NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMount Qingcheng
Sichuan · China
Escape the hustle and bustle of Chengdu and enjoy the natural beauty the Sichuan province on this full-day trip. Your first stop is Qingcheng Mountain. In addition to its incredibly lush surroundings and secluded tranquility, the mountain boasts of number of well-preserved Taoist temples. Take a boat ride across the Yuecheng lake and then look down to the green forest from the cable car, later follow your guide to hike up the mountain, visiting various temples along the way such as the Jianfu temple, from the Tang Dynasty, or the Tianshi Cave, finished during the Qing Dynasty and where a famous Taoist master once taught. Take the same trail back down to the bottom of the mountain.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mount Qingcheng
Welcome to Mount Qingcheng, one of the most renowned sacred mountains in China and the historical birthplace of Taoism. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Qingcheng is celebrated for its 'lush forests, mist-shrouded peaks, and…
Listen in the app2Jianfu Palace: The Gateway to the Sacred
At the base of the mountain stands Jianfu Palace, the traditional starting point for the ascent. First constructed in the year 730 during the Tang Dynasty and later expanded, this temple is a masterpiece of historical…
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Deep within the forest, the trail opens up to Yuecheng Lake, a serene body of water that reflects the surrounding 'lush forests' in its emerald depths. To reach the cable car, most visitors take a 'small ferry' across the lake. …
Listen in the app4Tianshi Cave: The Heart of the Master
Continuing the climb, we reach Tianshi Cave, also known as 'Celestial Master's Cave.' This is perhaps the most significant spot on the mountain, as it is believed to be the place where Zhang Daoling, the first Celestial Master,…
Listen in the app5Shangqing Palace: Sanctuary in the Clouds
Near the top of the mountain sits Shangqing Palace, a temple complex that feels like a 'sanctuary in the clouds.' Reached via a series of steep 'staircases,' the palace offers a 'peaceful and quiet' environment, especially in the…
Listen in the app6Laojun Pavilion: The 360-Degree Summit
Finally, we reach the summit of Mount Qingcheng: Laojun Pavilion. Standing at the highest point of the mountain, this 'super mystical' structure offers an 'unbelievable 360 view' of the entire mountain range and the Chengdu Plain…
Listen in the app7The Path of Silence: Descent through the Back Mountain
For the descent, we choose to 'take our time and walk our way back' through a loop trail instead of taking the cable car. This 'downhill walk' is 'relatively easy' because there are 'steps,' but it can still be 'exhausting' for…
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As we reach the 'main gate' at the base of Mount Qingcheng, we complete our '5-hour long' journey through the 'birthplace of Taoism.' We have crossed lakes, climbed 'sacred paths,' and stood at the 'highest point' of a mountain…
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What is Mount Qingcheng?
Mount Qingcheng is a place in Sichuan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sichuan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.8975, 103.5724 |
| Last updated |