Qingcheng, a world of serenity

Qingcheng Mountain is located southwest of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, 68 kilometers east of Chengdu city center, and 10 kilometers southwest of the Dujiangyan irrigation project. The highest peak of Qingcheng Mountain Scenic Area, Laojun Pavilion, has an elevation of 1260 meters and is divided into the front and back mountains. The peaks rise and fall amidst the lush, verdant forests, earning it the reputation of 'Qingcheng, a world of serenity.' The mountain is evergreen throughout the year, with peaks surrounding it like city walls, hence the name Qingcheng Mountain. With a thousand steps of red stairs and winding paths leading to secluded spots, its tranquility is its winning feature. The Tianshi Cave and Yuanming Palace inside and outside the scenic area are particularly serene, making them a major characteristic of Qingcheng Mountain. 🕙Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (March 2 - November 30) 8:00-18:00 (December 1 - March 1) 📍Detailed address: Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province Ticket information: Front mountain ticket is 80 yuan. The front mountain is centered around Changguan and Shangqing Palace, with temples and palaces in sight of each other. Human landscapes such as Jianfu Palace, Ancestor Hall, Chaoyang Cave, and natural scenery like Jinbian Rock, Shisun Peak, and Zhangren Mountain complement each other. The main attractions include Laojun Pavilion, Yuecheng Lake, Tianshi Cave, Shangqing Palace, Wudongtian, Xianlu Qingliang, Bicui Qingcheng, Natural Paintings, Ancestor Hall, Chaoyang Cave, Yuanming Palace, and Jianfu Palace. Back mountain ticket is 20 yuan. The back mountain of Qingcheng is 60 kilometers from Chengdu and more than 20 kilometers from Dujiangyan city area, covering an area of about 100 square kilometers. Adjacent to the Wolong Nature Reserve, it is an important part of the habitat for the Sichuan Giant Panda, a World Natural Heritage site. There is a saying that 'the serenity of the mountain is equally shared.' The main attractions include Jinbi Tiancang, Taian Ancient Town, Crystal Cave, Santanwuquan (Jinwa Tuo), Longyin Gorge Plank Road, Shuangquan Water Curtain, Baizhang Long Bridge, Baiyun Group Caves, and Tianqiao Wonders. 📝Tips: ①Do not believe the scalpers near the high-speed train station who say they will take you halfway up the mountain for 100 yuan to save time and effort. In reality, they will only take you a short distance because there are no drivable roads within the Qingcheng Mountain scenic area; it's all about climbing stairs, and cars can only go to the nearest parking lot to the entrance of the scenic area. ②Do not believe the scalpers at the entrance who say they can take you into the scenic area for 40 yuan without buying a ticket, and you only pay after entering. In reality, they are directing you to a small path next to the main gate (the kind trampled by people), where they move the railing to let you sneak in. It's slanted, steep, and slippery, very unsafe, and you don't even know where it leads. 🚉Transportation strategy: You can take a taxi from the Qingcheng Mountain high-speed train station 🚄. ⏳Recommended playtime: One day Nearby attractions: Dujiangyan Scenic Area