1.5 hours direct from Chengdu! Take the kids into a hidden Taoist mountain forest, hiking and breathing fresh air with ease

Blue skies and white clouds on the weekend are perfect for taking the kids into the mountains to embrace nature～🌿

Today I’m sharing a hidden hiking gem just 1.5 hours by car from Chengdu: Dayi Xiantai Mountain Taoist Temple! It’s not only quiet and peaceful here, but you can also experience mountain climbing, hiking, flower viewing, and visiting a Taoist temple all in one trip—perfect for family weekend outings👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The temple was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, nestled among the mountains, surrounded by an ethereal atmosphere, and is also a famous health retreat spot～Climbing high and looking far, your mood instantly feels refreshed!

🌈 Reasons to bring the kids:

1️⃣ Easy day trip from Chengdu with no rush and no exhaustion

2️⃣ From the mountain gate all the way to Yinghua Peak, you’ll pass through forests, a heavenly ladder, and several main halls, with pine waves and birdsong along the way, like walking in a fairyland

3️⃣ The entire route is cement steps with gentle slopes; the mountain path winds but isn’t steep, so kids and elderly can easily manage

4️⃣ Many wildflowers and wild vegetables along the way, great for kids to learn about plants and take photos, very fun

5️⃣ Dense trees provide shade, so you won’t get much sun exposure; the mountain breeze is cool, no worries even in hot weather

6️⃣ A truly off-the-beaten-path quiet place, no crowds of tourists, only locals come to pray, creating a very peaceful atmosphere

📍 Navigation: Dayi Xiantai Mountain Taoist Temple

🎫 Tickets: Free

🅿️ Parking: There is free parking space outside the temple

👣 Recommended hiking routes:

✅ Easy version: Mountain gate → Hongjun Hall → Health Care Building → Guanyin Hall → Great Buddha Hall → Heavenly Ladder → Yinghua Peak → Return the same way, about 3-4 km total, 2-3 hours

✅ Challenge version: Start from Xianhe Village Committee, extending the route to 6-8 km, suitable for families with good stamina

💡 Tips:

The temple offers vegetarian meals, but there are no shops along the way, so bring your own water and snacks

Tea drinking and lodging are available, and volunteers are welcome

The mountain path is safe and managed by the temple

Please be sure to take your trash with you to protect the natural environment