Hidden Paradise in Southern Anhui — Qiyunshan Mountain!

Here is my carefully prepared 2-day, 1-night hiking guide to Qiyunshan Mountain: Qiyunshan Scenic Area Transportation: Take a high-speed train directly to Huangshan North Station. From there, a 30-minute taxi ride will get you to the scenic area, or take Xiuning Bus No. 1, which reaches the scenic area in 1 hour. Accommodation: Recommended is the Qiyunshan Yuehua Resort Hotel, featuring traditional Chinese architecture and just a 5-minute walk to the cable car station. Sea of Clouds Viewing: If it rains one day and clears the next, there's a very high chance of seeing the sea of clouds! Qiyunshan Mountain offers views of the sea of clouds for over 200 days a year, with mist and clouds creating breathtaking scenery. Itinerary Day 1: Check in to the hotel - interact with animals at the Pet Park - bamboo rafting on Hengjiang River - night tour of Qiyun Town to enjoy intangible cultural heritage performances. Day 2: Hiking up the mountain, with immersive interactions with traditional Chinese-style NPCs along the way. Hiking Guide Time: The full loop takes about 5 hours, suitable for visitors with good physical fitness. Cable Car: The Yuehua Cable Car operates from 8:00-16:50. Please plan your time wisely to avoid missing the last cable car down. Route: Cable car up - Wangxian Tower - Cliff Inscriptions - First, Second, and Third Heavenly Gates - Yuehua Sky Street - Taisu Palace - Small Gourd Heaven - Yuxu Palace - Ziyun Pass - Fangliao Cave - Fangliao Fortress - Danxia Corridor - cable car down. Photo Spots Yuehua Sky Street: A Taoist village on the cliff that looks like a fairyland from a drone view. Small Gourd Heaven: A gourd-shaped rock hidden deep in the mountains, uniquely charming. Yuxu Palace: A red-walled Taoist temple built against the mountain, magnificent and spectacular. Ziyun Pass: Nestled between two mountains, it's one of Qiyunshan's hidden gems. Fangliao Fortress: Nearly vertical steps leading to a small house at the top, challenging your courage and perseverance. Night Activities at the Foot of the Mountain Hengjiang Golden Dragon Dance + Fireworks Show: As night falls, watch the golden dragon dance and fireworks display, like a flowing landscape painting. Intangible cultural heritage performances including charcoal flower dance, fire tower burning, fish lantern parade, and more, allowing you to experience the charm of traditional culture. Iron Flower Forging + Fire Pot + Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Fireworks Show: The highlight of the evening, a breathtaking spectacle that makes your trip worthwhile.