Ladder of Love
爱情天梯
Liu Guojiang carved over 6,000 steps into a cliff for his wife, Xu Chaoqing, and their half-century together moved the whole nation.
The Ladder of Love is on a hillside in Changle Village, Zhongshan Town. In 1956, Liu Guojiang and Xu Chaoqing, who was ten years older than him, withdrew to live in the deep mountains. To make it easier for his wife to get around, he spent half a century carving 6,208 steps into the sheer cliff. Today the mountain preserves the couple's former home and grave, and visitors have fastened padlocks along the steps. Entry is free. The round trip takes about 2–3 hours, and the steps are steep, so wear non-slip shoes. It can be combined with Zhongshan Ancient Town in a day trip.
Opening hours
All day