Xiuning Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Mount Qiyun in Anhui is the most underrated treasure and niche travel destination

Hello, we are Elaine and Xiao Wang who travel with 🐶 Peach. As a travel blogger with a dog, our journey Always in search, the real less beautiful and comfortable travel destination This issue, I want to introduce you to this Severely underestimated cold treasure travel destination: 📍Anhui Xiuning. Mount Qiyun Xiuning County, located in southern Anhui Compared to Huangshan, Hongcun, Xidi and other popular attractions Here: ✅The characteristic Danxia mountain range, the fairy village on the cliff, the leisurely horizontal river bamboo raft, the scenery is not lost to the popular place! ✅The scenery is different in four seasons, and there are more than 260 days of fog all year round, and the sunrise and sea of clouds are super! ✅There are not many weekend tourists, the real less comfortable ✅The consumption is cheap, the best resort hotel in the scenic area is only 300+ a night, the cost performance is super high! . 🚏2 days and 1 night tour route: Day1: Arrive at Mount Qiyun→Horizontal River Bamboo Raft→Night Tour Qiyun Town Day2: Mount Qiyun sunrise, hiking tour→Return ⬇️Up the mountain 🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking: Climb the mountain from the ancient road entrance near Dengfeng Bridge, it takes about 1h to climb the mountain 🚡Cable car up the mountain: Take the cable car (more recommended! Save time and effort, because after going up the mountain, you have to continue hiking to the gate of the scenic area😂) After going up the mountain, there are small, medium and large tour routes, which take about 3h, 4h, 5h respectively, and you can choose according to your physical strength. Xiao Wang walked the middle ring line (4h) this time: 🚏Wangxian Tower-Taoyuan Square-Dongtian Fudi-Dongtian Square-Shouzi Rock-One Tianmen-Zhenxian Dongfu-Second Tianmen-Three Tianmen-Yuehua Tianjie-Taisu Palace-Xiaohu Tian-Changsheng Tower-Yuxu Palace-Fangla Village-The highest peak-Baiyue Restaurant-Yuehua Terrace-Fengyuan Terrace-Lingxu Terrace-Zhangao Peak-Zuowang Terrace-Mengzhen Bridge-Wangxian Tower According to the above route, the essence of the attractions are basically visited, take a walk and take a walk for about 4h, the recommended check-in points along the way: ⭐Danxia Corridor: Very spectacular Danxia landform ⭐Fangla Village: Located in the back mountain, very quiet, it is the cliff that has not been opened yet, standing there, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Mount Qiyun ⭐Yuxu Palace: The red Taoist temple under the cliff, hidden in the green trees, has a very artistic conception and is very beautiful ⭐Yuehua Tianjie: The village on the cliff, the white walls and black tiles of the Huizhou house, the smoke rises in the morning, like a fairyland. There are also many homestays and restaurants here ⭐Taisu Palace: The largest palace on the mountain, with red walls and green tiles, is very suitable for Hanfu ancient costume photography . 🚌【Transportation】Self-driving navigation "Anhui Qiyun Mountain", take the high-speed rail to Huangshan Station, and take a taxi for 30 minutes ⚠️【Precautions】 1. Small dogs can be brought into the scenic area, and they can also take the cable car, but they must be leashed and not affect other tourists 2. You need to walk on the mountain, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Anhui | You're clueless if you don't promote this place

