Mount Qingcheng Pass
Mount Qingcheng, China's "most serene mountaintop of the world", is one of the four great Taoist peaks of China and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The mountain lies about 68 kilometers from the center of Chengdu, China, with two separate parts: the Front Mountain, where Taoist temples and cultural relics have stood for centuries, and the calm Back Mountain, known for its nature as well as the unspoiled beauty. It is a place for history buffs, nature lovers, and those who are seeking to be spiritually still.
Single-Day Entry Pass (Adult)
Operating Hours and Tour Recommendations
Operating Hours: 08:00 – 17:30
Estimated Time Required: 4–8 hours
Optimal Visiting Times: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November)
Smart Planning Tips:
1. Pre-booking must be done online, foreign guests must book the tickets through authorized websites like Trip.com and Klook, using their passport information.
2. Clothing should be worn in sturdy, nonslip shoes – mountain trails can be uneven and slippery in wet conditions.
3. If you don't want to do the walk to get up, there's a paid cable car.
4. Drones are NOT allowed anywhere in the scenic area.
What Guests Are Saying
Mount Qingcheng is hailed with great praise—many tourists rate it as top notched due to its serene ambience, scenic hiking paths and culture. The temples of the magnificent Taoism of the Front Mountain and panoramic views from Laojun Pavilion are appreciated by many. Families love the soft footpaths through the woods, and the cable car, while the nature lovers are crazy for the ‘Natural Paintings’ rock formations and misty valley views are great for photographers. Others warn that weekends and Chinese holidays can fill up the sightseeing bus and cable car, so it is recommended to arrive early or visit on a weekday.
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FAQ
1. Does it have an on-site ticket office?
Foreign passport holders are entitled to go to the entrance window for walk-up ticket sales in most cases. Selling out is likely during national holidays and on high summer days, though, so advance booking on the internet is strongly recommended.
2. Do the Front Mountain and Back Mountain have the same ticket?
No. There are no group tickets available. The ticket to the main area of Taoist temples and cultural sites is the Front Mountain ticket (CNY 80) and the ticket to the wilder area of natural scenery is the Back Mountain ticket (CNY 20).
3. Does the entry pay include the use of the cable car?
No. Cable car is an extra cost and is available for CNY 30/way or CNY 50/return – for Front Mountain cable car. This may get very long at weekends, you should arrive early!
What part of Front Mountain should NOT be missed?
The five key attractions are Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, Natural Paintings (Tianran Tuhui), Shangqing Palace and Laojun Pavilion, all with their unique mixture of Taoist elements and natural beauty.
5. How to get to Mount Qingcheng from Chengdu?
Transfer on Metro Line 2 at Xipu Railway Station, to take a high speed train there which takes about 40 minutes and costs CNY 10 to reach Qingchengshan Station. From there, run a local bus directly to Front Mountain entrance, either bus 101 or 102.
