Sanqingshan Mountain: A Fairyland Shrouded in Mist

Sanqingshan Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain located at the junction of Yushan County and Dexing City, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It has a unique granite peak forest landform and is known for its natural landscapes such as strange peaks, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and frost scenery. It is known as one of the "Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests in China." The following is a Sanqingshan Mountain travel guide. 🚗 [Transportation Guide] 📍 Location: Sanqingshan Mountain Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚄 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Shangrao Station/Yushan Station/Yushan South Station, and then take a shared car or bus for about 1 hr ⏰ Hours: 7:30–17:30 🎫 Tickets: CNY 245/person (including round-trip cable car), special offer for two people traveling together: CNY 125/two people (including round-trip cable car) 🈺 Opening Hours: 07:30–17:30 📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots 1⃣ Strange Peaks and Bizarre Rocks: Mythology Comes to Life Oriental Goddess: The naturally formed "Goddess Stone" is like a fairy sitting in the clouds. Shoot in backlight at sunrise to maximize the sacredness of the silhouette. Python Out of the Mountain: The 128-meter-high granite pillar is like a giant python breaking out of the ground. Use a wide-angle lens to shoot upwards for a more shocking effect. Yujing Peak: Climb to the top of the fifth highest peak in Jiangxi. When the sea of clouds is surging, it feels like you are stepping on a heavenly palace (the best time to watch the sunrise is at 5am). 2⃣ High-Altitude Plank Road: Walk in the Clouds The West Coast Plank Road and Sunshine Coast Plank Road are nearly 8 km long at an altitude of 1,600m. Below your feet is an abyss, and in front of you is a sea of clouds. Take aerial shots or low-angle shots of your back to create a "City in the Sky" blockbuster in seconds. 3⃣ Taoist Holy Land: Blessed with Immortality Sanqing Palace is simple and ancient, surrounded by thousand-year-old pine trees. Shoot the blue tiles and stone walls in the morning mist to create a "martial arts hermit" atmosphere. 4⃣ Limited Season: Rhododendron Flower Sea (May–June) Thousands of acres of alpine rhododendrons are in full bloom in the Nanqingyuan Scenic Area. Wear a light-colored long dress and stand in the flowers, use a large aperture to blur the background, and the fairy spirit will overflow the screen! ✅ [About the Route] Sanqingshan Mountain routes are divided into large, medium, and small loops. You can choose which loop to take according to your physical strength and time. 1️⃣ Small Loop Route: About 2 hrs Jinsha Cableway → Oriental Goddess → Python Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peaches → Jinsha Cableway 2️⃣ Medium Loop Route: About 5 hrs Jinsha Cableway → Oriental Goddess → Yutai → A Thread of Sky → Rishang Villa → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Out of the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway 3️⃣ Large Loop Route: About 8 hrs Jinsha Cableway → Oriental Goddess → Python Out of the Mountain → East Coast → Sunshine Coast → Five Pine Forest → West Coast → Sanqing Palace → West Coast Plank Road → Rishang Villa → A Thread of Sky → Yutai → Rhododendron Valley → Jinsha Cableway ⚠️ [Travel Tips] ❣️ The cable car operates from 7:30–17:30, so don't miss the time to go down the mountain~ ❣️ Travel light, wear comfortable shoes, and bring hiking poles and water. ❣️ The temperature difference is large. If you stay on the mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset, remember to bring a jacket; the prices on the mountain are relatively high, so you can prepare some food in advance. ❣️ There have been many rainy days recently, and the road is slippery. Pay attention to safety for the elderly and children. Check the weather before traveling!