[2024 Yushan Attraction] Travel Guide for Python Mountains (Updated Nov)
Rock Monuments
Address:
In Sanqingshan Scenic Area, Shangrao City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-2 hours
I was so excited about my itinerary that I couldn't sleep. I just came back from Mount Sanqing.
Just came back from Mount Sanqing, and I'm still feeling the aftereffects! Now I understand the value of Su Dongpo's poem. No wonder it was rated as one of the five most beautiful peak forests by National Geographic. The strange peaks and rocks, the rolling mountains, the flying waterfalls and rime, the sunrise and sea of clouds, the ancient trees and famous flowers, and the cliffs and precipices make the scenery of Mount Sanqing unforgettable.
🚄 How to Get to Mount Sanqing
By high-speed train: Get off at Shangrao Station/Yushan/Yushan South Station, then take a taxi or bus for about 1.5 hours.
📝 Travel Tips
Cableway operating hours: 7:30–17:30. Please pay attention to the time when descending the mountain.
Clothing suggestions: The temperature is high at the foot of the mountain, but it is cool on the mountain. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring trekking poles.
Weather planning: Check the weather before traveling. It is fine to go on sunny or cloudy days, but it is not recommended to go when it is too foggy.
Night climbing and accommodation: There is no night climbing on Mount Sanqing. If you want to see the sunrise and sunset, you can take the large loop. There are homestays and tents on the mountain.
Itinerary planning: I usually use "Yuan Zhou Travel" to plan my itinerary. Enter the destination to generate a route, and you can also copy the note link to generate the same travel route. It is a good travel helper.
🚶♂️ Recommended Hiking Routes
Small loop (about 2–3 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Goddess Walkway → Jinsha Cableway.
Medium loop (about 3–4 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Azalea Valley → Jade Platform → Jade Girl Opening Her Heart → A Strip of Sky → Sunrise Villa → Fairy Drying Shoes → Xinyu Emperor Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway.
Large loop (about 6–7 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Azalea Valley → Jade Platform → Jade Girl Opening Her Heart → A Strip of Sky → Sunrise Villa → West Coast Walkway → Yusong Forest → Sunshine Coast → High-altitude Walkway → Yu Emperor Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Python Coming Out of the Mountain → Jinsha Cableway.
Liam44 Ward - Leo
Wow, the world in fantasy dramas really exists!
Mount Sanqing Travel Guide
The rolling mountains, giant rock formations, and the sea of clouds at sunrise are truly breathtaking! You must visit at least once! "The best views of the Five Great Mountains are found at Mount Sanqing." Nature always has the most healing scenery. Mount Sanqing is known as "the world's unparalleled blessed land and the first fairy peak in Jiangnan." Its four natural wonders are its strange peaks and rocks, flowing springs and waterfalls, sea of clouds and mist, and ancient trees and famous flowers.
Must-visit spots 📸:
- Oriental Goddess: This is one of the most beautiful attractions on Mount Sanqing, located in the Nanqing Garden Scenic Area. It is a granite rock formation about 12 meters high and 5 meters wide, resembling a dignified and beautiful goddess standing on the peak, wearing a flower crown, a long dress, holding a jade plate, and looking into the distance. She is known as the Venus of the East and is the soul and symbol of Mount Sanqing!
- Python Coming Out of the Mountain: This is one of the most representative attractions on Mount Sanqing, located in the Nanqing Garden Scenic Area. It is a giant granite pillar about 30 meters long and 10 meters high, resembling a giant python rushing out of the mountain with great momentum.
- A Strip of Sky: This is one of the most mysterious attractions on Mount Sanqing, located in the Sunshine Coast Scenic Area, near the West Coast Plank Road. It is a crack about 100 meters long and 1 meter wide, with towering cliffs on both sides and only a strip of sky in the middle. This attraction is called "A Strip of Sky," symbolizing the difficulties and hopes of life.
- Monkey King Offering Treasure: This is one of the most interesting attractions on Mount Sanqing.
