2024 Xiuning Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Xiuning County is under the jurisdiction of Huangshan City, Anhui Province. It is located at the southernmost tip of Anhui Province near the borders with Zhejiang and Jiangxi Provinces. It was one of the “one prefecture and six counties” of ancient Huizhou. It is home to Mount Qiyun, one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism. It is known as a “paradise for rural tourism” and the “home of organic Chinese tea.” Its famous attractions include Mount Qiyun, the China Zhuangyuan Museum, and Baiji Scenic Area.
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Mount Qiyun in Anhui is the most underrated treasure and niche travel destination
Hello, we are Elaine and Xiao Wang who travel with 🐶 Peach.
As a travel blogger with a dog, our journey
Always in search, the real less beautiful and comfortable travel destination
This issue, I want to introduce you to this
Severely underestimated cold treasure travel destination:
📍Anhui Xiuning. Mount Qiyun
Xiuning County, located in southern Anhui
Compared to Huangshan, Hongcun, Xidi and other popular attractions
Here:
✅The characteristic Danxia mountain range, the fairy village on the cliff, the leisurely horizontal river bamboo raft, the scenery is not lost to the popular place!
✅The scenery is different in four seasons, and there are more than 260 days of fog all year round, and the sunrise and sea of clouds are super!
✅There are not many weekend tourists, the real less comfortable
✅The consumption is cheap, the best resort hotel in the scenic area is only 300+ a night, the cost performance is super high!
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🚏2 days and 1 night tour route:
Day1: Arrive at Mount Qiyun→Horizontal River Bamboo Raft→Night Tour Qiyun Town
Day2: Mount Qiyun sunrise, hiking tour→Return
⬇️Up the mountain
🚶🏻♂️Hiking: Climb the mountain from the ancient road entrance near Dengfeng Bridge, it takes about 1h to climb the mountain
🚡Cable car up the mountain: Take the cable car (more recommended! Save time and effort, because after going up the mountain, you have to continue hiking to the gate of the scenic area😂)
After going up the mountain, there are small, medium and large tour routes, which take about 3h, 4h, 5h respectively, and you can choose according to your physical strength. Xiao Wang walked the middle ring line (4h) this time:
🚏Wangxian Tower-Taoyuan Square-Dongtian Fudi-Dongtian Square-Shouzi Rock-One Tianmen-Zhenxian Dongfu-Second Tianmen-Three Tianmen-Yuehua Tianjie-Taisu Palace-Xiaohu Tian-Changsheng Tower-Yuxu Palace-Fangla Village-The highest peak-Baiyue Restaurant-Yuehua Terrace-Fengyuan Terrace-Lingxu Terrace-Zhangao Peak-Zuowang Terrace-Mengzhen Bridge-Wangxian Tower
According to the above route, the essence of the attractions are basically visited, take a walk and take a walk for about 4h, the recommended check-in points along the way:
⭐Danxia Corridor: Very spectacular Danxia landform
⭐Fangla Village: Located in the back mountain, very quiet, it is the cliff that has not been opened yet, standing there, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Mount Qiyun
⭐Yuxu Palace: The red Taoist temple under the cliff, hidden in the green trees, has a very artistic conception and is very beautiful
⭐Yuehua Tianjie: The village on the cliff, the white walls and black tiles of the Huizhou house, the smoke rises in the morning, like a fairyland. There are also many homestays and restaurants here
⭐Taisu Palace: The largest palace on the mountain, with red walls and green tiles, is very suitable for Hanfu ancient costume photography
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🚌【Transportation】Self-driving navigation "Anhui Qiyun Mountain", take the high-speed rail to Huangshan Station, and take a taxi for 30 minutes
⚠️【Precautions】
1. Small dogs can be brought into the scenic area, and they can also take the cable car, but they must be leashed and not affect other tourists
2. You need to walk on the mountain, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
I prefer this fairy mountain to Huangshan.
Compared with Huangshan, I prefer this fairy mountain in southern Anhui where you can cultivate yourself.
Qiyun Mountain in Xiuning County, southern Anhui
It is hidden in the sea of clouds for 200 days a year, so it is said that there are immortals living on the mountain. There are ancient cliff villages hidden in the clouds, Taoist temples under the Danxia landform, and the mysterious Yuxu Palace.
This is one of the four famous Taoist mountains, and it is also the divine and elegant mountain written in Chapter 762 of "Sword Comes".
It is also the first mountain in Jiangnan that Xu Xiake never forgets. It can be called "Huangbaiyue" with Huangshan.
Although he is not as famous as Huangshan, he has the unique Taoist nature.
If you want to climb it on a weekend, then follow my nanny-level strategy.
Address: Qiyun Mountain, Xiuning County, Huangshan Ticket: 68 (cable car and bamboo raft 135)
Climbing time: 3~5 hours
Warm play route:
Yuehua Cableway up the mountain-Yixian Building-Yishouziyan-Yizhenxiandongfu-Yuehua Tianjie-Xianglufeng-Taisugong-Xiaohutian-Yuxugong-Ziyunguan-Wulaofeng-Fanglazhai-Danxia Corridor
The most beautiful sunset at Jinlong Mountain.
Jinlong Mountain in Huangshan City is located in Lantian Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. Here is some detailed information about Jinlong Mountain:
4. Natural landscape:
- Altitude and terrain: The highest peak is about 970 meters above sea level, and it is about 2 kilometers from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. It takes about 1 hour to walk one way. The mountain is undulating, with a certain slope, and there are many bends in the mountain road.
- Vegetation: The mountain is rich in vegetation, with large areas of tea gardens, bamboo forests and various ancient trees. The tea garden is undulating like waves, green and dripping, as if it is the fingerprint of the earth; the bamboo forest is lush, and the wind blows and makes a rustling sound, adding a touch of tranquility to the mountains and forests.
- Meteorological landscape: Due to the high altitude and sufficient surrounding water vapor, there are often scenes of clouds and mists here, just like a fairyland. After the rain, the clouds and mist are floating in the mountains, and the villages, tea gardens, and bamboo forests are looming, which is very beautiful. At night, when the sky is clear, you can also enjoy the brilliant starry sky.
5. Cultural landscape:
- Ancient villages: There are two ancient villages, Shangjinlong Mountain and Xiajinlong Mountain, in Jinlong Mountain, with more than 30 households in the village. The houses are built on the mountain, with a typical Huizhou architectural style. A large part of them are yellow and red mud wall houses, which complement the surrounding natural environment and show a simple charm.
- Jinlong Temple: Originally named Yuyi Mountain, it was later renamed Jinlong Mountain because of the efficacious Bodhisattva of Jinlong Temple during the Qing Dynasty, but Jinlong Temple declined in the late Qing Dynasty.
A book, a cup of coffee, and a literary you, meet the beauty in Jianwu Bookstore~.
Step into the door, the warm light pours down, making people feel warm and comfortable. What comes into view is the large floor-to-ceiling bookcase that runs through the first and second floors. The sunlight and the light overlap and refract on the glass of the bookcase, making the entire space more clear. Simple, elegant, and bright are the main styles of Jianwu. Looking down from the rows of bookshelves, books and art flow...
Through the hall is the dining area and reading area of the bookstore. Jianwu's dining area has a variety of desserts and hot and cold tea snacks, and the entire space is filled with the fragrance of tea, ink, and coffee. Every afternoon, the wonderful light and shadow are projected in every corner of the bookstore, the light and shadow and the book fragrance are intertwined and blended, sitting in a comfortable table and chair to read quietly, the spacious space, the quiet atmosphere, the mellow coffee, holding a good book, let you Slowly taste the leisure time in the afternoon.
With the stairs to the cultural and creative area, the sinking design has a kind of wandering in literary thoughts and life aesthetics, but it does not appear to be closed; the mezzanine is full of goods, in addition to creative and beautiful stationery and toys, there are also various DIY products, from handicrafts, aromatherapy candles to plush toys, exquisite jewelry, etc.
