For visitors who wish to reach the summit of Yujing Peak, the main peak with an altitude of 1,819.9 meters, the Geopark recommends the route: Gangshou Cableway → Sanqing Palace → Pines → Yujing Peak. The whole journey takes about 5.5 hours. Combining cableway and high-altitude plank walkways, the route effectively reduces the physical exertion of traditional mountain climbing. Visitors need to book the next-day summit ticket at the Geopark’s on-site service windows one day in advance and complete verification at the Yujing Peak gate machine. After reaching the summit, visitors can overlook iconic scenic spots such as Python Slithers out of Mountain and Oriental Goddess Peak. During sunrise hours, the peaks are bathed in golden sunlight, presenting a striking visual effect.

The West Coast Plank Walkway stretches from Tiyun Ridge in the south to Sanqing Palace in the north, connecting Yujing Peak, with a total length of about 3,700 meters. Among the whole route, 2,700 meters are step-free sections at an altitude of around 1,600 meters. This area is famous for sea of clouds, waterfall clouds, resonant clouds and pictographic stone landscapes. When visiting in the afternoon, tourists can enjoy the scenic view known as Leisure Tour of the West Coast, where the slanting sunset, evening glow and valley mist blend into one picturesque scene.

Based on visitors' core travel goals, the Geopark offers two recommended routes:

1. Gangshou Round Classic Route (Tour duration: about 3 hours)

Suitable goal: Reaching the summit of Yujing Peak

Route: Gangshou Cableway → Sanqing Palace (Interlocking Pine, Dragon&Tiger Hall) → The Monkey King Appreciates Treasure → Yujing Peak →Pines → Downhill by Gangshou Cableway

Features: Connecting the highest peak and core Taoist cultural heritages, ideal for cultural tourism enthusiasts.

2. Jinsha Up – Gangshou Down Essence Route (Tour duration: about 4 hours)

Suitable goal: Visiting Oriental Goddess and Giant Python Emerging from the Mountain

Route: Jinsha Cableway → Oriental Goddess Peak →Python Slithers out of Mountain → Jade Platform → Prayer at Sanqing Palace → Downhill by Gangshou Cableway

Features: Covers the two most iconic stone landscapes and high-altitude plank walkways, allowing visitors to enjoy both sunrise and sea of clouds views.

Spring Tour Reminders

1. There is a large temperature difference between the mountain top and the foot of the mountain. Warm clothing is recommended.

2. Rain and foggy weather may occur in March. Waterproof shoe covers and non-slip gloves are suggested.

3. 5G signal is covered at major viewing platforms, though signal blind spots still exist in some remote sections.

Visitors may book tickets and related services via the official WeChat account Sanqingshan Tourism.

The sunrise over Yujing Peak, sea of clouds at the West Coast, and Taoist charm of Sanqing Palace have become the iconic spring highlights of Sanqingshan UNESCO Global Geopark.