Zushan, located in the northeast of Qinhuangdao, is a hidden paradise on earth. The sea of clouds here is lingering, and the endless clouds that seem to be within reach decorate the mountains like a poem and a picture. Zushan is surrounded by the sea of clouds, and the clouds are like a veil, covering the peaks, adding mystery and attraction. Here, the sea of clouds is like a light veil, covering the mountains, making each peak looming, like a fairyland.
Zushan One-Day Tour Guide
It is recommended to buy a package including sightseeing bus and cable car, arrive at the East Gate at 8-9 in the morning, take the cable car and sightseeing bus, and visit the core attractions such as Wangyou Valley, Jixin Temple, and Tiannv Peak. The scenic area is really too large, so it is best to reserve 6-8 hours of play time. Going down the mountain, you need to return to Jixin Temple before 17:30 to avoid missing the last bus.
Route planning and time arrangement
Classic labor-saving route (suitable for most tourists).
Enter the park from the East Gate → Take a sightseeing bus to Wangyou Valley (10 minutes) → Walk/take a shuttle bus to the cable car station (30 yuan shuttle bus can skip the thousand steps) → Take the cable car directly to Jixin Temple (10 minutes) → Take the scenic bus to Tiannv Peak → Climb to the top of 1,100 steps (about 20-50 minutes) → Return by the original route or take the cable car down the mountain.
Total time : 4-5 hours, suitable for parents and children or people with average physical strength.
Route for mountaineering enthusiasts .
Take a sightseeing bus from the East Gate to the foot of the mountain → Walk to the cable car station (about 1.5 hours) → Walk to Beitianmen (1 hour) → Take the wooden plank road to Tiannv Peak (30 minutes) → Go down the steps or return by cable car.
Total time: 6-8 hours, requires strong physical strength
Key points
Time control: Admission to the park stops at 15:00, and you need to go down the mountain from Jixin Temple before 17:30, otherwise you need to pay 70 yuan for the cable car.
Gear recommendations: sunscreen, thin jacket (the wind on the top of the mountain is particularly strong), light backpack, 1-2 bottles of water and high-calorie snacks.
Tips for avoiding pitfalls:
The business car from Wangyou Valley to the cable car station (30 yuan) can save physical strength, but it costs extra and you don’t have to take it.
The prices in the scenic area are relatively high (6-10 yuan for grilled sausages and 35 yuan for crutches), so it is recommended to bring your own supplies.