The 'Castle in the Sky' of the human world, where one can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse in natural scenery
Mount Fanjing Mount Fanjing is located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren, Guizhou, one of the first places in southern China to rise from the ocean to become land, about 1.4 billion years ago. Characterized by karst topography, Mount Fanjing belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate zone and preserves the subtropical primeval ecosystem, with ancient and rare species dating back 70 million to 2 million years ago. It is home to over 7,100 species of wild flora and fauna and is the only habitat for the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey.
Best months to visit: April to October
Ticket price: 100RMB
Combo ticket: Ticket + Cableway + Round-trip Cable Car + Round-trip Sightseeing 170RMB
Entrances:
✅ East Gate: Close to the city, accessible by cable car.
Operating hours: 7:00-15:00
✅ West Gate: Gentler terrain, no cable car, best route for hiking.
Operating hours: 8:00-13:00
Hiking Routes🧗♀️:
West to East: Suitable for physically strong and experienced hikers, hiking + relaxed cable car route
West Gate (Scenic Area Bus) ➡️ Cotton Ridge (Starting point for hiking) ➡️ Ten Thousand Meter Reclining Buddha ➡️ Scissor Gorge ➡️ Dripping Water Cliff ➡️ Old Golden Summit ➡️ Mushroom Stone ➡️ Red Cloud Golden Summit (New Golden Summit) ➡️ Cheng'en Temple ➡️ Downhill Cable Car - East Gate
East to East: Suitable for beginners, light physical effort for climbing, scenic enjoyment
Directly enter the scenic area through the East Gate via the beginner's route, take the sightseeing bus up the mountain, and use the cable car for ascent and descent + climb to the Golden Summit on your own
Check-in spots:
1. Mushroom Stone, the landmark building of Mount Fanjing.
2. Red Cloud Golden Summit: Enshrouded in mist, like a fairyland.
3. One Line Sky: A challenge for both heartbeat and physical strength
Preparation for climbing:
Sun protection clothing, sunscreen, water, mosquito repellent, hiking shoes, hat, snacks (energy bars, biscuits...), power bank.
Due to the high altitude of Mount Fanjing, it is a bit cold, so be prepared to keep warm.
Accommodation:
1. Stay in a homestay at the foot of Jiangkou County, which has a beautiful environment and is close to the scenic area, with a direct bus to Mount Fanjing.
2. Stay outside the commercial street of the Mount Fanjing scenic area
Climbing Fanjingshan in Tongren was an unforgettable journey that tested my physical endurance and rewarded me with breathtaking views and spiritual renewal. The steep trails challenged me every step of the way, but the lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and unique rock formations provided moments of respite and wonder. As I ascended higher, the mist-shrouded peaks unveiled themselves, revealing a majestic panorama that stretched as far as the eye could see. Reaching the summit was a triumphant
The scenic spot is very beautiful. After purchasing tickets online, it is a bit troublesome to enter the scene by time. If you buy a late one, you have to refund and re-purchase. The time for online shopping and ticket purchase at the attraction is different. You still have to enter the mountain as early as possible. You have to wait in line for the ropeway time. You have to be mentally prepared.
The city of the sky. The scenery is really beautiful. We entered the mountain at seven o'clock. We basically didn't have to queue up to the red cloud golden top. The sea of clouds and the old golden top landscape on the top of the mountain were invincible. When we went up the mountain, the fog was very thick. When we went up to the top of the mountain, we saw the scenery in front of us from the clouds and mist to the clear shock.
The first is to hike the mountain to the cable car terminal, which is half a mountain. If you have normal physical strength and endurance, it takes 4 to 6 hours. It is indeed very tired. The physical strength and endurance are good. If you have exercise, you can choose to walk hiking. I spent 3 and a half hours hiking from the foot of the mountain to the cable car point. Yes, I don’t exercise often. It is highly recommended to take the cable car. Because after the cable car arrives at the station, you still need to climb the mountain. If you want to climb two peaks, at least 3 hours up and down, it is still as strong as me. It takes 3 hours to climb, and only two of them climb completely, so, Without regular exercise and outdoor exercise, you must take the cable car! The second is to bring a good supply, because the water on the mountain is quite expensive, you can buy some self-heating rice or self-heating small hot pot before going to Fanjing Mountain, bring a few bottles of water, just the third is to be optimistic about the weather, rainy days are not recommended to go, Because climbing the mountain is not easy to climb and the mountain road is easy to freeze, it is easy to get foggy on the rainy mountain. I originally rushed to see the snow scene, but I didn’t see it. Fortunately, it was a sunny day, the scenery was good, the aerobic content was very high, and it was good. The fourth is that the wind on the top of the mountain will be a bit cold. If you choose to climb the mountain from the foot of the mountain at the beginning, don't wear too much clothes, because it will be hot to climb for a while, and the thick clothes can be carried with a backpack. You can quickly put it on when you go to the top of the mountain or stop to take pictures, so as not to catch cold. Finally, summarize the route. Good physical strength can climb the mountain and finally take the cable car, poor physical strength, take the cable car to climb the top and take the cable car! My personal experience, I hope to help everyone
The second time I came, I climbed up from the foot of the mountain with a few friends. The focus is not on the scenery on the top of the mountain, but on playing with my friends during the mountain climbing process. I enjoy the process, and I am very harmonious and very happy.
It is 10 yuan more expensive than the tickets bought on the spot. You can enter the park by swiping your ID card or entering in advance. You can take the ropeway up and down, and the old golden roof and the red cloud golden roof have gone. The actual hiking time is five hours.
The experience is full, the ticket for the morning of the 14th is set, there is no queue anywhere, the whole way is unimpeded, the weather is good 🈶🌞 and many beautiful scenery are taken, and the scenic spot arrangement is very good! There are personnel and signs along the road. We are going up the East Gate cableway. The East Gate cableway is down. There is no need to worry about going the wrong way. The scenery of Fanjing Mountain is really beautiful. It feels like a blockbuster when you take a shot! However, there was a fog on the day, and it was foggy on the golden top. We climbed to the red cloud golden top and the old golden top. The road up to 🈶 section is very steep, 90o right angle section, and climb with hands and feet and grasp the chain! Very worth it