Here's a report to my family about our off-peak trip during the National Day holiday:
1. The hotel has a great location (a prime location, convenient for transportation, cable cars, and dining); the facilities are excellent (thankfully the hotel's dehumidifier kept the room dry and warm during the cooler weather); the service is great (the staff are warm and attentive, like family); please ask the hotel staff for directions beforehand to avoid getting lost.
2. We arrived at the hotel at 9 PM on the 11th (our flight from Beijing was delayed, and it took about 7-8 minutes to walk from Jiuhua Mountain to the visitor center, then from the visitor center to the mountain, and finally from the ticket check to the hotel). The hotel upgraded us free of charge and provided a quiet room.
3. On the morning of the 12th, at 4:30 AM, we went to Gion-ji Temple for morning prayers. Before 7:00 AM, we returned to the hotel to freshen up, and then went to the Kokushin-den (Coral Body Hall). The round trip and prayers took about an hour (entering from the south gate and exiting from the north gate, without entering other temples). After having breakfast at the hotel around 8:00 AM, we rested for a while.
4. At 9:30 AM, we took the cable car to Bai Sui Gong (Hundred Years Palace) and caught the monks doing their morning prayers. We paid our respects and stood there for about half an hour, then went to the Five Hundred Arhats Hall, and then walked down the mountain. 5. Arrive at room 1 PM for a nap.
6. At 2:30 PM, cross the bridge and take the side bus to the small rooftop (the main rooftop cable car was under maintenance, so we couldn't go; future travelers can substitute this itinerary). Pay respects to Buddha, take photos, and meditate for over an hour.
7. Take the bus back to its final stop. Before 5 PM, have a big meal at "Juxianlou," the top restaurant in Jiuhua Mountain, diagonally opposite. Afterwards, stroll back to the hotel and go to bed early.
8. On the third day, leave at 5 AM. Reach the north gate of the Rou Shen Dian (Hall of the Flesh and Blood) in 25 minutes. Before 6 AM, you can burn incense, listen to the monks' morning prayers, and meditate for a while. Descend the mountain from the south gate before 7 AM, visiting temples, praying, and sightseeing. Return to the hotel at 8:30 AM for breakfast and rest. Around 10 AM, go out again to visit any temples you missed.
8. Check out before 12:00 PM. After collecting your luggage, take the bus to the Cultural Park on your right-hand side outside the hotel. There are self-service luggage storage facilities on your right-hand side after entering the main gate. Take the shuttle bus into the park. You can leave the park before 2:30 PM after visiting the Buddha statue. The rest of your itinerary is up to you…
Thank you to the hotel for the thoughtful gifts, drinks, milk, etc.! Wishing the hotel great success and a pleasant stay!
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