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Hey, let’s head to Panshan! They’ve got big watermelons there!
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Me: “Hey, let’s go to Panshan.”
Hippo: “If you don’t go, you’ll never get a moment’s peace. Stop acting like you’ve been pumped full of adrenaline—go over there and sit down to count ants.”
Me: “Do you know Panshan? Have you ever been there?”
Jie Xiaomi: “No way—how come you still haven’t gone? Last year you were already clamoring to go; I was waiting for you to scout the place first.”
Me: “Panshan—have you been there? Is it fun?”
Ray.king: “I’ve been there, but back then I was still a young, innocent kid—I don’t remember it at all. Meow~.”
Once you get here, just a little more effort—climb a few hundred steps—and you’ll reach the South Heavenly Gate!
Actually, I’d been thinking about Panshan for a while last year but never got around to visiting. Still, I just had this feeling it must be pretty special. Think about it—Emperor Qianlong was quite the outdoor enthusiast; he wouldn’t have made 32 trips there for no reason. There’s bound to be some unique charm to this place.
There are two routes up Pan Mountain: one starts at the main entrance by the ticket office and allows you to hike or take the cable car; the other involves riding an electric shuttle along Pan Mountain Road, ascending from the back side to the Gua Yue Cable Car, and then continuing to the summit.
I think any reasonably young person should start climbing from the main trail—don’t even bother with the cable car; that’s for the elderly, the infirm, the disabled, and pregnant women. Taking the cable car would just make your trip feel like it was for nothing.
Here’s the recommended route: Enter through the main gate, pass by Sanpan Mumu, Shuxia Gorge, Wansong Temple, Wujian Terrace, and Nantian Gate, then finish at Guayue Peak (about 3 hours). If you’re tired and can’t make it to the end or can’t descend the mountain on your own, take the Guayue Cable Car from below Guayue Peak, and then ride the electric shuttle back to the main gate. This completes a full loop of the trail.
But I think, from the Hanging Moon Peak, taking the electric cart down the mountain doesn’t really offer much to see, and you still have to pay 80 yuan per person for the ride. If you’re in good shape, it’s much better to hike down the same trail on your own!
Here’s the recommended route: Enter through the main gate, pass by Sanpan Mumu, Shuxia Gorge, Wansong Temple, Wujian Terrace, and Nantian Gate, then finish at Guayue Peak (about 3 hours). If you’re tired and can’t make it to the end or can’t descend the mountain on your own, take the Guayue Cable Car from below Guayue Peak, and then ride the electric shuttle back to the main gate. This completes a full loop of the trail.
But I think, from the Hanging Moon Peak, taking the electric cart down the mountain doesn’t really offer much to see, and you still have to pay 80 yuan per person for the ride. If you’re in good shape, it’s much better to hike down the same trail on your own!
Another option is to take the cable car up to Gua Yue Cable Car Station, then hike straight to the summit of Gua Yue Peak, and finally descend from there back to the main entrance—so you avoid the climb altogether and just head downhill. But I think that way, half the fun of hiking gets lost.
Amitabha! Why are all the monks here fake monks? All just fake bald monks! Devotees, please watch your wallets and credit cards—because even if you don’t have cash on hand, they can still swipe your card!!!
Panshan is currently a 5A‑level scenic spot. The entrance fee is 130 yuan, but that doesn’t include the cable car! If you start from the back mountain and want to go up or down, you’ll need to pay an additional 80 yuan for the Guayue Cable Car and the electric shuttle—bringing the total to 180 yuan. And if you take the cable car right from the main gate, two sections at 60 yuan each, that’s another 120 yuan—making it a whopping 300 yuan, no bargaining allowed.
So why spend an extra 200 when you can have fun for just 130? And if you’re going to splurge, treat yourself to a big meal—that’s the real deal!
That stone stele personally commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor back then… with its intricate carvings of dragons and phoenixes—truly remarkable! It’s fascinating to think that ancient people, too, could be rather lonely, spending their days locked in a kind of rivalry with stones, mountains, and temples.
I’ve time-traveled—time-traveled… My lord is alive again!
As for temples, I love the incense burners in front of the gates; and as for those burners, I especially admire this stupa that was originally a tomb.
Let’s have some melon to quench our thirst.
Tallinn~~~ They’re all just graves, really, but even so, it still looks pretty funny.
Wansong Temple—once you’ve made it this far, you’re basically halfway there~~~
Dragon King Temple—water?… Gone…
I really want to kick you flying! — People are made of flesh and blood, but I’m made of steel; if I don’t kick you once a day, I’ll just feel cooped up!
I was born with a streak of misfortune—five elements, and money is missing. Who would’ve guessed the Dragon King was the same… I’m not superstitious, but you’re awfully charming.
Follow the trail past Wansong Temple, and you’ll reach the summit of this mountain—though it’s not the highest peak.
Behind this rock, a man and a woman are making love—making love. They don’t even seem to mind the cold; the wind howls at the mountaintop—waaah~~~
Once you get here, just climb over a small hill and you’ll reach Guayue Peak. That’s really where the real charm of this mountain trail begins—most of the way you’re walking along the ridge, with no annoying steps, just dirt paths and narrow trails. It feels absolutely perfect!
This guy’s really gone off the deep end—he’s ready to jump! Thankfully, he didn’t land face-first; otherwise, there’d be no saving him.
Time is like a river: on the left bank lie memories that can never be forgotten, on the right bank lies the youthful years worth cherishing, and in the middle, swiftly flowing, is the faint, lingering ache of youth.
The summit of this mountain offers a delightful vista. Fortunately, I’ve made it to the end of the trail—there’s water to drink, and I can sit and watch the clouds rise. But it’s not yet time.
Once I got here, I couldn’t help but feel a bit like Tarzan.
Actually, the best time for hiking is 3 p.m. Why did I forget? Someone mentioned something about their health or another reason…
We arrived pretty late—didn’t start hiking until 2:30 p.m. and reached the summit at 5:00, which was still pretty great!
What a coincidence—started climbing this afternoon, just as the sun was setting, so I’m not getting baked. Otherwise, I’d definitely have a sunburn on the back of my neck first thing in the morning...
Those days when I turned a deaf ear to everything happening outside and just glued my eyes to soap operas—I really couldn’t stand them anymore.
Once you get here, just a little more effort—climb a few hundred steps—and you’ll reach the South Heavenly Gate!
In truth, we wear different masks, play different roles, and live out distinct experiences—yet we share the same sorrow.
That stupa across the way is the highest peak of Guayuefeng Pan Mountain—and also the highest peak in eastern Beijing.
Actually, the grandeur is truly impressive. To have built a stupa for relics at such a lofty altitude… well, I can only express my admiration!
Once we reached Mount Guayue and paid our respects to the Moon Sect’s Grandmaster… we headed off.
By the time I left, the sky was already thick with dark clouds… The sun was setting in the west while rain was falling in the east. This rain came on pretty fast—really fast!
Zhang Tian is just being funny: Uh, I just got back, so my reply is a bit late. Compared to that, Panshan’s more fun—there are more attractions there, and it’s pretty well-known too.
(This article is excerpted from Mafengwo, authored by Thirteen Crazy (Crazy City).)
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