A day tour to the secret paradise of Fanjing Mountain

will be reached one day ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Fanjing Mountain in Tongren, Guizhou is truly an underrated treasure wonderlandโ—๏ธ
This sky city hidden above the sea of clouds is unbelievably beautiful!๐Ÿ˜
The Red Cloud Golden Summit pierces straight into the sky โ˜๏ธ
Cloud waterfalls and Zen mist roll through the mountains ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ
Mushroom stones stand quietly in the morning light โ˜€๏ธ
Every snap feels like a blockbuster shot!๐Ÿ“ธ

๐Ÿ“ Scenic spot address: Heiwang River, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province (navigate directly to "Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area")

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Opening hours:
October 16 - December 31, 07:00-15:00 (recommended to arrive by 7 AM!)

๐ŸŽซ Ticket reference:
Adult 112 RMB (remember to book in advance on Trip.com)

๐ŸŒ„ Must-try activities:
1๏ธโƒฃ Red Cloud Golden Summit Challenge: the sky city piercing the clouds (elevation 2336 meters!) โ˜๏ธ
2๏ธโƒฃ Cableway experience: vertical height over 2000 meters ๐Ÿš  (choose the left side for better views)
3๏ธโƒฃ Mushroom Stone: a must-visit landmark (looks just like a fairy tale world) ๐Ÿ„
4๏ธโƒฃ Old Golden Summit Blessing: make a wish with your loved ones (super effective) ๐Ÿ™
5๏ธโƒฃ Rime and Sea of Clouds: the ultimate beauty in seasons with big temperature differences (recommended in autumn and winter) โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿ“Œ Travel tips:
๐Ÿ”น Dress suggestion: hiking shoes + light jacket (very cold at the summit)
๐Ÿ”น Photo spots: Mushroom Stone platform / Red Cloud Golden Summit plank road (both are perfect photo locations)
๐Ÿ”น Best time: October to November (double buff of sea of clouds + red leaves)
๐Ÿ”น Essentials: ID card, sunscreen, sports shoes (donโ€™t wear skirts!)
๐Ÿ”น Food tips: simple meals available at the summit (bringing your own snacks is recommended)

๐Ÿ’• Suggested duration:
โœ”๏ธ 1-day tour: cableway up + Red Cloud Golden Summit + Mushroom Stone + Old Golden Summit (very fulfilling)
โœ”๏ธ 2-day tour: can watch sunrise + deep exploration (stay inside the scenic area)

โ—๏ธ Special notes:
โœ”๏ธ Last cableway at 17:00 (missing it would be terrible)
โœ”๏ธ Buy a raincoat on rainy days (rain and fog come suddenly on the mountain)
โœ”๏ธ Bring 200 RMB cash (some places have poor signal for scanning)

Post by AUBREY HUDSON | Oct 16, 2025

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