Tips ⚠️
- After exiting the Jinsha Cableway, turn right and walk clockwise along the figure-eight loop, passing by the Python Coming Out of the Mountain, Oriental Goddess, and other highlights. Be sure to walk clockwise, as the second half is mostly downhill and much easier. The last cable car is at 17:30, so pay attention to the return time.
- To see the misty scenery, check the weather in advance.
- Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes, bring trekking poles, and use sunscreen. There are food and drink stalls at regular intervals on the mountain, and the prices are reasonable. You don't need to bring a lot of food and drinks, as it can be tiring. Although the prices of mountain goods are relatively high, you can understand when you see the workers transporting supplies. It is recommended to bring food and buy water on the way.
- To watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, it is recommended to stay overnight on the mountain. There are homestays and tent camps on the east side. It can be cold on the mountain, so keep warm. There are many places to eat near the Jinsha Cableway, and the prices are reasonable.
VagabondErrant.
Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao
🌈 Scenic Features: Thrilling and unique scenery, the higher you climb, the more it feels like entering a fairyland.
🕐️ Opening Hours: 8 AM to 7 PM
🏝️ Recommended Route: Buy a cable car ticket starting from 170 yuan — Take the Jinsha Cable Car up the mountain — Goddess Walkway — Yutai — Yixiantian — Rishang Mountain Villa — Yuhuang Peak — Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain — Take the Jinsha Cable Car down the mountain
💗 Other Tips:
In August, the wind is very strong at the top of the mountain, and it is shrouded in mist. The scenery is different from Lushan and Wudang Mountain.
Remember to bring a camera to capture every beautiful moment. Try to travel during the off-season.
HealthyEatsDaily
Sanqing Mountain: A Hidden Gem of a Fairyland
Sanqing Mountain, Shangrao, is known as the 'Unparalleled Blessed Land in the World, the First Fairy Peak in Jiangnan.' It is famous for its peculiar peaks and rocks, flowing springs and waterfalls, sea of clouds and mist, ancient trees, and famous flowers. This place is not only a paradise for photography enthusiasts but also a dream destination for all travelers who long to escape the hustle and bustle and experience the healing power of nature.
📍 Location and Transportation
Location: Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province.
Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Shangrao or Yushan Station, then carpool or take a bus, the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
🚦 Tickets and Opening Hours
Tickets: 245 RMB/person (including round-trip cable car), special offer for two people 125 RMB/two people (including round-trip cable car).
Opening hours: 07:30-17:30.
📅 Itinerary
Small Circle Route (2-3 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Jinsha Cable Car.
Medium Circle Route (5-6 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Rhododendron Valley → Jade Terrace → One Line Sky → Sunrise Villa → Fairy Sunbathing Shoes → Yuhuang Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Jinsha Cable Car.
Large Circle Route (7-8 hours): Jinsha Cable Car → Penguin Offering Peach → Oriental Goddess → Rhododendron Valley → Jade Terrace → One Line Sky → Sunrise Villa → West Coast Walkway → Yusong Forest → Sunshine Coast High-altitude Walkway → Yuhuang Peak → Fox Gnawing Chicken → Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain → Jinsha Cable Car.
📸 Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Oriental Goddess: The soul and symbol of Sanqing Mountain, resembling a dignified and beautiful goddess.
2️⃣ Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain: A majestic giant granite pillar, resembling a giant python emerging from the mountain.
3️⃣ One Line Sky: A mysterious and narrow crevice, symbolizing the hardships and hopes of life.
4️⃣ Monkey King Offering Treasure: A very interesting attraction.
🍱 Food and Accommodation
There are homestays and tent camps on the mountain, such as Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel, which is cost-effective and has abundant nearby dining options.
It is recommended to bring food and buy water on the way to reduce physical burden.
🧥 Clothing Guide
Prepare appropriate clothing according to seasonal changes. For summer hiking, bring sun protection clothing, hiking poles, and hiking shoes.
