Stunning Zhongnan Mountain! South Wutai Wonderland Hiking Guide 🌿 Encounter a Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Temple Amidst the Misty Clouds

Stunning Zhongnan Mountain! South Wutai Wonderland Hiking Guide 🌿 Encounter a Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Temple Amidst the Misty Clouds A fairyland hidden deep in the Qinling Mountains! The 25 RMB ticket for South Wutai is totally worth it! 📍 Address: 25 km south of Chang'an District, Xi'an City, northern foot of Qinling Mountains 🕒 Opening Hours: 09:00-16:00 (last entry at 16:00) 💰 Ticket Price: 25 RMB (half price with student ID) 1️⃣ Foot of the Mountain — Guanyin Terrace 🚶 Must-visit first stop! Climb 1,376 steps to reach ✨ Guanyin Terrace surrounded by mist is breathtaking! If lucky, you can see the sea of clouds and Buddha’s light 📸 Tips: There is a viewing platform halfway up the stairs where you can capture ancient architecture framed by mountains 2️⃣ Lingying Terrace — Sheshen Terrace 💫 15 minutes walking distance between the two terraces The Bixia Yuanjun Hall at Lingying Terrace has very active incense offerings The viewing platform at Sheshen Terrace is perfect for photographing distant mountains shrouded in mist 3️⃣ Wenshu Terrace — Qingliang Terrace 🌲 A 300-year-old ancient ginkgo tree beside Wenshu Terrace is stunning Qingliang Terrace has a natural fairy-like filter effect, perfect for taking photos in Hanfu 🍜 Food Recommendations Wild vegetable dumplings at the mid-mountain shop Recommended snacks to bring: small fried dough twists + Ice Peak soda ⚠️ Notes: ① Wear non-slip shoes! The stone steps are slippery when damp ② Bring a jacket, the mountain top is 5 degrees cooler than the city ③ The last shuttle bus departs at 16:30, don’t miss it