Qiyun Mountain
Where to go on the weekend? The first famous mountain in Jiangnan - Qiyun Mountain in Anhui. Where to go on the weekend? The first famous mountain in Jiangnan - Qiyun Mountain in Anhui.
Qiyun Mountain got its name because of its 'one stone piercing the sky, standing shoulder to shoulder with the clouds.' Accompanied by Huangshan, Qiyun Mountain seems somewhat obscure, but in history, it was as famous as Huangshan, even more so. In the Ming Dynasty writer Tang Xianzu's poem 'A friend pities me for being poor and advises me to travel to Huangshan and Baiyue,' it is written, 'To know the aura of gold and silver, often travel to Huangshan and Baiyue. The place of lifelong obsession, no dreams reach Huizhou.' The Huang and Bai in the poem refer to Huangshan and Qiyun Mountain. Qiyun Mountain should be said to be a Taoist famous mountain with many ancient relics and beautiful scenery, and it is also a national geological park and a domestic forest park. This hidden fairy mountain was visited twice by Xu Xiake, and during the Qing Dynasty, it was inscribed by Emperor Qianlong as 'the unparalleled scenic spot in the world, the first famous mountain in Jiangnan.'
Top mountains paired with top hotels: Huangshan Yun△·Shilin Cliff
Top mountains paired with top hotels: Huangshan Yun△·Shilin Cliff. I accidentally came across a newly opened top luxury wild hotel in Huangshan online. Since it has been snowing in Huangshan these days, I thought it would be a perfect time to come and check it out.
The hotel just opened in June 2023 and has only 9 guest rooms. We came right after the New Year, so there weren't many people.
There isn't much to eat on the mountain, but the hotel has a restaurant where we had dinner and breakfast. Both were very delicious, and the dishes were exquisite. There is also afternoon tea and the Cliff House Elegant Experience, which were both very good.
I am very satisfied with this hotel. Although it is a bit expensive, it is worth the price. It feels like living in a painting, and you can overlook the scenery of Huangshan from the bed. I will definitely come back if I have the chance.
Xu Xiake didn't lie to me, this fairy mountain is as worth visiting as Huangshan
🎉Xu Xiake didn't lie to me‼️ This fairy mountain 🏔️ is as worth visiting as Huangshan||It turns out
Huangshan 🏔️'s neighbor
hides a paradise on earth ☁️
Qiyun Mountain 🏔️
This place is not only one of the four major Taoist sacred sites
but also gathers Danxia wonders, ancient carved stone walls,
Taoist heritage, and landscape paintings 🖼️
Even Xu Xiake, who traveled all over famous mountains and rivers 🏔️,
left his footprints here twice 🧟♀️
There are not many tourists here,
serene and like a secret place 🌿
Super travel guide, hurry up and take notes‼️
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🏞️Qiyun Mountain
🛤️Take the high-speed train to "Huangshan North Station", you can easily reach by bus or taxi
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📅【Qiyun Mountain 2 Days 1 Night Deep Tour】
•𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Check into the hotel ➡️ Bamboo rafting on Hengjiang River ➡️ Experience intangible cultural heritage crafts ➡️ Enjoy Hengjiang Golden Dragon Dance and fireworks after dinner ➡️ Go to the visitor center to watch the iron flower fire pot performance ➡️ Night tour of Qiyun Town to experience other activities
•𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Conquer Qiyun Mountain Loop: Take the Yuehua Cableway up the mountain ➡️ Wangxian Tower ➡️ Mengzhen Bridge ➡️ Dongtianfang ➡️ Shouzi Rock ➡️ Climb to Yitian Gate ➡️ Pass through Zhenxian Cave Mansion ➡️ Ertian Gate ➡️ Santian Gate ➡️ Yuehua Sky Street ➡️ Taisu Palace ➡️ Xiaohutian ➡️ Changsheng Tower ➡️ Yuxu Palace ➡️ Fangla Village ➡️ Fangla Cave ➡️ Danxia Mysterious Corridor ➡️ Climb to the highest peak ➡️ Dongtian Blessed Land ➡️ Cableway down the mountain
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📷Absolutely beautiful photography spots:
1️⃣Qiyun Town: Don't miss the wonderful performances of the fire pot, iron flower, and Hengjiang dragon boat dance!
2️⃣Yuehua Sky Street: The ancient Tianguan Mansion, Langmei Garden, and Hui-style buildings on the cliff are breathtaking
3️⃣Taisu Palace, Xianglu Peak: The aerial view is even more magnificent, and opposite Taisu Palace is the strange peak resembling an incense burner
4️⃣Xiaohutian: Walk along the path in front of Taisu Palace to find this hidden beauty
5️⃣Yuxu Palace: Challenge the steep mountain road, experience the fun of climbing, or choose the easy small loop down the mountain
6️⃣Wulao Peak, Ziyun Pass: The scenery of Wulao Peak and Ziyun Pass on the way from Yuxu Palace to Fangla Village is refreshing
7️⃣Fangla Village: The best aerial view, the trail is narrow, suitable for physically fit adventurers
8️⃣Fangla Cave: A glimpse of the grandeur of the big loop, discovering more wonders
9️⃣Danxia Mysterious Corridor: A wonderful interpretation of Danxia landform
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🔔【Travel Tips】
▪I chose Xiangfurui Hotel in Qiyun Town for accommodation, just a step away from the cableway entrance
▪For summer hiking, bring at least 2 bottles of water, Yuehua Sky Street is suitable for lunch
▪Cableway service time is 8:15-16:50, pay attention to the descent time
▪Light equipment, you can bring trekking poles and knee pads
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Exploring the Cloud Wonderland: A Two-Day One-Night Guide to Mount Qiyun in Anhui
👋Hey everyone, today I'm going to take you to a place that looks like a fairyland—Mount Qiyun in Anhui.
🎨【First Encounter with Qiyun, Like Entering a Painting】
The moment you step into the scenic area, it feels like you've traveled to another world. The mountains are layered, and the mist lingers between them, like the most beautiful ink painting created by nature. Every scene is mesmerizing, making you feel as if you are in a fairyland.
🏯【Historical Relics, Exploring Ancient Charm】
Walking on the bluestone road, every step feels like a conversation with history. Mount Qiyun not only boasts stunning natural landscapes but is also a sacred Taoist site. Ancient temples and famous Taoist sites like Yuehua Street and Taisu Palace tell stories of a thousand years. Here, you can feel a sense of tranquility and solemnity that transcends the mundane, as if the ancient bell's echo is lingering in your ears, calming your heart.
🌄【Sea of Clouds Sunrise, A Stunning Moment】
If you are an early bird, you must not miss the sea of clouds sunrise at Mount Qiyun. Standing on the mountaintop, watching the sky gradually turn white, and the golden sunlight piercing through the clouds, illuminating the entire valley, the shock of that moment is indescribable. Only by experiencing it yourself can you feel the beauty that strikes straight to the heart.
🍜【Gourmet Accompaniment, A Feast for the Taste Buds】
Speaking of food, Mount Qiyun will definitely not disappoint you. The small town at the foot of the mountain hides countless culinary secrets. Try a bowl of hot Maodoufu; the golden crispy exterior and soft juicy interior are simply amazing. There's also Huizhou's stinky mandarin fish, which may smell a bit 'stinky' but tastes incredibly delicious, making it hard to stop eating. And don't forget to try the authentic farmhouse dishes, fresh seasonal vegetables that are green and healthy, every bite is a gift from nature.
🚗【Transportation and Accommodation, Thoughtful Tips】
As for transportation, I highly recommend driving yourself. The scenery along the way is also breathtaking. For accommodation, there are several unique homestays on the mountain, so be sure to book online in advance.
Everyone, come to Mount Qiyun and start a dreamy journey. Trust me, you will fall in love with this place.💕
Qiyun Mountain丨Not far from Huangshan, there is a hidden fairy mountain
At the foot of Huangshan, a hidden fairyland was discovered—Qiyun Mountain in Anhui. It is a famous Taoist mountain and a treasure trove of nature and culture. The peculiar peaks and rocks of the Danxia landform, the historical precipitation of cliff carvings, and the clear mountain springs and verdant forests constitute a moving landscape painting. Even the ancient traveler Xu Xiake was attracted by the beautiful scenery here and visited twice.
