Fengdu Ghost City (Mingshan)
丰都名山（鬼城）
A "ghost city" of temples on a famous mountain on the north bank of the Yangtze, with folk-belief sights such as the Bridge of Forgetfulness and the Ghost Gate. It is a classic stop on Three Gorges tours.
Fengdu Mingshan lies on the north bank of the Yangtze in Fengdu County, about 35 km from Fuling's urban area. Temples built since the Ming and Qing dynasties cover the mountain, themed around the folk belief in the netherworld. Sights include the Bridge of Forgetfulness, the Ghost Gate, the Road to the Yellow Springs and the Hall of the Son of Heaven. It is a national 4A scenic area and a regular stop for Yangtze cruise ships. You can ride a cable car up the mountain. Allow about 3 hours for your visit. Admission is about 80 yuan, with the cable car charged separately. Opening hours are roughly 07:30 to 17:30, but check the scenic area's notices.
Opening hours
About 07:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xueyu Cave (Snowy Jade Cave), Fengdu
- Damu Flower Valley
- Nantian Lake (Fengdu)
- Wulingshan National Forest Park
- Dianyi Garden (Beiyan)
- Yangtze-Wu River Confluence
- Baiheliang Underwater Museum
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