Fanjingshan, Tongren, Guizhou - A Fairyland of Sea of Clouds

One-Day Tour Guide to Fanjingshan⛰What's it like to live in a fairyland? This National Day holiday, I finally visited the legendary "City in the Sky" Fanjingshan, and it was absolutely breathtaking!

【Itinerary】
Arrive at the East Gate at 7 AM → Take the sightseeing bus to the cableway station → Start hiking at 8 AM (about 3 hours) → Mushroom Stone → Red Clouds Golden Summit → Pudu Square → Take the cableway down

【Attractions】
📍Mushroom Stone: The iconic landmark of Fanjingshan, a must-visit photo spot! Best lighting before 11 AM (Address: Taiping Township, Jiangkou County)
📍Red Clouds Golden Summit: At 2,336 meters above sea level, the sea of clouds view from the top is stunning! Requires using both hands and feet to climb - remember to bring gloves
📍Pudu Square: Great place to buy souvenirs and take a comfortable lunch break

【Tips】
1⃣Book tickets 3 days in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou"! It gets very crowded during National Day
2⃣Bring hiking poles and knee pads - our legs were completely sore the next day
3⃣Mountain weather changes quickly - pack a windproof jacket (we got caught in sudden rain and nearly froze)
4⃣Cableway tickets can be purchased on-site for one-way or round-trip (Up: ¥70/Down: ¥70)

【Transportation & Accommodation】
🚗Self-drive: 3 hours from Guiyang, parking fee ¥30/day
🏠Accommodation: Recommend staying in Zhasha Dong Village to see the bonfire show at night! Fanjingshan Qixi Resort Hotel we stayed at offered great value

【Food Recommendations】
🍜Sour Fish Soup: Authentic "Dong-style Sour Fish Soup" in Zhasha Dong Village
🍢BBQ: Must-try charcoal-grilled tofu and cured meat at the mountain base after taking the cableway down
🐟Jiangkou Fish: Specialty dishes at "Old Jiangkou Fish Restaurant" in town are amazing