Fanjing Mountain|Close to the realm of immortals, overlooking the mortal world
Close to the realm of immortals, overlooking the mortal world... Walking through the morning mist, falling into the evening clouds...
The world holds ultimate beauty, only those destined can witness it, just like the sunlight of Fanjing Mountain, the sea of clouds... all require perfect timing.
I am extremely fortunate, waking up to a drizzle in the morning, thinking I would definitely miss the true face of Fanjing Mountain, only able to catch glimpses through the mist. Before dawn, I set out from the hotel (staying in Zhaisha Dong Village), about a 30-minute walk to the entrance of the scenic area. When I arrived, the rain had stopped. Entering the scenic area, I walked to the sightseeing car stop, took the car to the cable car entrance, and halfway up the mountain by cable car, I encountered the stretching sea of clouds, dreamlike and illusory, with clouds rising from the forest, ascending, flowing, dispersing.
Getting off the cable car, I had already reached the 2100-meter-high Wanbao Rock (the hiking route requires climbing 6300 steps), from Wanbao Rock continue upwards past the Meditation Pool, Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion, Heaven Street, and then further up to the fork in the road, one side leading to Pudu Plaza to the Red Cloud Golden Summit, the other side to Cheng'en Temple, Mushroom Rock to the Old Golden Summit.
I climbed the Golden Summit three times, first ascending the Red Cloud Golden Summit. Because it was early, the fog was heavy, and I couldn't see anything. I then came down and climbed the Old Golden Summit. The moment I turned around at Mushroom Rock, the fog over the Red Cloud Golden Summit dispersed, the clouds floated, and the Sakyamuni Hall and Maitreya Hall appeared faintly through the mist, like the realm of immortals, elusive. Therefore, to avoid regrets, after climbing the Old Golden Summit, I climbed the Red Cloud Golden Summit again. By then, it was completely clear, and under the bright daylight, the two Golden Summits were even more magnificent and stunning, with the mountain roads winding and the rocks layered, as if falling into the realm of immortals.
Basic Guide
Name: Fanjing Mountain
Address: At the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province
Time: March 1st to November 30th 08:00—19:00 (last entry at 15:00); December 1st to February 28th of the following year 08:00—18:00 (last entry at 14:00)
Tickets: 100R/person; Sightseeing car: one-way 20R/person, round-trip 40; Cable car ticket: one-way 70, round-trip 140
Transportation:
1. High-speed train to Tongren Station, then take a bus or carpool to Fanjing Mountain, about 1.5 hours
2. Direct bus from the scenic area, which can go directly to Fanjing Mountain from other scenic spots
4. Bus to Jiangkou County Bus Station, then take the public bus 'Fantian Hao', about 40min
Accommodation: It is recommended to stay one night in Zhaisha Dong Village, the village is very quiet, with some very artistic homestays, tranquil and comfortable, about a 30-minute walk from Fanjing Mountain scenic area.
Route
1. East Gate: Sightseeing car 20min—Cable car 30min—Continue upwards by climbing wooden walkways and stone steps to Red Cloud Golden Summit and Old Golden Summit
(East line has cable car, convenient transportation, suitable for all ages)
2. West Gate: West line has no cable car, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with a certain level of fitness, it is a pure hiking route, requiring walking the entire way.
📷Must-visit spots:
1. Mushroom Rock: The iconic spot of Fanjing Mountain, with a unique shape, very spectacular.
2. Wanjuan Book: Located near Mushroom Rock, the entire mountain is layered and orderly stacked
3. Red Cloud Golden Summit: The city in the sky, at an altitude of 2336 meters, requires climbing nearly 90° vertical steep mountain roads through a narrow path to reach the Red Cloud Golden Summit, which is divided into two, one side worshipping Sakyamuni, the other side worshipping Maitreya. Surrounded by mist, it feels like being in a fairyland
4. Old Golden Summit: Also known as 'Moon Mirror Mountain', at an altitude of 2494m, also requires climbing steep stones to reach the summit, and if lucky, one can see the Buddha's light. There is an ancient Buddha Lamp Hall on the summit.
Tips
1. Must book in advance, no booking means no access! Tickets cannot be bought on-site!; Must arrive early, Fanjing Mountain is too popular, if you go late, you will start queuing from the entrance of the scenic area, and later taking the sightseeing car, cable car, climbing will all require queuing to the point of collapse, so try to be in the first wave going up the mountain.
