Songshan Parent-Child Hiking｜Autumn and Winter Check-in Guide for Junji Peak

Autumn and winter in Songshan bring clear skies and refreshing air, making it the perfect time to take your kids hiking and challenge Junji Peak to experience the grandeur of Zhongyue. Please keep this parent-child travel guide handy! Songshan is located in Dengfeng, Henan, between Luoyang and Zhengzhou. There are no direct high-speed trains or regular trains, so you need to take a shuttle bus to Dengfeng. Booking tickets in advance on the mini-program "Yuzhou Travel" is more cost-effective: 🔹 Luoyang Station → Dengfeng: 27 RMB 🔹 Luoyang Longmen Station → Dengfeng: 35 RMB 🔹 Zhengzhou Station → Dengfeng: 28 RMB 🔹 Zhengzhou East Station → Dengfeng: 33 RMB When communicating with the driver about going to hike Songshan, you will most likely be dropped off directly at the Songshan ticket office, saving the trouble of transfers and making it more convenient to travel with children. 🎫 Tickets can be booked 3 days in advance on the official WeChat account [Songshan Tourism] or purchased on-site: 🔸 79.9 RMB combo ticket: includes Songyang Academy and Songyue Temple Pagoda, suitable for parent-child families who want an in-depth experience 🔸 50 RMB full-price ticket for Taishi Mountain: only for hiking Songshan, offering great value 🏕 Suggested route: 🔹 Ascent: Songyang Academy — Taishi Mountain Square — Xiaoyao Pavilion — Junji Palace — Zhongyue Palace — Sanhuangkou — Tianye Temple — Dengfeng Altar — Junji Peak This main route is about 3.14 kilometers long, with an elevation gain of 874 meters, taking about 2 hours. There are many supply points and temples along the way, allowing you to stop frequently with your kids to replenish energy and visit temples to learn about Songshan’s history and culture. In autumn and winter, the trees lining the mountain path display golden and fiery red leaves, creating a very charming scenery. 🔹 Descent: Junji Peak — Tianye Temple — Fawang Temple — Songyue Temple Pagoda — Shenbanpo — Geological Museum — Visitor Center The descent route is less crowded and scenic, with dense vegetation and occasional encounters with kittens, adding fun to your kids’ hiking trip. However, there are no supply points on this route, so be sure to bring water and snacks in advance. If your child gets tired, you can take a sightseeing vehicle down near Fawang Temple. 🔹 Luya Waterfall Route: The scenery is excellent, featuring a sky crack and suspension bridge, but the route is longer and better suited for parent-child families with older kids who have good stamina. 🚡 Songshan has no cable cars, so choose your route based on your child’s stamina. Sightseeing vehicles inside the park cost 15 RMB per person one way and can take you to Taishi Mountain Square, Fawang Temple, and Yingjia Bridge. You can ride as needed with your kids to save energy. 🥤 Be sure to prepare plenty of water and snacks for your kids, as prices on the mountain are high; 🚾 the restrooms at the foot of the mountain are better, so it’s recommended to have your kids use the restroom there before starting the hike. After descending, if you want to visit Shaolin Temple and the Pagoda Forest, take a taxi and set the destination to [Martial Monk Statue]. It takes about 15 minutes to get there, where you and your kids can enjoy the charm of Shaolin Kung Fu. 🏨 Accommodation guide: Dengfeng Shaolin International Hotel is a good choice, with complete facilities and suitable for families with children.