Mount Qingcheng
One of the birthplaces of Daoism, where Zhang Ling founded the faith in the Eastern Han dynasty: Daoist temples such as Tianshi Cave and the Laojun Pavilion at Shangqing Palace climb the front mountain, whose tranquil air—"Qingcheng, the most secluded under heaven"—is unique among China's famous mountains
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- Front Mountain CNY 80 · Rear Mountain CNY 20
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
One of the birthplaces of Daoism, where Zhang Ling founded the faith in the Eastern Han dynasty: Daoist temples such as Tianshi Cave and the Laojun Pavilion at Shangqing Palace climb the front mountain, whose tranquil air—"Qingcheng, the most secluded under heaven"—is unique among China's famous mountains; on the rear mountain, the Feiquan Gully and Wulong Gully hiking trails run past cool waterfalls, great for escaping summer heat, with Zhangren Spring and Yuecheng Lake dotted along the way. Front mountain CNY 80, rear mountain CNY 20; intercity rail to Qingchengshan Station; half a day for the front mountain, a full day for the rear—paired with Dujiangyan it makes a classic two-day itinerary.
Getting there: Intercity rail, Qingchengshan Station
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