Drum Mountain (Gu Shan)
Drum Mountain (Gu Shan)
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,580 contributions
Oct 2020
Also know as Drum Hill and Gushan Mountain. It got its name because some of the rock formations at the hilltop are drum like shaped. There are over 2,000 steps on the ancient pathway to the hilltop. It is c Buddhist holy mountain, and home to Yongquan Temple and seven pavilions.
Written October 12, 2020
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mazhenping
Fuzhou, China3 contributions
Gu Shan is easily accessed from downtown Fuzhou in around 15-20 mins. A taxi ride from the centre will cost around 20RMB or take a local bus from Hudong Lu for 2 RMB.
You can walk the hill comfortably in around 1hr 15 mins, it's 1900m high. Along the way, souvenir and food vendors litter the path. Be sure to buy drinks and snacks in the city before you head there as they're twice or three times the price on the hill.
There's a nice temple at the top, housing over 900 national relics, mainly scrolls written in the monk's blood. A superb vegetarian restaurant is next to the small pond with the statue of Ma Zhu, a locally revered goddess along the Fujian coast.
It an be a really tough climb if it's hot and humid (April - October, but mainly June-Sep), so if you're not fit either don't attempt it or take a mian bao che (small van) to the top. Haggle for the best price. There's also a chair lift, which takes you to the first crown after which there's a gentle 15 minute walk to the temple.
Gu Shan can get really crowded at the weekend at any time of year, so it's better to go during the week if you don't like crowds.
You can walk the hill comfortably in around 1hr 15 mins, it's 1900m high. Along the way, souvenir and food vendors litter the path. Be sure to buy drinks and snacks in the city before you head there as they're twice or three times the price on the hill.
There's a nice temple at the top, housing over 900 national relics, mainly scrolls written in the monk's blood. A superb vegetarian restaurant is next to the small pond with the statue of Ma Zhu, a locally revered goddess along the Fujian coast.
It an be a really tough climb if it's hot and humid (April - October, but mainly June-Sep), so if you're not fit either don't attempt it or take a mian bao che (small van) to the top. Haggle for the best price. There's also a chair lift, which takes you to the first crown after which there's a gentle 15 minute walk to the temple.
Gu Shan can get really crowded at the weekend at any time of year, so it's better to go during the week if you don't like crowds.
Written February 24, 2006
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Steve G
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Jan 2015 • Solo
As a local Fuzhou guy, I love hiking Gushan growing up. Now on every vacation back home, I always hike Gushan two to three times a week to keep me in shape. I can give advices for those who want to hike the mountain for fun or exercise.
There are three trails up to the same destination--west, center and east trails once entering the gate from the bus station. I only hiked up using the west trail once, so really can't say anything about it. The center trail is the historical one, thus not well-paved at some parts. Still, most people would hike up using this trail. It is a fun trail with moderate difficulty. Every 200 to 400 meters there are pavilions for lookout and resting. Food service is around the halfway marker of 1000m (every 200m there will be a distance marker) and also near the top around 2000m marker. Canopy trees are blocking the sun heat so it is much cooler than the ground. However, hiking during the summer time should leave you drenched in sweat anyway (I love it), so must bring water with you. As a regular hiker, I usually finish this trail in about 30 minutes without much gasping. And I'm 5'9, 180lbs and not super fit, so I think hiking the center trail is definitely feasible for many people.
If you divert yourself 50 meters into the center trail, you will make into the east trail, or "the trail for the braves", which is a shorter but much more strenuous hike. It also takes me around 30 minutes to finish, but makes me feel much more tired. Your leg and heart can definitely feel it as you hike through several hundred consecutive steep steps. Still, the east trail is quiet, well-paved and you meet hardcore hikers along the trail. Again, bringing water is a must since there are less shades. And there is a big pavilion for rest at halfway. Anyway, hiking the east trail should be a good test for your fitness and tenacity and still within feasible range.
There are three trails up to the same destination--west, center and east trails once entering the gate from the bus station. I only hiked up using the west trail once, so really can't say anything about it. The center trail is the historical one, thus not well-paved at some parts. Still, most people would hike up using this trail. It is a fun trail with moderate difficulty. Every 200 to 400 meters there are pavilions for lookout and resting. Food service is around the halfway marker of 1000m (every 200m there will be a distance marker) and also near the top around 2000m marker. Canopy trees are blocking the sun heat so it is much cooler than the ground. However, hiking during the summer time should leave you drenched in sweat anyway (I love it), so must bring water with you. As a regular hiker, I usually finish this trail in about 30 minutes without much gasping. And I'm 5'9, 180lbs and not super fit, so I think hiking the center trail is definitely feasible for many people.