🌄 Qiyun Mountain In-depth Travel Guide
📍 Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🚄 Depart from "Huangshan North Station", take the "Xiuning Line 1" bus or choose other transportation to easily reach.
🗓 My Two-Day One-Night Itinerary:
First day: Arrive in the afternoon, check into the hotel, enjoy bamboo rafting between the mountains and rivers of Hengjiang, personally experience traditional handicrafts, watch fireworks and dragon dance on Dengfeng Bridge after dinner, night tour the visitor center, watch iron flower and fire pot performances, and finally stroll through the night of Qiyun Town under the guidance of fish lanterns.
Second day: Challenge the middle ring line of Qiyun Mountain, take the cable car directly to the top of the mountain, visit ancient sites such as Wangxian Tower and Mengzhen Bridge, shuttle between Dongtianfang and Shouziyan, climb step by step to Zhenxian Cave Mansion, then pass through Yitian Gate to Santian Gate, stroll through Yuehua Tianjie, feel the charm of Huizhou architecture, visit Taisu Palace, Xiaohutian, Changsheng Building, Yuxu Palace, explore Fangla Village and Fangla Cave, traverse the mysterious Danxia corridor, finally leave footprints at the highest peak, and then leisurely take the cable car down the mountain.
📸 Must-see photo spots:
- Zhenxian Cave Mansion: Capture the stone carvings of "Heavenly Open Divine Show"
- Yuehua Tianjie: The perfect fusion of Huizhou architecture with Tianguan Mansion and Langmei Garden
- Taisu Palace and Xianglu Peak: Aerial view, showing a different beauty
- Xiaohutian: A journey of exploring a small road
- Yuxu Palace: A challenge of a steep mountain road
- Wulao Peak and Ziyun Pass: A distant view, feel the magnificence of nature
- Fangla Village and Fangla Cave: Aerial view, showing the mystery of Danxia landform
- Mysterious Danxia Corridor: In-depth exploration, experience a different natural wonder
🌠 Qiyun Town's summer activities are rich and colorful. Get the activity schedule in advance. I especially recommend the fire pot, iron flower, and Hengjiang dragon boat dance. The scene is shocking and not to be missed!
🔖 Travel Tips:
- Choose a suitable ring line according to your physical strength, and remember to get a map of the scenic area
- My climbing time is from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, including photo time
- Climbing in summer, it is recommended to bring enough water, Yuehua Tianjie has lunch supply
- Pay attention to the operating time of the cable car to avoid missing it
- Travel light, bring trekking poles and knee pads to protect your knees
🛏 Accommodation Recommendation: I chose Xiangfurui Hotel in Qiyun Town, which has a superior location, close to the cable car entrance, and convenient for travel.
I hope this guide can make your trip to Qiyun Mountain more perfect and experience a different kind of natural and cultural beauty.
National Geographic didn't lie, Huangshan and Qiyun Mountain are must-visit stunning places in a lifetime!
🏞️ Whether it's Xu Xiake's 'After climbing Huangshan, no other mountain is worth seeing,' or the Taoist sacred site Qiyun Mountain, these two dazzling pearls of Huangshan City have always been the poets' longing since ancient times. But it is only after experiencing it in person that one realizes the ancient descriptions were actually conservative. 🎨✨
👨👩👧👦 This time, I took my parents on a trip that needed to be both relaxing and enjoyable, so I chose the four-day tour package of Huangshan and Qiyun Mountain by Xiangyuan Travel. The entire journey is by cable car, saving effort and legs, with Huangshan's special afternoon tea available anytime for a break. We stayed in 5-diamond hotels throughout, allowing the elders to have a comfortable vacation. 🌟🏨
📅 The four-day itinerary is relaxed yet fulfilling:
Day 1: Depart from Tangkou, check into Xiangyuan Yungu Hotel, hike the ancient path, and taste new Huizhou cuisine. 🍲👣
Day 2: Climb Huangshan to watch the sunrise, take the Yungu cable car directly to the top, enjoy afternoon tea at Yupinglou, and stay overnight at Qiyun Mountain Resort. 🌄🍵
Day 3: Visit Yunyan Lake, taste farmhouse dishes, and have a night tour of Qiyun Town. 🌃🍜
Day 4: Stroll the ancient path of Qiyun, experience the Free Home Camp, and finally return to Huangshan North Station. 🏞️🛤️
🧗♂️ The routes of Huangshan and Qiyun Mountain are easy and less crowded, covering all the essential scenic spots. Especially Qiyun Mountain, deeply rooted in Taoist culture, is an excellent place for health and wellness, where parents can enjoy tranquility and relax their minds and bodies. 🍃🧘♀️
🏔️ Huangshan, the number one strange mountain in the world, is famous for its odd pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. Afternoon tea at Yupinglou allows you to enjoy both the scenery and the food. 🌄🍵
🏞️ Qiyun Mountain, one of the four famous Taoist mountains, features Yuxu Palace, Huizhou-style villages, and magnificent sea of clouds. Summer night tours, Hanfu costume changes, and photo opportunities are all breathtaking. 👗📸
🚣♂️ Hengjiang River bamboo rafting, with emerald green water, Huizhou ancient villages, and climbing Fengqiao Bridge, feels like traveling in a painting. 🏞️🌉
🏮 Qiyun Town, night tour of Huizhou town, experience intangible cultural heritage, carve longevity bamboo carvings, and send blessings to parents. 🧧🎁
🌳 Qiyun Mountain Free Home Camp, treehouses hidden in the forest, 21 themed rooms, imaginative and full of surprises. The club, pet paradise, and treehouse restaurant are suitable for family trips. With high negative ion levels, it is an excellent choice for a vacation. 🍃👧👦
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Hiking Qiyun Mountain, unlocking the stunning sea of clouds and fairyland
🌤️Huangshan, a place that has been the longing of literati and poets from ancient times to the present, and Qiyun Mountain is the shining pearl among them🎖️. This time, I chose Qiyun Mountain as my check-in spot, for no other reason than its picturesque natural scenery😜.
🚗Starting from Huangshan city, driving to Qiyun Mountain, the scenery along the way makes you feel super comfortable😃. When you reach the foot of the mountain and look up, the layers of mountains and the drifting clouds make you feel like you are in a fairyland🤩.
🚶♀️Step by step along the stairs, each step feels like walking at the intersection of history and nature. The ancient buildings, stone carvings, and inscriptions on the mountain softly tell the past and culture of Qiyun Mountain🎤. Especially the famous 'Yuehua Street', with its ancient charm, makes you feel like you have traveled back to ancient times👘.
📸When you arrive at Qiyun Mountain, taking photos and checking in is a must📷. Whether it's the majestic peaks or the ancient buildings, they all make great photo backgrounds. Especially the 'Dengfeng Bridge', standing on the bridge, with the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and clear waters behind you, every photo taken is of blockbuster level📽️.
