[2025 Pinghe Attraction] Travel Guide for Fujian Lingtong Qingyun Temple (Updated Jul)

📍 Lingtong Temple (灵通寺), on Yunxiao Yunfeng Mountain, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China Lingtong Temple in Zhangzhou is a hidden spiritual gem perched on Yunfeng Mountain, offering sweeping views, peaceful surroundings, and a deep connection to Buddhist tradition. First built during the Tang Dynasty, the temple has a long history of devotion and quiet reverence, nestled among misty peaks and lush forests. The path to the temple winds through scenic mountain trails, with stone steps, fragrant pine trees, and occasional glimpses of ancient stone carvings. Inside, the golden Buddha statues and incense-filled halls create a calm atmosphere perfect for reflection, prayer, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of nature and architecture. 🧭 Tips for Visitors: • Wear good walking shoes — the climb to the temple involves stairs and mountain paths • Visit early in the morning to enjoy the temple in peaceful silence • Bring water and light snacks, especially if hiking from the base • Respect local customs — this is an active religious site • Perfect for nature lovers, spiritual seekers, and those escaping city noise #LingtongTemple #ZhangzhouTemples #FujianHiddenGem #MountainTempleChina #SpiritualRetreat #ChineseBuddhism #YunfengMountain #PeacefulPlacesChina#localguides #travel #trip #historicallandmarks #familytrip

It was built in the Tang Dynasty and was built on a cliff. It was praised as the first mountain in southern Fujian by "China National Geography". Lingtong Mountain is also known as the "Little Huangshan Mountain" in Fujian. Many scenic spots are beautiful on a sunny day, but Lingtong Temple on a rainy day has a unique artistic conception. On a sunny day, you can enjoy the beauty of the sunset, and on a rainy day, you can appreciate the beauty of the mist. In summer, you can often see the spectacular waterfall falling from the cliff above the temple. 💳Tickets: 20 yuan per person, parking fee 10 yuan 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to choose self-driving, navigate to "Qingyun Hotel" and park the car 🚶‍♀️Route: 1️⃣Family-friendly: Start from Qingyun Temple to Lingtong Temple, then go down the mountain along the same route, about 1.5 hours. The paved roads in the scenic area are easy and safe to walk on, and can be used by both the elderly and children. / 2️⃣Half-day hiking: from Qingyun Temple to Lingtong Temple, then to Qingtian Peak, and then go down the mountain along the same route, about 3 hours. Most of the steps to Qingtian Peak are primitive stone roads, and there is also a section of steel ladder welded on the stone that requires climbing, which requires a certain amount of physical strength. / 3️⃣Hike the large loop: starting from Qingyun Temple, passing through Lion Peak and Qingtian Peak, and finally arriving at Lingtong Temple, and then returning to Qingyun Temple via the scenic road. The whole journey is about 10 kilometers and takes 5-6 hours. Most of this route is wild, so be sure to bring hiking poles and sufficient supplies, and travel with others. 🍃Tips for checking in 🔴You may wish to bring some coins and you can toss coins at the wishing wall to make a wish. 🔴Incense is not provided in the temple, but you can buy it at the foot of the mountain and take it up the mountain. 🔴There is vegetarian food in the temple, but you have to pay to enjoy it. 🔴There is no signal in some areas of the hiking loop, so remember to walk in groups.

Really in Fujian!! Regret not coming earlier!!!😭|||Legs are wasted! But hard to forget!!! Known as the first mountain in southern Fujian⛰️ with an altitude of 1288 meters 📝Itinerary 📍Fujian Province, Zhangzhou City, Pinghe County, Qingtian Peak Location: The ancient temple in Lingtong Rock Scenic Area - Lingtong Temple Ticket🎫: 20 yuan/person Transportation: Self-driving🚗: Positioning Lingtong Mountain Scenic Area Qingyun Temple Parking Lot🅿️ (Parking fee 10 yuan) High-speed rail🚄: Take a taxi or self-drive🚗 after arriving at Yunxiao Station Lingtong Temple is built in a stone cave on a 900-meter cliff halfway up the mountain. There is only one ladder path to go up. Looking up is the dry rice waterfall, with a feeling of immortality❗️ You can prepare some coins🪙, there is a small stone cave in Lingtong Temple for throwing coins🪙, throwing in means that everything goes well, so everyone who comes without preparing incense can prepare some～ There is more than 1000 meters from the parking lot to the temple, not long but all uphill roads. The stairs take about an hour. There are many mossy stone steps in the mountains, choose running shoes and climbing shoes. The temperature at the top of the mountain is low, the wind is strong, it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket that is easy to put on and take off If you are an outdoor climbing enthusiast, there are two routes for everyone to visit the entire scenic area: ❶Start climbing from the "Lion Mountain" sign, pass the "Qingtian Peak", and the end is "Lingtong Rock" ❷Start from the "Lingtong Rock" sign, then you need to climb "Qingtian Peak", and finally descend from "Lion Mountain" The altitude of Qingtian Peak is about 1200m, the midway is the outdoor route of the mountain rock road, which also includes four completely vertical artificial steel ladders that need to be climbed. No matter which of the above two routes, they have certain requirements for physical strength and climbing equipment❗️

Regret not coming to Fujian earlier!! My legs are wasted! But it's hard to forget!!! Known as the first mountain in southern Fujian with an altitude of 1288 meters Travel route Tickets are 20r/person, parking is 10r It is recommended to drive to the parking lot of Lingtong Mountain Qingyun Hotel 1 Enter from the main entrance next to Qingyun Hotel and walk for about half an hour to reach the Hanging Temple The temple on the edge of the cliff is amazing!! You can prepare some incense and candles in advance to pray. 2 You can set off for Qingtian Peak around two o'clock in the afternoon. The mountain climbing journey is very long, very long, and very long... and they are all wild roads!! It's very novel and exciting! Thanks to the local people leading the way, it takes about 2 hours to reach the top. The scenery is beautiful when you reach the top!! I realized that life is a wilderness~ I went down the mountain at about five o'clock, just in time to see the sunset About equipment The weather is good recently, climbing the mountain is easy to sweat, you need sun protection clothing and sun hat. You can prepare trekking poles, which are easier to climb. Just bring some simple dry food and water in the backpack, otherwise the load is very tiring.