Wenzhou Family Trip! Full-Day Tour Guide for Yandang Mountain’s “Two Spirits and One Dragon”
“Famous Mountain on the Sea, Unmatched in the World”! In autumn, Yandang Mountain is covered in colorful forests, with strange peaks and rocks paired with clear streams. Explore natural wonders and experience cultural heritage with your kids on a stress-free one-day trip~ Here’s a comprehensive guide for you!
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⏰ Opening Hours
6:30 AM to 9:30 PM (Opening hours vary by season; please refer to the park entrance notice)
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🎫 Tickets
Purchasing tickets online via the official WeChat account “Yandang Mountain Tourism” is more convenient
Park Combo Tickets
Line A Combo 💰170 RMB/person (Lingfeng, Lingyan, Dalongqiu, valid for 3 days, great value for family trips)
Line B Combo 💰200 RMB/person (Lingfeng, Lingyan, Dalongqiu, Fangdong, Sanzhe Waterfall, valid for 3 days)
Lingfeng (Day/Night) 💰45 RMB/person
Lingyan 💰25 RMB/person
Fangdong 💰40 RMB/person
Dalongqiu 💰50 RMB/person
Sanzhe Waterfall 💰20 RMB/person
🚌 Shuttle Bus Ticket Adult 💰40 RMB/person (essential for family trips, saves walking time)
🚡 Fangdong Cable Car: Tickets purchased on-site
Round trip 💰60 RMB/person Single trip 💰40 RMB/person (about 5 minutes, round trip recommended with kids)
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👣 Family Hiking Route (10 hours total, moderate intensity)
From Visitor Center take shuttle bus ➡️ Dalongqiu (enjoy waterfall, teach kids about hydrology) ➡️ Lingyan (view strange peaks, see Buddhist architecture) ➡️ Fangdong (experience cable car, enjoy cliff views) ➡️ Cable car descent ➡️ Sanzhe Waterfall (hike to enjoy waterfall, feel the coolness) ➡️ Lingfeng (day and night views, double experience) ➡️ Visitor Center
💡 Entering from Fangdong and exiting from Lingyan is downhill all the way, less physically demanding, ideal for families with kids
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👀 Family-Friendly Attractions Recommended
Yandang’s Three Wonders: “Two Spirits and One Dragon” Scenic Area — Lingfeng, Lingyan, Dalongqiu
Lingfeng Scenic Area
Famous for cliff ridges and strange peaks and rocks, attractions like Hezhang Peak and Guanyin Cave combine natural caves with nine-story pavilions. Both day and night views are unique, letting kids experience a perfect blend of nature and culture.
Lingyan Scenic Area
Majestic peaks, unique rock formations, and rich Buddhist culture, known as Yandang Mountain’s “Ming Court.” Bring kids to visit Lingyan Zen Temple to learn about Buddhist culture.
Dalongqiu Scenic Area
One of China’s “Four Famous Waterfalls,” with moderate water flow in autumn and spectacular waterfall views. Let kids feel the grandeur of the waterfall and cool off.
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⏳ Suggested Family Schedule (for reference only)
🚅 9:01 AM (Wenzhou South Station) → 9:34 AM (Yandang Mountain Station)
9:50 AM After exiting, walk along the path next to the Yandang Mountain Tourist Information Center and take the free tourist shuttle
10:06 AM Arrive at Yandang Mountain Visitor Center (rest briefly, replenish kids’ energy)
10:09 AM Go to the tourist shuttle ticket checkpoint and take the shuttle bus
10:38 AM Arrive at Dalongqiu transfer station
11:07 AM Arrive at Dalongqiu (watch waterfall, take photos)
12:07 PM Arrive at Lingyan Scenic Area (visit Zen temple, admire peaks)
1:17 PM Arrive at Duanchang Cliff (tell kids related legends)
2:53 PM Arrive at Fangdong (take cable car, enjoy aerial views)
3:01 PM Cable car descent along cliff
3:35 PM Arrive at Sanzhe Waterfall (hike to enjoy waterfall, family interaction)
4:30 PM Arrive at Lingfeng Scenic Area (view daytime scenery, wait for night view)
5:00 PM Arrive at Guanyin Cave (visit cultural site)
6:13 PM Arrive at Xianglingtou (taste local delicacies)
6:44 PM Take tourist shuttle to Yandang Mountain Station
🚅 7:13 PM (Yandang Mountain Station) → 7:41 PM (Wenzhou South Station)
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❗ Family Travel Tips
1️⃣ Free shuttle buses run between Yandang Mountain Station and the Visitor Center, very convenient for traveling with kids
2️⃣ Lingfeng has day and night tickets; purchase night ticket if exiting at night (combo tickets allow unlimited entry within 3 days)
3️⃣ If shuttle bus wait times are long, call to arrange dispatch and save family travel time
4️⃣ Mineral water and drinks on the mountain are reasonably priced; bring some snacks for kids. The grilled sausages near Lingyan Zen Temple are average and not recommended.
5️⃣ Autumn mountain temperatures are low; prepare light jackets for kids and keep them warm in the morning and evening
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【Accommodation Guide】
Recommended: Jingfanju Boutique Homestay at Yandang Mountain, wild luxury style, adjacent to the scenic area, cozy family rooms, quiet surroundings, convenient for next day’s travel.