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Qingcheng is a large mountain with a well maintained network of paths; it includes many pagodas, a small lake with a boat, and a chair-lift for those who prefer not to walk. All along the walk are beautiful temples to admire, catch your breath and enjoy the view A day trip to Quincheng Mountain is a wonderful way to see China’s rural culture, not to mention getting some exercise! Get some private transport to pick you up from the hotel around 9am. Travel time to the drop off point is 60-90 minutes. Once dropped off you walk along a wooden path, then left up a road until you reach the entrance. Alternatively, catch one of the shuttle buses. There are two sections to walk, called front walk and back walk. If you’ve never done it before, take the ‘Front Mountain’. Entrance fee is 90 RMB. As you enter you begin your way winding through the trees and climbing up through the mountains. If strenuous walking is not your thing, follow the maps, stick to the right. After going round a small lake you can go up a cable car to the top of the mountain. This costs 35 RMB one way or 60 RMB return. Otherwise you can walk up the mountain (or get carried up by two guys as you sit on a seat on sticks!) To walk up takes about 3 hours and you climb around 2,500 feet. It is a constantly beautiful windy walk sheltered under the trees with monuments, small shops and temples.