Qi Yun Mountain Lazy Guide: Cable Car Up, Bus Down, No Effort Needed

Those who know, know! Want to explore the Taoist fairy mountain but afraid of climbing? This "cable car up + bus down" route on Qi Yun Mountain is simply legendary! In 5 hours, you can check in at sea of clouds, ancient villages, and Taoist temples. Even fragile travelers can easily get the ink-wash wonderland✨ 📍Core Route (No Backtracking Version) Yuehua Cable Car Up → Wangxian Tower → Shouzi Rock → Zhenxian Cave → Yuehua Tianjie → Taisu Palace → Xiaohutian → Yuxu Palace → Danxia Corridor → Bus Down 👉The whole route is mainly flat and gentle downhill, only Xianglu Peak requires climbing 300 steps, you can choose whether to tackle it as you wish. ✨Must-Visit Immortal Spots 1. Zhenxian Cave: A must for fans of "Jian Lai"! The "Heavenly Divine Scenery" cliff carvings are stunning. Take a photo and it feels like stepping into a xianxia drama. The cave is filled with incense smoke, and you can interact with NPCs to collect stamps. 2. Yuehua Tianjie: A thousand-year-old cliffside village with white walls and black tiles among the Danxia Mountains. Sit down for a cup of osmanthus Daoist tea (15 RMB/cup), watch Taoist priests and villagers pass by, the atmosphere is perfect. 3. Yuxu Palace: A Ming Dynasty Taoist temple hidden under Zixiao Rock, with red walls blending into the mountain rock. Standing on the front platform feeling the breeze and looking afar instantly explains the meaning of "Tao follows nature." Perfect for shooting ancient-style photos. 4. Danxia Corridor: The red rock walls glow golden-red under the sunset, every shot looks cinematic! Few people and stunning views, you get the whole mountain scene to yourself! 💰Cost Details (Pitfall Avoidance Version) • Tickets: Peak season 68 RMB/person, off-season 55 RMB/person (student ticket 30 RMB in peak season) • Yuehua Cable Car Up: 60 RMB/person (saves 1 hour compared to hiking, 5 minutes straight to mid-mountain) • Bus Down: 35 RMB/person (ends directly at the visitor center, don’t foolishly hike back to the cable car station!) • Package tip: Online "ticket + cable car up + bamboo raft" packages are more cost-effective, buying on-site may be 20 RMB more expensive. 📌Nanny-Level Tips 1. Transportation: Take the "Qi Yun Mountain" shuttle bus from Huangshan North High-Speed Rail Station, 1 hour direct, 10 RMB/person. For self-driving, arrive before 9 AM, parking is tight on weekends. 2. Food: Eat Taoist vegetarian dishes on Yuehua Street (recommend Taiji Soup), after descending, try Mao Tofu in Qi Yun Town. 3. Attractions: Incense on the mountain is expensive, sincerity matters more than buying a lot; some areas have poor signal, bring some cash for emergencies; watch out for slippery spots in some areas. 4. Timing: To shoot the sea of clouds, take the cable car before 8 AM; for sunrise photos, don’t descend later than 1 AM; fewer people than Huangshan, more charm than ordinary mountains.