昨天的三坊七巷都是人，想想來爬山的人應該會少點，於是來了鼓山景區，一進山就給了兩個選擇，勇敢者步道和古道，勇敢者步道比較陡峭，古道相對輕鬆點。
山腳還略有人氣，東際亭、觀瀑亭人挺多，但越往上走人越少，觀瀑亭還碰到個老先生在表演小提琴，很多小姑娘在這裡拍照，挺有意思。
半山亭之後遊客驟減，中途還聽到幾個小伙說走不動回頭的。。
到茶亭（觀音亭）上個香繼續走，就走到觀景台了，但這裡人就多了，聽他們聊天才知道不少人都是坐纜車上來的，而且可以直接開車或坐公交車到，難怪。。
只想看景色的可以不用爬山，直接過來就可以了
走起來不算太難，也不算輕鬆，古道台階有2500多級，每隔一里設一個亭，可以在亭里休息，半山亭還有個小廣場可以吃點東西補充體力
沿路還有石頭標注了你走了多少公尺，400、800、1600m，感覺有點像在玩遊戲達成個小目標似的。。
十八景公園
觀景台旁邊看到個十八景，看介紹不錯，10元門票也不貴，但進去以後，看了幾個十八景所謂的“景”，大部分都是人造的，就覺得有點失望的
不過陡峭的玉石雲梯挺特別，恐高症的我爬這小段階梯還有點怕怕的，而且感覺手機都快從褲袋里掉出來，走的時候一定要小心
因為有門票，人就少了不少，爬到最上面可以看的更高更遠，景色更好
在景區里走了一個多小時左右，從西門出來，慢慢下山，挺舒服
After days exploring Fuzhou’s old streets, I wanted a quiet escape — so I headed to Gushan Mountain (Drum Mountain), a peaceful hiking spot where nature, temples, and mountain trails meet. 🌿⛰️
It’s amazing how close this tranquility is to the city — just 30 minutes from downtown Fuzhou, yet it feels like another world.
🚶♂️ The Hike
There are two main routes to the top:
• Brave Trail – short, steep, and challenging.
• Ancient Path – longer but gentle, lined with old stone steps, shady trees, and pavilions along the way.
I chose the Ancient Path, where I met an elderly man playing violin by the Waterfall Pavilion — a simple, peaceful moment that perfectly captured the mountain’s calm energy. 🎻✨
🛕 Temples & Viewpoints
At Guanyin Pavilion, many locals stop to light incense and rest before continuing up to the Observation Deck, which overlooks the Min River and Fuzhou city.
You can also take the cable car if you just want the views without the climb!
🏞️ Shibajing Park (Eighteen Views Park)
Next to the viewing platform, this small park (¥10 entry) offers scenic photo spots and the famous Jade Cloud Stairway — a steep, narrow climb that rewards you with breathtaking views.
The full hike loop takes 1 to 1.5 hours, ending at the west gate. It’s not the hardest mountain, but it’s deeply rewarding — a refreshing way to see Fuzhou beyond the crowds. 🌲☁️