Follow Nezha on a breathtaking journey to Tianzhushan Mountain! This is a must-see destination!

Tianzhushan Travel Guide Located in Qianshan City, Anqing City, Anhui Province, Tianzhushan Mountain, known as the "Best Mountain in Jianghuai" and the "Ancient Nanyue," is a national 5A-level scenic area. With its magnificent natural scenery, including majestic peaks, unique rocks, serene caves, and beautiful waters, as well as its rich cultural heritage, it's a destination worth exploring. Here's a detailed travel guide for Tianzhushan: • Best time to visit: Tianzhushan is suitable for visiting year-round. Spring (March-May) offers breathtaking azalea blooms; summer (June-August) provides cool mountain air perfect for escaping the heat and enjoying water activities; autumn (September-November) showcases stunning fall foliage; and winter (December-February) presents opportunities to witness snow-covered landscapes, rime ice, and vibrant boxwood trees against the snowy backdrop. • Tickets and transportation: During peak season (March 16 to November 15), tickets are CNY 130/person, while during the off-season (November 16 to March 15), they are CNY 110/person. Scenic area transportation costs CNY 30/person. The Dalongwo cable car costs CNY 80/person for uphill travel and CNY 60/person for downhill travel. Various transportation options are available: ◦ Bus: Take a bus from Anqing, Hefei, or other cities to Qianshan. From Qianshan West Bus Station, there's a bus to the main scenic area of Tianzhushan every 5 minutes. ◦ Train: After arriving at Tianzhushan Railway Station, take a taxi to Linbei (the Grand Archway, also known as Tianzhu Gate) or the bus station, then transfer to a bus to the scenic area. Minibuses or carpooling options are also available directly to the scenic area for about CNY 15-20/person. Direct buses to the scenic area are available from Qianshan Railway Station, Qianshan West Bus Station, and Tianzhushan Tourist Transportation Station. ◦ Airplane: After arriving at Anqing Tianzhushan Airport, take bus No. 3 to Linghu Station. From Anqing Hubin Bus Station, take a bus to Qianshan (CNY 15/person, approx. 1.5 hrs). Then, take a tourist bus from Qianshan to Tianzhushan Scenic Area. ◦ Car: Take the Hushu Expressway (G42) or the Dongxiang Expressway (S18) and exit at Tianzhushan. National Highways 318 and 205 also have exits at Tianzhushan Road in Qianshan City. • Recommended routes: ◦ Easy cable car tour (suitable for visitors who prefer sightseeing without hiking): Take the Dalongwo cable car uphill → Zhenyigang → Gaobentai → Hike up the Mysterious Valley trail → Reach the summit of Tianchi Peak → Descend via the Zongguanzhai trail → Return to Gaobentai → Zhenyigang → Take the Dalongwo cable car downhill. This route takes about 5-6 hrs and offers easy access to major attractions like the unique caves of Mysterious Valley and the majestic scenery of Tianchi Peak. ◦ Cost-effective one-way cable car tour (suitable for visitors who enjoy some hiking and value cost-effectiveness): Take the Dalongwo cable car uphill → Pass multiple scenic spots and arrive at the South Gate. This route combines hiking with cable car travel, offering a balance of exercise and sightseeing, and takes about 4-5 hrs. ◦ In-depth hiking tour (suitable for visitors with good physical fitness who want a complete Tianzhushan experience): Start from the South Gate → Pass by Pili Rock, Longyin Huxiao Cliff, Elephant Trunk Rock, Feilai Peak, Mysterious Valley, Tianchi Peak, Tianzhu Peak, and other attractions → Return to the South Gate. This route involves no cable car travel and allows for full immersion in the beauty of Tianzhushan, but requires good physical fitness and takes about 6-8 hrs. • Food recommendations: ◦ Tianzhu stone ear and free-range chicken soup: Made with local free-range chicken and precious stone ear mushrooms, this soup is rich, flavorful, and nutritious. ◦ Steamed pork with yellow mud: Tender meat with fragrant rice flour, offering a soft, savory, and non-greasy taste. ◦ Steamed noodles with meat: Chewy noodles absorb the rich flavors of the meat and broth, creating a unique taste. ◦ Guanzhuang bean curd rolls: Bean curd skin wraps various fillings, offering a multi-layered texture. ◦ Longtan bamboo shoots: Fresh and crispy, these are a local specialty. • Accommodation recommendations: ◦ Inside the scenic area: Options like Liandan Lake Resort Hotel and Tianzhushan Hotel offer convenient access to sunrise views and attractions, but are relatively expensive. ◦ Outside the scenic area: Numerous homestays and hotels near the Chazhuang Tourist Center offer various choices with prices ranging from CNY 100-200, along with convenient access to dining and other amenities.