Anhui Hidden Gem! Qiyun Mountain 2 Days 1 Night Autumn Tour Guide Free for Zhejiang Residents

Compared to the crowds at Huangshan, I prefer the secluded fairy charm of "Baiyue" Qiyun Mountain 🍂 "Huangshan and Baiyue face each other, green waters and red cliffs are the best in Jiangnan." The collision of Taoist culture, Danxia landforms, and autumn sea of clouds makes it a beautiful and less crowded hidden spot~ 📍Key Information (Save this to avoid getting lost) - Address: Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province (Qiyun Mountain Resort Area) - 🚄 Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Huangshan North Station/Yixian East Station, then a taxi within 30 minutes directly to the site, or take the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area - 🎫 Tickets: 68 RMB (including scenic area transportation), free admission for Zhejiang residents from 11.15 to 11.30! Cable car one-way 60 RMB (recommended for easier ascent) - 🏨 Accommodation: Prefer Qiyun Town homestays (around 200+ RMB per person) or Baiyue Resort Hotel (10-minute walk to the scenic area), mountain-top lodging is less cost-effective and not recommended Day 1: Town Carnival Night · Intangible Cultural Heritage and Fireworks Together 14:00-16:00 Hengjiang Bamboo Rafting 🎋 Take a 40-minute bamboo raft ride, with Huizhou-style residences reflected on the riverbanks and Danxia mountain shadows in the water, like stepping into an ink painting scroll. The light at 3 PM is soft and perfect for photos. 16:30-18:00 Xiaoyao Xianyuan Interactive Event ✨ The town streets hide many NPCs; participate in games to win silver tickets, which can be exchanged for cultural products at the pawnshop. Flash performances may randomly appear, offering an immersive time-travel experience. 18:00-19:00 Taste Authentic Huizhou Flavors 🥢 Recommended town restaurants, about 60 RMB per person for dishes like stinky mandarin fish and Mao tofu, paired with Qiyun Mountain wild tea—delicious beyond words. 19:00-19:30 Baiyue Phantom Sound Festival Party 🎶 DJ sets explode! The whole town dances together; the autumn evening breeze makes the carnival incredibly relieving—young people must join. 20:00-20:30 Intangible Cultural Heritage Feast + Fireworks Show 🎇 Check in at the small square near the visitor center to watch iron flower forging and fire pot shaking. The iron flowers splash down like a star rain (remember to shoot in slow motion); fireworks start at 20:05, perfectly complementing the town’s night atmosphere. ✨Bonus: Every Friday and Saturday, there’s an extra Hengjiang Golden Dragon Dance. The dragon’s body lit by lanterns is stunning—don’t miss it! Day 2: Mountain Hiking and Ancient Exploration · Entering the Taoist Secret Realm 07:30-08:30 Early Bird Mountain Climb (Catch the golden hour of the sea of clouds) It’s recommended to buy the "ticket + cable car combo" (book online in advance to save 20 RMB). The early cable car ride takes 10 minutes up the mountain. Between 7-8 AM, you have a high chance to encounter the sea of clouds, full of fairy-like atmosphere. 09:00-13:30 Hiking the Highlights Route (Easy and stress-free) Wangxian Tower → Shouzi Rock → Zhenxian Cave (dense cliff inscriptions) → Yuehua Sky Street (a Taoist village on the cliff, try kudzu root rice balls) → Yuxu Palace (red walls and Danxia cliffs + authentic Tang Bohu inscriptions) → Xiaohutian (touch the "Shou" character for good luck) → Danxia Corridor (stunning silhouette of red cliffs like the Red Cliffs) 💡Highlights: Yuxu Palace’s red walls are perfect for Hanfu photos; climb Fanglazhai for panoramic views of mountains and sea of clouds; wild macaque groups occasionally appear (do not feed them dangerous food). 14:00-15:00 Descend and Return After taking the cable car down, have a bowl of beef noodles at the foot of the mountain to replenish energy. If time allows, browse the town’s cultural shops and buy Qiyun Mountain-themed bookmarks as souvenirs. ⚠️ Autumn Travel Tips - Clothing: Light jacket + non-slip sports shoes; big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains; moss on hiking paths - Gear: Hiking poles (essential for gentle slopes), power bank, umbrella (rain is common in the mountains) - Avoid Scams: Tickets sold by touts outside the scenic area are fake; only buy from official channels; mountain restaurants are expensive, better to eat in town for main meals - Photography: Best spots are Dengfeng Bridge morning mist, Yuehua Sky Street sea of clouds, Yuxu Palace red walls; Zhanqi Peak is great for drone shots