Panshan Mountain Tianjin 2026: Ticket, Cable Car & How to Hike
Panshan is a forested mountain in Jizhou, Tianjin, with temples and waterfalls. Learn ticket prices, the cable car and how to get there in 2026.
Pan Mountain (Panshan, 5A, 'the first mountain east of Beijing' in Jizhou District) lists at $11 per adult; advance online tickets run about $7.50–$10.60 and an official 30%-off first-ticket promotion covering Pan Mountain and 9 other Jizhou scenic spots runs 2026-10-15 to 2026-11-15. Open 07:30–17:30 with last entry mid-afternoon; cable cars close every Monday morning for maintenance (except public holidays). An annual pass is $13.80 cut from $16.90 Air passengers arriving at or departing Tianjin Binhai Airport can show a boarding pass for discounts at 14 Jizhou scenic areas — that offer is boarding-pass-based, so foreign visitors qualify too.
Source: 天津广播电视台(天视网)2026-09-22;天津日报2026-04-04;盘山景区官网(开放时间/检修公告)
Panshan is a forested mountain in Jizhou, about 110 km north of Tianjin, famed for temples, springs and a “first mountain east of Beijing” reputation. You climb stepped trails past pavilions and waterfalls, or ride the cable car. It is the greenest escape from the city.
Intro: why go
Panshan mixes natural scenery with Buddhist and Taoist sites up the slope. The air is cooler, the trees are thick, and the views open at the top. For a foreign visitor it is the best full-day nature trip from Tianjin.
Tickets & booking
The list price is about $11, and advance online tickets run about $7.50–10.60 (verify on site). Buy at the gate or online; the cable car is a separate fee. The mountain opens about 07:30–17:30. Students and seniors may get a discount — ask and show your passport.
How to get there & in-site route
- From Tianjin: bus to Jizhou, then a taxi or local bus to the base (about two hours total).
- Easier: hire a car or join a tour for a direct round trip.
- The route: ride the lower cable car, walk the middle temples, climb or ride to the summit.
- Pace: three to four hours on the mountain, plus travel.
Facilities
A car park, toilets, food stalls and a cable-car station sit at the base. Water on the mountain is expensive, so carry your own. Trails are stepped and steep; wear real shoes. The site is not step-free. Cards and Alipay work at the desk.
Best season & seasonal pros and cons
- Spring & autumn: the best weather and clear summit views.
- Summer: green and cool, but humid; start early and carry water.
- Winter: cold and sometimes icy on the steps; dress for it.
- Avoid: the May Day and National Day weeks, when buses and the car park fill.
Tips & scams
- Book transport ahead — Jizhou buses from Tianjin are limited, not hourly.
- The cable car saves the lower climb; check Monday-morning maintenance closures.
- Carry water and a jacket; the top is cooler and windier than the base.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is Panshan Mountain?
- The list price is about $11, and advance online tickets run about $7.50–10.60. Verify the price on site.
- Is there a cable car?
- Yes. Cable cars run up and down; one section closes Monday mornings for maintenance (except holidays).
- How long does a visit take?
- A half day from Tianjin: two hours each way plus three to four hours on the mountain.
- How hard is the climb?
- Moderate. Trails are stepped and steep in parts; the cable car spares the lower grind.
- How do I get to Panshan?
- It is about 110 km north in Jizhou. Take a bus to Jizhou, then a local ride, or hire a car from Tianjin.
Page last reviewed: 2026-10-18. Ticket seasons and crowd seasons are different things — this page states both where they differ.