🌄 Sunrise and Sea of Clouds
If you want to see the sunrise and sea of clouds, it is recommended to stay overnight on the mountain. There are homestays and tent camps on the east side, and keep warm.
Sanqing Mountain, this treasure mountain, is as beautiful as Huangshan and is a hidden fairyland. Take this guide and embark on your journey to Sanqing Mountain, experience the stunning sea of clouds, sunrise, and sunset, and let the wonders of nature shock your soul.
⚠️ Warm Tips
It is recommended to walk the figure-eight loop clockwise, as the latter part is mostly downhill and easier.
Note that the last cable car is at 17:30, plan your return time accordingly.
To see the misty scenery, check the weather in advance.
Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes, bring hiking poles, and protect yourself from the sun.
There are food and drink vendors at intervals on the mountain, and the prices are reasonable.
Ava Cook Ava)45
8 Tips for a Family Trip to Sanqing Mountain
Sanqing Mountain, a fairyland on earth⛰️
The sea of clouds, strange rocks, ancient trees, and streams form a 'Chinese ink painting'
It is a long-awaited treasure summer resort‼️
This time, I discovered a new and easy way to play with my little lamb ☘️
Here is a two-day and one-night itinerary for you👇
-
🚊About Transportation:
High-speed train🚄: Arrive at Shangrao Station or Yushan Station, then take the scenic area bus🚍 or a taxi to reach the destination✔️
8⃣️ Tips for a Family Trip:
1️⃣ Free tickets in July, four provinces (Hubei from 7.13 to 7.21, Jiangxi residents from 7.20 to 7.31)
2️⃣ On the first day, take the small circle route of Sanqing Mountain with your child‼️
(1-2h suitable for the elderly and children)
Jinsha Cableway - Python Coming Out of the Mountain - Penguin Offering Peach - Oriental Goddess - Goddess Plank Road - Jinsha Cableway (Cableway stops operating at 17:30, watch the time to go down)
3️⃣ Don't miss playing at the foot of the mountain with your child on the second day‼️
✔️ Yulian Waterfall
There are south and north gates, it is recommended to enter from the north gate! You can see the big waterfall in about 10 minutes💦 fewer people! You can bring a net to catch fish, play with water guns, etc. The entire scenic area is covered with greenery, and there is a waterfall, very cool
4⃣️ Scenic area at the foot of the mountain—Xiaoyao Valley (3h in total)
A fun place in the valley, the road is shaded by trees, I love it‼️
First walk on the rainbow🌈 wooden bridge - return and take the glass water slide down - wooden bridge - gourd echo spring - rainbow glass bridge - high-altitude swing - return down the mountain⛰️
The scenery here is also very beautiful, for those who love thrilling high-altitude projects, this place is perfect for bringing children
5⃣️ We chose to stay at Yuyashan Homestay near the scenic area, which has a swimming pool🏊♀️
6️⃣ I love the taste of Jiangxi, because it is a small town with many choices, every place is good, farmhouse dishes, barbecue, hot pot, all available. We chose farmhouse dishes with children, cheap and fresh! Don't miss the fresh fish, very delicious🐟
7⃣️ It is very cool on the mountain, you can bring a long-sleeved sun protection shirt, children can wear water shoes for playing in the water, you can buy a hiking stick for climbing Sanqing Mountain, a few yuan each at the foot of the mountain✔️ Bring your own food and water for the children (expensive on the mountain💰)
8️⃣ Remember to check the weather in advance☁️ Cloudy and sunny days are beautiful! Rainy days☔️❌
-
Recording a good mountain climbing🧗 experience with children🌈
Wait for the little lamb to grow up a bit and come back to challenge the big loop‼️
-
WyattMcKenzie173
An understated World Heritage Site, a leisurely hike up Mount Sanqing
Cliffs rise steeply
A myriad of rock formations
Azaleas bloom
This is probably the most low-profile natural World Heritage Site in China, with a very low presence among a host of mountain ranges. Yet, it was one of the earliest to be designated as a World Natural Heritage site, a World Geopark, a National Natural Heritage, a National Geopark, and a National 5A Tourist Attraction. It is, in my eyes, Jiangxi's NO.1 attraction. The scenery of Mount Sanqing was even used in the Great Hall's 'The Land So Rich in Beauty', which shows that the saying 'Among the five great mountains, the unique beauty lies in Mount Sanqing' is well-deserved.
