I rarely use the word "awe-inspiring" to describe a place... until I came here.

I discovered this hidden gem of a mystical mountain near Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area—Jurong Maoshan, a breathtaking summer retreat. This sacred Taoist mountain is hailed as the "First Blessed Land, Eighth Grotto Heaven." 🌄 Morning: Pray at Maoshan's summit, breathe in fresh air, explore streams and limestone caves 🍃 🎭 Afternoon: Duel with hundreds of NPCs at Maoshan Xianxia City to earn silver notes 💰 Endless fun with jungle rafting, stream trekking, water fights... 💦 From dawn till dusk, hundreds of immersive performances 🎭 too many to see and play! 👏🏻 A truly refreshing and exhilarating Jianghu (martial arts world) experience! 💦 Here's your ultimate 2-day cool summer itinerary: **Day 1 Morning: Jurong Maoshan** 📍 Jurong Maoshan Scenic Area: 📝 Lazy hiking route: Visitor Center → Jiuxiao Wanfu Palace → Yuanfu Wanning Palace → Immortal Cave → Huayang Grotto Heaven → Chuwang Stream → Xike Spring → Chongxi Wanshou Palace → Monument → Visitor Center ⚠️ Strongly recommend sightseeing buses: Direct to summit from visitor center, stops at all downhill stations. Covers all highlights in 2-3 hours. 📷 Must-visit spots: ✔️ Jiuxiao Wanfu Palace Highest viewpoint with celestial views ✔️ Yuanfu Wanning Palace Massive Laozi bronze statue + deep Taoist cultural immersion ✔️ Immortal Cave 6.5-million-year-old karst wonders! Touch millennia-old stalactites ✔️ Chuwang Stream Perfect for stream trekking and summer cooling ✔️ Immortal Cave & Huayang Cave Natural caves where ancient ascetics achieved immortality. Features Tang-Qing dynasty cliff carvings —— 📍 Oriental Salt Lake City: Afternoon visit + overnight stay (just 15min from Maoshan) 🎭 Summer must-dos: 1️⃣ NPC Gold Rush Arena Challenge hundreds of NPCs: Nine-tailed Fox's card game, Jiang Ziya's chess, Taiyi Zhenren, Nezha's ring toss... Win silver notes for food & souvenirs 2️⃣ Kanshuifa & Kundigu Water Parks Cool rafting (unlimited rides!), water guns, splash zones 3️⃣ Wangye Stream Valley Adults: Waterfront mahjong/coffee; Kids: Stream adventures 4️⃣ Night Shows Flagship "Xiaoyao You" ☯️: Water-screen projections + aquatic stage = epic xianxia romance. Plus "Water-Fire Light Show," "Fire God Chasing Waves"... 5️⃣ Daily Performances "Jianghu Feast," "Mulan Legend," "Hip Hop Tao"—100+ shows daily 🏠 Accommodation Multiple themed hotels. I stayed at Songgui Li (free Hanfu rental included) ⛰ Location: Changzhou Maoshan • Oriental Salt Lake City + Jurong Maoshan (15min apart) 🚅 Nearest HSR: Lishui/Jintan Station (30min taxi)