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    Drum Mountain (Gu Shan)

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    #2 of 150 things to do in Fuzhou
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    Open Now: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Gushan Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou 350014, China
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    “Drum Temple”

    It’s consider one of the places to visit while in Fuzhou. This temple is located on top of the... read more

    Reviewed December 20, 2017
    Sze H
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    “Historic and Interesting”

    We had a guide who was knowledgeable and able to explain in detail what we were looking at. The... read more

    Reviewed December 18, 2017
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    Reviewed August 10, 2018
    Worth the climb

    Firstly, there are a lot of road works around the base of the mountain (New Fuzhou Metro) so allow extra time - buses stop a couple of stops short of entrance. Walk up is only 2000 steps. Pick your time of day before the heat...More

    Thank bob19472016
    Reviewed July 21, 2018 via mobile
    Hot! But worth it!

    If you only do one place in Fuzhou go here! Taxi is easiest because of road works... take snacks (and tissues)otherwise you will be buying chicken feet at the top for a snack - tho I found icecream inside the temple. Recommend the gondola unless...More

    Thank kdelotecrl
    Reviewed April 11, 2018
    a hill

    more a hill than a mountain, but was worth the visit.it's nice to walk up and down and must not miss the temple

    Thank korynell29
    Reviewed December 20, 2017 via mobile
    Drum Temple

    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...More

    4  Thank Sze H
    Reviewed December 18, 2017
    Historic and Interesting

    We had a guide who was knowledgeable and able to explain in detail what we were looking at. The place is a functioning temple, so just be respectful of the monks. Highlights include a huge pot that can cook 250kg of rice, as well as...More

    Thank CHKL
    Reviewed June 30, 2017
    Drum Mountain (Gu Shan)

    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...More

    2  Thank Visit F
    Reviewed July 21, 2016
    A very large park with many things to see

    Good views of the city from the top of the mountain. The caves where the monks lived before buidings were there are fascinating. NEasy o get to, but you will need a lot of time to look around. Take the car to the top, and...More

    2  Thank albir60
    Reviewed June 2, 2016
    Good hiking experience but give the paid areas a miss.

    I was pretty clueless what to expect before heading up to Drum mountain. We took a cab there, went straight for the cable car (roundtrip 70rmb/pax) and my mum pretty much enjoyed it. It was drizzling so the view wasn't great but the air was...More

    1  Thank lavend3rmist
    Reviewed May 4, 2016
    nice walk

    at first i was a bit sceptical about going with the cable car (in terms of safety) but I am very happy we did, as the climb is actually a long and steep one to the top. Once we arrived we walked around, ate local...More

    Thank psleva
    Reviewed March 29, 2016
    Nice scenery and moutain temple

    How to go: I took a metered taxi from my hotel in downtown to Gushan Main gate with cable car . Fare about 35RMB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Going up the mountain: Mini Van touts at the entrance at the foot of the mountain. 9 RMB per person....More

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