This place is a must-see in your lifetime. It's absolutely stunning.

Here's a detailed guide to the best of Sanqingshan: Preparation • Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, and other relevant documents for ticket discounts. • Clothing: Pack a light jacket for spring and autumn, light, sun-protective clothing for summer, and down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and other warm clothing for winter. Also, bring a raincoat in case the weather changes. • Items: Prepare trekking poles and knee pads to reduce fatigue and protect your knees during the hike. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, moisturizer, and any personal medications you may need. • Food: Bring energy-boosting snacks like bread, chocolate, beef jerky, and nuts. Also, bring 1–2 bottles of water. There are small shops in the scenic area where you can buy more food and water. Transportation • External Transportation: You can fly to Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport and then take the scenic bus. You can take the high-speed train to Yushan South Station and then take the blue scenic shuttle bus or a shared ride, or you can get off at Shangrao Station and take a regular bus to the scenic area. If you're driving, take the Shanghai–Kunming Expressway, exit at the Yushan exit, and follow the navigation to the "Sanqingshan Jinsha Tourist Center" parking lot. • Internal Transportation: The main way to get up the mountain is by the Jinsha Cableway (east) or the Waishuangxi Cableway (south). They operate from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Tickets Ticket prices vary depending on the season. During peak season (February 1–December 31), tickets are CNY 150. During the off-season (January 1–31), tickets are CNY 130. Cable car tickets are separate. Children under 1.2 m tall, seniors over 70, and others can enter for free. Students and others are eligible for discounted tickets. Accommodation • On-mountain Accommodation: The Goddess Hotel is located next to the Goddess of the East in the core scenic area. You can watch the sunrise and the starry sky from the hotel's viewing platform. Tents are also available. There's also the Secret Sanqing Palace, a Taoist-themed courtyard where you can participate in morning tai chi exercises. • Off-mountain Accommodation: At the Wangsanqing Art Village, you can experience ancient papermaking and tea ceremonies, and there's an outdoor cinema. At the Tiyunling Mountain Villa, you can see the sea of clouds from your window. The Hilton Resort has a children's play area, a heated swimming pool, and is close to the cable car. Suggested Routes • Small Loop (2–3 hrs): Jinsha Cableway > Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain > Goddess of the East > Goddess Hotel > descend via Jinsha Cableway. • Medium Loop (4–5 hrs): Jinsha Cableway > Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain > Goddess of the East > Goddess Hotel > Azalea Valley > Jade Platform > One-Line Sky > Rishang Villa > Yuhuang Peak > Fox Gnawing at Chicken > Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain > descend via Jinsha Cableway. • Large Loop (6–7 hrs, recommended to stay overnight in the scenic area): Jinsha Cableway > Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain > Goddess of the East > Goddess Hotel > Azalea Valley > Jade Platform > One-Line Sky > Rishang Villa > West Coast Plank Road > Yulin Pine Forest > Sunshine Coast > Yuhuang Peak > Fox Gnawing at Chicken > Giant Python Coming Out of the Mountain > descend via Jinsha Cableway. Food Recommendations • Sanqingshan Golden Tea Braised Chicken: The aroma of tea permeates the chicken, creating a delicious flavor. • Bamboo Tube Bacon Rice: Fragrant and savory bacon with soft, glutinous rice. • Ge Xian Dong: A transparent, refreshing dessert made from kudzu root.