Anhui Anqing - Mount Tianzhu

Anhui's Mount Tianzhu is stunningly beautiful. Mount Tianzhu is located within Qianshan County in the southwest of Anhui Province, known for its clear mountains and beautiful waters, and is famous for its 'majestic peaks, secluded caves, peculiar pines, and strange rocks.' It is a world geological park. Mount Tianzhu is beautiful, dangerous, and full of fun. You can climb to the summit to admire the Tianzhu Peak from afar, walk along the thrilling Qinglong Ridge, visit the perilous ancient fortress, explore the mysterious valley, or overlook the beautiful Hung Lian Dan Lake. The heart of Mount Tianzhu is also a major attraction. Mount Tianzhu is also known as Qianshan, Wanshan, and Wanshan Mountain, and is one of the three famous mountains of Anhui. The main peak, Tianzhu Peak, has an altitude of 1489.8m. The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi praised it in his poem 'Inscription on Tianzhu Peak': 'A single peak of Tianzhu props the sun and the moon, a thousand ren high gate locks the clouds and thunder.' Address: No. 112 Tianzhu Mountain Road, Qianshan City, Anqing, Anhui Province About transportation: High-speed train: Qianshan Station (Tianzhu Mountain Station is the old train station, no high-speed train) After getting off at Qianshan Station, there is a direct bus to Tianzhu Mountain Visitor Center inside the station. The bus ticket is 10 yuan (about 40 minutes' drive) to reach the visitor center. Self-driving: Navigate to Tianzhu Mountain World Geopark Visitor Center, there are three or four parking lots which are very convenient, and the parking fee is about 20 yuan for less than 6 hours. Ticket price: Starting from 130 yuan. Children (under 6 years old or below 1.2 meters in height with a household registration book are free) Elderly (over 65 years old with ID card are free, 60-65 years old half price) Minors (6 to 18 years old half price with a household registration book) Students (with a student ID half price) Opening hours: Open all year round from 7:00 to 17:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:00) Note Tickets need to be reserved one day in advance. Check the weather forecast in advance, decide on the time and route of climbing, and if allowed, you can climb to the top to watch the sunrise.