‘The Real-Life “Castle in the Sky” - Mount Fanjing’ — An In-depth Guide to Guizhou’s Number One Fairy Mountain

🏞️👀 Overview of the Scenic Area: Two gateways offer you different perspectives of Mount Fanjing: the East Gate takes you on the Cloud-Piercing Cableway for an easy overview of all the major landscapes; the West Gate is more suitable for self-driving and hiking enthusiasts, offering the pleasure of an in-depth exploration. 🚙🚌 Transportation Tips: 1. Self-driving is the most flexible and recommended option. 2. After arriving at Tongren Station by high-speed train, transfer to other transportation, and you will reach the foot of Mount Fanjing in about 1.5 hours. 3. After landing at Tongren Fenghuang Airport, you can choose to charter a car or take a tourist bus directly to Mount Fanjing or Jiangkou County. 4. Take a bus to Jiangkou County Bus Station, then board the special ‘Fantian’ bus, and you will arrive in only 40 minutes. 💸 Ticket Information: Admission to the scenic area is 100 yuan per person, round-trip sightseeing car is 20 yuan, and round-trip cableway is 140 yuan. ⏰ Opening Hours Throughout the Year: Peak season (March 1st to November 30th): 8:00~19:00 (last admission time 15:00) Off-season (December 1st to February 28th): 8:00~18:00 (last admission time 14:00) 🧵 Recommended Route: (Efficient and time-saving, the whole journey takes about 3~5 hours): Scenic Area Entrance ➡️ Sightseeing Car + Cableway Directly Up ➡️ Shuttle through the Forest Wooden Walkway ➡️ Must-visit Mushroom Stone ➡️ (For those with abundant energy) Attempt to climb the Old Golden Summit ➡️ Pass by Pudu Square ➡️ Ascend to the 【Must-visit】Red Cloud Golden Summit ➡️ Cableway + Sightseeing Car Return ➡️ Scenic Area Exit 🔥💫 Attractions One by One: ① 🍄 Mushroom Stone: About half an hour's walk from the cableway upper station, a signature natural sculpture of Mount Fanjing, a masterpiece of nature standing on the edge of a cliff. ② 📚 Thousand Scrolls: Adjacent to the Mushroom Stone, the entire mountain range is layered and undulating, resembling a series of three-dimensional historical scrolls. ③ 🔝 Red Cloud Golden Summit: At an altitude of 2336 meters, towering majestically, it is like a 'Castle in the Sky'. The road to the summit is steep and thrilling, with a vertical height difference of 94 meters, requiring climbing along the stone steps carved out of the cliff on the right side, using iron chains for protection, and proceeding with caution. Please note, this section is quite challenging, and those with acrophobia, heart disease, and young children should consider carefully. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Red Cloud Golden Summit, where you experience the thrill of 'One Line Sky' before reaching the peak. The summit is divided into the Sakyamuni and Maitreya halls, and amidst the swirling clouds, it feels like being in a celestial paradise. Tip: If you want to take aerial shots of the Red Cloud Golden Summit, be sure to apply for permission from the Mount Fanjing Scenic Area Administration three days in advance, and have a professional accompany the flight. 💦🍃 Considerate Tips: 1. In winter, the Red Cloud Golden Summit may be temporarily closed for safety reasons. 2. When planning your trip, try to choose clear weather, as cloudy, rainy, or hazy conditions may limit visibility. 3. The climate at the summit is unpredictable, so be prepared with warm clothing and rain gear, and take precautions against sun and rain. 🌈🎉 A trip to Mount Fanjing is not only an exploration of natural wonders but also a purification and elevation of the mind and body. Here, every inch of land contains a thousand years of stories, and every wisp of cloud carries the beauty of the world. Pack your bags and embark on this wonderful journey to the 'Castle in the Sky', and let Mount Fanjing become an eternal oasis in your heart!