Mountain Qingcheng
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Mountain Qingcheng
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Mountain Qingcheng is one of the birthplaces of Taoism, so it is a famous Taoism mountain. Mountain Qingcheng is located in southwest of Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province; it is called “Mountain Zhangren” in ancient times. It is about 68 kilometers from Chengdu, and 10 kilometers from Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project. The main peak, Laoxiaoding, is 1260 meters above sea level.
Mountain Qingcheng could be divided into two parts, the former mountain and the back mountain. The former mountain is the main part of Qingcheng scenic spot with an area of about 15 square kilometers. It has beautiful landscape, rich historical sites and cultural relics. The main scenic spot in the former mountain are as following: Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, Chaoyang Cave, Zushi Palace, Shangqing Palace and so on. The back mountain is about 100 square kilometers with clean water, serene forest, and grand hills. In 2000, Mountain Qingcheng is listed into UNESCO’s World Culture Heritage catalogue along with Dujiangyan.
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Qingcheng (Green City) Mountain has 36 peaks which stand in a circle like the city walls. The trees on the mountain are thick and shady, which gives to the name Qingcheng. The Mountain covers 120km2 with an area of 1522m2 under special protection. The climate here is mild and pleasant with a year-round temperature of 15.2. The highest temperature is 34.2oC and the lowest is -7.1oC. The rock is red and the cliffs are steep, which is very suitable for tourism and sightseeing.
Best time to visit Qingcheng Mountain Summer times for the temperature in mountainous area is cooler, which makes it a perfect summer resort.
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On foot: Front gate—Ease Cote—Natural Picture Pavilion—Tianshi Temple—Master’s Hall—Chaoyang Cave—Shangqing Hall—Laojun Hall (the summit)—Mingqing Hall—Yuecheng Lake—Jianfu Hall
By Cableway: Front gate—Ease Cote—Yuecheng Lake—Cableway—Shangqing Hall—Laojun Hall (the summit)—Chaoyang Cave—Master’s Hall—Tianshi Temple—Natural Picture Pavilion—Ease Cote—Front Gate—Jianfu Hall Qingcheng Mountain tickets Front mountain: 90 Yuan (Half price for children between 1.1m to 1.4m) Back mountain: 20 Yuan Front mountain cableway: 30 Yuan (one way) 50 Yuan (round trip) Back mountain Jinli cableway: 30 Yuan (one way) 55 Yuan (round trip) Back mountain Baiyun cableway: 35 Yuan (to the mountain summit) 30 Yuan (to the mountain foot) 60 Yuan (round trip) Yuecheng Lake ferry: 5 Yuan Cuiying Lake ferry 2 Yuan Buddha Cloud Cave: 5 Yuan Crystal Cave: 10 Yuan
How to get to Qingcheng Mountain By Bus: Tourist bus from Chengdu Railway Station and Chadianzi Tourists Terminal every ten minutes. By Train: Bullet train from Chengdu to Dujiangyan, 15 pairs every day Bus 101 from Dujingyan Tourism Terminal Taxi: 40 Yuan From front mountain to back mountain: shuttle bus Tips: A map is recommended if you intend to climb the mountain for the paths are complicated and the entrances to the attractions are hidden thus hard to find. A map can save you time and avoid being hoodwinked.
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