Yuelu Mountain (Lintao)

临洮县岳麓山景区

Gansu, Dingxi·37.3942°N, 101.6166°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)

Duration

2-3 hours

About Yuelu Mountain (Lintao)

An urban mountain park in Lintao County associated with Laozi, the founder of Taoism, who is said to have passed this way. Pavilions, a shrine and viewpoints look out over the Tao River and the town below.

Highlights

• Urban mountain park in Lintao tied to Laozi culture (said site of his ascent). • Pavilions, Laozi Ascension Pavilion and city views over the Tao River. • Easy half-day climb.

Suggested Route

Mountain gate - Laozi Ascension Pavilion - viewpoints; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Lintao; try local hot/cold noodles and snacks.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and stepped paths.

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Lintao County, Dingxi; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~80 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~90 km.

Reservation

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Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

临洮县岳麓山景区

37.3942, 101.6166

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