Mount Qingcheng Tourism

Cultural and Natural Site4.5(1,123 reviews)

About Mount Qingcheng

Mount Qingcheng, located near Chengdu in the Sichuan province of China, is one of the ancient cradles of Taoism in the country, with its history dating back over 2,000 years. This mountain is renowned for its serene and mystical ambiance, lush greenery, numerous Taoist temples, and cultural significance. Mount Qingcheng offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life and is divided into two main sections: the Front Mountain (Qian Shan) and the Rear Mountain (Hou Shan). The Front Mountain features the majority of the cultural and historical sites, including the Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, and the Shangqing Temple. The Rear Mountain is less developed, offering more natural scenery and hiking trails for nature lovers. Cable cars are available to help visitors ascend part of the mountain. The mountain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000 as part of the 'Daoist Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.' It provides a unique glimpse into the development of the Chinese philosophy of balance and harmony between humans and nature.

Top 5 Reviews on Mount Qingcheng

JudyOswestryUK
5.0
Wrote on 30 Nov 2023
Lovely trip out of the city, 2 night stay meant we could take our time enjoying the climb up.
A great respite from the busy city. We took the bus, boat and cable car up and back, but there are still a lot of stairs to climb. My Fitbit noted just under 5 miles total there and back from main gate. There are plenty of stalls for food and drink and places to rest, take time and enjoy the views through the trees! We were lucky to have dry but cool weather making climbing easier. There are various maps posted further up the mountain making it easy to check progress. We only have cash and found it easy to buy the various extra tickets. Over 60’s free into park, adults 80. Bus 10. Boat 5 cable car 60 return or can get single if walking one way. Porters will carry you up last part but I didn’t even want to try and discover price as might have been tempted, would have felt too guilty as I’m not the lightest.