📍
Easy hiking route:
I recommend the route I just took, which is relaxing, not tiring, and allows you to see all the iconic spots
Golden Rope Bridge - Python Emerging from the Mountain - Goddess of the East - Azalea Valley - Jade Terrace - Three-Level Ascent - Love and Death - One-Line Sky - Dragon Playing with the Pine - Cliff Carvings - Sunrise Villa - Liuxia Terrace - Wanshou Garden - Outer Shuangxi Cableway (Total 5-6 hours) Among them, 'Python Emerging from the Mountain' and 'Goddess of the East' are truly representative breathtaking views, never tiring no matter how many times one sees them.
✈️
Travel tips:
Transportation: After arriving at Shangrao Station or Yushan Station in Jiangxi, go to the bus station to take the Mount Sanqing shuttle bus. (About 1-1.5 hours by bus) The nearest airport is Nanchang Airport, and there are very few flights to Shangrao Mount Sanqing Airport.
Tickets🎫: There are occasional free admission events, tickets are 120 yuan, cableway is 125 yuan, and ticket checking stops after 5 pm.
Accommodation: There are hotels of various standards near the Golden Rope Bridge and Outer Shuangxi Cableway, and there are also two or three hotels such as Sunrise Villa on the mountain, which are slightly more expensive.
Food: He Tang Feast, Stream Fish, Three-Story Building, Black Tea Black Pork, Mochi Guo.
Other: It's very cold on the mountain, so bring enough clothes and pay attention to sun protection. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay on the mountain for one night to see a sunrise and sunset, as the sea of clouds here is spectacular.
Emily Adams
Mount Sanqing, although not as renowned as the Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks, its scenery is no less spectacular
But the scenery is no less spectacular.
The emergence of a python from the mountain is a must-see, the scenery is super amazing.
Fairyland, is the most extraordinary natural landscape of Mount Sanqing.
Mount Sanqing, I declare it the most beautiful mountain I have ever climbed.
A concentrated version of the Yellow Mountain, not as hard to climb.
It's really a view at every step, simply incredible.
Mount Sanqing is quite interesting, with road signs all left to guesswork.
You might guess the beginning correctly, but not the ending.
It's really incomprehensible, the map is so unclear.
You must choose your route based on your physical condition.
Otherwise, you will find yourself in a desperate situation of being stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The travel commando climbed for 8 and a half hours,
Walked a big outer loop plus a visit to Yuqing Palace.
I am impressed with myself.
The ascent route on Mount Sanqing is particularly long,
The big circuit is over ten kilometers of climbing,
Most of which are steps, truly explosive.
BeautyBliss
Visit Mount Sanqing once in a lifetime | All the other marvelous mountains pale in comparison
After visiting the Five Great Mountains, one does not look at other mountains; after visiting Mount Huang, one does not look at the Five Great Mountains. Mount Sanqing is the most exquisite in the world.
🎈Location: At the border of Yushan County and Dexing City in Shangrao, Jiangxi
🎫Ticket: 120 yuan per person
🚠Cable car: 75 yuan for going up, 55 yuan for going down
🧗Mountaineering Strategy
Mount Sanqing has ten major scenic areas, and it is suitable to tour them over 2 days and 1 night. Be sure to research strategies before setting out to allocate your energy reasonably.
❶There are two cableways in the scenic area, one in the south and one in the east. The east cableway is the choice of most people, but I took the south cableway (actually, the east gate is a bit to the north).