Compared to Huangshan, I prefer Qiyun Mountain, which is only known to locals! It combines Danxia landforms, cliff carvings, Taoist culture, and picturesque landscapes, shrouded in mist all year round, truly a Taoist fairy mountain~ If you plan to go, you can bookmark this first 🐴 · ⛰️ | Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area 📍 | Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚄 | Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, there is a direct bus, or a 30min taxi ride · Day❶: Arrive at the scenic area - Stay at Ziyoujia Treehouse - Hengjiang River Bamboo Rafting - Dengfeng Bridge - Night tour of Qiyun Town Day❷: Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds on Qiyun Mountain, hiking sightseeing - Return trip · 🏡 Accommodation recommendation This time we stayed at the Ziyoujia Treehouse with friends, each treehouse has a unique design. The tree trunks pass through the house, and outside the window is a dense forest, truly nestled in nature🌲 In addition to treehouses, there are also animal farms, mini-golf, camping activities, etc., great for family trips or friends to experience together! · 【Qiyun Mountain Hiking Route】 Yuehua Cableway up the mountain - Wangxian Pavilion - Cave Heaven and Blessed Land - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Heaven - Yuxu Palace - Wulao Peak - Ziyun Pass - Fang La Fort - Danxia Mysterious Corridor - The highest peak - Descent ✅ The above route is efficient, reaching every scenic spot without detours, taking about 5 hours, and Yuehua Street is a good place for a meal. ✅ Other hiking tips: 1⃣️ Cableway operating hours 8:15-16:50, don't miss the descent time 2⃣️ To see the sunrise, you need to drive up the mountain early and then hike 2⃣️ Travel light, there are quite a few steps 3⃣️ Bring water and small snacks for energy 4⃣️ A walking stick is very useful, making climbing stairs easier · 【Main Check-in Spots】 1⃣️ Yuehua Street A village built on a cliff, the main residence of Taoist priests and villagers on the mountain, with white walls and black tiles of Hui-style architecture, aerial photography in the morning with mist swirling around, like a fairyland. 2⃣️ Yuxu Palace Built into the mountain recess, a red-walled Taoist temple built on the cliff, very much like a place for cultivating immortals. 3⃣️ Fang La Fort Also known as Dusong Peak, a solitary peak standing in the clouds, a steep hiking trail leading directly to the white house on the top, the aerial view is stunning. 4⃣️ Danxia Mysterious Corridor A unique Danxia cliff corridor, offering a distant view of the mountains, very spectacular~ 5⃣️ Dengfeng Bridge A nine-hole ten-pier arch bridge, take a bamboo raft ride on the water, enjoying the Hui-style architecture and landscape on both sides. ·

Dengfeng Bridge - An ancient bridge at the foot of Mount Qiyun

Dengfeng Bridge is located at the foot of Mount Qiyun, spanning the Heng River, and serves as the main passageway to Mount Qiyun. Constructed during the Ming Dynasty, it has withstood over 400 years and still stands as 'a rainbow across the stream, a dragon lying on the waves,' with its majestic presence, making it one of the more spectacular ancient bridges in Anhui. It symbolizes the ascent to greater heights, and a local saying goes: 'A glance from the Dengfeng Bridge bestows far-sighted blessings not shallow; a walk on the Dengfeng Bridge promises longevity of ninety-nine years.' During the Spring Festival, golden dragons dance over the Heng River, and Dengfeng Bridge offers the best vantage point for the spectacle.

Compared to the Yellow Mountains, I have a greater fondness for this less-known mountain

Speaking of Mount Qiyun, one must mention its past life. In addition to the Yellow Mountains, Mount Qiyun is characterized by its typical Danxia landform, complemented by dinosaur fossils, Taoist culture, and cliff carvings all in one. Mount Qiyun is one of the four famous Taoist mountains in China, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Taoism began in the Tang Dynasty, with foundations laid during the Song and Yuan dynasties. During the Jiajing and Wanli periods of the Ming Dynasty, the third-generation patriarch of the Zhengyi sect, Zhang Zhenren, was ordered to stay, where he conducted rituals, built Taoist temples, and gradually turned it into the center of Taoism in southern China. During the Ming Dynasty, the incense market was prosperous, and the 'Xuantian Tasu Palace' built by Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty was a place that visitors yearned for. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty praised it as 'an unparalleled scenic spot in the world, the number one famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River.' The traveler and explorer 'Xu Xiake' climbed this mountain twice over three years, which shows the beauty of 'Baiyue'. Walking up the ancient Xiake trail, on the short 1.5-kilometer mountain path, there are thirteen pavilions with distinct styles, known as 'Nine Miles Thirteen Pavilions'. It embodies the Taoist concept of harmony between yin and yang and the idea of health and longevity, hence the saying 'Walk on Mount Qiyun and you will live ninety-nine years longer.'【Main Attractions of Mount Qiyun】 One of the core scenic areas of Mount Qiyun, named for its crescent-shaped terrain. Here, the peaks are beautiful, and stone bridges, stone houses, and stone paths form a 'fairyland on earth' like a paradise. Beneath the cliff of the Zhenxian Cave Mansion, there are many caves, and the four large characters 'Heaven Opens Divine Beauty' on the cliff of the Zhenxian Cave Mansion serve as its symbol.

