# Qianling Mountain Park (黔灵山公园)

Guiyang, Guizhou Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Admission ¥5 (an extra ¥2 for Hongfu Temple); cable car: ¥20 per person one way, ¥30 per person return
- **Opening hours:** 7：00—22：00
- **Time needed:** 3–4 hours
- **Address:** 187 Zaoshan Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province
- **Getting there:** Near Beijing West Road intersection (bus stop), Bagelu (metro station)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Temples, Hiking & Outdoors, Nature

## About Qianling Mountain Park

To see a panoramic view of Guiyang, climb to the Kanzhu Pavilion (瞰筑亭) at the summit. Besides taking in the whole city below, you can also feel how compact the city centre is.
Qianling Mountain Park combines the spirit of the high plateau with bright mountains, clear waters, secluded forests, ancient temples, sacred springs and spirited macaques. It is renowned for its clean, otherworldly beauty and praised as 'in the city, yet beautiful in nature.' Hongfu Temple was founded by an eminent Qing-dynasty monk who came here on pilgrimage, which made Qianling Mountain a famous mountain in Guizhou. Nine-bend paths of blue stone wind up the mountain, passing many macaques that were once released and have since become semi-wild, showing a harmonious relationship between people and nature.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Artificial lake: The Macaque Lake in the park is artificial, yet the scenery is still delightful. Framed by Qianling Mountain, it forms a lovely waterscape, and the swimming it offers makes it a popular choice in midsummer.
- 2. Cable car: Turn left after entering the park gate to find a cable car that goes directly to Daluo Ridge, a good option for older visitors.
- 3. Plenty of macaques: There are many macaques along the Nine-Bend Path. You can buy a bag of monkey food for ¥1 and feed them. When they come toward you, don't pull your hand back, or these monkeys, who likewise put food first, may take it as a challenge and fight you for it.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 462. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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