If you divert yourself 50 meters into the center trail, you will make into the east trail, or "the trail for the braves", which is a shorter but much more strenuous hike. It also takes me around 30 minutes to finish, but makes me feel much more tired. Your leg and heart can definitely feel it as you hike through several hundred consecutive steep steps. Still, the east trail is quiet, well-paved and you meet hardcore hikers along the trail. Again, bringing water is a must since there are less shades. And there is a big pavilion for rest at halfway. Anyway, hiking the east trail should be a good test for your fitness and tenacity and still within feasible range.
Written March 1, 2015
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Howeesze
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia806 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
It’s consider one of the places to visit while in Fuzhou. This temple is located on top of the hill. To reach there, you can either chose to hike or just drive up there with taxi or private car. Beside a place for praying, it’s also very popular for couples or love birds to make wishes as they are few wishing tree where the couples can throw up the wishing amulet up to the tree or by hanging on the board to keep the relation long lasting. Tips: Not recommended for people or senior citizen unless you have the assistant because they too many steps here. Entrance fees apply
Written December 20, 2017
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KennyQQ
Singapore, Singapore109 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
How to go:
I took a metered taxi from my hotel in downtown to Gushan Main gate with cable car . Fare about 35RMB
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Going up the mountain:
Mini Van touts at the entrance at the foot of the mountain. 9 RMB per person.
Cable car up. 1 way 35RMB Return 70RMB
Walk and climbing stairs : FREE a lot stops and food/drinks pitstops.
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Views:
I took the cable car ride up is about 25mins to reach. You will see nice view of Fuzhou city and many trekkers below you.
The cable car station at the top is not really the top or peak.
To go to Yongquan Temple Gushan you will have to walk the mountain trek and stone pavements for another 20 minutes. Quite a walk from the cable car station to reach the temple. Other sites along the way can be avoided.
Temple entrance fee is 40RMB many locals will avoid this century old temple because of the price.
It quiet place good for Buddhist to take a look at this. But I am a tourist I travel from a place far away. I do understand the entrance fee is quite pricy to visit. Maybe the local take a cut from it rather than the temple monks. I treat is as part of my donation to the temple.
I took a metered taxi from my hotel in downtown to Gushan Main gate with cable car . Fare about 35RMB
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Going up the mountain:
Mini Van touts at the entrance at the foot of the mountain. 9 RMB per person.
Cable car up. 1 way 35RMB Return 70RMB
Walk and climbing stairs : FREE a lot stops and food/drinks pitstops.
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Views:
I took the cable car ride up is about 25mins to reach. You will see nice view of Fuzhou city and many trekkers below you.
The cable car station at the top is not really the top or peak.
To go to Yongquan Temple Gushan you will have to walk the mountain trek and stone pavements for another 20 minutes. Quite a walk from the cable car station to reach the temple. Other sites along the way can be avoided.
Temple entrance fee is 40RMB many locals will avoid this century old temple because of the price.
It quiet place good for Buddhist to take a look at this. But I am a tourist I travel from a place far away. I do understand the entrance fee is quite pricy to visit. Maybe the local take a cut from it rather than the temple monks. I treat is as part of my donation to the temple.
Written March 29, 2016
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Doris A
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Sep 2013 • Family
Loved it...best to have lunch at the vegetarian restaurant situated next to the temple. It is very relaxing and the walk around the temple is very refreshing.
Written September 22, 2013
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Visit F
96 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Location: Gushan Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou, Fujian
Historic background: As one of the most famous scenic zones of Fuzhou, Gushan Scenic Zone is located in the eastern suburbs of Fuzhou and borders the northern bank of the Min River. It is said to be named after a giant rock which resembles a big drum on top of the mountain.
