Brushed 30,000 steps! A cautious guide for those afraid of heights at Fanjing Mountain

A must-visit sky city in Tongren · Fanjing Mountain 🌈 📍 Heiwang River, Taiping Township, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province (1.5 hours by car from Tongren City) World Natural Heritage × 5A Scenic Area × Buddhist Holy Land Triple Crown Champion 🏆 Every snap looks like a scene from a fantasy drama! Save this most comprehensive guide online 👇 🌦 Preparation before the trip (Survival edition) ✅ Clothing guide: Four seasons in one day on the mountain! Quick-dry T-shirt + layered with a windbreaker is forever reliable ✅ Anti-slip hiking shoes: Warning of an average of 30,000 steps daily ⚠️ ✅ Raincoat + crampons: Life-saving gear for rainy/winter seasons ✅ Gloves: Climbing the iron chain ladder can save your life! Personal advice: Bring a thermos + chocolate, you’ll thank me when you’re shivering cold at the summit 🍫 🚗 Transportation guide High-speed rail travelers: Tongren South Station → 1-hour taxi directly to the scenic area Self-driving travelers: Navigate to "Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area East Gate" for very convenient parking (PS: Book tickets in advance on Trip.com!) 🏔️ Two routes for you to choose 👉 Hardcore players choose the East Gate: Challenge the 7.5km devil stairs! Climb from "Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area East Gate" Takes 5+ hours but you can check in at Mushroom Rock + Red Cloud Golden Summit double attractions Recommended to start at 7:00 to avoid crowds 👉 Lazy option West Gate line: Take the cable car from "Fanjing Mountain West Gate" 20 minutes straight to mid-mountain Then climb 1.5km to get to the popular sky ladder plank road Best choice for kids/elders 👨👩👧👦 ✨ Three must-photograph iconic spots 1️⃣ Red Cloud Golden Summit (Altitude 2,336 meters) A wonder of one mountain with two Buddhas! Drone shots are amazing ✈️ Best shooting time: sunrise/sunset 2️⃣ Mushroom Rock (1 billion years of weathering miracle) Recommended to visit in the evening! The light and shadow effect is like a blockbuster 📸 3️⃣ Old Golden Summit (2,494 meters) Taoist holy land + 10,000-meter sleeping Buddha viewing platform The sense of achievement at the summit is max! 🏠 Accommodation and food guide Recommended homestays: • Jing Shan Impression (mountain view rooms are amazing) • Shan She (full of artistic vibe) • Xiao Yin · Fanjing (best value for money) (Remember to book in advance! Peak season is very busy 🔥) Must-eat foods: Sour soup fish 🐟 + cured meat hotpot 🥘 A specialty at the Miao family restaurants at the foot of the mountain! Few dining options inside the scenic area, it’s recommended to bring your own snacks ⚠️ Hard-learned lessons 1️⃣ The wind at the summit is so strong it makes you question life! Hold your phone tight 2️⃣ Cable car queues over 2 hours during holidays, go early if possible 3️⃣ The sky ladder slope is nearly 90°! Those afraid of heights, enter with caution 4️⃣ Smoking is strictly prohibited! Everyone is responsible for protecting the pristine ecology