The Beauty of Tongren - A Glimpse of the Golden Summit in the Clouds
by HO. Cal 39
Jun 18, 2025
| Lazy version of mountaineering guide. Fanjing Mountain | Lazy version of climbing guide
△Located at the intersection of Songtao County, Jiangkou County and Yinjiang County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, the east gate is located in Jiangkou County, while the west gate is located in Yinjiang County
Busy season for tourism: from March 1st to November 31st each year
1. East Gate: The opening hours are from 07:00 to 15:00, and it is close to Tongren City. It is located at the Heiwan River Pass in Jiangkou County. There is a cable car available, and the one-way fare is 70 yuan. Most tourists choose to go up the mountain from here.
√2. Ximen: The opening hours are from 8:00 to 13:00. The Ximen is located at the Huguosi Mountain Pass in Yinjiang County. The mountain is relatively gentle and there is no cable car. Although it takes a long time, it is a good choice for hiking enthusiasts. Not a bad choice.
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1. Accommodation in Jiangkou County: You can choose to stay in the county, which has direct buses to ◎Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area
2. Accommodation in Yunshe Village: Yunshe Village is a characteristic Tujia village. You can wait for the scenic bus on the roadside. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Fanjing Mountain.
3. Accommodation in Dong villages: Dong villages are characteristic Dong villages, located close to the river. There are special performances or bonfire parties in the evenings during the peak season.
4. Accommodation in the commercial street outside Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area
East gate route: Enter the scenic area - take a sightseeing car for 20 minutes - take a cableway for 30 minutes - climb the wooden boardwalk for 1 hour - arrive at Mushroom Rock to take photos - then climb for another 30 minutes to reach ◎Hongyun Golden Summit - pass through the vertical mountain ladder. The opening hours are from 07:00 to 15:00, and it is relatively close to Tongren City. There is a cable car available at the Heiwan River Pass in Jiangkou County. This is the uphill route chosen by most tourists.
Ximen Route: Open from 08:00 to 13:00. It is located at the Huguosi Mountain Pass in Yinjiang County. The mountain is gentle, there is no ropeway, and you need to walk on the trail. It is relatively time-consuming and laborious, and is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with sufficient physical strength.
The labor-saving route is the east route: take the sightseeing bus for 20 minutes - take the cableway for 30 minutes - walk the wooden plank road for 1 hour to Mushroom Rock - then hike for 30 minutes to Hongyun Golden Summit - and then pass the vertical mountain ladder. The east line is equipped with a ropeway, which is convenient for transportation and suitable for tourists of all ages. In contrast, the west line has no ropeway and is more suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with better physical strength.
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