Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel | Become a hermit for a day at Qiyun Mountain, the most famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River

Visited the hermitage site of Qiyun Mountain⛰️, the most famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River. 'Unparalleled scenic spot in the world, the most famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River' was a title bestowed by Emperor Qianlong. The visit truly lived up to its reputation. - Unlike other scenic areas that have been refurbished, the handrails along the mountain paths and the lions at the entrance of Taisu Palace at Qiyun Mountain are also covered with moss, and the mountain is rarely trodden by visitors. But it is precisely because of this that it has an even more serene and secluded charm. - Walking up the mountain, the scenery is stunningly beautiful, with clouds and mist winding around, as if stepping into the clouds. Going further in feels like walking among the clouds, as if truly experiencing the leisurely pleasure of Li Bai and Xu Xiake when they visited famous mountains and rivers. - We took the big loop route, took the cable car to halfway up the mountain, and spent about five hours going up and down the mountain. With every step, there's a view, and the air is fresh and tranquil. - The unique Danxia landform of Qiyun Mountain and the ancient buildings and stone inscriptions in the mountains become more appealing the more you look at them. - The small town in the mountains also has the worldly atmosphere of secular life, just like the introduction says, the clouds in the mountains and the worldly atmosphere of the small town blend together, embodying the Taoist concept of 'cultivation in the secular world is cultivation itself.' - A day in the mountains, floating as if independent of the world, transforming into an immortal. - ✅Travel tips 📍Anhui·Qiyun Mountain⛰️ 🚅40min from Huangshan Station to Qiyun Mountain 🚡Recommended to take the cable car up the mountain, save energy to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the mountains~ 🚡Cable car operating hours 8:15~16:50 (If you linger too long admiring the scenery and miss the cable car down the mountain, remember to watch the time) ⚠️Essentials for climbing: water, hat, energy biscuits, travel light. - 🔴Recommended check-in spots 🔺Yuxu Palace: A red-walled Taoist temple, breathtaking, not a wasted trip 🔺Hanging Walkway: I would call it the walkway into the fairyland, heading towards the clouds, breathing deeply, truly exhilarating 🔺Xiaohu Tian: Xiaohu Tian is a stone archway from the Ming dynasty, with a gourd-shaped arch, very unique and interesting 🔺Fang La Cave: To find Fang La Cave, you must pass through the hanging walkway, with cliffs on three sides, the scenery is extraordinary, truly stunning 🔺Highest Peak Wangyue Pavilion: On the day we went, there was light rain. Climbing up to Wangyue Pavilion and looking into the distance, the clouds and mist were like being in a fairyland - ✅Travel route I recommend taking the big loop to experience the most beautiful scenery of the fairy mountain Wangxian Tower→Cave Heaven Blessed Land→Dongtian Square→Shouzi Rock→Heaven Gate One Zhenxian Cave Mansion→Second Heaven Gate→Third Heaven Gate→Yuehua Street→Taisu Palace→Xiaohu Tian→Changsheng Tower→Yuxu Palace→Ziyun Pass→Fang La Cave→Fang La Stockade→Highest Peak→Baiyue Restaurant→Yuehua Platform→Fengyuan Platform→Lingxu Road→Zhanggao Peak→Zuowang Platform→Mengzhen Bridge→Wangxian Tower