Descriptions: Gushan Scenic Zone has the ancient Yongquan Temple as the center and comprises 20+ scenes in the east, including Huilong Pavilion and Lingyuan Cave; several tens of scenes in the west, of which the Eight Scenes are the most famous; 50+ scenes in the south, including Luohan Platform and Xianglu Peak; and 45 scenes in the north, including Dading Peak and Baiyun Cave. These scenic spots have primarily come into being through long-term weathering, erosion, collapse and piling of granites and take diversified shapes. They have constituted many natural wonders together, including Peach Forest, Liuhaidiaochan, Jade Bamboo Shoot Peak, Baxian Rock and Drinking Rock.
Opening time: all the clock
Ticket fare: Free
Bus routes:
1. To reach the bus terminal at Gushan Scenic Zone to the north of Fuma Road which is the main entrance to Gushan Mountain of Fuzhou, one can take the following bus routes: 7, 29, 69, 70, 97, 108 and 115.
2. The following bus routes pass Gushan Scenic Zone: Bus Routes 36, 73, 40, 137 and 178 and the shuttle bus of Mawei-Mazu Liner Service.
Historic background: As one of the most famous scenic zones of Fuzhou, Gushan Scenic Zone is located in the eastern suburbs of Fuzhou and borders the northern bank of the Min River. It is said to be named after a giant rock which resembles a big drum on top of the mountain.
Descriptions: Gushan Scenic Zone has the ancient Yongquan Temple as the center and comprises 20+ scenes in the east, including Huilong Pavilion and Lingyuan Cave; several tens of scenes in the west, of which the Eight Scenes are the most famous; 50+ scenes in the south, including Luohan Platform and Xianglu Peak; and 45 scenes in the north, including Dading Peak and Baiyun Cave. These scenic spots have primarily come into being through long-term weathering, erosion, collapse and piling of granites and take diversified shapes. They have constituted many natural wonders together, including Peach Forest, Liuhaidiaochan, Jade Bamboo Shoot Peak, Baxian Rock and Drinking Rock.
Opening time: all the clock
Ticket fare: Free
Bus routes:
1. To reach the bus terminal at Gushan Scenic Zone to the north of Fuma Road which is the main entrance to Gushan Mountain of Fuzhou, one can take the following bus routes: 7, 29, 69, 70, 97, 108 and 115.
2. The following bus routes pass Gushan Scenic Zone: Bus Routes 36, 73, 40, 137 and 178 and the shuttle bus of Mawei-Mazu Liner Service.
Written June 30, 2017
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rozieroslie
51 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Can see good view the city of fuzhou. Nice place to visit, u will enjoy the trip k...... make the best your holiday
Written January 28, 2016
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Jason Z
Los Angeles, CA88 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
close distance to city with a few direct bus lines into the city. Easy hike with amazing city views. If you hike higher and pay an entrance fee, you see a temple with caligraph.
Written December 18, 2013
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chanlil
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia868 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We took a taxi from Shangri-La to Drum Mountain which cost about CNY 50.
You can choose the option to walk up or by bus (CNY 10 per person 1 way) or by cable car (CNY 50 1-way or CNY 70 round trip). The cables car is old fashioned which sits only 2 persons. There are 2 staff standing each side to help you get into the cable car as it can’t be stopped to let passengers board or get off. This is not convenient for senior people who are not able to move in/out fast.
After the cable car reached its station, there is a rest area selling local food & tea. To enter the 18 scenic area, you need to pay a fee of CNY 10. Overall the scenery & places to see are just average.
Yongquan Temple is 10 min walk from cable car station but it is currently under renovation and only one part is open; however they still charge the same entrance fee of CNY 40 which is not worth visiting.
Metro Line 5 is just a short walk nearby and you can return to the city centre.
You can choose the option to walk up or by bus (CNY 10 per person 1 way) or by cable car (CNY 50 1-way or CNY 70 round trip). The cables car is old fashioned which sits only 2 persons. There are 2 staff standing each side to help you get into the cable car as it can’t be stopped to let passengers board or get off. This is not convenient for senior people who are not able to move in/out fast.
After the cable car reached its station, there is a rest area selling local food & tea. To enter the 18 scenic area, you need to pay a fee of CNY 10. Overall the scenery & places to see are just average.
Yongquan Temple is 10 min walk from cable car station but it is currently under renovation and only one part is open; however they still charge the same entrance fee of CNY 40 which is not worth visiting.
Metro Line 5 is just a short walk nearby and you can return to the city centre.
Written December 27, 2019
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Are there any hotels or accommodations on the mountain?
Written September 15, 2015
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