Introducing Kōngtóng Shān
On the border of Níngxià in the Liùpán Shān range, Kōngtóng Shān (admission Y60; 8am- 6.30pm) is an important peak in the Taoist universe. It was first mentioned by the philosopher Zhuangzi (399–295 BC) and illustrious visitors have included none other than the Yellow Emperor. Numerous paths lead over the hilltop past dozens of picturesque temples to the summit at over 2100m.
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The main entrance is on the north side of the mountain. You can make a nice loop trip by descending the mountain via the steps on the south side and taking a taxi from the base. If you’d rather not walk, a vertigo-inducing cable car (suǒdào; Y30 return) spans the reservoir on the south side of the mountain to the top of the cliffs.
There is accommodation and food on the mountain at the Kōngtóng Shānzhuāng (; dm Y40-60, tw Y240; closed Nov-Apr).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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