realm of immortals. Basic Guide Name: Fanjing Mountain Address: At the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province Time: March 1st to November 30th 08:00—19:00 (last entry at 15:00); December 1st to February 28th of the following year 08:00—18:00 (last entry at 14:00) Tickets: 100R/person; Sightseeing car: one-way 20R/person, round-trip 40; Cable car ticket: one-way 70, round-trip 140 Transportation: 1. High-speed train to Tongren Station, then take a bus or carpool to Fanjing Mountain, about 1.5 hours 2. Direct bus from the scenic area, which can go directly to Fanjing Mountain from other scenic spots 4. Bus to Jiangkou County Bus Station, then take the public bus 'Fantian Hao', about 40min Accommodation: It is recommended to stay one night in Zhaisha Dong Village, the village is very quiet, with some very artistic homestays, tranquil and comfortable, about a 30-minute walk from Fanjing Mountain scenic area. Route 1. East Gate: Sightseeing car 20min—Cable car 30min—Continue upwards by climbing wooden walkways and stone steps to Red Cloud Golden Summit and Old Golden Summit (East line has cable car, convenient transportation, suitable for all ages) 2. West Gate: West line has no cable car, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with a certain level of fitness, it is a pure hiking route, requiring walking the entire way. 📷Must-visit spots: 1. Mushroom Rock: The iconic spot of Fanjing Mountain, with a unique shape, very spectacular. 2. Wanjuan Book: Located near Mushroom Rock, the entire mountain is layered and orderly stacked 3. Red Cloud Golden Summit: The city in the sky, at an altitude of 2336 meters, requires climbing nearly 90° vertical steep mountain roads through a narrow path to reach the Red Cloud Golden Summit, which is divided into two, one side worshipping Sakyamuni, the other side worshipping Maitreya. Surrounded by mist, it feels like being in a fairyland 4. Old Golden Summit: Also known as 'Moon Mirror Mountain', at an altitude of 2494m, also requires climbing steep stones to reach the summit, and if lucky, one can see the Buddha's light. There is an ancient Buddha Lamp Hall on the summit. Tips 1. Must book in advance, no booking means no access! Tickets cannot be bought on-site!; Must arrive early, Fanjing Mountain is too popular, if you go late, you will start queuing from the entrance of the scenic area, and later taking the sightseeing car, cable car, climbing will all require queuing to the point of collapse, so try to be in the first wave going up the mountain. 2. Check the weather, if it rains or fogs, you probably won't see anything clearly, and the weather on Fanjing Mountain changes frequently, the foot of the mountain, the waist of the mountain, and the summit may have different weather, please remember to bring rain gear, and the elderly and children should carry a thin coat to keep warm. 3. During peak season, Red Cloud Golden Summit will open for reservation to climb, it is recommended to start scanning the code to reserve as soon as you enter the mountain gate. 4. Both Golden Summits of Fanjing Mountain require climbing a section of extremely steep steps that only allow one person to pass at a time, be sure to pay attention to safety, and do not block the road to take photos, which will cause congestion behind.