If You're NearbyMountainsUNESCOSacred mountains

Fanjingshan

A sacred Buddhist mountain whose Red Clouds Golden Summit, a split rock pinnacle with a temple on each half, rises from the cloud forest.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Fanjingshan is being written. It's on the Southwest China list as If You're Nearby.

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Southwest China

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