[2025 Zhen'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Tayun Mountain Scenic Spot (Updated Mar)

✅ Tayun Mountain The greatest fairyland in the Qinling Mountains The most precarious Taoist temple in the world ⚠ Free admission for women from March 7 to 9💃 Head to Tayun Mountain for a weekend hike 🌿 Breathe in the fresh air and escape the city ❤ Women's Day Event ⏰ Event Time: March 7–9 Free admission for all female visitors! ⚠ Note: A scenic spot insurance fee of CNY 5 is required. Transportation 🚗 By car: Navigate from Xi'an to "Shaanxi Tayun Mountain Scenic Area." The journey takes about 2 hours via the Baomao Expressway. Get off at Zhen'an Dongping Station and drive about 20 km along the winding mountain road. 🚍 Public transportation: Take a bus from Xi'an South Bus Station to Zhen'an County (about 1.5 hours). Then, transfer to the "Zhen'an—Tayun Mountain" village shuttle bus (multiple departures daily, 40-minute ride). 🌄 Tayun Mountain ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 am–4:00 pm 🌟 Other items: ✔ Glass suspension bridge: CNY 35/person (CNY 25 for groups) ✔ Scenic spot shuttle bus: CNY 20 Must-see attractions: 🔸 Golden Summit Guanyin Temple: Precariously perched on a cliff face, this ancient Taoist temple offers stunning views, especially when the sea of clouds is visible. 🔸 Zilantai Glass Viewing Platform: This fully transparent suspended platform offers breathtaking views of the canyon and the Golden Summit. Shoe covers are required and cost CNY 2 per pair. 🔸 Nanzhantai: The best spot to photograph the Golden Summit. 🔸 Lanyun Plank Road Travel tips: ✅ Food and drinks are mainly sold near Tianchi Square and at the cable car's lower station (below the Golden Summit). Other areas have limited options. ✅ Restrooms are available near major attractions. ✅ Only the route to and from the Golden Summit is a return trip. All other routes are circular. ✅ Photography is prohibited inside the temple. ✅ Visitors who prefer not to hike can take the cable car. A round trip costs CNY 80, and a one-way trip costs CNY 50. Hiking is recommended for those who are physically fit, as the mountain is not difficult to climb. ✅ Tianchi Square is the starting point for both hiking and the cable car.

✨Mount Tayun is located 35 km southwest of Zhen'an County, Shaanxi Province. It is a famous Taoist mountain known for its dangerous, unique, beautiful, and spectacular scenery. It not only has a long history of Taoist culture but also boasts colorful natural scenery🎄. ✨Travel itinerary Morning: Arrive at Mount Tayun Scenic Area, start hiking from the mountain gate, and enjoy the natural scenery along the way🌄. Morning: First, arrive at the Golden Summit Guanyin Hall, one of the must-see attractions. It stands on the top of the mountain with a unique architectural style, which is breathtaking👍. Then, visit the Taisui Cave and feel the mysterious atmosphere😮. Noon: Have a simple meal at a snack stand or restaurant on the mountain to replenish your energy🍜. Afternoon: Head to the glass platform, experience the thrill, and overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire mountain range😜. Then, go to the cliff carvings and admire the artistic treasures left by the ancients📜. Finally, return along the downhill trail. Must-see attractions: 1. Golden Summit Guanyin Hall😃: Built on the top of Mount Tayun, it is suspended over a deep abyss on three sides. It is a masterpiece of nature and a landmark of Mount Tayun. 2. Glass platform😲: Standing on it feels like floating in the air, challenging your courage. 3. Taisui Cave😮: A mysterious cave full of fantasy. 4. Cliff carvings👍: They have high artistic value and historical significance. 5. Scenery along the uphill trail🌳: The trail is shaded by green trees, and the air is fresh, making you feel relaxed and happy. ✨Notes: It may be cold on the mountain in December, so keep warm🧥; wear comfortable sneakers👟 for hiking. I hope you have an unforgettable trip to Mount Tayun😀!

