Mount Qingcheng
Dujiangyan, day trip, China
Mount Qingcheng combines wooded slopes with temples closely connected to the development of Taoism. The front mountain is the natural focus for visitors interested in that history, with paths linking religious buildings including Jianfu Palace and Shangqing Palace. Allow for steps and changing weather, and choose a route that matches your energy rather than trying to cover every corner. A separate day gives the mountain more breathing room than a hurried addition to another excursion.