The incredibly rich Anhui| surprisingly doesn't promote this earthly secret

| Surprisingly, they don't promote this earthly secret. Recently, the national cultural tourism is making efforts, I come to give Anhui points, there is a little-known earthly secret in Huangshan City, Anhui - Qiyun Mountain Here, the mountains are often shrouded in mist, like a fairyland in the sky, Emperor Qianlong called it the first mountain in Jiangnan There is also a thousand-year-old village isolated from the world on the cliff, independent of the world Under the mist is the white-walled and grey-tiled houses of southern Anhui, take a bamboo raft on the Hengjiang River, and feel the Danxia scenery Practical information Gongxiangyuan Qiyun Mountain Resort Location: Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Transportation: Self-driving Xiuning Expressway, 10min to reach High-speed rail: \"Huangshan North Station\" taxi 30min can also take the scenic direct bus 2-day 1-night tour route Day1 Arrive at the scenic spot and stay in the tree house of the Free Family Hengjiang Bamboo Raft Qiyun Town Day2 Qiyun Mountain sunrise sea of clouds hiking Tour strategy 1 Free Home - Tree House World There are 60 different styles of forest tree houses, each one is independently hidden in the mountains, like living in a fairy tale world, you can also experience camping, rock climbing, archery, etc. It is very suitable for family and friends to travel 2 Hengjiang bamboo raft Take a bamboo raft on the Hengjiang River, feel the unique Danxia landform, here is also known as the small Guilin of southern Anhui; the banks of the river are all characteristic Huizhou dwellings 3 Sunrise Sea of Clouds You can go to the \"highest peak\" or \"Zhanke Peak\" to watch the sunrise sea of clouds in the morning, and you can go to \"Wulao Peak\" or Ziyun Guan\" The cable car is closed before sunrise and after sunset, you need to walk up and down the mountain, it is more convenient to go up and down the mountain from Dengfeng Bridge 4 Hiking The scenic area has 3 classic climbing routes, you can choose according to your physical strength and play time, remember to get a manual, there are route maps and introductions to the attractions along the way 5 Catering There are many catering options on the Yuhua Street on the mountain and the Qiyun Town at the foot of the mountain North recommended check-in points 1 Cloud Street The Yuhua Street on the hillside is located on the cliff, it is often shrouded in mist, so it is also called \"Cloud, On Sky Street\" The villagers and the secluded Taoists all live here, there is both the smell of fireworks and the smell of incense 2 Cliff carvings Qiyun Mountain has more than 200 stone carvings, leaving many traces of the ancients 3 Taisu Palace/Yuxu Palace The red wall Taoist temple built on the cliff is really shocking, it is worthy of being the place where the ancients cultivated immortals 4 Fangla Village The steep climbing road leads directly to the house on the edge of the cliff, it is really shocking, here you can overlook the mountains

It's not that Switzerland is unaffordable, but that Mount Qiyun offers better value for money

📍Anhui Xiuning Mount Qiyun Treehouse World 🧨【Special Introduction】 ❶ The Treehouse World includes 21 themes and 60 unique treehouses, each with a different design and layout to meet various accommodation needs. ❷ The camp club offers more than twenty special fun experiences, including a children's playground, live-action CS, mini-golf, children's mining, water bicycles, and themed activities for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts. ❸ The Love Meng Paradise is an immersive cute pet park where you can get up close and personal with a lot of adorable animals, creating a 'world of innocence' in the primeval forest. Mount Qiyun hosts different activities in various seasons, such as the elegant Huizhou assembly, town night roaming🎇, and retro tour of Qiyun, featuring Huizhou's characteristic Chinese romance. - 🗺️【Travel Route】 North high-speed rail shuttle bus from Huangshan, call the hotel in advance to make a reservation.

Huangshan Free Home Treehouse World Stay in different styles of wild luxury treehouses

