Mountain and Sea Health Trail
The 23km "Cloud Sea Line" aerial trail opened in 2020: Connects Hutoushan, Xianyueshan, Yuanshan, and Wuyuanwan. Spiral ramps and forest trestles are built in the air, stringing together the city's landscape of mountains, sea, and lakes.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open daily (managed 06:00-22:00)
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The 23km "Cloud Sea Line" aerial trail opened in 2020: Connects Hutoushan, Xianyueshan, Yuanshan, and Wuyuanwan. Spiral ramps and forest trestles are built in the air, stringing together the city's landscape of mountains, sea, and lakes; Free throughout, managed 06:00-22:00, multiple entrances, the evening night view is the most beautiful, walk the whole way (cycling prohibited).
Getting there：Multiple entrances (Hutoushan / Xianyueshan / Yuanshan, etc.)
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