
Laojun Mountain is a place with beautiful natural scenery, with a serene environment and fresh air. It is also a popular destination for watching the sunrise over the sea of clouds. This summer, Laojun Mountain has launched a night climbing project. Let's learn more about specific night climbing strategies and related details below
1. Starting point for night climbing
Laojun Mountain can be accessed 24 hours a day, and the scenic cableway is closed at night. The starting point for night climbing is near the Lingguan Hall at the foot of the mountain. The night climbing passage is open at 22:30 at night, and the reserved ticket checking time for night climbing is from 22:30 to 23:30 (after 23:30, the scenic area will close the passage and stop ticket checking). Before entering the park, it is necessary to verify the ticket at the ticket checkpoint and then climb to the vicinity of Lingguan Hall and Erdaogang to enter at night. The total length of the night climbing passage is 23.7 kilometers, and it takes 5-7 hours to reach the summit on foot. During this period, there are service areas and shops for tourists to rest and replenish their energy
2. Night climbing fee
Admission fee: 100 yuan/person. Students from all over the country who hold their student ID cards, enrollment information, etc. will enjoy free admission before August 31, 2022 Night climbers should book tickets for Laojun Mountain in advance through the scenic area's WeChat official account, Meituan, Ctrip and other platforms (free riders can enter the park directly with relevant certificates without changing tickets); Then follow the WeChat official account "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area" for "hiking appointment" Backpack: Prepare a backpack for easy carrying Coat: Bring an extra long sleeved coat for late night hiking and heating at the top of the mountain during sunrise (cotton jackets can be rented along the way and at the top of the mountain) Flashlight: At night, the lighting on Laojun Mountain is sparse and weak. It is recommended to bring mountain climbing lighting Mountaineering poles: For friends who are not very physically strong, they can play a good auxiliary role and relieve the burden on the knees Water and food: Walking and hiking require a lot of physical energy, and food and water are essential. You can bring them with you or purchase them from the service area shops along the way Power bank: It takes 5-7 hours to climb mountains at night, so bring a power bank for emergencies 1. The number of night crawlers is limited to 1500 people per day. Please make an appointment in advance to avoid inconvenience 2. The night hiking ticket checking time is from 22:30 to 23:30. Please allocate your time reasonably and save the hiking reservation QR code in advance (please click on the website in the reservation SMS to view the QR code) 3. Laojun Mountain has an altitude of 2217 meters and a total hiking distance of 23.7 kilometers, which takes about 5-7 hours. As this passage is a forest fire protection dedicated passage, there are no tourist attractions along the way 4. It is prohibited to enter the fire escape by climbing over the fence while the pedestrian walkway is closed 5. Elderly, frail, people with heart disease, hypertension and other conditions who are not suitable for vigorous exercise are prohibited from hiking up and down the mountain through this channel. Minors must be accompanied by their guardians when hiking up and down the mountain; For hiking groups of less than 3 people, please travel with other tourists 6. When hiking, please follow the winding mountain road and do not take side paths to avoid dangerous situations such as accidentally entering cliffs, getting lost, or encountering wild animals 7. Please pay attention to the weather forecast in advance and arrange your climbing time reasonably. In thunderstorm or severe weather conditions, the night climbing passage is closed, and all people are prohibited from entering and exiting the mountain through this passage in the scenic area 8. In case of emergency, please call the rescue hotline: 0379-667752683. Night climbing reservation process
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