My first encounter with this city was on a highway sign. The name is pleasant to the ear and gives a sense of peace and tranquility. It is about 120 km from Xi'an, less than a 2-hour drive. First stop: Jintai Mountain The scenic area is in the county town, and you can reach it soon after getting off the highway. Jintai Mountain is home to the ancient Xinglong Temple, the ancestral temple of the Tantric Buddhism of the Tang Dynasty. The buildings on the mountain are characterized by the Tang Tantric Buddhist culture. Some people say it looks like a small Kyoto, but it is actually in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. There are few tourists in the off-season, making it a great place to take photos. It is recommended to climb the stairs up the mountain and then go down the mountain along the road, which takes about 2 hours in total. Second stop: Yungaisi Ancient Town Although it is an ancient town, the main street is mostly modern, and the only thing worth seeing is an old street in the ancient town. The houses are neatly arranged, and the street is quiet. There are not many people living there, but you can still feel the atmosphere of life. The unique architectural style of Jiangnan is quite interesting. Overall, there are not many fun places to visit, but if you like peace and quiet, you can come here for a stroll. Third stop: Xiuping Park During the day, I saw a pagoda in the distance on Jintai Mountain, and when I passed by at night, I found it lit up, so I had to go up and see it. I have to say, the pagoda is really beautiful when illuminated. Fourth stop: Tayun Mountain "The first fairyland in the Qinling Mountains, the most dangerous Taoist temple in the world", with an altitude of 1,665 meters, the Golden Top Guanyin Hall is surrounded by a 10,000-meter abyss on three sides, built on the top of the mountain, with very steep stairs, which is really shocking. It was built in the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. Just think, in the days without modern tools, people built such a Taoist temple in the depths of the Qinling Mountains, which is really a testament to the wisdom and perseverance of our ancestors! You can reach the glass bridge along the cliffside walkway to see the Moyue Tower and return via the suspension bridge. The glass bridge requires an additional fee of CNY 35. The scenic area route is well designed, so you don't have to go back the way you came. The whole hike is about 5.5 km, 3.5 hours, with a total elevation gain of more than 460 meters. 💰: Ticket CNY 50, scenic shuttle bus CNY 20, insurance CNY 5. Accommodation: Jintai Academy Lanyin Hotel. Dining: Xiaoyang Weizheng Farmhouse Cuisine, recommended dishes: Chestnut Braised Chicken, Zhen'an Stir-fry, Potato Cake Stir-fried with Bacon.

🌟Tayun Mountain Guide | Shaanxi Travel | Zhen'an Tayun Mountain | Famous Taoist Mountain | Qinling Scenery Deep in the Qinling Mountains, there is a mysterious place known as the "pillar of Qin and Chu, the Taoist temple on the top" - Tayun Mountain🏔️. Let's unveil its mystery and feel the magnificence of nature and the profundity of Taoist culture. Tayun Mountain is located in Zhen'an County, Shaanxi Province. It is like a fairyland hidden in the world. The peaks here are peculiar, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a natural ink painting. Tayun Mountain is famous for its steepness, peculiarity, beauty, and magnificence. ⬇️🌟Transportation 🚇From Xi'an, take a high-speed train or train to Zhen'an County, then transfer to a bus or taxi to the scenic area 🚌There is a parking lot near the scenic area, which is more convenient for self-driving tours ⬇️🌟Accommodation ▫️It is recommended to stay in Zhen'an County for easy sightseeing and rest ▫️If you want to stay near the scenic area, you can choose a farmhouse at the foot of Tayun Mountain ⬇️🌟Itinerary DAY1: Arrive in Zhen'an → Visit Tayun Mountain → Stay overnight in Zhen'an DAY2: Taoist culture experience → Explore the natural scenery of Tayun Mountain → Descend the mountain and return ⬇️🌟Attractions 📍Tayun Mountain Scenic Area 🔸Ticket🎫: CNY 100/person, need to book online in advance 🔸Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 📍Golden Top Guanyin Hall 🔸Located on the main peak of Tayun Mountain, overlooking the magnificent scenery of Qinling Mountains 📍Tayun Mountain Ancient Architecture Complex 🔸Including one pavilion, one tower, one temple, one hall, and nine halls, feel the charm of Taoist culture 🧡Tips ①It is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes and lightweight clothing ②Bring enough water and food, the weather in the mountains is changeable, and you need to take measures to keep warm and protect yourself from the sun ③Respect local culture, do not damage the natural environment and cultural relics ⬇️🌟Food Recommendations ①Zhen'an County's special snack - Zhen'an bacon, with a mellow taste, is worth a try ②Authentic home-cooked dishes in farmhouses, fresh ingredients, delicious and tasty In Tayun Mountain, you can experience the magnificence of the Qinling Mountains and feel the profoundness of Taoist culture. Come to Tayun Mountain and start your journey of exploring the mysterious land!🌿🌄🏞️