💖This trip to Qiyun Mountain made me deeply appreciate the charm of nature and the profound cultural heritage. If you also love nature and history, why not take a walk in Qiyun Mountain, I believe you will not be disappointed💖
Reveal! The Taoist paradise missed by 99% of people is hidden in the gentle embrace of Huangshan
Dear friends, did you know? Next to the breathtaking beauty of Huangshan, there is a low-key and luxurious treasure—Qiyun Mountain! 👀 It is not just a Taoist holy land, but a synonym for a paradise on earth! The sea of clouds rolls, the ancient charm lingers, the Danxia landforms are stunning, and the ancient village on the cliff is simply a spiritual utopia! 🌿
📸 Come and take my super detailed 2-day-1-night guide, guaranteed to make your social media photos go viral! 💌
Day 1️⃣: As soon as you step into the Qiyun Mountain Resort, it's like traveling to another world. First, go to the Freedom Camp and stay in a cabin in the forest, feeling like the protagonist in a comic! 🏡 In the evening, stroll through Qiyun Town, with its twinkling lights, offering a unique charm. 🌃
Day 2️⃣: In the morning, take the Yuehua Cableway slowly upwards, with the sea of clouds beneath your feet. At that moment, all worries vanish! 🚠 Next, follow my route to ensure you don't get lost; every spot is a perfect photo op! 📸
🔥【Must-visit spots revealed】🔥
Yuehua Sky Street: Standing on the edge of the cliff, surrounded by mist, it feels like stepping into a fairyland. Every photo you take will exude an ethereal aura! 🧚♀️
Yuxu Palace: With its red walls and gray tiles, it exudes a sacred ancient charm. Don't you feel your soul being purified? 🧘♀️
Danxia Corridor: A paradise for hiking enthusiasts, every step is a scenic view. Remember to bring your camera to capture this breathtaking beauty! 👣
💡【Travel tips】Let me tell you secretly:
After taking the cableway down, although a circle of hiking is a bit tiring, the scenery along the way is definitely worth the ticket price! Remember to wear comfortable shoes! 👟
Pay attention to the cableway schedule, don't miss the last ride, or you'll have to become a "mountain hiking expert"! 🏃♀️
The section from Ziyun Pass to Danxia Corridor is truly a visual feast; don't tell me you don't want to go! 😉
After descending, don't forget to check out the folk performances in the town and experience a different cultural atmosphere! 🎭
🌈 To sum up, Qiyun Mountain is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual purification. This summer, give yourself a reason to escape the hustle and bustle, come to Qiyun Mountain, and find that long-lost peace and beauty! 💖
I finally found my dream house in Qiyun Mountain, Anhui
Living in such a treehouse is truly a scene that only appeared in my dreams.
The huge floor-to-ceiling windows face the misty mountains, and the exterior looks like an airplane hidden in the primeval forest.
Lying on this sofa, watching the clouds roll by outside, is incredibly relaxing.
This is Qiyun Mountain in Xiuning County, Anhui.
There are 200 days of cloud sea in a year.
Like the villa I just stayed in, there are 62 more, each one unique.
Some look like alien flying saucers, some like tree pouches on trees, some like lofts in the forest, and some like the Avengers' base on Earth.
It's called the Free Family Treehouse World.
It can be said to be the pioneer of treehouse hotels in the entire East China region.
Round Hotel: Free Family Treehouse World
Address: 50 meters south of Qisheng Farmhouse, Xiuning County, Huangshan City
About the hotel
The entire hotel is hidden in the primeval forest at the foot of Qiyun Mountain and requires shuttle buses for transportation. There is also a campsite with facilities like horse riding, archery, golf, and a pet park, and even a maze.
One Room:
This time I stayed in their best room type, an airplane. As the name suggests, it is a huge airplane with two rooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a large terrace. The floor-to-ceiling windows from the living room to the bedroom frame the opposite Qiyun Mountain, and I can really watch it all day.
The rooftop terrace can also be used for barbecues. Imagine a summer afternoon, a family living here, it would be wonderful.
Facilities:
There is Qiyun Mountain nearby to explore, which is said to be a mountain where one can cultivate the Tao. You can walk directly from the hotel to the cableway entrance to go up the mountain. Moreover, there is also a bamboo raft on the Hengjiang River at the foot of the mountain.
The hotel's own campsite is also very good.
Summary:
An interesting hotel can wrap up your travel mood. This Free Family Resort Hotel is comfortable to stay in and fun to play in. I highly recommend it.
Huizhou Sky Road Self-driving | Third Stop (Baizhangchong Waterfall)
Huizhou Sky Road is a paradise for self-driving tours, formerly known as Shishi Highway.
The east entrance of Huizhou Sky Road is Xinmen Village in Jiekou Town, Shexian County, the west entrance is Yulin Village in Yuanfang Township, Xiuning County, the north entrance is Huangdun Village in Tunxi District, Tunxi Town, and the south entrance is Daxikou in Shishi Township, Shexian County, with a total length of 138 kilometers.
Among them, the section from Changgailing to Shishi Township, which is more than a thousand meters above sea level, reaches 15 kilometers. It is the essence of Huizhou Sky Road. Along the way, the sea of clouds changes in various forms, the mountains are continuous, the natural ecology is excellent, and the forest coverage rate is as high as 98%.
It has now become the highest altitude, the most popular, and the most beautiful sky road for self-driving in the East China region and the border area of Anhui, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi.
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"Sky Road" passes through the third stop: Baizhangchong Waterfall
Baizhangchong Waterfall, emerging from the cover of strange peaks, stone cliffs, and green trees, has a drop of 88 meters and is praised by the outdoor community in East China as the "First Waterfall of Huizhou".
Following the Baiji River down for 1 kilometer, you will reach the magnificent Baizhangchong Waterfall. The clear water flows straight down from a high place, the sound of the water is gurgling, and it is very spectacular.
Xu Xiake didn't lie to me, this place is as worth visiting as Huangshan
Unexpectedly, there is a hidden fairy mountain not far from Huangshan!
It is one of the four major Taoist holy sites, Qiyun Mountain in Anhui
Combining Danxia landform, cliff carvings, Taoist culture, and beautiful scenery
Even Xu Xiake traveled here twice, and there are very few people
Here is a nanny-level guide for you!
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⛰️Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area
📍Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🚄Take the high-speed train to "Huangshan North Station", then take bus "Xiuning Line 1" for 1 hour to reach the scenic area, or take a bus for half an hour, or take a taxi for half an hour
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👇My two-day one-night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at the scenic area at 2 pm and check into the hotel - bamboo rafting on Hengjiang River - experience intangible cultural heritage crafts - have dinner - watch the Hengjiang Dragon Dance and fireworks show at Dengfeng Bridge - watch iron flower and fire pot at the visitor center - night tour of Qiyun Town with fish lanterns
Day 2: Hike the middle loop of Qiyun Mountain: take the cable car up the mountain - Wangxian Tower - Mengzhen Bridge - Dongtianfang - Shouzi Rock - Yitian Gate - Zhenxian Cave - Ertian Gate - Santian Gate - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohutian - Changsheng Building - Yuxu Palace - Fangla Village - Fangla Cave - Danxia Mysterious Corridor - Highest Peak - Dongtianfudi - take the cable car down the mountain
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📸Photo spots:
▪️Zhenxian Cave (P3): You can take photos of the large stone inscription "Tian Kai Shen Xiu"
▪️Yuehua Street (P4-6): You can take photos of Tianguan Mansion, Langmei Garden, and the Hui-style buildings built on the cliff
▪️Taisu Palace, Xianglu Peak (P7-8): Aerial shots are better, Xianglu Peak is opposite Taisu Palace
▪️Xiaohutian (P9): You need to walk down a small path in front of Taisu Palace for a short distance, then return
▪️Yuxu Palace (P2): There is a steep and narrow uphill road in front of Yuxu Palace, the rest of the journey requires some physical strength, if you can't continue, it is recommended to return and take the small loop down the mountain
▪️Wulao Peak, Ziyun Pass (P10 below): You can take photos of Wulao Peak and Ziyun Pass on the way from Yuxu Palace to Fangla Village, it's a long walk, that side is the big loop, taking photos means you've been there
▪️Fangla Village (P1): Only aerial shots, the steps are very narrow, climbing up requires physical strength, and you have to climb down again, if you don't want to climb, you can walk directly to Danxia Corridor
▪️Fangla Cave (P11): Walked a small part of the big loop here because I wanted to see it, then returned to continue the middle loop
▪️Danxia Mysterious Corridor (P12)
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🎆There are many activities and performances in Qiyun Town during the summer vacation, it is recommended to get a schedule in advance, my favorite experiences are the fire pot, iron flower, and Hengjiang Dragon Boat Dance, super spectacular! Must see!
