Discovering Mount Jiuhua in Anhui: A Perfect Blend of Buddhist Holy Land and Natural Beauty

Mount Jiuhua, located in Qingyang County, Anhui Province, is also known as the 'Mountain of the Nine Sons'. The Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai once praised its nine peaks as blooming lotuses, hence it is acclaimed as the 'Lotus Buddha Land'. Also, due to the verse 'The sacred mountain unfolds its nine glories', it is referred to as 'Jiuhua'. The scenery of Mount Jiuhua is unique, and with its rich Buddhist culture and magnificent natural landscapes, it is honored as 'the foremost in incense burning under the sky' and 'the number one mountain in the southeast', enjoying dual honors. Attraction Information: Location: Jiuhua Street, Furong Road, Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province Ticket Price: 160 yuan; Tiantai/Huatai Cableway: Round-trip ticket 160 yuan, single trip 85 yuan; Baishui Palace Cable Car: Round-trip ticket 100 yuan, single trip 55 yuan Opening Hours: Mount Jiuhua: 24 hours; Tiantai Cableway and Baishui Palace Cableway Operating Hours: 7:00-17:00; Huatai Cableway: Peak Season 7:30-17:30 (January 16 - November 14), Off-Season 8:00-17:00 (November 15 - January 15) Transportation: Chizhou-Qingyang-Jiuhua (Chizhou—Qingyang—Mount Jiuhua) Bus Line Travel Tips: 1. Tiantai Temple: The highest temple on Mount Jiuhua, also the most scenic one, a must-visit spot when coming to Mount Jiuhua. It is generally recommended to take the cable car up (8 minutes) and then walk down the mountain (2.5 hours), with a half-day needed for the visit. 2. Yueshen Palace: The flesh body hall of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, also the temple with the most incense and visitors on Mount Jiuhua. 3. Baishui Palace: The flesh body temple of the monk Wu Xia, located halfway up the mountain, also requires a round-trip cable car ride (100 yuan/person). 4. Huacheng Temple: An ancient temple on Mount Jiuhua, also the Mount Jiuhua Historical Relics Museum, a must-visit ancient temple. Experience Review: The air on Mount Jiuhua is truly fresh; taking a breath makes you feel like you could fly. The temples on the mountain are really numerous; I even wondered if I had entered a large religious theme park. What impressed me the most was the vegetarian food on Mount Jiuhua; it was really delicious. Overall, Mount Jiuhua is a place worth visiting, not only for the beautiful natural scenery but also for the profound Buddhist culture. Journey Feelings: Mount Jiuhua, this place is unbelievably beautiful! The mountains are clear, the waters are pure, and the air is as if it's been filtered. My friends and I climbed all the way up, and although we were as tired as dogs, the view from the mountaintop was absolutely worth it! The misty clouds made me feel like I was about to float away. And the temples here have a special vibe, very calming to the soul. The only downside is that it's a bit crowded, which can affect the mood a bit. But all in all, the trip to Mount Jiuhua was really great.