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Cangshan Mountain

Dali 671000, China
Ranked #9 of 45 attractions in Dali
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Brussels, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Despite the cable car being out of service (adding an uphill 2 hours to our hike) this still ended up being one of the best experiences of our 18 months on the road. Once you get to the walk it is 10km of flat walking with simply stunning views. You spend half your time saying "WOW, look at the amazing... More

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Guangzhou, China
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Beautiful from afar but you are herded into cable cars and the walk itself is along a paved road. As in many places in China, it is hard to feel like you are really enjoying nature as opposed to following a well beaten tourist trap trail. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The trip up the mountain on the cable car is fun. You get a really good view across Dali old town and Erhai Lake. Walking around up the top is a nice, relaxing way to spend a couple of hours away from alot of people. More

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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A bus takes you to the parking lot where you pay, as for almost all attractions in China, the 200 yuan (£20) entrance & cable car fee. A 10 min steep climb up steps past vendors selling souveniers,barbecued food, fresh fruit & drinks, then you arrive at the cable car shed. Steps lead off up & down to beautiful vantage... More

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Adelsdorf, Germany
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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