❷There are two routes for touring Mount Sanqing, a large loop and a small loop, with the overall route resembling an ∞. Both cableways are on the right side (east side), so the touring routes are basically interchangeable.
❸Due to limited time, I chose the smaller loop, which is the more strenuous south cableway. The east cableway goes down the mountain first and then up, while the south cableway goes up first and then down.
❹Choose the entrance according to what you are good at. I am better at going downhill, so the beginning was particularly tiring, but the latter half was very easy. It is recommended that the elderly enter through the north cableway and visit the 'Wanshou Garden Scenic Area' before returning (if you don't want to climb, you can go up from the east and down from the south, clockwise).
❺The mountain peak (Yujing Peak) and Sanqing Temple are on the large loop, but the most famous attractions are almost all on the small loop (such as the Statue of the Eastern Goddess and Python Coming Out of the Mountain). The small loop is sufficient just to enjoy the scenery.
❻It takes 7 hours to tour everything, and just over 3 hours for the small loop (including the cableway ride), depending on the time of arrival to choose the range of the tour (the cableway stops operating at five o'clock).
❣️Warm Tips:
◆Prices for food and beverages are higher in the mountains, but you will understand why when you see the workers transporting supplies. It is recommended to bring your own food, and you can buy water along the way.
◆ Mount Sanqing does not support night climbing. If you want to watch the sunrise or the sea of clouds, it is suggested to stay overnight on the mountain. There are homestays and tent camps on the east side.
◆It is still cold on the mountain, so be sure to keep warm and wear comfortable shoes. There are squirrels along the way.
◆There are many private parking lots at the south gate, with two parking areas. The first is at the foot of the mountain, and the second is at the cableway entrance, which is more effort-saving.
◆Parking fees can be reduced by using mobile phone points, which can be quite substantial, so it's worth paying attention to.
OliverChamberlain61
Shangrao ~ Sanqing Mountain
Shangrao has many famous attractions, today, let's talk about Sanqing Mountain, Sanqing Mountain is a national tourist scenic spot, its winter snow scene is simply unique. "If you don't appreciate the snow of Sanqing, you don't know the people of Sanqing", the majestic landscape formed by the geological evolution of the Goddess Peak, the Python coming out of the mountain and other places is more charming under the decoration of white snow. "Enjoy the five mountains, the beauty of Sanqing"! Sanqing Mountain·Shangrao
Luna_Moonhaven/81
Mount Sanqing
When it comes to famous mountains, people first think of the Five Sacred Mountains, but this Taoist mountain is no less impressive. That is Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao, which is known as "one of the most beautiful five peaks in China" with an altitude of 1918.9 meters. "The so-called Yun Suo Baizhe Mountain Qian Die, the blue sky is endless and the view is wide." Sanqing Mountain not only has the majesty of Mount Tai, the beauty of Huangshan, and the danger of Huashan, but also is a beautiful scenic line of natural and geographical heritage.
Attraction recommendations
①West Coast Route
The main route on the West Coast is a hiking trail built on cliffs and rocks, forming the longest high mountain plank road in Mount Sanqing, with no steps for 3,600 meters, truly amazing. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Guanyin Sending Children, Xianqiao Pier, Huaiyu Mountain Range, Yushong Forest, Huaguo Mountain, and Monkey King Treasure Pavilion.
②Route to Nanqing Garden
Walking on the high-altitude plank road along the sunny coast, one often feels as if wandering in a fairyland. It is the most stunning natural landscape of Sanqing Mountain. The highlights include the Five Elders' Pilgrimage, peculiar peaks and rocks, Wuzhi Mountain, and the appearance of giant pythons. It is recommended to spend 2 hours visiting from the Buyun Bridge to the Yuhuang Peak.
③Yujing Peak
The highest peak of Mount Sanqing is the best viewing point for watching the sunrise. If you're lucky, you can also see the sea of clouds and the rosy clouds. You can walk from Sanqing Palace to Yingyuan Mansion in nine days.