Tayun Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain located in Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, China. It is known for its unique natural scenery and Taoist culture and is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The main peak of Tayun Mountain is 1,665.8 meters above sea level and resembles a pagoda, hence the name. The ancient Taoist buildings on the mountain were built during the Ming Zhengde period (1505–1521) and consist of one pavilion, one pagoda, one temple, one hall, and nine palaces, with a simple and elegant style. Especially the Golden Top Guanyin Hall, built on the top of Tayun Mountain, is suspended on three sides over a deep abyss and is known as the "pillar of Qin and Chu, the Taoist temple on the top." Tayun Mountain is famous for its steepness, strangeness, beauty, majesty, and divinity, with different scenery in each season, making it suitable for travel all year round. The scenic area is lush with trees, with a forest coverage rate of 98%, and has more than 1,300 species of plants. In spring, visitors can enjoy the mountain flowers, in summer, the coolness, in autumn, the red leaves, and in winter, the rime, with each season having its own unique scenery. The ticket price for Tayun Mountain is 80 yuan in peak season and 50 yuan in off-season, and it is open all year round from 8:00 to 18:00. Visitors can reach Tayun Mountain by self-driving or public transportation. Self-driving routes include departing from Xi'an and taking the Baomao Expressway, exiting at the Tayun Mountain toll station, or departing from Ankang City and taking the Baomao Expressway to Dongping Station, exiting the expressway, and then taking the Mumu Road to Tayun Mountain. In terms of public transportation, visitors can depart from Xi'an, Ankang, Shangluo, and other places, take a bus to Zhen'an, and then take a special tourist bus to Tayun Mountain from Zhen'an Bus Station. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, the nearest train station is Zhen'an Station, and the nearest high-speed rail station is Xi'an North Station. Tayun Mountain is not only a treasure trove of natural scenery but also a holy place of Taoist culture, worth a visit.

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.

Xi'an Surroundings｜To ease the melancholy in my heart, I ask about the Golden Top Pagoda Cloud Mountain⛰️|||Flowers bloom and orioles fly, the shallow grass awakens Why don't we go on a trip together Let's go to Cloud Mountain to experience the marvelous craftsmanship of the Golden Top Guanyin Hall And marvel at the heavenly scenery🌇 . 🔎About Cloud Mountain: Cloud Mountain is famous for its steepness, uniqueness, beauty, grandeur, and mystique. It not only has a profound and long-standing Taoist culture but also boasts colorful natural scenery. The main peak has an altitude of 1665.8 meters, resembling a pagoda, towering into the clouds, and is known as "The Golden Top Pierces the Sky, Amidst the Sea of Pines and Clouds." The president of the Chinese Taoist Association praised Cloud Mountain as: "The No.1 Fairyland of Qinling, the most dangerous Taoist temple in the world." . 📍Address: Located in Chaiping Town, Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province 🕐Opening hours: 8:00—16:30 💰Fees: Entrance ticket + round-trip sightseeing bus 90 yuan/person, glass bridge 35 yuan/person, cable car one-way 50 yuan/person, round-trip 80 yuan/person . 🚗About transportation: 【Self-driving】: 2h～3h 【Public transportation】: Metro Line 4 Xi'an Station—Coach bus—Taxi (4h～5h, cost 100+) . 👇If you think the transportation is too troublesome, then check below: 【Cloud Mountain One-day Tour】 . 📝Itinerary: Depart from Xi'an—Cloud Mountain Scenic Area—Cloud Mountain Pavilion—Glass Platform—Stepping Cloud Bridge—Return . 🌸Tour dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 🌸Cost: Adults 148 yuan/person, children 108 yuan/person 🌸Includes: Round-trip transportation to the scenic area + entrance ticket + tour guide service + travel insurance . 🎈Travel tips: 🏷For photography enthusiasts, it is recommended to shoot the sea of clouds at Cloud Mountain within three days after the rain clears, before sunrise in the morning. The best spots are Tianchi Square, Zilan Terrace, Lanyun Walkway, and South Wing Peak. 🏷Climbing in the early morning sometimes gives a feeling of being in a fairyland with mist and Taoist temples. Climbing in the afternoon offers a different charm with the golden glow of the sunset. 🏷Zhen'an bacon and Temple Slope acorn jelly are some local snacks you shouldn't miss. . 📌Reminders: ①The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area is large in summer, especially on rainy days. Even in midsummer, it is advisable to bring a long coat for warmth in the morning and evening; ②There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so prepare various mosquito repellents before the trip; ③High heels are not allowed on the glass bridge and glass platform. There are many steps in the scenic area, so it is recommended to wear comfortable and fitting travel shoes.

