Towering Cloud Mountain, "the most dangerous Taoist temple in the world".

Towering Cloud Mountain is located 35 kilometers southwest of Zhen'an County, Shaanxi Province, and 15 kilometers east of the Dongping exit of the Xikang Expressway. The main peak is 1665.8 meters above sea level. More than ten ancient and exquisite halls and pavilions on the mountain were first built in the 25th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1597). Here is a one-day tour guide for Towering Cloud Mountain:   • Departure:   • Self-driving: From Xi'an Weiyang, take the Baomao Expressway, about 110 kilometers to reach Zhen'an Dongping Station and exit the expressway. Then, take the Mumu Highway for 20 kilometers to reach Towering Cloud Mountain. The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours. It is recommended to depart around 7:00 am to avoid traffic jams and leave enough time for sightseeing.   • Public transportation: You can take a bus from Xi'an South Bus Station to Zhen'an, then transfer to a special tourist bus to Towering Cloud Mountain at the Shangyunsi Zhen'an Bus Station.   • After arriving at the scenic area:   • Ticket purchase: Purchase Towering Cloud Mountain scenic area tickets in advance. In addition, there may be other chargeable items in the scenic area, such as sightseeing buses and glass plank roads.   • Take the sightseeing bus: After purchasing tickets, take the sightseeing bus to the mountain climbing area, which takes about 10 minutes. This section of the road can save physical strength and prepare for subsequent mountain climbing.   • Mountain climbing and sightseeing:   • Tianchi Square: The end point of the sightseeing bus is Tianchi Square, which is an important rest point and transfer station. You can take a break here, enjoy the surrounding scenery, and take photos.   • Mountain climbing and sightseeing: Start climbing from Tianchi Square, and you will pass natural landscapes such as cliffs and karst caves along the way. The scenery along the way is very beautiful, and you can enjoy the magnificence and grandeur of the Qinling Mountains.   • Prayer platform: After arriving at the prayer platform, you can stay here for a while and pray for yourself and your family. This is also a good place to enjoy the scenery of Towering Cloud Mountain, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery below the mountain.   • Golden Top Guanyin Hall: Continue forward, and you will reach the most famous scenic spot of Towering Cloud Mountain - Golden Top Guanyin Hall. This Guanyin Hall is built on the top of Towering Cloud Mountain, with three sides hanging over a ten-thousand-foot abyss. Only 4 stone pillars are inserted into the stone cracks, and stone strips are used to pave the foundation. The top of the temple is made of yellow copper, which shines with golden light under the sun. It is very spectacular. However, due to the small space, there may be a queue when there are many tourists.   • Experience other projects (optional):   • Glass plank road: After coming down from the Golden Top, you can experience the glass plank road. Walking on the transparent glass, with a ten-thousand-foot abyss below your feet, is very exciting.   • Moyue Tower: Climbing Moyue Tower, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the rolling mountains and experience the unique charm of the Qinling Mountains.   • Slide down the mountain (optional): If you don't want to walk down the mountain, you can choose to take the slide. The speed of the slide can be controlled by yourself, which saves physical strength and allows you to experience a different kind of fun.   • Return:   • After sightseeing, return to Xi'an according to your own transportation method. If you are self-driving, pay attention to the traffic conditions on the way back and avoid fatigue driving; if you are taking public transportation, check the bus schedule in advance to avoid delaying your itinerary.   Warm tips:   • When climbing mountains, try to pack light, bring less luggage, and wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes.   • Check the weather forecast in advance. The temperature in the mountains is lower in spring, autumn and winter, so pay attention to keeping warm; the temperature is higher in summer, so pay attention to sun protection and heatstroke prevention.   • Respect local religious beliefs and customs.