03 Female College Student's One-Day Trip to Laojun Mountain
by GRAYSON MCLAUGHLIN
Jun 29, 2025
Hey everyone! Tested by this special forces soldier! Embarking on this breathtaking journey to conquer the mighty Laojun Mountain is seriously rewarding š¤š»! Standing at 2,200 meters as the main peak of the 800-li Funiu Mountain range, its grandeur feels straight out of a fantasy drama, with its ever-changing peaks, forests, caves, and streamsāso photogenic your phone storage will scream for mercy šø!
They say "the sky connects with the Five Sacred Mountains, and the earth meets the majestic Funiu spanning nine provinces." The Taoist temple at the summit is a long-time "celebrity" in the Taoist world, forming the "North-South Summit Duo" with Wudang Mountain, radiating pure celestial vibes āØ. Hereās the key! Save this ultra-practical guide to master Laojun Mountain like a pro~
šø ćInstagram-Worthy Spotsć
Chasing epic sunrise/sunset shots? Head straight to Daode Temple, Mazong Ridge, Yuhuang Summit, or Shili Huapingāguaranteed to deliver jaw-dropping snaps! Waterfall lovers, charge toward Zhai Gully (east) or Zhuimeng Valley (west) for a "3,000-foot cascade" spectacle! Night owls, donāt miss Huixian Bridge, Funiu Summit, or Daode Temple Squareāitās like stepping into a xianxia realm š! Must-visit hotspots: Mazong Ridge, South Heaven Gate, Yuhuang Summit, and Middle Heaven Gateājust go!
š© ćSummit Survival Guideć
Ticket: Ā„100 (valid for 2 days), with flexible purchase optionsāpick what suits you! Cable car prices decoded: Zhongling/Yunjing round trip Ā„130, Fenglin round trip Ā„80. Pro tip: TAKE THE FIRST-LEVEL CABLE CAR unless you fancy a 3ā4 hour hike thatāll turn you into a "human ragdoll" š! Note: Last ride at 15:30ādonāt cut it close! Second-level cable car is optional; daredevils can summit in 1ā1.5 hours!
š§³ ćPacking Checklistć
Windproof jackets/pants + down coats are NON-NEGOTIABLE. Hiking boots, thermal hats, and gloves are essentialāunless you want the summit winds to "nope" you out āļø! Trekking poles and knee pads are lifesavers. Pack a power bank, raincoat, light, energy snacks, and medsābetter safe than sorry!
Under the sun, the golden temple at the peak literally GLOWS, blindingly radiant! Squad, gear up and become a "celestial being" at Laojun Mountain!
Post by GRAYSON MCLAUGHLIN | Jun 29, 2025














