Lingtong Mountain Reverse Route Guide｜A Complete Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Navigation: Lingtong Mountain Scenic Area Qingyun Temple Parking Lot Fees: Ticket 20 RMB/person + Parking fee 10 RMB/vehicle Route: Qingyun Temple Parking Lot → Lion Peak → Paradise Temple → Qingtian Peak → Lingtong Rock → Hanging Temple → Qingyun Temple Parking Lot Duration: About 5.5 hours nonstop, about 7.5 hours for a normal visit Key Points to Note Supplies & Restrooms: No restrooms or water sources from Lion Peak to Hanging Temple, so take care of needs at the parking lot before departure, bring at least 3 bottles of water, the Hanging Temple has a small shop Equipment Requirements: Wear V-sole non-slip shoes (gravel roads + mossy stones are slippery, regular sneakers are not suitable), bring trekking poles + anti-slip gloves (many sections require using both hands and feet) Backpack Choice: Best under 20L, with trekking pole attachment straps (vertical iron ladders are narrow, thick backpacks get stuck, holding trekking poles by hand is inconvenient) Must-Bring Items: Long pants, sun-protective clothing, sun hat, mosquito repellent, iodine swabs, band-aids, enough trash bags (you must carry your trash down the mountain yourself) Others: Bring coins for blessings at the Hanging Temple, bring a drone if you have one, extra footage