Drum Mountain

Address Gushan Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou, Fujian
Hours Mountain is 24/7; Yongquan Temple 06:30-17:30; Cable car 08:30-17:00
Phone +86 591 8392 1184
Announcement: Nature & Culture
Entrance ¥0
Hours Mountain is 24/7;...
Best Season Autumn and late Spring
Time needed 4-5 hours
Last visit: May 27, 2026
Author: Yan Zhou
Reviewer: Yingjie He

Drum Mountain Overview

Fuzhou's most famous Buddhist mountain, featuring ancient cliff carvings, lush hiking trails, and the thousand-year-old Yongquan Temple.

Drum Mountain Opening Hours & Tickets

  • Mountain is 24/7; Yongquan Temple 06:30-17:30; Cable car 08:30-17:00
  • Best season: Autumn and late Spring
  • Ticket note: Mountain entry is free. Yongquan Temple and the cable car require separate ticke...

Essential Drum Mountain Visitor Information

  • Enquiries: +86 591 8392 1184
  • Cable car
  • Rest pavilions
  • Vending machines
  • Teahouses

How to Get to Drum Mountain

Metro Line 2 directly to Gushan Station.

Drum Mountain Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120. There are emergency call buttons and park rangers along the main hiking trail.

Practical Info

  • Gushan Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou, Fujian
  • Mountain is 24/7; Yongquan Temple 06:30-17:30; Cable car 08:30-17:00
  • +86 591 8392 1184
Yan Zhou
Yan Zhou
Certified National Tour Guide
Yan Zhou, a Suzhou-based Certified National Tour Guide, specializes in East China itineraries covering the Suzhou classical garden deep dive, ancient water town luxury experience, and Suzhou silk heritage workshop.

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

  • Mountain entry is free. Yongquan Temple and the cable car require separate ticke...

Online booking may be required

Tips

The cliff inscriptions (Moya Shike) along the hiking paths are a highlight of Chinese calligraphy history.

Reality Check

  • Summer hikes are extremely humid and sweaty
  • The main path can be crowded with local exercise groups on weekends
  • Cable car lines can be long during peak seasons
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