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🏷Travel tips:
✔️There are three loops in the scenic area: large, medium, and small, choose according to your ability, get a map of the scenic area in advance
✔️I started climbing at 8:30 am and came down at 2:30 pm, it took 6 hours, took some time for photos
✔️It is best to bring more than 2 bottles of water when climbing in summer, you can have lunch at Yuehua Street on the mountain
✔️The cable car operates from 8:15 to 17:20, pay attention to the time to go down the mountain
✔️Travel light, you can bring trekking poles and knee pads
Compared to the Yellow Mountain, I have a greater love for the neighboring, lesser-known Taoist fairy mountain!
I've found that, compared to the Yellow Mountain, I have a greater affection for another lesser-known Taoist fairy mountain located in Anhui.
Last year when I visited Anhui, right next to the Yellow Mountain, I found a Taoist fairy mountain with a richer historical background than the Yellow Mountain. Although it's not well-known now, it was more famous than the Yellow Mountain a hundred years ago. Its history dates back to the Tang Dynasty and was once the resting place of Xu Xiake, Qiu Chuji, and Zhang Sanfeng. There are also stele inscriptions by Tang Bohu on the mountain.
Don't miss it on your next visit to Anhui.
Travel tips:
Take the high-speed train to 'Huangshan North Station' or 'County East Station', then take a scenic shuttle or taxi.
It is recommended to stay at the Qiyun Mountain Hotel by the Hengjiang River at the foot of the mountain.
Ticket + round-trip cable car + bamboo raft, price: 188 yuan.
Mountain hiking circuit: Yuehua Cableway up the mountain - Wangxian Tower - Mengzhen Bridge - Shouzi Rock - Zhenxian Cave Mansion (Tiankai Divine Beauty) - Yuehua Street - Xianglu Peak - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Sky - Yuxu Palace - Wulao Peak - Ziyun Pass - Fang La Fort - Danxia Corridor - the highest peak - cableway down the mountain.
Other considerations:
No turning back, it takes 4-5 hours. Pay attention to the time, the cableway operates from 8 am to 4:50 pm.
If you want to see the sunrise, you can watch it from the highest peak on the mountain.
The main checkpoints on the mountain include Zhenxian Cave Mansion, Yuehua Street, Yuxu Palace, Fang La Fort, and Danxia Corridor.
This holiday, I must visit Kaifeng
The ultimate guide to traveling, eating, and playing in Kaifeng + Kaifeng travel tips.
The ultimate guide to traveling in Kaifeng, Henan, and a comprehensive guide to Kaifeng cuisine.
Experience 'Two thousand years of Yellow River flooding, submerging several cities in Kaifeng,' Kaifeng is a city of 'city upon city,' with six ancient cities buried underground. With over three thousand years of history and the rise and fall of seven dynasties, the painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' depicts the prosperity of Bianjing in the Northern Song Dynasty. In the golden autumn, chrysanthemums bloom everywhere, the city is covered in golden hues, ancient buildings appear more weathered under the setting sun, and the city lights up, showcasing the bustling life.
1. Three-day tour reference route:
Day 1: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden - Longting Park - Drum Tower Night Market
Day 2: Daxiangguo Temple - Kaifeng Prefecture - Xisi Night Market
Day 3: Minglun Campus of Henan University - Iron Pagoda Park - Wansui Mountain Song Dynasty Martial Arts City - Old Henan University West Gate Night Market
OMG I went to the mountains and took a fairyland course, hurry up and collect it
I've always wanted to find a place suitable for lazy people to hike 🤔
The requirements are that there are few people, it's easy to walk, and it must be a niche with beautiful scenery
The idea was brought to Qiyun Mountain, one of the three beauties of southern Anhui
Due to its high and steep geographical reasons
There are clouds and mists on the top of the mountain for 260 days a year
And my trip up the mountain was like taking a fairyland course 🧘♀️
For friends who have recently come to Huangshan to play
I have organized this worry-free Qiyun Mountain travel guide for you, please take it ☑️
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📍Qiyun Mountain Resort
🎫Ticket price 68 yuan/person, half price for children, elderly, and students; package ticket 198 yuan/person including Qiyun Mountain ticket & round-trip cable car & Hengjiang bamboo raft; free admission every Wednesday in November and December
About transportation❓
Airport: Huangshan Tunxi (40min drive from the scenic area)
High-speed rail: Huangshan North Station (35min drive from the scenic area)
Self-driving: Navigate to 'Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area'
About accommodation❓
I stayed at the Xiangfu Rui Resort Hotel in the scenic area. The room is a simple Chinese style with Huizhou characteristics, spacious and cost-effective. Moreover, the location is very convenient for playing, right next to the entrance of Qiyun Mountain cable car. For dining, you can go to the Xiangrui Xuan restaurant next to the hotel. The dishes taste good and are not expensive
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📌Tips for checking in:
🔹Yuehua Cableway
Taking the cableway, you can see different sceneries in the four seasons. For a lazy person like me, it's very energy-saving. Sitting in the cable car and shuttling through the clouds, it took me to the destination of the fairyland in the clouds. Coming down from the cableway is the Wangxian Tower. Qiyun Mountain in the rain is even more fairy-like.
🔹Zhenxian Cave Mansion
One of the essences of Qiyun Mountain, you reach it after passing through the Tianmen Gate. The real scene of 'Tiankai Shenshow' from the novel 'Jian Lai' is right here. The stone carving culture on the three sides of the Danxia cliff, literati like Tang Bohu and Zhu Xi have left their calligraphy here. The photos I took at Tianmen Gate were jokingly said by my friends that I looked like a nun. Right~ There is also a Zhenxian Conference held from Wednesday to Sunday here, where you can deeply experience Taoist culture.
🔹Yuehua Street
The big gourd in front of the third Tianmen Gate symbolizes blessings and prosperity. Then you come to the first Taoist village in China. The Taoist priests and residents live here. Because it hangs above the cliff houses, it is named 'Heaven Street'. The name is very clever. It was raining on the day we came, and Heaven Street was a bit deserted. The usual Yuehua Street has a different historical charm. I hope to have the chance to come again to see a sunrise over the sea of clouds.
🔹Hengjiang Bamboo Raft
It is recommended to play this after having fun on the mountain. Enjoy the scenery on the bamboo raft leisurely, the misty rain in front of you is like a painting, and the rainy atmosphere is full. It's just right for a rest.
🧾Lazy person's route (about 4h of play)
Yuehua Cableway → Wangxian Tower → Taoyuan Fang → Dongtian Fudi → Dongtian Fang → Shouzi Rock → Tianmen Gate → Zhenxian Cave Mansion → Second Tianmen Gate → Third Tianmen Gate → Yuehua Street → Taishu Palace → Xiaohu Tian → Changsheng Tower → Yuxu Palace → Fang La Fort → Highest Peak → Baiyue Restaurant → Yuehua Platform → Fengyuan Platform → Lingxu Platform → Zhan Gao Peak → Zuo Wang Platform → Mengzhen Bridge → Wangxian Tower → Hengjiang Bamboo Raft
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Not inferior to Chiang Mai, a majestic 500-acre forest in Huangshan Qiyun Mountain offers luxurious treehouses for family fun
🌳 Hidden deep in the forest of Huangshan Qiyun Mountain, these luxurious wooden houses boast a forest coverage rate of up to 67%. Lying in the wooden house, you can gaze at the starry sky, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the sea of clouds, lakes, mountains, and vegetation.
Airplane Treehouse: A fairy tale world specially designed for children, as if entering an 'airplane tribe'. Various flying elements complement the sea of clouds and mountains outside the window.
North American Vacation House: Surrounded by vast forests, it feels like being on the American continent.
Embroidered Building Wooden House: The floating curtains make you feel like you are in the ancient buildings of Chiang Mai. The bathtub on the terrace facing the jungle gives you the illusion of being in Bali.
In this verdant mountain forest, there is a paradise for children.
Treehouse Adventure: The treehouse towers into the clouds, as if in a fairy tale world. Children can climb up the winding stairs, overlook the entire mountain forest scenery, and feel close to nature.
Free Camp: This is a world full of infinite possibilities. Children can run freely, play, and release their inner energy. Setting up tents, making campfires, and having picnics allow children to experience the fun of outdoor adventures.