🏠Huangshan·Free Home Treehouse World 📍Huangshan Xiuning Qiyunshan Ecological Cultural Tourism Area, Anhui Province 🚄About 2.5 hours from Shanghai to Huangshan North Station 🚙The treehouse is about 28km from Huangshan North Station, about 50min drive. ⭕️About the treehouse The initial impression of the treehouse comes mostly from American dramas. Innocent children will sneak away and hide their secrets in a hidden compartment; lovers will meet there, making promises under the dappled sunlight of the forest; a happy family will have a meal there, with the gentle father bringing out his treasured red wine to celebrate with his family. That light shining in the jungle represents mystery, romance, and a carefree life in the jungle. ✅A novel adventure The campsite covers an area of 500 acres, with 15 treehouses open in the first phase. Designers from all over the world have created special views, and every place is like a novel adventure, truly a world of treehouses. There are modern standalone buildings like honeymoon suites and spaceships, as well as neighboring group buildings like Eden and Lego, and suites like home and hamburger suitable for family and friends gatherings. ✅In addition to the treehouse, there are also 25 sets of campsite expo gardens composed of cement pipe feature houses, American style feature houses, fir forest feature houses, container houses and RV campsites. ✅Not far from the treehouse is Qiyun Mountain, which is "a stone inserted into the sky, standing side by side with the clouds". The Taoist culture here is prosperous, and it is known as one of the three famous mountains in southern Anhui along with Huangshan and Jiuhua. The big friends of the treehouse can experience the thrilling experience of high-altitude adventure and mountain cableway. Children can enjoy the full and simple happiness of treehouse life in the children's playground, go-karts, etc.

Immersive experience fairy tale forest Huangshan's best parent-child tree house

Hotel features: wooden house ancient town non-heritage activities cute pets Huangshan Free Home Tree House World Xiuning Qiyun Mountain Town Dongting Village Many people have fantasized about living in the trees hidden in the forest when they were young, embracing the mountains and the breeze, and resonating with the birdsong. The Free Home Tree House Hotel in Qiyun Mountain, Xiuning, turns dreams into reality. The tree houses are hidden in the pine forest, quiet and mysterious. The tree houses are separated from each other, enjoying a mountain and a cloud. The viewing platform faces the forest and lies in bed. You can get up with the morning mist and rest with the sunset. The hotel design is created by world-class designers. Even if time has passed to this day for three years. It's like a wonderful journey of wandering the earth. It's not just giving you a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle. It's also a visual feast of architecture and nature harmoniously blending. Lying in bed, you can even see the natural beauty of the sea of clouds, lake light, and pine waves intertwined.

The Langmei Garden on Yuehua Street

Located on Mount Qiyun's Yuehua Street, there is a Langmei Garden, which houses a 400-year-old ancient plum tree. Xu Xiake once stayed here and was full of praise for the scenery of Mount Qiyun.

Here comes the super detailed one-day tour guide for Mount Qiyun||| Internet-famous spot: A renowned Taoist site

Internet-famous spot: A renowned Taoist site. Hiking route: Ascent route: You can take a taxi directly to Dengfeng Bridge, start hiking from there, follow the ancient Xiake stone steps of Mount Qiyun all the way up, and it will take about an hour to reach the ticket checkpoint at Wangxian Pavilion. You will pass by the True Immortal Cave Dwelling, Yuehua Street, and Yuxu Palace, and finally descend from Yuxu Palace to the highest peak of Mount Qiyun on the return route. Full route: Dengfeng Bridge>Wangxian Pavilion>Taoyuan Fang>Dongtian Fudi>Dongtian Fang>Shouzi Rock>Yitian Gate>True Immortal Cave Dwelling>Er Tian Gate>San Tian Gate>Yuehua Street>Taisu Palace>Xiaohu Tian>Changsheng Building>Yuxu Palace>Ziyun Pass>Fang La Cave>Fang La Stockade>Highest Peak>Baiyue Restaurant>Yuehua Platform>Fengyuan Platform>Lingxu Path>Zhanggao Peak>Zuowang Platform>Mengzhen Bridge>Wangxian Pavilion Main attractions: Yuxu Palace: A sacred Taoist site, built inside the rock wall, the architecture is simple and elegant, with red walls and green tiles, very spectacular, and also a quiet place in the back mountain, a good place to experience Taoist culture. Next to it is a narrow sky, where you can climb to the top to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Yuehua Street: A winding path through the mountains, with shops on both sides, where you can taste local specialties. The office of Taisu Palace has two Nanmei trees transplanted from Wudang Mountain, which are now in full bloom.. True Immortal Cave Dwelling: Three sides of the Danxia cliff are full of various inscriptions, and countless literati have left their treasures here. The most famous is Tiankai Shenxiu, the entire Danxia cliff looks very much like an elephant, lifelike, and this area is a good place to stop and appreciate the cliff carvings. Food recommendations: Huining stewed noodles: Smooth and tender, with delicious soup, a local specialty snack. Huangshan baked cake: Crispy crust with delicious filling, a must-try delicacy. Precautions: 1. It is recommended to hike up the mountain, as the route is not long, relatively easy, and also good for fitness. 2. You can choose to take the cable car down the mountain to protect your knees. 3. The mountain roads are rugged, please wear comfortable sports shoes, and bring enough water and snacks. 4. The scenery of Mount Qiyun cannot be compared with Huangshan, but the Taoist culture here is very famous, and it is also suitable for going up the mountain to burn incense and pray for blessings.

