Yunqi Bamboo Path (Yunqi Zhujing)
A bamboo path a thousand years old: "Yunqi" (where clouds alight) is named for the cloud vapors that linger over Wuyun Hill; a sea of bamboo shades the sun and stone paths run tranquil, dotted with thousand-year-old sweet gum trees and a stele inscribed by Chen Yun
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:00-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 8
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A bamboo path a thousand years old: "Yunqi" (where clouds alight) is named for the cloud vapors that linger over Wuyun Hill; a sea of bamboo shades the sun and stone paths run tranquil, dotted with thousand-year-old sweet gum trees and a stele inscribed by Chen Yun. The bamboo walkway is gentle and suits old and young alike; in summer it feels several degrees cooler than downtown. Admission CNY 8; by bus or self-drive along Meiling South Road; half an hour is enough to enjoy it fully.
Getting there: Bus / self-drive, Meiling South Road
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