Going to Fanjing Mountain in November-December! 99% of people don’t know these travel tips!

Don’t fall into these traps when visiting Fanjing Mountain in November-December! - 👏 Travel Tips 1. Choose the East Gate for transportation! The West Gate is often closed in winter and requires a 4-hour hike. For self-driving, navigate to "Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area East Gate." Parking is only 10 yuan/day, super cost-effective. Arrive before 7:30 AM to avoid peak queues. 2. Must bring crampons + trekking poles! The steps at the summit easily freeze. Renting crampons at the foot of the mountain is very convenient. T-handle trekking poles protect your knees and save effort; otherwise, your legs will feel weak going down. Wear quick-dry clothes + fleece + a windbreaker. The summit is over 10°C colder than the foot. Use warm packs and stick your phone to prevent shutdown. 3. Book tickets one day in advance! Real-name reservation is required on the official WeChat of "Fanjing Mountain Ecotourism Area." After rain or snow, Hongyun Golden Summit may be temporarily closed. Check the scenic area announcements before departure. 4. Don’t waste money on food! Bottled water on the mountain costs 8 yuan/bottle. Bring your own thermos and energy bars. The farmhouse dishes at the scenic area entrance are cost-effective; order sour soup fish and Tujia smoked meat without hesitation. Avoid buying overpriced "wild mushrooms." 5. Choose accommodation near Jiangkou County or the East Gate! Recommended homestays like Yinian Xiaoshe and Xinyuanju are just a 5-minute drive to the scenic area. Some offer discounts and free shuttle service, saving you a lot of time compared to staying farther away. 6. Pick the right time for photos! Take pictures of the Mushroom Rock before 10 AM when the light is soft and crowds are thin. Old Golden Summit is great for shooting rime and sea of clouds. On sunny days, you can catch the "sunlight on the golden mountain" at Hongyun Golden Summit. The cable car passing through the sea of clouds also makes for amazing shots. - 🥾 Tested and reliable day trip itinerary · Pick-up from your door (08:00-08:30) · Travel to [Fanjing Mountain] [65 km, about 1 hour] (08:30-09:30) · Ticket check, transfer to sightseeing bus and cable car up the mountain (09:30-10:30) · Walk through 750m forest boardwalk to visit [Mushroom Rock] (10:30-11:00) · Group photo at Mushroom Rock, witness billions of years of companionship (11:00-11:30) · Shared lunch, taste snacks at Puduguang Square (11:30-12:00) · Choose to climb to [Hongyun Golden Summit] or [Old Golden Summit] based on your stamina (12:00-15:00) · Walk to cable car station, take cable car and sightseeing bus down (15:00-16:00) · Travel to [Yunshe Village] [15 km, about 20 minutes] (16:00-16:30) · Shared dinner, stroll through the ancient Tujia village Yunshe (16:30-18:00) · Return to Tongren [50 km, about 1 hour] (18:00-19:00) - Limited space here. If you want to know more about Fanjing Mountain, friends in Pinglun District, tap 🙋🏻‍♀️ for answers one by one. - Come to Fanjing Mountain in November-December to see the beautiful scenery～😊