Qingchengshan Yuanming Palace — Attraction in Chengdu

It's a special place, a hill with sheer cliffs, like a finger pointing into the sky... the climb up many stairs is punctuated by traditional style buildings and temples. The best is saved for the pinnacle where there can be a feeling of spirituality in the birthplace of Taoism. Expect only the occasional view as humidity, cloud and mist envelope the surrounds... but breaks from the stairs are welcomed. It is not necessary to take the (crammed and a little bit worrying) ferry over the lake, there is a walkway.

If you can somehow disregard the determination of some to have their selfie exactly where you are standing, and the tackiness of the stalls and shops during the climb.

The train from Chengdu North was only £5. Book early! £0.40p on the Metro from central Chengdu. And £5 for a taxi at the other end. Set...

Mount Qingcheng is a mountain in Dujiangyan, Sichuan,China. It is one of the birthplaces of Daoism and one of the most important Taoist centres in China. Very beautiful and...

Very historical. Very green. The rebuilt after earthquake was contributed by...