Sanqingshan Travel Guide

Preparation • Documents: Bring ID cards, student IDs, etc. for ticket purchases and discounts. • Clothing: Temperature varies greatly between mountain peaks/valleys and day/night. Wear moisture-wicking base layers and bring warm outerwear like windbreakers or fleece jackets. • Footwear: Wear comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers. • Other items: Trekking poles save energy. Prepare power banks, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear, etc. • Food & water: Bring snacks like chocolate or energy bars, plus 1-2 bottles of water/electrolyte drinks. Transportation • High-speed rail: Options are Yushan South Station (approx. 63km from Sanqingshan, taxi fare ~CNY 190) or Shangrao Station (with direct shuttle buses to Sanqingshan for CNY 48). • Flight: Arrive at Nanchang Changbei International Airport, then transfer to Sanqingshan. Ticket Info • Entrance: CNY 150/person (students: CNY 80 with valid ID) • Cable car: Round trip CNY 125/person (up: CNY 70; down: CNY 55). Free for children under 1.2m; half price for 1.2-1.5m. Cable Car Options • Jinsha Cableway: Closer to core attractions but crowded - arrive early. • Waishuangxi Cableway: Less crowded, quieter environment. Recommended Routes • Grand Loop (6-7 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Peak → Oriental Goddess → Yuhuang Summit → Sunshine Coast → Qiankun Platform → Sanqing Palace → West Coast → Guanyin Sending Child → Carefree Tang Monk → Rishang Villa → Tianmen Villa → Taoist Worshipping Moon → Rhinoceros Stone → Sanpaijian Platform → One-Line Sky → Jade Maiden Blossoming → Horse Head Stone → Jade Platform → Azalea Forest → Jinsha Cableway. • Medium Loop (5-6 hours, most popular): Jinsha Cableway → Giant Python Peak → Oriental Goddess → Yuhuang Summit → Rishang Villa → Tianmen Villa → Taoist Worshipping Moon → Rhinoceros Stone → Sanpaijian Platform → One-Line Sky → Jade Maiden Blossoming → Horse Head Stone → Jade Platform → Azalea Forest (or South Coast Plank Road) → Jinsha Cableway. • Short Loop (2-3 hours): Jinsha Cableway → Divine Camel Peak → Giant Python Peak → Oriental Goddess → Goddess Plank Road → Eastern Jinsha Cableway. Important Notes • Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited. • Check weather forecasts before your trip. • Follow marked trails - do not wander off designated paths.