Tours and holidays with added interest
Mt. Qingcheng
- Name in Chinese characters: 青城山
- Name in Pinyin: Qīngchéng Shān
General Overview
Mount Qincheng is a very attractive mountain with its forested slopes and it is no wonder that it became one of the most sacred site for Daoists. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Dujiangyan Irrigation Project) back in 2000. The justification for the listing describes Mount Qingcheng as follows:
... Mt. Qingcheng is known as the birthplace of Chinese Taoism. Furthermore, Mt. Qingcheng distinguishes itself with its unique landforms characterized by bare red-rock valleys, lush vegetation, moderate climate, evergreen woods, overlaying hills and mountains, twisting trails and notable collections of ancient scriptures.
Mount Qingcheng is associated with Longevity.
Attractions For Visitors
A hike around the trails on the slopes of Mount Qingcheng makes for an ideal half day - with the added advantage that the fresh air will benefit your health, though not quite as much as the various signs make out.
Most visitors make for the same spot which contains the most famous sites:
- Jianfu Palace;
- Sangqing Palace
- Tianshi Cave
- Laojun Pavilion
- Sanhuang Palace
- Huangdi Temple
- Zushi Palace
The back of the mountain, otherwise known as Qingcheng Houshan (Azure City Back Mountain) is visited much less frequently and makes for a great alternative for those who do not like their wilderness experience to be too crowded. This is accessible by public bus but is perhaps best visited with private transport.
Whichever option you choose be sure to take enough supplies for protection from the elements (sun and/or rain as appropriate) and some snacks and drinks. The latter are available at several spots, especially on the front of the mountain, but not always as needed and, as they have to be carried in, are often a little expensive.
-
-
Please rate this option
Please rate our write-up.
Was this interesting?
-
Get Recommendations
- Now showing:
- Short city breaks
- Beijing Review
An in depth look at the Capital. Get to those hidden sites that you would not otherwise have time for in and around Beijing.From £ 400 - Shanghai Review
Visit the sites in and around Shanghai that few visitors have the time for. Get beyond the Bund and Nanjing Lu.From £ 380 - Guilin Review
Guilin is renowned for its glorious karst mountains. Enjoy a visit to the best of these from above and below.From £ 410 - Guangzhou Review
Discover Guangzhou and its neighbourhood and realise that it has more to offer than industrial capacity.From £ 480
- Browse our complete range of tours
24/7 Sales Support:
UK +44 (0)844 567 0953
USA +1-877-526-3979
Top Routes
- Silk Roads: The way west, through Central Asia and as far as Rome
- Yangtse Three Gorges: Cruise in comfort through spectacular mountain scenery
- In Their Footsteps: Travel ideas from the world of literature
- Long March: The tactical withdrawal of Communist forces to the north
More
key routes
Top Sites
- Forbidden City: Home of Emperors throughout the Ming & Qing Dynasties
- Great Wall Of China: Symbolic barrier between the Chinese and the north
- Terracotta Warriors: The underground army protecting the First Emperor's tomb
- Panda Centre: Breeding and research in Chengdu. Ideal for visitors
More
sites
Top Events
- National Day: A 7-day public holiday to mark the founding of the PRC
- Dragon Boat Festival: Tradional boat races in memory of a drowned poet
- Kashgar Sunday Market: Reputed to be the biggest livestock market in Central Asia
- Mid Autumn Festival: A family celebration in appreciation of the glorious moon
More
events
© Copyright China Journeys Limited
Registered in England and Wales No. 07014791
Registered Office: 2nd Floor, Newby House, 309 Chase Road, London, N14 6JS
24/7 Sales support telephone: +44 (0)844 567 0953
Your Financial Protection
The air holiday packages and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 10236. Please see our booking conditions for more information.
ATOL Protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking.
Current Comments
3 comments so far (post your own)Morris
You are right. All back to normal.
We have removed the note.
Thank you.
Posted by China Journeys on Thu 19 Apr, 2012
Morris
Thank you for the prompt. We are checking with the local agents and will remove the relevant comment if all attractions are back to normal again.
Posted by China Journeys on Thu 19 Apr, 2012
Recent reports suggest that reconstruction work on the infrastructure around the mountain has been completed allowing access to all tourist attractions.
Posted by MorrisT on Wed 18 Apr, 2012