Love Pet Park: This is the home of cute pets and a happy place for children. You can get close to alpaca cubs and feel their gentleness and cuteness; watch the emotionally stable capybaras play in the water; appreciate the unique charm of the 'daydreaming' meerkats; and see the elegant and noble black swans dancing gracefully in the lake.
Mulinasi, without some skills, you can't make it there
For those who are not skilled in driving and parking, it is not recommended to go to Mulinasi. The road up the mountain is basically full of twists and turns, and most of these turns are nearly 90° where you can't see the oncoming traffic, followed by some fools who don't honk before turning. The road is barely two lanes in both directions, but many sections can't accommodate two cars side by side, especially on the curves. As you approach Mulinasi, it gets even more exaggerated, with one side full of parked cars, allowing only just enough room to pass on the other side. A slight misjudgment in steering can lead to scraping against the cliff walls, and if a car comes down the mountain from the opposite direction, it's time to test your reversing skills. At the village entrance parking lot, which is not formal, you have to park wherever you find a spot. You should travel light when going up the mountain, as it takes about fifteen minutes of hiking to reach the village. So, the overall experience before entering the village is unpleasant.
But the moment you step onto the guesthouse terrace and face the towering mountains, you feel instantly enlightened, with a thrilling sense of conquest. What you should do then is open a bottle of wine and quietly sit there in a daze. For dinner, still on the terrace, you enjoy the innkeeper's cooking with another bottle of wine, drinking from sunset to late into the night, accompanied by the sound of dice games from the tables below the terrace. This is what it means to be content with your lot.
After breakfast, take a stroll around the village, which is not big and is built against the mountain, mostly four stories high, with most of the houses now converted into guesthouses. Due to the continuous sunny weather, there was no chance to see the sea of clouds. When leaving, the car ran out of battery, which was an expensive and time-consuming repair deep in the mountains. Be sure to check your vehicle's condition before driving.
I rarely use the word 'stunning' to describe a mountain, but this one is truly beautiful
Right next to Mount Huangshan, there lies such an obscure fairy mountain
As one of the four famous Taoist mountains, Mount Qiyun
Perhaps it's because the brilliance of Mount Huangshan is too dazzling
That this gorgeous fairy mountain has been overlooked by many
In fact, I recommend this lesser-known but beautiful Taoist fairy mountain even more
During this Dragon Boat Festival holiday, I have explored this beautiful mountain
Rich in heritage, with majestic peaks
Below the mountain, there is also Qiyun Town, a holiday and sightseeing destination
Here's a summary of a Mount Qiyun travel guide👇
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📍Mount Qiyun Scenic Area, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Transportation🚗
Take the high-speed train🚄 to Huangshan City, then a taxi or a scenic bus for about 40 minutes
Self-driving is also an option with parking available🅿️
Two-day one-night travel strategy:
Day: Stay at the Mount Qiyun Resort Hotel, if you feel tired from the journey on the first day, you can choose not to climb the mountain yet, as the night tour of Qiyun Town is also very interesting
Day: Set off in the morning to take the cable car up the mountain
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❇️Hiking and mountain climbing strategy:
Route📌
Yuehua Cableway - Wangxian Tower - Shouzi Rock - Zhenxian Cave Mansion - Yuehua Street - Tasu Palace - Xiaohu Tian - Yuxu Palace - Ziyun Pass - Wulao Peak - Fang La Fort - Danxia Corridor - The summit - Cable car down the mountain
Climbing the mountain on a clear morning after the rain, you are also likely to enjoy the sea of clouds!
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❇️Photo check-in spots:
✅Cave Heaven and Blessed Land
The sect scenes from martial arts movies, the characters carved on the cliffs under the Danxia landform are particularly striking and spectacular, and standing on the steps below for photos is also very beautiful
✅Yuxu Palace
A beautiful Taoist temple built in a recess on the cliffside, like a place where immortals cultivate
✅Yuehua Street
A village standing along the mountain cliffs on Mount Qiyun, well-developed with shops, accommodations, and dining facilities
✅Fang La Fort
A house atop the mountain peak, legend has it that Fang La stationed here, the aerial view and distant mountains are stunningly beautiful
✅Xiaohu Tian
A small gourd gate scene built on the cliff, great for taking photos
✅Qiyun Town
The scenic town at the foot of the mountain, with interesting activities such as iron flower performances and Jinlong performances on Dengfeng Bridge
✅Love Meng Paradise
A petting zoo in the resort area, with alpacas, sika deer, miniature horses, and more than a dozen other animals, especially suitable for family fun!
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Accommodation🏠:
This time we stayed at the Mount Qiyun Resort Hotel, which is also the only officially designated accommodation by the scenic area. The hotel is located in Qiyun Town at the foot of the mountain, just a few meters away from the cable car station, and you can walk to the cable car right downstairs.
The hotel also has restaurants, a cultural and sports center, and other facilities, making it an excellent place to stay with rest, dining, and entertainment all in one.
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❇️Travel tips:
. It's a bit challenging to visit all the scenic spots on Mount Qiyun, so it's recommended to travel light, bring a walking stick, and prepare water and bread for sustenance.
. In summer, be aware of mosquitoes!
. The longest climbing time can take four to five hours, so be mindful of the time! The cable car closes at 4:30 pm, and if you miss it, you'll have to walk down the mountain.
. During the summer vacation, children under 18 years old are free of charge for admission, and those under 1.2 meters are also free for the cable car. College students over 18 years old can get an 88 yuan joint ticket.
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Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area
Huangshan Three-Day Tour | Third Stop Qiyun Mountain|||With the longing for Qiyun Mountain in Anhui, I embarked on this journey to explore Taoist culture and Danxia landform. Qiyun Mountain, known for its reputation as 'the best of the southern Yangtze River region alongside Mount Huangshan'.
Walking leisurely along the Jiuli Thirteen Pavilions (Xiake Ancient Trail) at the head of Dengfeng Bridge, following in the footsteps of Xu Xiake, rising step by step. For those accustomed to exercise, reaching the ticket office is just a leisurely stroll.
Passing through Yuehua Street, I arrived at the Taixu Palace. Its predecessor was the Yousheng Zhenwu Shrine of the Southern Song Dynasty, which was later rebuilt and renamed by Emperor Jiajing due to the efficacious blessing of a son. As a royal Taoist site of great significance in the Jiangnan region,
Taixu Palace has witnessed countless Taoist grand ceremonies. Worshiping devoutly, drawing a fortune stick, the precision of the Taoist priest's interpretation is astonishing. The metaphors on the stick added to my awe of Qiyun Mountain.
Moving forward, the Yuxu Palace came into view. This building is famous in the history of Jianzhan pottery, built against the mountain, integrating palace and cave. This harmonious blend of architecture and nature, 'unity of heaven and man, the Tao follows nature', standing here, I felt the integration with nature and the connection with the Tao.
The 'Tang Yin Stele' under the Zixiao Cliff, the Yuehua 'Heavenly Street' on the cliff, and the 'Dinosaur Footprint Fossil Group' inside the Xiaohu Sky, are collectively known as the 'Three Wonders of Qiyun Mountain'. The 'Zixiao Palace Xuandi Stele Inscription', seven meters long and one meter four wide, was written by Tang Yin, a Ming Dynasty painter and calligrapher. The writing is fluent, and the calligraphy is neat and vigorous. Tang Yin's life was full of poetry and painting, but this is the only stele inscription.
In the evening, with the afterglow of the setting sun, I roamed the Heng River on a small bamboo raft, carefree and at ease. As night fell, dozens of bamboo rafts connected end to end on the Heng River, forming a 'golden dragon'. In Qiyun Town, watching the iron flower performance and the fireworks of ten thousand trees bloom, the night of Qiyun is rendered into a splendid painting. Large patches of golden stars sprinkle onto the calm waters of the Fuhai Sea, and the flames 'escaping' from the falling sticks gradually dissipate under the caress of the spring water. At this moment, I felt the unique charm and endless blessings of this land.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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A day in the mountains, floating as if independent of the world, transforming into an immortal.
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✅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.
