No wonder it’s a treasure mountain recommended by National Geographic, the sea of clouds is absolutely stunning

Back from Sanqing Mountain
Also caught the sea of clouds in the rain, truly breathtaking 😭
Su Shi did not deceive me, "Having toured the Five Great Mountains, the best view is at Sanqing"
Strange peaks and rocks, sea of clouds plank roads, ancient Taoist temples…
Especially the rhododendron sea covering the mountains in May and June
The "Goddess of the East" appears faintly amid the rolling sea of clouds
Every snap looks like a cover for a fantasy drama❗️

Here’s a detailed mountain climbing guide for you, highly recommend saving it👇

📍Address: Sanqing Township, Yushan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
⏰Opening Hours: 07:30-17:30 (last entry at 17:30)
🚄Transportation Guide:
▫️High-speed rail: Very convenient to arrive at [Shangrao Station], with direct shuttle buses taking 1.5 hours to the mountain base
▫️Self-driving: Navigate to "Sanqing Mountain Jinsha Parking Lot" or "Waishuangxi Parking Lot"

🏞️Reviews of 3 divine routes👇
1⃣️Easy Short Loop 2.5h✅
🚠Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Exiting the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Goddess Plank Road
🌟Recommended for: Lazy travelers/families with kids, covers core scenic spots without tiring
Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️

2⃣️Essential Medium Loop 4.5h👑
Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Exiting the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Rhododendron Valley → Yutai (amazing sunrise spot) → Joyful Jade Maiden → One Line Sky → Rishang Mountain Villa → Yuhuang Peak
🌟Secret tip: The sunrise at Yutai lets you capture the sea of clouds and the goddess in the same frame!
Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3⃣️Hardcore Large Loop 8h💪
Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Exiting the Mountain → Goddess of the East → Yuhuang Peak → Sunshine Coast Plank Road (epic cliff photos) → Yujing Peak (1819m summit achievement) → Sanqing Palace (filming location for fantasy dramas) → West Coast Plank Road
🌟Warning: Your legs might run away after this route!
Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🎉May Surprise Update:
Gangshou Cableway 🚠 newly opened on 5.1! No more 8-hour hikes to Sanqing Palace~
Opening season special ticket: Search "Sanqing Mountain Gangshou Cableway" on Trip.com for early bird prices

🏡Accommodation Guide:
⛺️Top of the mountain: Rishang Mountain Villa (prime spot for sunrise) + Goddess Tent Camp (super romantic to fall asleep in the sea of clouds)
💰Best value: Jinsha Bay Holiday Hotel (around 200 RMB per person, 5-minute walk to the cableway)

📸Must-have for fantasy drama shots:
1. Hanfu/fantasy style outfits (available for rent in the park)
2. Wait at Yutai at 6 AM for the sea of clouds
3. Learn sword finger techniques with the Taoist priest at Sanqing Palace (perfect poses for photos✅)

⚠️Tips from experienced travelers:
✔️Essentials: Sunscreen + windbreaker + trekking poles
✔️Last cable car at 17:30! Missing it means a 3-hour hike down
✔️Plank roads are very slippery when wet, don’t walk backward while taking photos
✔️Jinsha Cableway has beautiful views but is crowded, avoid peak times by choosing Waishuangxi instead