Qianling Park in Guiyang, a comprehensive guide to saving energy while exploring

Travel Guide: Diverse experiences in the urban oasis

🗺️ Recommended Routes

Classic panoramic route (enter and exit from the South Gate):
Enter from the South Gate → Visit Qixing Lake → Climb the Jiujing Trail (or take the cable car) → Pray at Hongfu Temple → Overlook Guiyang from Kanzhu Pavilion → Monkey viewing area → Zoo → Qilin Cave → Qianling Lake → Return to the South Gate.

Reverse route to avoid crowds (enter from the West Gate, exit from the South Gate):
Enter from the West Gate → Boat on Qianling Lake → Walk along the mountain trail → Hongfu Temple → Descend Jiujing Trail → Zoo → Qilin Cave → Exit from the South Gate. This route helps you avoid the crowds to the greatest extent.

Family-friendly easy route:
Enter from the South Gate → Take the cable car up the mountain → Hongfu Temple → Monkey viewing area → Zoo → Qilin Cave → Qianling Lake → Exit from the West Gate.

⭐ Featured Experiences

· Interact with monkeys: The semi-wild free-ranging monkeys in Qianling Park are a major highlight and are more docile than the Emei Mountain monkeys. However, be sure to protect your belongings and avoid direct contact with the monkeys.
· Pray at Hongfu Temple: Make wishes at Hongfu Temple, the largest Buddhist monastery in Guizhou located at the mountain top, and enjoy a free vegetarian meal.
· Boat on Qianling Lake: Rent a pedal boat to enjoy the lake’s scenery and the natural beauty.
· Climb for a view: Ascend to Kanzhu Pavilion on Xiangwang Ridge for a panoramic view of Guiyang’s mountains and skyscrapers, a great spot for photography.
· Explore historical sites: Visit Qilin Cave, Ancient Buddha Cave, and Xibochi Pond to experience the cultural heritage.

💡 Practical Information

Tickets and Opening Hours:

· Admission: 5 RMB per person
· Cable car: 15 RMB one way, 20 RMB round trip per person
· Hongfu Temple: 3 RMB per person
· Opening hours: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Transportation:

· Bus: Take routes 1, 2, 10, 12, 13, 16, 22, 23, 33, 41, 51, 72, and others to Qianling Park stop
· Metro: Bageyan Station near the East Gate
· Driving: Parking available at the West Gate, 5 RMB per hour

Tips for Visiting:

· The full tour takes about 3-5 hours
· Do not provoke the monkeys and keep your food and drinks hidden
· Holidays are crowded; it’s recommended to take the reverse route or enter/exit from the East or West Gates to avoid crowds
· The park’s attractions are dense and picturesque at every step; learning about the sites beforehand will make your visit more enjoyable

Whether you are a culture enthusiast, nature explorer, or traveling with family, Qianling Park will meet your needs. In this "urban oasis where the city thrives and nature shines," you will experience the dual gifts of nature and culture and feel the unique charm of the "Number One Mountain in Southern Guizhou."