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- The Three Pure Ones Peaks (Sanqing Peaks) — The park is named after these three towering granite summits (symbolic in Taoism). They rise like islands out of the forest and form the backbone of most hikes here. Great for panoramic photos and to get a feel for why the mountain is sacred.
- Granite Pillars and Stone Forest — Wind and water sculpted thousands of bizarre granite pillars, spires and balanced rocks. Up close they look like sculptures; from a distance they read like a wild city skyline made of stone. Bring a wide-angle lens if you care about bragging rights.
- Sea of Clouds & Sunrise viewpoints — Early mornings often produce a dramatic sea of clouds that pours through the peaks; when the sun hits the granite it glows. It’s my personal favorite for sheer atmosphere — you’ll want to
- The Three Pure Ones Peaks (Sanqing Peaks) — The park is named after these three towering granite summits (symbolic in Taoism). They rise like islands out of the forest and form the backbone of most hikes here. Great for panoramic photos and to get a feel for why the mountain is sacred.
- Granite Pillars and Stone Forest — Wind and water sculpted thousands of bizarre granite pillars, spires and balanced rocks. Up close they look like sculptures; from a distance they read like a wild city skyline made of stone. Bring a wide-angle lens if you care about bragging rights.
- Sea of Clouds & Sunrise viewpoints — Early mornings often produce a dramatic sea of clouds that pours through the peaks; when the sun hits the granite it glows. It’s my personal favorite for sheer atmosphere — you’ll want to be up before dawn and layered against the chill.
- Taoist Heritage and Mountain Shrines — Scattered among the rocks are small Taoist temples, stone inscriptions and ritual sites. They’re modest, atmospheric, and remind you this is as much a cultural landscape as a natural one.
- Ridgeline Hikes, Steps and Boardwalks — Trails range from mellow paved walks to long stone stair climbs along sharp ridges. Many routes link viewpoints so you can piece together a half-day or full-day loop depending on energy and time. Good hiking shoes and water are worth packing.
- Subtropical Forests and Plant Life — The mountain supports lush evergreen broadleaf forest, pockets of ancient conifers and plenty of flowering shrubs. It’s quieter than the rock features but worth pausing for bird song, butterflies, and seasonal blooms (spring/early summer is colourful).
- Cable Car Rides & Easy Lookouts — If you want the scenery without the 2,000 steps, the park has cable car access that gets you straight to high viewpoints. It’s budget-friendly time saved—useful if you’ve got limited daylight or sore knees.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.