Severely underestimated! 99% of people who come to Anhui miss this obscure fairy mountain

Severely underestimated! 99% of people who come to Anhui miss this obscure fairy mountain|||When traveling to Anhui, I dare say 99% of people have missed this treasure of a Taoist fairy mountain! I've been to Anhui no less than 5 times before I discovered this place, and compared to the crowded and expensive Huangshan next door, I prefer this place. 📍Location: Qi Yun Mountain, Xiuning County, Anhui 🚗Transportation: Drive directly to Qi Yun Mountain, or take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station or Yi County Station, then take a taxi for about 20 minutes. 🏠Accommodation: After arriving at the Qi Yun Mountain Visitor Center, take the shuttle bus to the 'Free Home' tree house for check-in. I highly recommend it, come to Qi Yun Mountain to experience the forest tree house of 'Free Home', with 60 different style designed forest tree houses, 'airplane, flying saucer, building block tree house...'. Staying here is like walking into a fairy's forest cabin, not only full of atmosphere, but also very comfortable and private. 🎡Attractions: In addition to mountain climbing and sightseeing, Qi Yun Mountain also offers archery, rock climbing, camping, golf, etc. ⛰️⛰️⛰️Qi Yun Mountain Travel Guide This severely underestimated famous Taoist mountain in Anhui, with rich scenic resources, Taoist temples under the cliffs, Danxia strange mountains, ancient villages on the cliffs, forests, tree houses, is indeed the Qi Yun Mountain that made Xu Xiake linger. ⛰️Mountain climbing route: Yuehua Cableway (up the mountain)—Wangxian Tower—Shouzi Rock—Zhenxian Cave Mansion—Yuehua Sky Street—Xiaohu Sky—Yuxu Palace—Wulao Peak—Fangla Village—Danxia Corridor—Summit—Return Cableway down the mountain Starting from Wangxian Tower, there are many places to take photos along the way, and it took about half a day to walk and take photos all the way. 📍Especially recommend Yuxu Palace, a Taoist temple built under the Danxia cliff, too amazing! The cover is taken here. 📍There is also an ancient village on the mountain that retains a very simple style, with white walls and grey tiles, very picturesque! This place is really too niche, because everyone only knows about Huangshan next door, there are basically no people all the way, it feels like accidentally entering a fairyland. 🕐Cableway operation time: 8:15-16:50

Anhui! You're not promoting this place, it's a pity

Let me introduce you to Anhui, a severely underestimated off-the-beaten-path travel treasure: Location: Anhui Xiuning. Qiyun Mountain Xiuning County, located in southern Anhui Compared to popular attractions like Huangshan, Hongcun, Xidi, etc., here: 🌸 Unique Danxia mountain range, cliff-top fairy villages, leisurely bamboo rafts on the Hengjiang River, the scenery is no less than popular spots! 🌸 Different sceneries in four seasons, more than 260 days a year are shrouded in mist, great for watching sunrise and sea of clouds! 🌸 Not too many tourists on weekends, truly comfortable with fewer people 🌸 Cheap consumption, the best resort hotel in the scenic area is only 300+ per night, high cost performance! 🌈2 days and 1 night travel route: Day1: Arrive at Qiyun Mountain→Hengjiang River bamboo raft→Night tour of Qiyun Town Day2: Qiyun Mountain to watch the sunrise, hiking tour→Return 🌈Ways to go up the mountain ⛰️Hiking: Climb the mountain from the ancient trail entrance near Dengfeng Bridge, about 1h uphill by foot ⛰️Cable car: Take the cable car (more recommended! Save time and effort, because you only reach the scenic area gate after going up the mountain, you need to continue hiking to tour the core area) After going up the mountain, there are small, medium, and large tour routes, which take about 3h, 4h, 5h respectively, you can choose according to your physical strength. Xiao Wang took the medium route (4h): Wangxian Tower-Taoyuan Fang-Dongtian Fudi-Dongtian Fang-Shouzi Rock-Yitianmen-Zhenxian Dongfu-Ertianmen-Santianmen-Yuehua Tianjie-Taisu Palace-Xiaohu Tian-Changsheng Tower-Yuxu Palace-Fangla Camp-Highest Peak-Baiyue Restaurant-Yuehua Platform-Fengyuan Platform-Lingxu Platform-Zhangao Peak-Zuowang Platform-Mengzhen Bridge-Wangxian Tower Following the above route, you can basically visit all the highlights. It takes about 4h to walk and take pictures. Recommended check-in points along the way: ✨Danxia Corridor: Very spectacular Danxia landform ✨Fangla Camp: Located on the back mountain, very quiet, it is a cliff that has not been developed yet, standing there, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Qiyun Mountain ✨Yuxu Palace: The red Taoist temple under the cliff, hidden in the green trees, very artistic and beautiful ✨Yuehua Tianjie: The village on the cliff, the white walls and black tiles of the Huizhou-style houses, the smoke rising in the morning, like a fairyland. There are also many homestays and restaurants here ✨Taisu Palace: The largest palace on the mountain, with red walls and green tiles, very suitable for Hanfu ancient costume photography 🚗【Transportation】Self-driving navigation to "Anhui Qiyun Mountain", take the high-speed train to Huangshan Station, and take a taxi for 30 minutes 🌈【Precautions】 1. Small dogs can be brought into the scenic area and can also take the cable car, but they must be leashed so as not to affect other tourists 2. You need to hike on the mountain, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Mulinari Village

