Fanjing Mountain

March 19, 2019 to March 20, 2019

On Tuesday I rode to the base of Fanjing Mountain. I only got there at 2 pm, which was too late for any kind of ascent. So I checked into a hotel just down the street.

On Wednesday I tackled the mountain. Even though it's preseason, I queued an hour for the bus (They only allow their own minibuses on the narrow roads). Then it was 8000 steps to the top and 8000 steps back down again. (Most visitors skip 6600 of them by riding the cable car). The elevation change is similar to hiking the Grand Canyon, but this hike was slightly easier.

Along the path there were speakers playing an instrumental version of "The Sound of Silence".

Note to any cyclists feeling inspired to visit: There is also a Western Trail, where bicycles may work...