Cangshan Mountain
Dali, China
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How do I get to Cangshan Mountain from Dali?
By Bus/Taxi: No. 4, 9 Bus is available from Dali Old Town to Gantong Temple Station and then walk about 2 kilometers to Lower Station of Gantong Cableway. There are direct sightseeing buses running between Dali Old Town and Ximatan Cableway / Gantong Cableway. You can also ride a taxi to the foot of Cangshan Mountain.
What are the legends of Cangshan Mountain?
According to legend, Kublai Khan, the emperor of the Yuan Shizu, invaded Dali in the south, crossed the Cangshan Mountain attacked the Dali capital, and once stopped at the top of the mountain to wash the horse, so it got its name.
What is the highest mountain in Dali?
The famous Mount Cangshan, a 4000-metre high mountain looming over the city of Dali, stretches for over 50 kilometres North to South and boasts 19 peaks, the tallest being Malong at 4122 metres.
Is there an entrance fee for Cangshan?
There's an entrance fee to access the mountain, as well as separate fees for each of the cable cars. Two of the cable cars (Gantong and Zhonghe) only go part way up the mountain, to the Jade Belt Road. Only the Ximatan cable car goes near the summit of Yuju peak.