Mulinari Village, where you can see green mountains and waters, pink walls and black tiles, a beautiful ink painting scroll. Huangshan has 'four wonders', Mulinari has 'four seas'. Sea of Clouds: Mulinari is famous for its spectacular sea of clouds. The vast sea of clouds spreads among the green mountains and waters, stretching for nearly a hundred miles, sometimes sinking and sometimes floating, surrounding the mountain village with pink walls and black tiles, like a dream, like a fairyland on earth. Sea of Fog: At five or six o'clock in the morning, when the mist begins to rise, Mulinari is shrouded in a golden mist, and all things are still asleep. Sea of Stars: The night sky of Mulinari is full of stars, which is very difficult to see in city life. Sea of Flowers: There are high mountain terraced landscapes here, with large swathes of golden rapeseed flowers blooming in front of and behind the mountain village of Mulinari.

An extremely niche travel destination, we meet in the village above the clouds

Life is not only about the trivialities in front of us, but also about occasional surprises and romance. Ever since I heard about Muliangzhuang from a taxi driver on my last trip to Huangshan, I have been looking forward to it. How beautiful is this village on the clouds? Today, I put everything aside and took the high-speed train to Huangshan with my friends again, wanting to take in all the beautiful scenery. We set off from Hefei to Huangshan North. Because we had done our research, we went straight to the No.1 bus stop in the square in front of the station after getting off the train. The bus runs every 25 minutes. We took the No.1 bus to Xiuning Passenger Transport West Station, then changed to the 202 to Muliangzhuang Mountain Pass. There are not many buses for this route, so if you miss it, you can take the 201 to Xikou. You can charter a car from Xikou to Muliangzhuang for 40 yuan. We chartered a car from Xikou. The mountain road is not easy to walk, so friends who drive must pay attention to safety. We arrived at Xikou around noon and planned to have lunch before going to Muliangzhuang. There are few places to eat on the streets of Xikou. The only place that made me feel lively was a shop that served fried rice cakes with noodles. The rice cakes fried by the boss's wife were unforgettable. A 10 yuan serving of fried rice cakes had six or seven side dishes, and the taste was excellent. The boss also kindly served a bowl of noodle soup. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the shop, but there are few places to eat on that street, and their business is the best, so it's easy to find. After lunch, we found a car to take us to Muliangzhuang. On the way, the driver told us that if we didn't stay on the mountain, we could hike along the Dream Ancient Trail on the mountain to Zuyuan Village after visiting Muliangzhuang. We were very excited to hear this, as we love hiking and would not miss it. The driver also left his phone number for us in case we couldn't get a car when we came out, which was very thoughtful. Muliangzhuang is located on a high mountain, and cars can't go up. The parking lot at the foot of the mountain is not very large, so it is not recommended to drive to the foot of the mountain during the tourist season. In this way, you can avoid going back the same way when you come down the mountain, and directly hike 5 kilometers from the Dream Ancient Trail on the mountain to Zuyuan Village. This way, you can visit both villages. After climbing hundreds of steps from the foot of the mountain, we finally arrived at the village known as "the most beautiful high mountain village in Huangshan". The beauty lies in the sea of clouds, the sunrise and sunset, the stars, the terrain, the drying platforms, and everywhere. A best photography point has been specially set up on the opposite mountain, where you can take a panoramic view of the village. On a good morning, you can see the entire village surrounded by a sea of clouds, full of fairy spirit, like a paradise on earth. This time we had other schedules and didn't stay in the village for a night. It's a pity that we didn't take pictures of the sea of clouds. Next time, we will bring our children and family to experience this paradise on earth. Zuyuan Village has a long history, and there are still ancient trees, bridges, wells and other historical sites in the village, especially the hundreds of years old Taxus chinensis is amazing. Entering the village along the stone road at the entrance of the village, you can see a scene of original rural life. In a trance, it seems to return to the old home in the dream. Before we knew it, it was already past four in the afternoon. We had to rush to Qiyun Mountain in the evening, so we asked the driver who brought us here to pick us up and take us to the bus station. Today's itinerary was very well arranged!

