About
Temples perched on twin peaks above the clouds, a truly surreal sight.
Why go
- One of the most epic places in china
- A place that must be visited once in a lifetime
- One of china’s most unreal mountain landmarks
Must try
- Climb to the two temples on the summit
- Cross the bridge connecting the two temples
- See the red clouds golden summit
- Experience the sea of clouds
- Spot the 'buddha's halo' rainbow ring
Pro tips
- Book tickets in advance, limited visitors per day
- Book your time slot 7 days in advance
- Take the cable car then climb ~2000 steps
- Climb all 9,000 steps if you prefer
- Nearest airport/train station is tongren
Good to know
- Steps can be wet and slippery, requiring crawling
- Thick cloud at the top can obscure views
- Climb is extremely steep, like an 89-degree incline
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (88 reviews)