I thought Huangshan was beautiful enough, until I went next door here......

On a weekend when autumn was deepening, I couldn't help but go to southern Anhui again. This time, instead of going to the crowded Huangshan, I went to a quieter treasure nearby, the number one mountain in Jiangnan for Taoism—Qiyun Mountain⛰️ for hiking and enjoying autumn (only a 40-minute drive from Huangshan). Night tours at the foot of the mountain and cultivating immortality on the mountain made this short trip full of surprises🤣 Viewing Huangshan, appreciating immortals at Qiyun The ancients really didn’t deceive me😭 As one of the four famous Taoist mountains, this place literally has "immortal aura" welded onto it. Many Taoist priests still live on the mountain. In two days, the trip offered the serene grandeur of a famous Taoist mountain and autumn sun-drying scenes; plus the lively atmosphere of an immersive street area. At Xiaoyao Street at the foot of the mountain, I found unexpected liveliness and comfort. 2-day 1-night Immortal Cultivation Guide📝 DAY1️⃣: Immersive entry into immortality Arrive in the afternoon and head straight to the foot of the mountain to the Qiyun Mountain Baiyue Resort Hotel. Immerse yourself in Xiaoyao Street at the foot of the mountain, with different experiences from afternoon to night—NPC interactions, singing, dance performances, and more. Don’t miss the intangible cultural heritage fish lantern parade and iron flower show. On weekends, there are fireworks too🎆 DAY2️⃣: Sleep in naturally, take the cable car up Qiyun Mountain for a high view and experience the famous Taoist mountain. In the afternoon, take a bamboo raft at the foot of the mountain. The green water and mountains look like stepping into an ink painting. The 20-minute round trip across the river really feels like Guilin. The autumn water is calm, and both banks look like ink paintings. 🗺️Recommended hiking route: Wangxian Tower → Zhenxian Cave (cliff carvings check-in) → Yuehua Tian Street (tea break) → Xianglu Peak (sea of clouds photo spot) → Taisu Palace → Xiaohutian (find dinosaur footprints) → Yuxu Palace (Tang Bohu’s authentic works are here) → Wulao Peak → return Must-check legendary spots on Qiyun Mountain 1️⃣ Yuxu Palace: A temple embedded in red rock walls, with Tang Bohu’s handwritten inscriptions here 2️⃣ Cliff Carvings: The giant "Longevity" character written by Zhu Xi; touching it is said to prolong life 3️⃣ Xiaohutian: The Gourd Gate is great for photos! There are dinosaur footprint fossils on top (shocked face) 4️⃣ Yuehua Tian Street: An ancient Taoist village built on a cliff, with an immortal tea house costing about 30 RMB per person, perfect for sitting all afternoon 📍 Anhui · Qiyun Mountain 🚄 Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Yixian/Huangshan North Station, then take the scenic area shuttle bus or taxi