Qingcheng Shan — Attraction in Chengdu

There is the front and the back Quingcheng. The front is unesco heritage site, lots of temples, very very touristy. The back mountain has beautiful bridges over the streams, temples, a boat along a gorge, impossibly steep steps, a rattly cable car and the most breathtaking views. Both have millions and millions of steps. And when you think the steps had ended, there is another million of them. I reached the top kung fu panda style. We much preferred the back mountain. We stayed at the end of the valley and started early from the “other” entrance — the one with bridges and streams. Even with excruciating steps, it was magical. We finished the route at the main entrance. It was good to arrive into the ancient town in...

Was there today ,June 11/2019. Staying at local hotel with wife and friends.taxi was 10 rmb.to mountain.. Walked up the less crowded trail.went back down cable car .entrance fee was 80 RMB.cable car was 35..this is a tourist spot but to me well worth it as it's Taoist history. Just don't expect quiet. As every where in China .all kinds of small shops at every temple .many signs in English with a brief information on the dieties was a pleasant surprise.was a work out of a walk up..stop often and rest.resume.(about 3?...

Not for the faint of heart! It is very humid and very steep. It is a beautiful mountain and cool temples disbursed through the trails. We are relatively in shape and young-ish, and this was a difficult hike. Even after you take the cable car to the top of the mountain, there is still significant walking. Lots of signs about the high oxygen content, since the area is so lush. Very beautiful area. I wish there were more signs about...