Blue Mountains

The distant mountains appear bluish through the fragrant mist of eucalyptus trees. When the weather is good, it's absolutely beautiful! I was fortunate that the fog cleared and the rain stopped before I left in the afternoon!

One of the main attractions of the Blue Mountains - you can view it from above or go hiking around it.

To be honest, middle-aged and elderly people might enjoy this more, while young people might prefer the magnificent forest views nearby. Both the cable car and double-decker bus are great ways to tour the area.

This is the iconic sight of the Blue Mountains - it's the main reason people come here. There's a beautiful aboriginal legend about it, and you'll find many Chinese tourists visiting this spot.

The Blue Mountains are a must-visit - it's beautiful, and riding the cable car feels like flying through the air.

It's said to be one of the most famous views in Blue Mountains National Park.

The scenery is very beautiful. I recommend spending a full day here to explore.

Nanshan (South Mountain) - while the rock formations aren't quite as impressive as those in China, the overall environment is very pleasant to look at.

There weren't many people, and there's no entrance fee. It's very clean. We looked around for about five minutes, sat there for a while, and then went to take the cable car.

Here you can find the famous Three Sisters rock formation and forest walking trails. The park closes at 4:30 PM.

After buying tickets, you have unlimited access to three types of transportation. The vertical railway is quite interesting and a bit thrilling, while the skyway cable car offers panoramic views of the Three Sisters.

The forest walking trails are literally just forest, and there's an old mining site attraction which I found rather ordinary.

The main activities involve taking various interesting modes of transport to view the Three Sisters from different angles.

I recommend taking the railway down first. The walking trails at the bottom are mostly forest, which I found unremarkable. Then take the cableway up, and after riding the valley cable car to the other side, you'll find more scenic walking trails. You can walk these trails all the way to Echo Point if you want.

If you're driving, you don't need to walk that far. After checking out a few lookouts, you can drive directly to Echo Point, which offers a more spacious viewing area and closer views of the Three Sisters.

The Blue Mountains are beautiful - I highly recommend visiting.

This is at the Blue Mountains. It's especially beautiful on a clear day. The entrance area is the best spot for photos, though of course, it's also quite crowded there.

The Blue Mountains are located in New South Wales, Australia, bordering Sydney and about 100 kilometers west of the city. The area features vast dense forests, canyons, waterfalls, and spectacular rock formations. With its beautiful scenery, it was listed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in 2000.

Day 2 in Sydney was dedicated to the Blue Mountains 🏞, Sydney's backyard paradise 🌈! The oceanic climate is really comfortable [amazed], and the weather was perfect 🌤. Since we were traveling independently and had returned our rental car 🚘, we booked a small group day tour online 🏁 for convenience. If possible, driving yourself 🚗 and following the day tour route 👣 is completely feasible.

My route included the Blue Mountains' 3-section cable car 🚡, viewing the Three Sisters, Leura Village 🌸, Wool Factory 🐑, and Olympic Park 🥇🥈🥉. For just the Blue Mountains alone, adult tickets are 43 AUD per person 💰. I initially thought the vast Blue Mountains would be hard to navigate on our own, but the routes were actually easy to find 🤓. From the ticket office, with a Chinese language map 🇨🇳, there are very clear route indicators. The standard route is Red Railway 🚠 - Blue Cableway 🚟 - Yellow Skyway 🚡. You can see the Three Sisters 🏞⛰ during the cable car rides.

For someone who doesn't often ride cable cars, this experience was quite novel. Especially experiencing the 52-degree incline of the red mining car 😝! The weightless feeling wasn't too intense, and it's manageable even for those afraid of heights. The yellow skyway only has a glass floor in the middle section, which you can look down through 👀.

Beautiful scenery and fresh air. After completing the 3 cable car sections, you return to the visitor center with restaurants 🍽. My package included meals, but buying on-site is also OK. The food was so-so, but edible. Otherwise, you can bring your own food.

Including meal time, it took about 3.5 hours in total.

The Blue Mountains is a must-visit destination just outside of Sydney, renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. With its dramatic cliffs, lush eucalyptus forests, and iconic landmarks like the Three Sisters, the area offers stunning views and fantastic hiking trails for all levels. Visitors can explore charming mountain villages, enjoy scenic lookouts, and experience the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage. Whether you love adventure or simply want to relax in nature, the Blue Mountains promises an unforgettable experience.

It looks beautiful from above, and you can walk down into the caves below - really nice!

The Three Sisters is one of the best views in the Blue Mountains. The ochre cliffs against the blue sky create a uniquely enchanting atmosphere.

This iconic spot in the Blue Mountains gets its name from the blue haze that appears when sunlight hits the mountains - creating a misty blue reflection that's truly beautiful.

The most famous view in the Blue Mountains is the Three Sisters at Echo Point. The Three Sisters are three yellowish-brown rock formations standing close together, creating a rather vivid scene. Due to the steep terrain, you can only view them from a distance. They're the symbol of the Blue Mountains, and their name comes from an ancient Aboriginal legend.

Like the Blue Mountains, I wouldn't strongly recommend visiting here - though if you have extra time after seeing the Blue Mountains, you could check it out.

You can compare it with our Zhangjiajie's scenery and legends to see which one is truly more impressive.

It's actually just three rock formations that look like three young women standing in a bluish glow. Taking photos here is indeed a beautiful experience.