Regarding the wooden pear, all the imagination of it starts with the picture about it. Later, I began to understand it. The only small village in Huangshan City that does not have access to highways, with three sides vacant and three hundred years of history, is located on the ridge. There are only 52 households in a row, like a lost secret. Every year, the days of the sea of clouds are close to one hundred days, and it is known as the most beautiful mountain village in Huangshan. The first episode of the documentary "Awesome Village" is about the cloud village. After reading the documentary, I am worried that it will disappear. ~ There is no road in the village. If you want to arrive, you must follow the 800 steps. On the other hand, wearing Linhai, and entering the sea of clouds, hiding the ancient village that was built in the end of the Ming Dynasty, extending in a step-like manner according to the mountain, located in the mountainside of the bitter bamboo peak of Huangshan City, near the kilometer... the village is completely Isolated from the world, there is no earthly intrusion, birds and dogs, and the wind dances the leaves. The villagers whispers are all natural rhythms. Xikou Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City Traffic: Arrive at Huangshan/Xiuning, take the urban and rural bus to Xikou, charter to the foot of Mulu Mountain, walk up the mountain along the step mountain road (about 20 Minutes), you can also walk from the Zuyuan Village along the ancient road for about 1.5 hours.

a ⛴ ride in She County, Anhui

#historicplaces Xin’an River Landscape Gallery is such a beautiful 🤩 place to visit. I was at Shexian and surprisingly, I didn’t know that taking a ferry ⛴ can take me to this wonderful place. It was such an interesting ferry ride with I think 3-4 different stops. With uniqueness of beauty in different stop, I truly enjoyed the ride. At one stop, you can watch a local performances of the locals featuring their traditional way of fishing etc. You will be amazed with amazing beautiful natural scenery. Locals are nice , you can buy local products and try some local food around too. I love the fact that there is an activity like this for tourist or anyone who would like to explore this county and learn it’s culture and customs #tripblazers #tripaway

Riverside of Xin'an River | Exploring the Hidden Landscape Paradise in East China!