2. Check the weather, if it rains or fogs, you probably won't see anything clearly, and the weather on Fanjing Mountain changes frequently, the foot of the mountain, the waist of the mountain, and the summit may have different weather, please remember to bring rain gear, and the elderly and children should carry a thin coat to keep warm.
3. During peak season, Red Cloud Golden Summit will open for reservation to climb, it is recommended to start scanning the code to reserve as soon as you enter the mountain gate.
4. Both Golden Summits of Fanjing Mountain require climbing a section of extremely steep steps that only allow one person to pass at a time, be sure to pay attention to safety, and do not block the road to take photos, which will cause congestion behind.
Fanjing Mountain has a beautiful scenery. I am very lucky to see the wonders of the sea of clouds and the mushroom stone that stands for hundreds of millions of years. I am very lucky to see the sea of clouds. The red cloud golden roof sent into the cloud is also very magnificent and highly recommended.
The day we went there was just sunny, so the scenery was still very good, the blue sky and white clouds, and the sea of clouds. Standing on the red cloud golden roof to see the sea of clouds was really beautiful, but it took too long to queue up to the red cloud golden roof. It may take up to 20 minutes to climb up the top. But queued up to climb the top and waited for more than an hour.
Fanjing Mountain is still very worth visiting as a five-A-level scenic spot. At present, the supporting facilities of the scenic spot are also relatively complete. The ropeway that goes up and down the mountain does not feel very tired. The time is about 4 and a half hours.
The first is to hike the mountain to the cable car terminal, which is half a mountain. If you have normal physical strength and endurance, it takes 4 to 6 hours. It is indeed very tired. The physical strength and endurance are good. If you have exercise, you can choose to walk hiking. I spent 3 and a half hours hiking from the foot of the mountain to the cable car point. Yes, I don’t exercise often. It is highly recommended to take the cable car. Because after the cable car arrives at the station, you still need to climb the mountain. If you want to climb two peaks, at least 3 hours up and down, it is still as strong as me. It takes 3 hours to climb, and only two of them climb completely, so, Without regular exercise and outdoor exercise, you must take the cable car! The second is to bring a good supply, because the water on the mountain is quite expensive, you can buy some self-heating rice or self-heating small hot pot before going to Fanjing Mountain, bring a few bottles of water, just the third is to be optimistic about the weather, rainy days are not recommended to go, Because climbing the mountain is not easy to climb and the mountain road is easy to freeze, it is easy to get foggy on the rainy mountain. I originally rushed to see the snow scene, but I didn’t see it. Fortunately, it was a sunny day, the scenery was good, the aerobic content was very high, and it was good. The fourth is that the wind on the top of the mountain will be a bit cold. If you choose to climb the mountain from the foot of the mountain at the beginning, don't wear too much clothes, because it will be hot to climb for a while, and the thick clothes can be carried with a backpack. You can quickly put it on when you go to the top of the mountain or stop to take pictures, so as not to catch cold. Finally, summarize the route. Good physical strength can climb the mountain and finally take the cable car, poor physical strength, take the cable car to climb the top and take the cable car! My personal experience, I hope to help everyone
The second time I came, I climbed up from the foot of the mountain with a few friends. The focus is not on the scenery on the top of the mountain, but on playing with my friends during the mountain climbing process. I enjoy the process, and I am very harmonious and very happy.
It is 10 yuan more expensive than the tickets bought on the spot. You can enter the park by swiping your ID card or entering in advance. You can take the ropeway up and down, and the old golden roof and the red cloud golden roof have gone. The actual hiking time is five hours.
Climbing Fanjingshan in Tongren was an unforgettable journey that tested my physical endurance and rewarded me with breathtaking views and spiritual renewal. The steep trails challenged me every step of the way, but the lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and unique rock formations provided moments of respite and wonder. As I ascended higher, the mist-shrouded peaks unveiled themselves, revealing a majestic panorama that stretched as far as the eye could see. Reaching the summit was a triumphant
The experience is full, the ticket for the morning of the 14th is set, there is no queue anywhere, the whole way is unimpeded, the weather is good 🈶🌞 and many beautiful scenery are taken, and the scenic spot arrangement is very good! There are personnel and signs along the road. We are going up the East Gate cableway. The East Gate cableway is down. There is no need to worry about going the wrong way. The scenery of Fanjing Mountain is really beautiful. It feels like a blockbuster when you take a shot! However, there was a fog on the day, and it was foggy on the golden top. We climbed to the red cloud golden top and the old golden top. The road up to 🈶 section is very steep, 90o right angle section, and climb with hands and feet and grasp the chain! Very worth it