Zushan Scenic Area
祖山风景区
About
Zushan Scenic Area lies in Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County, Qinhuangdao, on the southern slope of the Yan Mountains near the Bohai coast. Its main peak, Tiannv Feng, rises to 1,428 meters and is nicknamed the "Little Huangshan of the north" for its forested peaks and sea of clouds at sunrise. The area is a national scenic and geological park with old-growth forest, azaleas in spring, cool summer air, red foliage in autumn and rime ice in winter. Highlights include Tiannv Feng peak, the Ten-Li Gallery and Gallery Valley. It suits hikers and photographers; visitors with average fitness often take the cable car up and walk down.
Highlights
- Tiannv Feng (sea of clouds)
- Ten-Li Gallery
- Gallery Valley
- Lovers' Valley
Getting there
- By train & bus
- No direct bus route found — go to Qinglong county town first, then take a taxi or ride-hailing car.
- By car
- About a 1-hour taxi ride from downtown Qinhuangdao.
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Before you go
- To see the sea of clouds at sunrise, stay overnight at a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain and set off before dawn to reach Tiannv Peak in time.
- If your fitness is average, consider taking the cable car up and walking down to balance the experience with the effort involved.
- Autumn brings the best fall foliage, a favorite time for photographers; the spring azalea blooms are also worth a special trip.
- The winter special ticket (19.9 RMB, admission + shuttle) is available December-February, but confirm in advance whether the cable car and some trails are running as usual.
Tickets Standard adult admission is 80 RMB, half-price ticket 40 RMB. Admission + shuttle bus combo is 120 RMB; admission + shuttle + one-way cable car is 160 RMB; admission + shuttle + round-trip cable car is 210 RMB. Cable car alone: 80 RMB one-way, 130 RMB round-trip. A winter special (December-February) combo of admission + shuttle is 19.9 RMB. The exact conditions for half-price and senior/child/student discounts were not clearly published — check before buying. Cable car and shuttle tickets can be bundled with admission.
Hours Open year-round, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with last entry at 3:00 PM (some sources give 3:30 PM — check the day's posted notice).
Frequently asked
How much does admission to Zushan cost?
Standard admission is 80 RMB, half-price ticket 40 RMB. The shuttle bus and cable car are extra or available as combo tickets, with the round-trip cable car combo at 210 RMB.
How should I plan a visit to see the sea of clouds at sunrise?
Stay overnight at a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain and set off around 4:00 AM to reach Tiannv Peak in time for sunrise.
Can you visit in winter?
Yes — a winter special ticket (19.9 RMB, admission + shuttle) is available December-February, but check with the site in advance about cable car operation and trail access.
Nearby in Funing & Qinglong
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