Yunmen Mountain
云门山
A famous mountain south of Qingzhou city. Its highlights are a giant 'Shou' (longevity) character carved into the cliff at the summit and Sui-Tang cave statues, and a cable car links it to Tuo Mountain.
Yunmen Mountain lies about 3 km south of Qingzhou city and rises to roughly 421 meters. A cave at the summit looks like a gate, and clouds often drift around it, which gave the mountain its name, 'Cloud Gate'. The Ming-dynasty 'Shou' character carved on the cliff stands about 7.5 meters tall. A popular saying holds that a person standing beneath it would appear no taller than an inch, and it is a popular spot to take photos for good fortune. On the shady side of the mountain are the Sui-Tang cave statues of Yunmen Mountain, which are a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. The hike to the top takes about an hour, or you can ride the Yunmen Mountain–Tuo Mountain cable car round trip. Check the scenic area's posted information for tickets and cable car prices.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Tuoshan Grottoes
- Qingzhou Museum
- Ou Garden
- Qingzhou Ancient City
- Qingzhou Zhenjiao Mosque
- Fangongting Park & Li Qingzhao Memorial
- Zhaode Old Street
- Jingtang Ancient Village