Mount Jianglang

江郎山

Three giant rock pillars rise from the ground, known as the “Sanpan Stone.” They form part of the World Natural Heritage site “China Danxia,” and the Yixian Sky, a rare narrow cleft in China, is found here.

Mount Jianglang consists of three giant conglomerate pillars, Langfeng, Yafeng and Lingfeng, each about 360 metres tall. They are arranged in a pattern resembling the Chinese character for “river,” and are popularly called the “Sanpan Stone” (Three Slabs). In 2010 they were included, along with Danxia Mountain and Taining, in the World Natural Heritage site “China Danxia.” The most famous feature is the Yixian Sky (One Line of Sky) between Yafeng and Lingfeng. It is about 298 metres long, and its narrowest point is just 3.5 metres wide, so you see only a thin strip of blue sky overhead. Langfeng can be climbed via the Tianyou plank path cut into the cliff. The steps are steep, and the hike demands stamina. The scenic area also includes Kaiming Zen Temple, Jianglang Academy and Ming-dynasty cliff inscriptions. A suggested route: take the shuttle bus up from the visitor centre, walk through the Yixian Sky first, climb Langfeng via the Tianyou path, then descend past Kaiming Zen Temple. The whole trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. Admission is about 90 yuan (check with the scenic area). During the winter “Free Quzhou” event, tickets may be waived. Getting there: a taxi from Jiangshan Station takes about 30 minutes. Those afraid of heights should take care on Langfeng, and the path may close in wet, slippery weather.

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