The steepest route on Wutong Mountain—warning for weak legs

Want to challenge the leg-weakening route on Wutong Mountain? Trust me, you won’t go wrong❗️

🚇Take the subway to Line 2 (Line 8) Wutongshan South Exit D
Head straight to Lingyun Road as the starting point and Xiutong Road as the descent point
Route: Lingyun Road ➡️ Panshan Highway ➡️ Haohanslope ➡️ Big Wutong ➡️ Xiutong Road
‼️Compared to other routes, Lingyun Road and Xiutong Road are the shortest and steepest. Honestly, not recommended for beginners, those who exercise little, or children❌

1️⃣Lingyun Road is 2.1 km long with 2,577 steps. It’s the steepest hiking trail with a maximum slope of 70 degrees. The path is narrow with many shaded sections, and the scenery is the most pleasant. You’ll be so attracted by the views along the way that you’ll forget how steep it is.
2️⃣Xiutong Road is also 2.1 km long, with many sections made of stone blocks, as shown in picture 67. Whether going up or down, it’s quite difficult to walk, the path is narrow, and there are few resting spots, but you can still enjoy the scenery along the way.

🧗Wutong Mountain is definitely worth climbing. Many online jokes say beginners should choose Lingyun Road. If you want to challenge yourself, go for it, but if you’re afraid of heights or don’t exercise much, it’s really not recommended. This is a section that will drive you crazy—the steps are just too many and too steep. If you decide to go, focus on your footing. Once you stop and look back at the view, those afraid of heights will probably get weak legs because once you start, there’s no turning back—you can only grit your teeth and keep going. So choose your route carefully before setting out. Also, I don’t recommend Lingyun Road for descending. It’s easy to climb up but hard to come down. A round trip on Wutong Mountain really takes several hours. When descending, your legs tend to shake and lose rhythm, and Lingyun Road’s steps don’t give you a chance to recover. If you still choose it for descending, it will be very hard to keep going.

Tips: Be sure to pick a sunny day; the view from the top is amazing! Starting at 8 a.m. is the most comfortable—avoids crowds and sun exposure. If your legs shake on the way down, walk sideways in a zigzag pattern. Tested and works great~

⚠️Remember, travel light and go within your limits—you’ll be the next hero!

Post by PaisleyClark | Oct 26, 2025