"Zhejiang's Hidden 'Little Lushan'! A 25°C Summer Paradise!

Xuedou Mountain Travel Guide (2025 Latest Edition) 📍📍📍Location: Xikou Town, Fenghua, Ningbo, Zhejiang 🎫🎫🎫Ticket: Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area 150 RMB (includes shuttle bus), Combo ticket with Chiang's Former Residence 210 RMB ⏰⏰⏰Recommended Duration: 1 day (highlights tour) or 2 days (in-depth tour + Xikou Ancient Town) 🌿🌿🌿 What to Do at Xuedou Mountain? ✅✅✅ Must-Visit Attractions 1⃣️Qianzhangyan Waterfall 🍀🍀🍀The highest waterfall in eastern Zhejiang with a 186-meter drop. Best viewing spot at Feixue Pavilion, especially spectacular after rain. 🍀🍀🍀Hidden gem: Take the cable car (additional 50 RMB) directly to Miaogao Platform for a panoramic view of the waterfall. 2⃣️Sanyintan (Upper, Middle, and Lower Pools) 🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking route: Upper Pool (secluded) → Middle Pool (rocky cascades) → Lower Pool (open area for water play). About 2 hours total, family-friendly. 3⃣️Maitreya of the Human World (Xuedou Temple) 🍀🍀🍀A thousand-year-old temple featuring the world's tallest **outdoor Maitreya Buddha statue** (57 meters). Perfect for blessings and circumambulation. 🍀🍀🍀Vegetarian meal experience: Temple cafeteria offers 20 RMB/set (11:00-13:00). 4⃣️Xufuyan 📍📍Xufuyan Step Cloud Valley Glass Walkway (Lingyun Crossing), suspended 260 meters above a waterfall gorge. Daredevils welcome! 📍📍📍Rainbow Pool: Rainbows often appear after summer rains, making it a prime photo spot. 🚗🚗🚗 Transportation Guide ✨✨✨Self-drive: About 2.5 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai. Navigate to "Xuedou Mountain Visitor Center." Parking fee: 10 RMB/day. 🚅🚅🚅High-speed rail: Take a taxi from Fenghua Station (30 mins, ~50 RMB) or bus 230 directly to Xikou. 🍀🍀🍀In-park transport: Mandatory shuttle bus (included in ticket) routes: Visitor Center → Sanyintan → Miaogao Platform → Xuedou Temple. 📆📆📅 Itinerary Recommendations ✨✨✨1-Day Highlights Tour Visitor Center → Sanyintan (hike) → Qianzhangyan (cable car) → Miaogao Platform → Xuedou Temple → Return ✨✨✨2-Day In-Depth Tour 🍀🍀🍀Day 1: Xuedou Mountain (Sanyintan + Qianzhangyan + Xuedou Temple) 🍀🍀🍀Day 2: Xikou Ancient Town (Chiang's Former Residence, Wuling Gate) + Xufuyan Glass Walkway 🍜🍜🍜 Food Recommendations 🍀🍀🍀Xikou Thousand-Layer Cake: Most authentic at "Wang Yongshun" near Chiang's Former Residence. Sweet and savory flavors. 🍀🍀🍀Fenghua Beef Noodles: Rich broth. Try "A Guo Shengjian." 🍀🍀🍀Farmhouse dishes: Must-try local specialties like stream fish and bamboo shoot braised pork at mountain foot restaurants. 💡💡💡 Practical Tips 🍀🍀🍀Wear comfortable shoes: Sanyintan hike involves stone steps. Sports shoes + non-slip sandals (for water play) recommended. 🍀🍀🍀Bug spray & sun protection: Forest mosquitoes are plentiful. Bring repellent; summer UV is strong—wear hats and sleeves. 🍀🍀🍀Avoid crowds: Weekends/holidays get busy. Arrive before 8:30 AM. 💰💰💰Carry cash: Some stalls and temple meals only accept cash. 🏡 Accommodation Suggestions ✨✨✨In-park: 🍀🍀🍀Xufuyan RV Campground (family-friendly, stargazing at night) 🍀🍀🍀Xuedou Mountain Shanglianggang Resort Hotel (forest retreat, avg. 23°C in summer) ✨✨✨Xikou Town: 🍀🍀🍀Moqi Hotel (near Chiang's Former Residence, great value) 📌 In a nutshell: Xuedou Mountain combines waterfalls, ancient temples, hiking, and culture into a perfect summer getaway for nature-loving families! **(Avg. summer temp 5-8°C cooler than the city.)** 👉 Nearby Combo Ideas: 👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧Family-friendly: Xuedou Mountain + Shanglianggang Forest Camping 🍀🍀🍀Cultural: Xuedou Mountain + Chiang's Former Residence + Ying Mengli Performance City Check the weather before your trip—rain enhances waterfalls but may close some trails temporarily!"