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Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing) National Nature Reserve
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2018

Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing) National Nature Reserve

铜仁市江口县梵净山旅游区

Guizhou, Tongren4.4Designated 2018·27.8963°N, 108.5945°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 120/Off-peak CNY 90
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2018

About Fanjingshan (Mount Fanjing) National Nature Reserve

Fanjingshan is a sacred Buddhist mountain in Guizhou and a UNESCO World Heritage site, crowned by misty peaks and the iconic Mushroom Rock. Ancient temples perch on sheer cliffs, while the forests shelter rare wildlife such as the Guizhou golden snub-nosed monkey.

Highlights

A sacred Buddhist peak with the iconic mushroom-shaped Red Cloud Golden Summit; sea of clouds; rare endemic flora/fauna (UNESCO).

Suggested Route

Take the cable car up, climb to the Red Cloud Golden Summit and Mushroom Stone, then descend; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Tongren sour fish and ethnic Miao dishes; stay in Jiangkou or at the mountain base.

Facilities

Cable car, sightseeing buses and restrooms; steep summit stairs, altitude - book tickets in advance.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

No metro; HSR to Tongren Station (Tongren Station, nearer than Tongren South) then shuttle ~1h to east gate; ~? from Tongren Fenghuang Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official WeChat 'Fanjingshan Tourism Area'/fanjingshan.gz.cn, real-name timed entry; no same-day on-site tickets at peak.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 120 (≈ $17)/Off-peak CNY 90 (≈ $13)

Address

Guizhou Province Tongren City Jiangkou County Taiping Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
铜仁市江口县梵净山旅游区

贵州省铜仁市江口县太平镇

Guizhou Province Tongren City Jiangkou County Taiping Town

27.8963, 108.5945

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