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🔴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
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✅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
A stunningly secluded fairy mountain! A hidden gem even more low-key than the Yellow Mountain!
💥Unexpectedly! In addition to the Yellow Mountain, Anhui also hides such a low-key secluded fairy mountain—Qiyun Mountain, which is simply a paradise on earth! 🌁
🏞As one of the four famous Taoist mountains, Qiyun Mountain combines Danxia landform, tranquil ancient villages, beautiful landscapes, and cozy towns all in one, making it the perfect choice for summer retreats and vacations! 🌲
💎Qiyun Mountain beautifully combines nature with culture, and although it's not yet crowded with tourists, it is definitely a hidden gem for those who love hiking and climbing. 🌲
🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station or Yixian Station, where there are direct buses to the destination, or take a taxi.
🎢Attractions: Besides mountain climbing and sightseeing, there are many leisure activities such as archery, rock climbing, camping, and golf to satisfy visitors of all ages!
📝Recommended 2-day itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at the destination 👉 Check into the hotel 👉 Rest and experience the Hengjiang bamboo raft 👉 Enjoy the night view and food of Qiyun Town in the evening
Day 2: Reach Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area 👉 Take the cable car up the mountain 👉 Hike and enjoy the scenery along the way 👉 Return trip ends
🎉During statutory holidays, there are many interesting activities, such as Hengjiang Dance Golden Dragon, Iron Flower, and Fish Lantern Festival, filled with traditional Chinese romance! 🎆
📸Must-visit spots in Qiyun Mountain: 💖
1⃣ Dengfeng Bridge
🌟The oldest bridge in Huizhou, where you can enjoy the full view of the bridge by bamboo raft, but not if you take the cable car! To take photos, you can only hike up the mountain 🚶♀
2⃣ Wangxian Terrace
🌟From here, you can overlook the Yellow Mountain and Hengjiang, with a full visual effect! This is an excellent viewing platform to overlook Hengjiang and gaze at the Yellow Mountain. 📸 Take distant shots of the pink walls and black tiles of Huizhou architecture 🏯, like a flowing painting.
3⃣ Shouzi Rock
🌟The character 'Shou' (longevity) inscribed by Zhu Xi himself, it is said that touching it can help you live over a hundred years!
4⃣ Elephant Trunk Rock
🌟From a distance, it looks like a giant elephant drinking water, and you can even make out the eyes and trunk.
5⃣ Incense Burner Peak
🌟Named for its resemblance to an incense burner, legend has it that the iron pavilion and iron incense burner at the top of the mountain were bestowed by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. If you're lucky enough to encounter fog, the iron pavilion surrounded by mist looks like a fairyland, perfect for photography!
6⃣ Cliff Inscriptions
🌟Feature: Inside the Xiaohutian, there are more than 1,400 inscriptions on the densely packed grottoes, with a long history. A must-visit spot for calligraphy enthusiasts!
🍽 Must-try local foods
1⃣ Xiuning stewed noodles: Smooth and tender, with a very fresh soup, a must-try local snack!
2⃣ Huangshan baked cakes: Crispy crust with fresh fillings, one bite and you can't stop!
3⃣ Stone ear soup: Made from Qiyun Mountain's unique stone ears, not only delicious but also nutritious and healthy.
4⃣ The vegetarian meals and snacks like 'hairy tofu' from Qiyun Mountain are also worth trying, great value for money! 😋
💡Hiking tips:
1⃣Cable car operating hours 8:15-16:50, be mindful of the time to descend.
2⃣Bring a flashlight, walking stick, trash bag, rain gear, and other small items.
💖Anhui's Qiyun Mountain is a stunningly beautiful place worth visiting! Before it gets crowded, come and experience the paradise for mountain climbing enthusiasts! ✨
Compared to the Yellow Mountain, this unassuming Daoist fairy mountain is even more worth climbing
Xu Xiake really didn't deceive me!
This fairy mountain in Anhui truly moved me to tears.
The mountaintop is level with the clouds, with its unique Danxia landform, the quaint cliffside villages, and the beautiful Hengjiang landscapes.
If you also want to embark on a journey of ancient Huizhou-style romance,
make sure to save this 2-day, 1-night travel guide to Mount Qiyun!
About transportation
Mount Qiyun Resort Area
Anhui Province, Huangshan City, Xiuning County, Qiyunshan Town Self-drive: Navigate to the scenic area parking lot P High-speed train: Huangshan North Station, take a taxi for 30min Bus: There is a direct bus for 1h
Itinerary
Day 1: Stay at Hengjiang, bamboo raft night tour, Qiyun Town Day 2: Cable car up the mountain, Mount Qiyun hiking sightseeing, return trip
During holidays, Qiyun Town at the foot of the mountain will also have the carefree festival activities
√ Hengjiang dancing golden dragon √ Iron flower performance √ Fish lantern festival √ Falling flower show √ Huizhou market are all very exciting
Travel route①Upper route
San Tian Men, Xianglu Peak, Xuantian Taixu Palace, Yuxu Palace, Xiaohu Tian, if you still have the energy, you can climb the steep 'One Line Sky' Downhill route
San Tian Men, Er Tian Men, Zhenxian Cave Mansion, Yi Tian Men PS: Mount Qiyun is not high in altitude, and the mountain terrain is not complex, starting from Yuehua Street (San Tian Men)
Check-in strategy for famous Taoist mountains
'A mountain is not renowned for its height, but for its immortals,' Mount Qiyun, as one of the four famous Taoist mountains in China. There are many Taoist sights √ Cave Heaven and Blessed Land √ Zhenxian Cave Mansion √ Xuantian Taixu Palace √ Xianglu Peak √ Xiaohu Tian √ Yuxu Palace, taking photos and check-ins are very photogenic
❷ Cloud Top Street
Suspended on the cliff face, shrouded in clouds all year round, hence also known as 'Cloud Top Street.' This place is where Taoist priests and residents live together, with incense smoke and cooking smoke intertwining, presenting a picture of Taoist and secular life blending together.
❸ Cliffside Inscriptions
Mount Qiyun has 206 stele inscriptions, 256 cliffside carvings, chiseled into the cliffs, set in caves, with a variety of styles. The most spectacular is 'Zhenxian Cave Mansion'
Danxia Landform
65 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, the red conglomerate rocks formed. There are many platforms and caves on the mountain, the mountain body is relatively rounded, and the rock layers are mostly horizontal, which is very different from the vertical cliffs of the Yellow Mountain.
Anhui, you're confused if you don't promote this place
"Qi Yun Mountain is as high as the clouds on the walls, surrounded by low mountains in all directions."
Don't just know about the Yellow Mountain when you come to Anhui, within half an hour's drive is Xiuning, where locals have their own secret Taoist hermit mountain 'Qi Yun Mountain'. Waking up to the misty clouds, the fairy-tale village is hidden on the cliffs, a perfect combination of nature and culture, quiet with few people, ideal for a vacation!
🚉Travel Tips:
⛰️Qi Yun Mountain Resort
📍Qi Yun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Self-driving: Navigate to the scenic parking lot🅿️
High-speed rail: Huangshan North Station, 30min by taxi
Bus: Direct coach 1h
Two-day trip strategy
DAY1: Huangshan North Station - Check into Qi Yun Mountain Hotel - Hengjiang River Bamboo Rafting—Anhui Intangible Cultural Heritage - Dufeng Bridge Hengjiang Dance Golden Dragon
DAY2: Watch the sunrise on Qi Yun Mountain - Canola flower check-in - Return trip
⛰️Qi Yun Mountain no-return route
Yuehua Cableway up the mountain ➡️ Wangxian Pavilion ➡️ Cave Heaven and Blessed Land ➡️ Yuehua Street ➡️ Ta Su Palace ➡️ Xiao Hu Tian ➡️ Yu Xu Palace ➡️ Wu Lao Peak ➡️ Zi Yun Pass ➡️ Fang La Fort ➡️ Danxia Mysterious Corridor ➡️ The highest peak ➡️ Downhill cableway
Ps:
①Cableway time 8:15-16:50
②The route takes about 3.5 hours on foot, the above route takes a round without taking any wrong turns
Discover the Bride's Room Waterfall in Southern Anhui
🏞️【Written at the Beginning】
Mountains of gold and silver, take away a delightful mood, leave no trash behind, cherish the great rivers and mountains, and civilize the scenery.
