Qianyuan Mountain

乾元山

🏔️ Qianyuan Mountain

Qianyuan Mountain is in Jiangyou, Sichuan Province. It attracts visitors with its stunning scenery and dramatic, steep peaks stretching over ten miles from east to west. In addition to its natural beauty, the mountain is full of culture and history. For this reason, many say it is the birthplace of ancient stories like The Romance of the Gods, The Legend of Nezha, and early Taoist beliefs in northwest Sichuan.

✨ Main Attractions

If you plan to visit, here are just a few highlights worth exploring:

Nezha’s Generals’ Platform – A famous spot where legends say Nezha trained.
Qiankun Circle – A mysterious formation said to represent the balance of the universe.
Spiral Pits of Heaven and Earth – Two deep pits filled with ancient stories and symbolism.
Taiji Peak – A peaceful place once used by Taoist masters to study and reflect.

Each of these locations tells a part of the larger mythological story that surrounds the mountain.

🧘 A Spiritual & Cultural Landmark

Beyond its physical beauty, Qianyuan Mountain holds deep spiritual meaning. Known as the sacred site where Taiyi Zhenren cultivated his spiritual practice and where Nezha’s legend began. As a result, the mountain remains a popular place for Taoist followers. Moreover, it plays a special role in Chinese culture as a center of Taoism and as the setting for mythical stories like The Investiture of the Gods and The Legend of Nezha.

🎬 **Featured in Ne Zha 2 (2025)**

Qianyuan Mountain appears in the 2025 film Ne Zha 2. In the movie, it’s shown as the magical setting for many key events. The mountain is closely connected to Chinese myths and Taoist culture, both of which the film beautifully brings to life. Since its release, the movie has inspired many people to visit the real Qianyuan Mountain.

🚆 How to Get There from Chengdu

Getting to Qianyuan Mountain is simple.

From Chengdu Railway Station 成都东客站 take the high-speed train to Jiangyou Staiton 江油站 for 61RMB. Once you arrive, you can call a Didi (Chinese uber) for 81RMB to get there.