👍Most recommended: The number one fairyland of the Qinling Mountains, the most dangerous Taoist temple in the world! Few people, beautiful scenery, mild and cool, suitable for holiday travel! ❤Reasons for recommendation: Ta Yun Mountain was once called 'Tao Er Mountain', with the main peak at an altitude of 1665.8 meters. It resembles a pagoda reaching into the clouds, hence in the Qing Dynasty, the scholar Yan Anlan renamed it 'Ta Yun Mountain'. It is known for its beauty as 'Golden Summit Piercing the Blue Sky, Amidst the Sea of Pines and Fog', and is a national 4A level scenic area. The area is famous for its precipitous, peculiar, beautiful, spectacular, and mystical features. Not only does it have a profound and ancient Taoist culture, but it also boasts a variety of natural scenery. Here you can admire the shaped peaks such as Ta Yun Mountain, Jiao Ding Mountain, Wo Long Peak, and Fu Hu Peak, as well as see strange giant rocks like the Grasshopper Stone, Candle Stone, Da Er Wo Stone, and Flying Stone. You can also discover unique and rare plants like the Dragon and Phoenix Pine, White Bark Pine, and Loyal Vine. What is amazing is that Ta Yun Mountain's weather changes thousands of times in a single day, with a spectacular and beautiful sea of clouds that is ever-changing. No two days are the same, and no moment is static, whether it's like tufts of cotton or light gauze floating, or like a giant flow surging, giving people a sense of grandeur, atmosphere, vastness, and unrestrained shock. 🌟Must-visit! 1. Golden Summit Guanyin Temple, built during the Ming Dynasty, this small temple of less than 6 square meters is located on the top of Ta Yun Mountain, suspended on three sides above an abyss, a marvel of divine workmanship, making it breathtaking and known as 'The Pillar of Qin and Chu, the Ultimate Taoist Temple', 'The most dangerous house in the world'. 2. Zilan Glass Platform, overlooking the panoramic view of Ta Yun Mountain, experience an unprecedented high-altitude cloud walk; the glass suspension bridge, feel the thrill of the high-altitude glass bridge, crossing through the clouds, like a dream; walking on the Cloud Bridge, looking at the Mo Yue Tower soaring into the sky. 🚩Tour route: ▶️1. Time-saving and effortless light route: Scenic shuttle + round-trip cable car + glass bridge, about 3.5 hours in total. 🚶Visitor Center - Tianchi Square - Hui Feng Pavilion - Jiao Ding Mountain - Di Shui Cliff - Camel Back Ridge - Flying Cliff - Da Er Wo - Prayer Square - Stele Corridor - Xuan Gu Platform - Golden Summit - Nian Gong Pagoda - Wang Song Platform - Wen Dao Platform - Tai Sui Cave - Yi Shou Cave - Glass Bridge - Mo Yue Tower - Step Cloud Bridge - Drunken Cloud Platform - Wo Yun Platform - Zhen Yun Platform - Pan Long Mountain Fort - Fang Ma Slope - Nan Zhan Platform - Glass Platform - Wang Song Platform - Cableway Return ▶️2. Panoramic hiking route: Scenic shuttle + hiking, about 4.5 hours in total. 🚶Visitor Center - Tianchi Square - Hui Feng Pavilion - Jiao Ding Mountain - Di Shui Cliff - Camel Back Ridge - Flying Cliff - Da Er Wo - Prayer Square - North Wing Peak - Guan Yun Platform - Dragon and Phoenix Pine - Yu Huang Temple - Xuan Gu Platform - Golden Summit - Nian Gong Pagoda - Wang Song Platform - Wen Dao Platform - Tai Sui Cave - Yi Shou Cave - Lan Yun Walkway to Tong Tian Ladder - Fu Shou Pavilion (peak) - Mushroom Pavilion - Pan Long Mountain Fort - Fang Ma Slope - Nan Zhan Platform - Zilan (Glass Platform) - Wang Song Platform - Stele Corridor - Prayer Square - Downhill Trail Return (Note! From Fu Shou Pavilion down to Drunken Cloud Platform to Step Cloud Bridge, then back the same way to Wo Yun Platform) ⏳Suggested play time: About 5 hours 🕙Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 💰Cost: Ticket 100 yuan/person, round-trip sightseeing car 25 yuan/person, cable car one-way 50 yuan/person, 'Devil's Big Swing' at the entrance of the scenic area 10 yuan/person, slide 30 yuan/person, Zilan Glass Platform a pair of shoe covers 2 yuan, Stepping Cloud Bridge 35 yuan/person. 🚉Transportation strategy: Located in Anping Village, Chaiping Town, Zhen'an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, about a 3-hour drive from Xi'an, you can also take a train or bus to Zhen'an, then transfer to a tourist bus to Ta Yun Mountain. 📝Note tips: 1. The scenic area is a circular area, and the mountain climbing intensity is not high, it is not recommended to take the cable car, walking and stopping along the way, it takes about 4 hours. 2. The scenic area is 36 kilometers away from Zhen'an County, less than an hour's drive, if time permits, you can choose to stay in the county town, enjoy the local cuisine, and then go for a walk in the Jintai Mountain scenic area, where the entrance is free, the night view is beautiful, and it's very quiet, suitable for relaxation. 3. There are many steps on the mountain, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes.