Mount Fanjing (Fanjingshan), Guizhou – Sacred Peak & Biodiversity Gem

🏔️ Mount Fanjing (Fanjingshan), Guizhou – Sacred Peak & Biodiversity Gem

📍 Why Visit
A UNESCO World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve nestled in Tongren, Guizhou—high point of the Wuling range (2,570 m)

Home to unique species like the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi) and Fanjingshan fir, amid ancient beech forests

📸 Highlights
Red Cloud Golden Summit: twin temples perched atop cliffs with panoramic sunrise views—connected by a stone bridge

Old Golden Summit, Mushroom Rock, and scenic trails with hiking over 8,000 steps through mystical landscapes

Possibility of witnessing the mysterious “Buddha Light” or sea of clouds on lucky days

🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Spring (March–May): azaleas, dove trees in bloom

Autumn (September–November): colorful foliage, clearer skies

May–July: ideal for seeing misty sea of clouds post-rain

🚡 How to Explore
Access: Fly or ride high-speed rail to Tongren, then bus or transfer to Jiangkou before the park

Transport inside park: Park ticket includes a shuttle bus to the base. From there, hike (~5 hrs via 8,888 steps) or ride a cable car, followed by a ~750 m walk to Mushroom Rock and onwards to peaks

Stay: No lodging inside park; stay in guesthouses near Jiangkou or Tongren for early access. Opt for two nights if hiking, one night if using cable car

🧳 Visitor Tips
Temperatures average 13–15 °C—cooler with altitude. Rain is frequent—especially May–October. Dress in layers and bring rain gear

Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, and consider trekking poles for steep paths

Respect local Buddhist tradition at Cheng’en and Huguo temples atop the mountain

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