Songshan Family Trip｜Super Detailed Guide for Climbing the Summit in Autumn and Winter

In autumn and winter, bring your children to Zhongyue Songshan to challenge yourselves, climb the summit, and enjoy the autumn mountain scenery. This super detailed family travel guide will make your and your children's Songshan trip smoother! Zhongyue Songshan is located in Dengfeng, Henan, between Luoyang and Zhengzhou. There is no direct high-speed train or train; you need to take a shuttle bus to Dengfeng. You can book tickets in advance on the mini-program "Yuzhou Xing," which is much cheaper than taking a taxi directly: 🔹Get off at Luoyang Station, from Luoyang Bus Station to Dengfeng, ticket price 27 RMB 🔹Get off at Luoyang Longmen Station, from Luoyang Longmen Passenger Center to Dengfeng, ticket price 35 RMB 🔹Get off at Zhengzhou Station, from Zhengzhou Central Station to Dengfeng, ticket price 28 RMB 🔹Get off at Zhengzhou East Station, from Zhengzhou High-speed Rail Hub Station to Dengfeng, ticket price 33 RMB If you tell the driver you are going to climb Songshan, you will most likely be taken directly to the Songshan ticket office, saving extra transportation hassle. 🎫You can book scenic area tickets 3 days in advance on the official WeChat account [Songshan Tourism], or buy tickets on-site: 🔸If you want to visit Songyang Academy and Songyue Temple Pagoda, you can buy a combo ticket for 79.9 RMB 🔸If you just want to climb Songshan, buy a full-price ticket for Taishan Mountain at 50 RMB 🏕Recommended route: 🔹Going up: Songyang Academy — Taishan Square — Xiaoyao Pavilion — Junji Palace — Zhongyue Palace — Sanhuangkou — Tianye Temple — Dengfeng Altar — Junji Peak This is the main hiking route, about 3.14 km long, with an elevation gain of 874 meters, taking about 2 hours. There are many supply points and temples along the way. Walking and exploring with children won’t feel too tiring and will let them experience the cultural atmosphere of Songshan. 🔹Going down: Junji Peak — Tianye Temple — Fawang Temple — Songyue Temple Pagoda — Shenbanpo — Geological Museum — Visitor Center This route has fewer people and rich vegetation. The autumn and winter forest is colorful, and you might even meet some cute cats. However, there are no supply points on this route, so prepare water and snacks for your children in advance. If your child is tired, there is a sightseeing car next to Fawang Temple that can take you back to the foot of the mountain. 🔹There is also a Luyai Waterfall route, passing through attractions like Yixiantian and Suspension Bridge. The scenery is beautiful but the route is longer, suitable for families with children who have good stamina. 🚡There are no cable cars or gondolas on the entire Songshan route. Be sure to choose the route according to your child's stamina. After the first ticket check entering the scenic area, walk forward and on the right is the sightseeing car ticket office and boarding point. The one-way fare is 15 RMB per person, with endpoints at [Taishan Square], [Fawang Temple], and [Yingjia Bridge]. You can choose to take the sightseeing car with your children to save energy. 🥤Prepare 2-3 bottles of water and some dry food for your children in advance, as water on the mountain is expensive; 🚾Try to have your children use the restroom at the foot of the mountain, as there are few restrooms on the mountain and most are dry toilets with limited facilities. After descending, if you want to visit Shaolin Temple and the Pagoda Forest, there is no direct shuttle bus. Just locate [Martial Monk Statue] and take a taxi, about a 15-minute drive, to let your children experience the charm of Shaolin culture. 🏨Accommodation guide: It is recommended to stay at Dengfeng Zhongzhou Huading Hotel, a well-known local hotel suitable for family rest.