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Kongtong Mountains 崆峒山Kōngtóng Shān
5A scenic area · National heritage site · Pingliang, Gansu
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Days to budget
- 1 day
- City
- Pingliang
- Region
- Gansu
- Type
- Nature
- Listed as
- 5A scenic area, National heritage site
About Kongtong Mountains
Kongtong Shan, a forested spur of the Liupan range just west of Pingliang, is one of the sacred mountains of Taoism: legend says the Yellow Emperor came here to ask the immortal Guangchengzi about the Dao, and it is also known as the cradle of the Kongtong school of martial arts. Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian halls are scattered over its crags, among them the Huangcheng ('Imperial City') temple complex on the summit ridge and the cliff-edge halls of Leisheng Peak, both founded in the Northern Song, and the brick Lingkong Pagoda of 1029 at the Middle Terrace, with a pine growing from its top.
How to get to Kongtong Mountains
About 11 km west of central Pingliang, reached by taxi or local bus from the city. From 1 September 2026 the front part of the mountain, including the lower cable-car station, is closed for reservoir works until further notice, and visitors are directed to the east gate.
Nearby
Also within 20 km: Yan'en Temple Pagoda 延恩寺塔 (20 km).
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