Monday, August 11, 2008

Three Days on Sanqing Mountain

Sanqing Mountain lies in Shangrao, northeast part of Jiangxi. It is not a good idea to try to cover the mountain in one day. A three-day journey could be ideal for urbanites longing for refreshment.

Day 1

Morning: Take the cable at 9 am to ascend the mountain. At about 100 meters from the cable are many hotels, the average price for a room is 300 yuan . Along the way there are many sights for snapshots including the Heavenly Gate peaks. The Wanshouyuan is a good place to take rest and learn about the Taoist tradition.

Afternoon: Walk along the Western Coast Plank Road. The 4-kilometer road, 1,600 meters over today's sea level, marks the ancient coast line.

Night: Put up a tent along the way and fall asleep in the murmuring of pines, or admire the bright stars. At Nanqingyuan along the plank road, you can find a few hotels that generally charge 450 yuan or more for a room.

Day 2

Morning: Wait for sunrise at the Sunny Coast. A spectacular sight is to see a giant rock shaped like a snake's head suddenly revealed in the dispersed mists.

Noon: Simple lunch nearby Sanqinggong, which is a 1,600-year-old Taoist temple.

Afternoon: Climb the Yujing Peak. At 1,816 meters above sea level, it is the tallest peak in Jiangxi and offers a panoramic view of the entire scenic region.

Night: Put up a tent near the Oriental Goddess Platform in Nanqingyuan.

Day 3

Morning: Take a leisurely walk in the Nanqingyuan area, where you might chance upon golden leopards, monkeys, deer and other animals living among the pines, firs and azaleas.

Afternoon: Leave the mountain by the cable.

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