Qixia Ridge, East of Yunyan District, Guiyang City
Recommended sightseeing time:
20-40 minutes
Dongshan Park - Mini hiking experience
The area is quite famous so a lot of transport systems pass through there. Depending with where you’re coming from, there are bus, subway or taxi options (Didi included). The entrance is a little tricky to find, I got lost twice, haha. Check my second slide to see where the entrance is exactly.
The place has beautiful gates that you see as you climb up, very colorful and well designed. It’s literally hiking but kinda easy because there are stairs so you’ll be blessed to get a view of the city of Guiyang the higher you go. Once you get to the top, there’s the key feature of the scenic spot: the temple. A well designed structure if I must say. There’s a pavilion also and most people prefer to go early morning or end of day to see the sunrise or sunset.
There are many hotels nearby.
Food & beverages are sold at the summit of the mountain. Not a wide range to choose from though.
There are some people who sell jewelry and prayer accessories handmade by monks.
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Urban Wandering in Guiyang: A Day by the River and at Dongshan Temple
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Wandering through Guiyang on a cool, gloomy day felt like stepping into the city’s calm and understated charm. The riverside walk was peaceful, with the soft light and quiet surroundings creating the perfect atmosphere for exploring. The highlight of the day was climbing up to Dongshan Temple, which sits gracefully above the city. The hike was refreshing, and the view from the top offered a stunning panorama of Guiyang, its rooftops blending into the misty horizon. The temple’s tranquil atmosphere, combined with the serene weather, made it a memorable and soothing experience. It was the perfect day for urban exploration.
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Dongshan Temple... I would call it Guiyang's La La Land!
City of stars～
Are you shining just for me?
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I found La La Land in Guiyang🌃
When the evening breeze gently blows🍃
Watching the distant lights gradually light up
The sunset, evening glow, and city night view are so beautiful!
Come to Dongshan Temple to see a romance unique to Guiyang✨
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📷Photo tips:
🔹Go up the mountain early, around 5 pm, to take beautiful sunset photos of Guiyang from above🌄, blue hour, wait for the night to fall, and the distant lights gradually light up, the night view is super romantic🫧
🔹You can bring props, lights, etc. to create a movie-like atmosphere
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✨Time-saving route:
1️⃣About 15 minutes up the mountain, first navigate to "Intersection of Dongshan Road and Qixia Road"
2️⃣Go through the alley ➠ see the big iron gate ➠ officially climb the mountain (follow the signs) ➠ Tianwang Hall ➠ Bell Tower ➠ Drum Tower ➠ Yuantong Hall ➠ Caishen Hall ➠ return the same way or go all the way down
🔸When climbing, if you don't know which way to go at a fork, navigate to "Yuantong Hall" and follow the route!
🔸If you drive, it is recommended to return the same way
🔸Highly recommend the lazy climbing route! Climb directly from the main entrance, endless stairs, your legs will tremble...
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⛩️ Dongshan Temple Sutra Library lighting time:
1️⃣National holidays: 19:30–22:30
2️⃣Guanyin Festival: February 19, June 19, and September 19 (lunar calendar): 19:30–22:30
3️⃣New Year: December 31–January 1, 19:00–1:30
4️⃣New Year's Eve: 19:00–1:30
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📍Location: Dongshan Temple, Guiyang
🎫Tickets: Free
⌛️Opening hours: 8:00–21:00
🚇Subway: Line 2, get off at "Provincial People's Hospital Station," then walk a few hundred meters
🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Intersection of Dongshan Road and Qixia Road," find parking near the destination