Geologists Baffled! The "Giant Python Rock" Column Emits Mysterious Humming at Night

### **Three Qing Mountain Travel Guide: Exploring the Mystical Cloud Phenomena of the Taoist Sacred Mountain** Don't forget to like and save! Leave a comment! Hope this guide helps you ❤️ 🌄 Key Highlights** ✅ **UNESCO World Heritage Site** & **National 5A Scenic Area** ✅ **"Unique Peaks and Strange Rocks"** rival Huangshan, honored as one of "China's Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests" ✅ **Taoist Sacred Site**, with Yujing, Yuxu, and Yuhua peaks symbolizing the "Three Pure Ones" ✅ **Sea of Clouds, Sunrise, and Buddha's Light** frequently appear as three natural wonders 📅 Best Time to Visit** - **Spring and Fall (Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov)**: Stable weather, frequent cloud seas, enhanced by azaleas (May) and red leaves (Oct) - **Summer (Jul-Aug)**: Perfect for escaping heat, but rainy and foggy, bring raincoat - **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: Beautiful snow scenes, but some trails closed ⚠️ Warning**: Rainy season (Jun-Jul) brings heavy fog, might see "only fog, no mountain." 🚗 Transportation Guide** ### **How to Get to Three Qing Mountain?** - **High-speed Rail**: To Shangrao Station → Take **Three Qing Mountain Tourist Bus** (1.5 hrs, CNY 35) - **Flight**: Nearest airport is **Shangrao Three Qing Mountain Airport** (limited flights), or fly to **Nanchang/Hangzhou** then take high-speed rail - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Three Qing Mountain Jinsha Cable Car," parking fee about CNY 30/day 🎫 Tickets & Cable Cars** - **Entrance**: CNY 120 (peak season Mar-Nov), CNY 100 (off-season Dec-Feb) - **Cable Cars** (recommended): - **Jinsha Cable Car** (East) → Gentler route, ideal for leisure trips, CNY 70 one-way - **Waishuangxi Cable Car** (South) → Steeper, suitable for hikers, CNY 70 one-way - **Combo Ticket**: Entrance + round-trip cable car ≈ CNY 245 (peak season) 🏞️ Recommended Routes** 1. Classic One-day Tour (for tight schedules/leisure trips)** **Route**: Jinsha Cable Car → **Giant Python Rock** → **Oriental Goddess** → **Jade Platform (sunrise spot)** → **Sunshine Coast Walkway** → **West Coast Walkway** → Jinsha Cable Car down **Features**: Covers core attractions, takes 5-6 hours 2. In-depth Two-day Tour (Recommended! For sunrise + sea of clouds)** **Day 1**: Waishuangxi Cable Car → **Wanshou Garden** → **Nanqing Garden** (Giant Python Rock, Goddess Peak) → **Camp/stay at Jade Platform** **Day 2**: **Jade Platform sunrise** → **Sunshine Coast** → **Three Pure Ones Temple (Taoist site)** → **West Coast Walkway (best for sunset)** → Jinsha Cable Car down 3. Hiking Challenge Route (for outdoor enthusiasts)** **Route**: Hiking up (2-3 hrs) → **Jade Lady's Smile** → **Thread of Sky** → **Azalea Valley** → **Three Pure Ones Blessed Land** 🏨 Accommodation Tips** - **Mountain-top Stays** (convenient for sunrise/cloud seas): - **Goddess Hotel** (near Jade Platform, best sunrise viewpoint) - **Rishang Lodge** (in Nanqing Garden, hiking hub) - **Mountain-base Stays** (better value): - **Jinsha Service Area** (near Jinsha Cable Car, many guesthouses) - **Waishuangxi Service Area** (near hiking entrance) 📸 Must-visit Spots** 1. **Giant Python Rock** 🐍—128m high granite column resembling a soaring python 2. **Oriental Goddess** 👑—Rock formation resembling a seated maiden, iconic landmark 3. **Sunshine Coast Walkway** ☀️—Suspended glass walkway, incredible cloud sea views 4. **West Coast Walkway** 🌅—Best sunset viewing spot, like walking in clouds 5. **Three Pure Ones Temple** ⛩️—Ancient Taoist complex, thousand-year history 🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Three Qing Mountain Free-range Chicken Pot** (must-try at mountain restaurants) - **Wuyuan Tofu Soup** (local specialty) - **Qingming Rice Cake** (wild vegetables wrapped in glutinous rice, fresh and fragrant) ⚠️ Important Notes** 1. **Changeable Weather**: Bring windproof jacket, raincoat in summer, anti-slip shoes in winter 2. **Travel Light**: Hiking poles recommended, expect long cable car queues 3. **Early Start**: Cable cars start at 7:30, arrive by 7:00 to avoid queues 4. **Monkey Alert**: Wild monkeys on West Coast Walkway, don't feed them 💡 Ultimate Tips** ✅ **Must see sunrise/sunset** (best from Jade Platform or West Coast) ✅ **Non-hikers should use cable cars** to save energy ✅ **Avoid weekends/holidays** to escape crowds Three Qing Mountain's beauty lies half in its peaks, half in its clouds - choose a good weather day to visit! 🌤️