Sanqingshan | Ascending the Sacred Taoist Realm to Realize Su Dongpo's Truth

The awe of "Still longing for Sanqingshan after returning from the Five Great Mountains" becomes fully understood the moment you set foot on its peaks! The granite forest of peaks narrates a geological epic spanning hundreds of millions of years, with the three Yujing Peaks emerging intermittently from rolling clouds like celestial pillars. Ancient pines cling to sheer cliffs, plank roads pierce through seas of mist, and seasonal spectacles alternate between rime ice and azalea blooms—truly living up to its title as "The Number One Celestial Mountain Under Heaven." ⛰️ Three Essential Hiking Routes 🔸 Lite Version | Wandering Through Immortal Traces (2–3h) Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Peering at the Sky → Goddess Peak → Flowing Cloud Plank Walk → Return by cableway ▫️ Ideal short route featuring two iconic landmarks 🔸 Classic Version | Panoramic Exploration (4–5h) Start at Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Peak → Penguin Rock → Goddess Peak → Azalea Valley → Jade Platform → One-Line Sky → Rishang Viewing Deck → Yuhuang Summit → Return by cableway ▫️ Covers 90% of core attractions with moderate physical demand 🔸 Challenge Version | Summit Crossing (5–6h) Extends the classic route with: West Coast Cloud Plank Walk → Sunshine Coastline → Sanqing Fudi Taoist Heritage Sites ▫️ Traverse the 1,314m-high cliff walkway and discover hidden Taoist temples 📸 Must-Capture Scenes ▫️ Giant Python Emerging from Mountain: 128m granite pillar piercing the sky ▫️ Oriental Goddess: Exquisitely lifelike natural sculpture ▫️ West Sea Sunset: Glass walkway transforms into a golden ribbon ▫️ Yujing Cloud Waves: Three peaks floating like fairy islands 🚌 Travel Tips High-speed rail to Shangrao Station → 1.5h shuttle to scenic area Self-drive: Navigate to "Jinsha Cableway" with ample parking 🎟️ Ticket Update Student duo package: ¥125 (ID required) Standard ticket with round-trip cableway: ¥245 🏡 Dining & Lodging ▫️ Holiday hotels at Jinsha Cableway entrance offer utmost convenience ▫️ Mid-mountain Goddess Hotel for sunrise views ▫️ Must-try: Sanqing Cloud Mist Tea + Kudzu Root Crisps ⚠️ Hiking Notes 1️⃣ Rainy days require anti-slip shoe covers; light jacket needed July–August 2️⃣ Best cloud sea viewing: right after rain clears 3️⃣ Pack light: Supply points every 2km 4️⃣ Hidden Taoist culture gem: Make wishes at Purple Smoke Rock Standing atop the 1,819.9m Yujing Peak, one suddenly understands why ancient hermits chose this place for spiritual cultivation—this isn’t just mountain climbing, but stepping into a living landscape scroll where every footfall lands at the pinnacle of the Creator’s aesthetic vision.