Kong Tong Mountain

Spot Facts

Practical Info

1. Visitor Center

   Start · Entrance
2. Zhongtai

   about 4800 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Enter the scenic area and climb the Middle Terrace to visit the Daoist temple complex; the Imperial City atop the Middle Terrace is the core Daoist temple of Kongtong Mountain, built along the slope in spectacular tiers, where you can learn the legend of the Yellow Emperor asking for the Way. About 1 hour. Why this route: The Imperial City is the center of Kongtong Mountain's Daoist culture; see the temples first to understand the weight of "the First Mountain of Daoism."
3. Huangcheng

   about 540 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
4. Leisheng Peak

   about 90 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Climb Leisheng Peak: steep and rugged with precipitous stone steps, and wide views from the summit; legend says the peak is named for its drum-like shape, and from the top you can see rolling mountains. About 40 minutes. Why this route: Leisheng Peak represents the ruggedness of Kongtong Mountain, with thrills and scenery combined on the climb.
5. Xiangshan Peak

   about 880 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Climb Xiangshan (the highest peak of Kongtong Mountain, 2,123 m): from the summit, take in the five terraces of Kongtong and the Jinghe Plain, with clouds and mist drifting in and out like a fairyland. About 1 hour. Why this route: Reaching the top of Xiangshan is the high point of the Kongtong trip, offering the open-mindedness of seeing all mountains below.

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