Qianling Scenic Area in
Guiyang is named after Mt. Qianling. In the park, there are tall ancient trees, limpid springs, oddly shaped rocks and towering mountains. As one of the noted gardens on the
Guizhou plateau, it boasts clear waters, green mountains, tranquil forests and old temples. It is also home to macaques and various kinds of birds. Visitors can climb the mountain along the winding path to
Hongfu Temple, which is the most famous attraction in Qianling Park. You could have a panoramic view of Guiyang city on the mountaintop inside the park.
Qianling Mountain is located in the center of Guiyang. As a park of the city, it is the memory of many Guiyang people. For people who have just been Guiyang for the first time, Qianling Mountain is a must-visit place. At the Qianling Mountain, you may have opportunity to see two naive giant pandas, Xingbao and Haibang, and there are many naughty macaques on the mountain.
Qianling Lake was man-made by the damming of Daluo Spring in 1954. Since 1999 when the project of clearing up the silt in the lake was completed, it has an area of 35 hectares with clearer water and a steadfast dam. A crystalline surface mirrors the green and gentle willows and the surrounding pavilions that are ornately decorated and finely built. On its western bank stands a memorial for the martyrs who died during the war of liberation of Guizhou Province. Every Tomb-Sweeping Day, thousands of people go there to worship the fallen heroes.
Main Attractions
Hongfu Temple
It was founded in the eleventh year of Qing emperor Kangxi (1672). Temple towering palace with rigorous layout, resplendent and magnificent ancient buildings covered by the trees and the shade, the whole temple is particularly magnificent and solemn seriousness.
Nine winding path
It is the mountain path to Hongfu Temple, built in Kangxi 27th years (1688). The path built according to the mountain elevation and terrain, passing by nine steep turn in zigzag to the beginning of Hongfu temple entrance, therefore calls "Nine winding" stony path leading to a secluded spot, with shade alongside the path. And there are many human landscapes along the way from time to time and the macaques in the roadside begging for food, which add more interest for tourists.
Kylin Cave
Inside the Kylin Cave there is a giant bell emulsion look as Kylin (Ancient China Dragon), called Kylin Cave in ancient time. As early as in 1530, before the cave there was built temple "Baiyi temple". And a stone across the Kylin Cave in distance is Tanquan Spring which is famous scenery for the past. But now it is the provincial cultural relic protection unit and the city of patriotism education base.
Qianling Lake
Qianling Lake was constructed by barrage in 1954, lake area of 28 acres. In 1999, the city government increased spending on park construction, completed the lake dredging engineering to make the lake storage capacity much larger, and the water is clearer. The pleasure-boats are scattered in the lake. The natural beauty of lakes and mountains are delightful and peace.
The Macaques Garden
The Macaques Garden was built in the 1930s, originally built on the Chinese and western style, including the conference room, guest houses, etc. After the liberation, here once as a temporary office space of Guiyang city people's government. In 1985, the government invested to the renovation and demolition of the old hostel, placed with characteristic of Chinese classical garden style gallery and the region south of the Yangtze River style pavilions for visitors to rest and enjoy. In the later time, the park becomes the wild macaques free-range scientific research field, and form a rare monkey landscape.
ZooLocated in the range of high mountains park, the zoo in Qianling Park is a natural garden of breeding, researching, exploring the mysteries of wildlife. It is founded in 1958, covers an area of 7.55 hectares, and the terrain is relatively flat. Outside the zoo, the green hills encircle the park, charactering a fine spring day. Here has become the important part in ecological protection of majority of tourists and teenagers for entertainment and popular science propaganda.
Things to Do at Qianling Mountain
Have a Panoramic View of Guiyang Downtown
If you are interested in mountain climbing or like climbing mountain, you can climb up to the Qianling Mountain in Guiyang. At the top of the Qianling Mountain, you will have a panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes and Guiyang downtown. To avoid the crowds, it is recommended that you climb up to the top of the Qianling Mountain and take the cable way down the mountain. If you can get up early, you can take the cable way up to the top of the mountain and walk down the mountain. If you want to save your energy, you can choose to wait for the cable way up and down the Qianling Mountain.
Burn Incense at the Hongfu Temple
Hongfu Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Guizhou. And there are many people burning incense and worshiping at Hongfu Temple every day. If you happen to pass the Hongfu Temple, you can go inside, burn incense and worship at the temple. You can wish for health, career and luckiness at the temple for yourselves or your family and friends. Alongside your way to the Hongfu Temple, you may see many inscriptions, calligraphy and monkeys. Please do not take any foods or water on your hand because the monkeys may grab your foods or water. You can put your phone on your bag or your pockets.
Take a Boat on the Qianling Lake
Taking a boat on the Qianling Lake is also a good way to experience the beauty of the Qianling Mountain Park. If you like hiking, you can hike around the Qianling Lake. If you want to experience the life of the local people, you can take a boat on the Qianling Lake and experience the beauty of the lake and the surrounding landscapes.
See the Giant Pandas at the Giant Panda House
The Giant Panda House is near the East Gate of Qianling Mountain. There are 2 giant pandas at the zoo of Qianling Mountain. The Giant Panda House of the zoo at the Qianling Mountain operates from 10:00-17:00. And it is recommended that you visit the giant pandas in the morning because giant pandas are more active during this time. And please note that there will be many tourists waiting in queue at the Giant Panda House of the zoo. You’d better get prepared for the crowds of the Giant Panda House at the zoo of Qianling Mountain.
Recommended Routes in Qianling Mountain
Route 1(Giant Panda): East Gate-Giant Panda House-Hongfu Temple-East Gate
Route 2(Leisure): South Gate-Kanzhu Pavilion(Taking Cable Way)-Hongfu Temple-Zoo-Qilin Cave-South Gate
Route 3(Boat tour): West Gate-Taking the boat at the pier
Tips
1. The Qianling Lake although is artificial lake, it is still beautiful and it is the hottest place for summer resort.
2. After going into the gate turn left, there is cableway directly heading to Daluo Mountain, the older people can consider taking it.
3. There are many macaques along the Nine Winding Path, tourists can buy food for them and the food for money is just 1 RMB.
4. Even in the holidays there still are many people. Recommending going there in or after the rain, it will give you a special feeling walking in the rain.
How to Get to Qianling Mountain
Metro: Take Guiyang Metro Line 3 and get off at the Qianling Mountain Park Station(黔灵山公园站).
Bus: Take bus and get off the South Gate of the Qianling Mountain Park Station(黔灵山公园南门).
Taxi: You can take taxi and get off at the Qianling Hotel, then walk to the Qianling Mountain Park.
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