【Location】
Ziyuan Village, Xiuning, when you see the sign in picture 2, you've reached the parking lot【picture 5】, after getting off the car, you can enjoy the scenery on foot.
🎞️【Photography Tips】
The water volume is still good during this period, but it will decrease by the summer;
It won't look as spectacular as in 【picture 1】;
🎞️【Best Time for Photos】
1-3 PM, when the sunlight just nicely sprinkles into the canyon, it's the perfect time for photography as the light will shine on you, making for great portraits;
If you're team building, there's a dam at the entrance of the scenic area where you can sit in a row, which is also photogenic;
📝【TIPS】
1️⃣Don't come on rainy days, the water is high, and there's a risk of flash floods;
2️⃣On sunny days, remember to protect yourself from the sun, the UV rays at noon are still very strong;
3️⃣It's not suitable for camping, don't bring too much stuff, just some light food and a small amount of water, and remember to take your trash with you;
4️⃣Nearby there is also the "Huizhou Grand Canyon" scenic area, where you can go rafting in the summer;
5️⃣On the way back, there are small restaurants on Chakou Street, where you can have a taste of wontons;
You're being foolish if you don't promote this place in Anhui
🌄 Compared to the bustling Huangshan, I prefer the lesser-known Qiyun Mountain known only to the locals! Here, the Danxia landform, cliff carvings, Taoist culture, and scenic landscapes complement each other, with clouds and mist lingering all year round, making it seem like a Taoist fairy mountain that captivates the heart. 🏞️
Just got back from a trip here and couldn't wait to put together a 2-day, 1-night travel guide for everyone, remember to save it first! 📚
⛰️ | Qiyun Mountain Resort
📍 | Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🚄 | Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, there is a direct bus, or a 30min taxi ride
Day❶: Arrive at the scenic area - Check into the Freedom Home Treehouse - Hengjiang River Bamboo Rafting - Dengfeng Bridge - Night tour of Qiyun Town
🌟 Stay at the Freedom Home Treehouse, as if you've entered a fairy tale world, with a dense forest right outside the window, instantly forgetting the hustle and bustle of the world. 🌲
Day❷: Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds at Qiyun Mountain, hiking sightseeing - Return trip
🌅 The early morning at Qiyun Mountain, with the sea of clouds surging and the sunrise scenery intoxicating.
🏡 Accommodation recommendation
Freedom Home Treehouse, each with a unique design, as if you're embraced by nature. 🌳 In addition to treehouses, there are also animal farms, mini-golf, camping activities, etc., great for family trips or friends traveling together!
【Qiyun Mountain Hiking Route】
Yuehua Cableway up the mountain - Wangxian Tower - Cave Heaven and Blessed Land - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Sky - Yuxu Palace - Wulao Peak - Ziyun Pass - Fang La Fort - Danxia Mysterious Corridor - The highest peak - Descend
✅ The above route is efficient, reaching every scenic spot without detours, taking about 5 hours. Yuehua Street is a good place to eat and recharge.
✅ Other hiking tips:
1⃣️ Cableway operation hours are 8:15-16:50, don't miss the time to descend! ⏰
2⃣️ If you want to see the sunrise, you need to drive up the mountain early in the morning and then hike. 🌅
3⃣️ Travel light, as there are quite a few steps. 🧗♀️
4⃣️ Bring water and snacks for energy replenishment when necessary. 🍪🥤
5⃣️ A walking stick is very useful for climbing steps more easily. 🧗♂️
【Main Check-in Spots】
1⃣️ Yuehua Street
Built on a cliff, it is the main residence of mountain Taoists and villagers. The Huizhou-style architecture with white walls and black tiles, when viewed from a drone amidst the clouds, is as beautiful as a fairyland. 🏡
2⃣️ Yuxu Palace
Built into the mountain recess, the red-walled Taoist temple is hidden among the cliffs, like a place for cultivating immortals. 🏯
3⃣️ Fang La Fort
A solitary peak stands tall, with a steep trail leading directly to the white house at the top, offering a breathtaking aerial view. 🏞️
4⃣️ Danxia Mysterious Corridor
A unique Danxia cliff corridor, from which you can overlook the mountains, is spectacular. 🌄
5⃣️ Dengfeng Bridge
A nine-hole ten-pier arch bridge, where you can take a bamboo raft ride on the water, enjoying the Huizhou-style architecture and landscape on both sides. 🛶
Qiyun Mountain, waiting for you to explore its beauty and mystery! 🎉
Don't be too outrageous! Xu Xiake didn't deceive me, Anhui actually hides this treasure of a lesser-known place
❤️Recommendation reason:
Qi Yun Mountain is located in Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, and is a beautiful 4A scenic area. The mountain is not very high, but the scenery is beautiful, and the Qi Yun Town that integrates mountains and rivers is even more memorable.
🌟Highlights:
The Danxia landform here is unique, with an overwhelming atmosphere, suitable for family trips👨👩👧. Taking the Yuehua cableway up the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Heng River. Attractions such as Wangxian Tower, Shou Character Rock, Zhenxian Cave Mansion, Xianglu Peak, and Taisu Palace are also worth visiting👍👍.
Xiaohu Tian and Yuxu Palace are great places for photography📸, with the red Taoist temple located under the cliff, which is quite stunning.
Wulao Peak, Fangla Fort, Danxia Corridor, and the highest peak are great spots for mountain climbing and hiking🚶.
In Qi Yun Town, there are various activities at night, such as the Golden Dragon Dance, fireworks show, and traditional Chinese music concerts, which are very lively😄.
👉If you want to avoid the crowded popular spots, consider visiting Qi Yun Mountain during off-peak times, it is definitely an excellent choice‼️
This is definitely the pinnacle of Anhui's child-friendly attractions, where you can retreat to the forest, breathe in the oxygen, and stay in a treehouse
Tucked away in the depths of the Qiyunshan National Geopark in Huangshan, Anhui, the Treehouse World of Ziyoujia is like a piece of wondrous land yet to be discovered, far from the hustle and bustle of the world. It is an experiential camp resort that combines forest outdoor amusement projects, with treehouse villas scattered among the pine forests, like a world out of a fairy tale, serene and full of mystery.
Design
The treehouses are a group of independent villa-style rooms scattered throughout the forest, showcasing a variety of imaginative design styles, from airplanes to spaceships, from cave rooms to lighthouses, as well as kangaroo pouches, steam engines, the Watcher's Homestead, the Mysterious House, building blocks, lofts, and more, each one representing a wonderful journey and a novel way of vacationing.
Rooms
The Treehouse World of Ziyoujia presents 21 themes, with a total of 62 treehouses and villas full of personality, meeting the accommodation needs of all kinds of tourists. Whether it is adventurers seeking extraordinary experiences or travelers hoping to share precious time with family, everyone can find their ideal dwelling here. For those seeking cost-effective options, the double-bedroom American-style house is recommended: with an area of 35 square meters, including a living room and courtyard, and a 1.5-meter-wide bed in each room, it becomes the first choice for family trips.
Dining
In terms of dining, the Treehouse World of Ziyoujia also lives up to expectations. The restaurant is located on the north side of the Treehouse World, built by the river, decorated in a European and American country style, offering high-end cuisine with Cantonese dishes as the highlight, combining Chinese and Western styles, and also incorporating the essence of local cuisine. Every dish is a strict combination of ingredients and flavors.
Amenities
Tourists can also experience a variety of outdoor activities at the Ziyoujia Qiyun Camp Club. Whether it's families with children, couples, or outdoor enthusiasts, everyone can find their own fun here. From children's playgrounds to real-life CS, from mini-golf to water bicycles, with more than twenty activities to choose from, every guest is sure to find their own happy moments at Ziyoujia.
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