Plan at a glance
Location, entrance and tickets
Pingyuan Wuzhishi is in Chagan Town, Pingyuan County, Meizhou, near the border of Guangdong, Jiangxi and Fujian. The usual entrance is the East Gate, where the Visitor Centre and car park are located. A package with admission, return sightseeing vehicle and return cable car costs around CNY 150; admission plus the return sightseeing vehicle costs around CNY 90. A one-way cable-car ride is around CNY 50, and the glass walkway shoe covers cost around CNY 5.
The scenic area generally opens from 08:00 to 17:30, with last admission at 17:00. The cable car and sightseeing vehicles usually stop between around 17:00 and 17:30. Children under 1.3 metres are usually free of admission but pay a transport fee, and visitors over 70 are usually free of admission. Special local-resident promotions may apply at certain times, subject to ID and activity rules.
Suggested time and route scope
Allow around 2 hours for the A-zone high-level paths and Guifei Valley, and 4–5 hours for both the A and B zones. The two zones are on different mountains; after one zone, you must return to the main entrance or transport interchange before using the cable car or sightseeing vehicle to reach the other.
Wuzhishi is best visited early, with the route planned backwards from the final transport service. If you want to attempt Modu Gap, the old military settlement and longer paths, complete the main walking sections earlier in the day rather than treating the last vehicle as a guaranteed rescue.
Tickets and visit details
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A-zone high paths and Guifei Valley
The A zone centres on high cliff paths, Guifei Valley and a glass viewing platform. The paths follow the mountainside, and some sections are high above the ground. Guifei Valley offers a shorter canyon and spring walk, making it easier to control time than the rock-gap route in the B zone.
The high paths are not flat walking. They include steps, slopes and exposed sections. Visitors with a fear of heights, knee problems or very young children can choose a shorter viewpoint section and confirm the day's open route at the entrance.
B-zone rocks, gaps and historic sites
The B zone includes Shilin Temple, Yixiantian, Modu Gap and Qingyun Pavilion. Modu Gap narrows to around half a metre in places and requires visitors to turn sideways. It is dark and confined; visitors with claustrophobia, limited space tolerance or young children should not force the passage.
The B-zone rock gaps and mountain paths are more about physical passage than easy sightseeing. Not everyone in a group needs to complete the same route, but agree on a meeting point and return transport before splitting up.
Who it suits
Wuzhishi suits visitors interested in natural scenery, Danxia landscapes, mountain photography and outdoor walking. Families can prioritise a shorter A-zone route and plan the cable car, sightseeing vehicle and rest periods clearly; do not try to fit both zones and the deep rock-gap route into a rushed half-day.
Build your day
A 2-hour A-zone highlights route
Enter through the East Gate, take the sightseeing vehicle to the A zone, visit Guifei Valley and the high-path highlights, then return by sightseeing vehicle. The key high-path section is around 1.68 kilometres; the open route and return stop depend on the day's signs.
This route works for visitors with limited time, older adults and first-time visitors who mainly want the mountain scenery. Check the last sightseeing vehicle before setting out and do not spend too long on the path before locating the return stop.
A 4–5-hour A-and-B route
Take the sightseeing vehicle to the A-zone high paths, allow around 1.5–2 hours, return to the interchange, then take the cable car to the B zone for Shilin Temple, Yixiantian, Modu Gap and Qingyun Pavilion before descending by cable car. After the A zone, you must return to the interchange; there is no direct walking route across the two mountains.
If someone in the group does not want to enter Modu Gap, agree on an alternative path and meeting point at the B-zone entrance. Cable cars, sightseeing vehicles and walking routes have different ticket and last-service rules, so confirm each connection even when you buy a package.
A deeper outdoor route
Experienced hikers can explore Modu Gap, the old military settlement and the Command Platform in the B zone, then complete a longer A-zone path. The total walking is substantial, and the mountain tea room or “Sky Mirror” viewpoint may not be open or suitable for every day's route.
Start early and leave time for water, rests and the return interchange. If strong wind, rain, a path closure or fatigue changes the conditions, shorten the route rather than continuing to complete the original plan.
Get there
Driving, high-speed rail and county transfers
Driving to “Pingyuan Wuzhishi Scenic Area” is the most practical option. The journey from the Pearl River Delta takes around 3–4 hours, and the East Gate has a large car park at around CNY 10 per day with electric-vehicle charging. A taxi from Meizhou West Railway Station takes around 1.5 hours; sharing the ride may be more practical. From Pingyuan County, allow around one hour by car.
The scenic area is remote, and public transport and return taxis are less reliable than in the city. If you do not drive, confirm the return vehicle before setting out rather than relying on a taxi after the last cable car.
Know before you go
A/B transfers and the last services
The A-zone high paths and B-zone Shilin Temple are not one continuous route. You must return to the main entrance or designated interchange before moving between them. The cable car and sightseeing vehicles generally stop around 17:00–17:30, so arriving before 09:00 is better for a two-zone visit.
Do not wait for an uncertain last vehicle halfway up the mountain or miss the descent while trying to complete one more viewpoint. At each zone, check the nearest downward stop and the day's final service before deciding how long to stay.
Equipment, weather and supplies
The trails include steep slopes, stone steps and exposed edges, so wear sports shoes with good grip. Supply points are limited and may be expensive; carry around 1.5 litres of water and snacks. Glass-path shoe covers cost around CNY 5 on site, but visitors with a fear of heights do not need to enter the platform for a photograph.
Rain makes the steps more slippery, while strong wind can close the glass walkway and other facilities. Follow closures and detours rather than treating mist or rain as a promise of a special view.