"The lake is as vast as Dongting, and the river flows into Xin'an clear" - poets always sing praises to the clarity of Xin'an River. From Mount Qi Yun to Yanzhou Ancient City, this mother river of Huizhou has nurtured too many sceneries worth talking about. As spring is in full bloom, let's start with the famous 'Landscape Gallery'. 📍Introduction to Xin'an River: Originating from Xiuning, Anhui, it flows through a fertile waterway of over 300 kilometers from Huangshan in Anhui to Jiande in Zhejiang. The so-called 'Landscape Gallery' usually refers to the nearly 100-kilometer-long riverside area from Nanyuankou Township (Shexian) to Qiandao Lake (Xin'an River Reservoir). Hiking Route: There are many ways to hike along the river, and the 10-kilometer trek from Nanyuankou to Xiongcun is one of the classics, generally "Nanyuankou Village - Xiaomeikou - Pukou Village (take a ferry across the river) - Zhucun - Yicheng Village - Xiongcun". 🚶🏻‍♂️Starting Point - Nanyuankou Village in Shexian: Next to it is the 'Nanyuankou Bridge' across the river, then follow the north bank trail heading southwest. Golden rapeseed flowers are embedded along the riverbank, and ancient camphor trees standing for centuries watch over the white Hui-style villages. The riverside trail will extend all the way to Pukou Village. 🚶🏻‍♂️Taking a Ferry at Pukou Village: As shown in picture 10, it takes about ten minutes to reach Zhucun on the opposite bank, and continue southwest along 'Zhucun Road'. Warm Tips: Yuliang Dam and Huizhou Ancient City: If you do not take a ferry at the dock, you can head north along the 006 county road, with the destination being Huizhou Ancient City and the county town of Shexian. 🚶🏻‍♂️You will pass through the beautiful Yicheng Village, where an ancient camphor tree by the roadside is a highlight. Its tree hole acts like a lens, reflecting the dense spring atmosphere under the canopy. Then you will ascend the 'Xiongcun Bridge' across Xin'an River. 🚶🏻‍♂️Xiongcun: After crossing the Xiongcun Bridge, you will reach the 'Xiongcun Scenic Area' in Shexian. It is said that at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the Cao family moved here, and the clan got its name from the 'Cao Quan Stele' which reads 'branches spread and leaves flourish, wherever they are, they are prominent'. Having grown a bit 'aesthetically tired' of the rapeseed flowers, you can take a closer look at this culturally rich ancient village. The 'Zhushan Academy' in the village is worth a visit. 🌈'The Same River': Xin'an River and Qiantang River are actually different sections of the same river. Xin'an River meets Lanjiang at Wulong Mountain (Yanzhou Ancient City) in Jiande and enters Tonglu Fuyang, known as 'Fuchun River', and then flows to Xiaoshan, where it is called Qiantang River.

A treasure trove of rapeseed flowers, hidden in Anhui's Shangri-La

📷 When spring comes, I think of Huizhou!❗ (Anhui's off-the-beaten-path spring viewing🎈) The most beautiful spring in the south of the Yangtze River🌸 must be in Anhui!😍 In the sunny March, the bright yellow rapeseed flowers seem to climb over every corner of Huizhou overnight.🤩 👀 Wherever the spring light reaches, there is endless tenderness.🥰 📌 8 hidden Anhui treasure spots for enjoying rapeseed flowers, no need to squeeze with the crowds in Wuyuan anymore~😜 📆 Rapeseed flowering period: March - April 1️⃣ Xin'an River Landscape Gallery Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Shendu Town, Shexian County, Huangshan City 💐 Stretching about a hundred miles, it is a base for Anhui photography enthusiasts. To see the rapeseed flowers here, it is recommended to take a boat tour first. In the early morning, when the sun has just risen, take advantage of the sunlight just spreading over the river, travel on a black-awning boat on the river, follow the river, with ancient villages scattered along the riverbank, rapeseed flowers appearing and disappearing, women washing clothes by the river, children playing on the shore, and chickens and ducks running around, everything is so leisurely, what a pastoral landscape painting!🖼 When the black-awning boat docks at Zhangtan, the scenery that comes into view suddenly changes into another painting, a sea of golden rapeseed flowers in front of you🌼... 2️⃣ Jiapeng Terraced Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Jiapeng, Jixi County, Xuancheng City 🤩 Known as 'Little Zhagana', it is a paradise where unique Hui-style architecture combines with a sea of flowers and terraced fields. 3️⃣ Lingshan Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Chengkan Town, Huizhou District, Huangshan City 🎨 A world of ancient villages and seas of flowers, every March, the whole village is filled with a fragrant aroma. 4️⃣ Fushan Xiangshuijian Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Eqiao Town, Sanshan District, Wuhu City 😍 It can rival the rapeseed fields of Wuyuan in Jiangxi, with more than 100,000 acres of rapeseed flowers, covering the sky and the earth. When the spring breeze blows, this sea of flowers surges like waves, overwhelming and fragrant. 5️⃣ Gufeng High Mountain Terraced Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Changqiao Township, Shexian County, Huangshan City For thousands of years, the villagers here have painstakingly cultivated thousands of acres of terraced fields at an altitude of nearly 800 meters. Every year in sunny March, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers are splendid, set against the backdrop of layers of mountain forests, quite spectacular.🤩 6️⃣ Qiyun Mountain Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Xiuning County, Huangshan City 🤩 This place is truly beautiful with few people, with attractions like Xianglu Peak, Shiqiao Rock, Xian Cave, Yunyan Lake, and Zhulian Spring all very appealing. Around the Qingming Festival, looking down from Qiyun Mountain, one sees a sea of golden yellow, as if forming a continuous mirror.😍 7️⃣ Xuke Village Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Yi County, Huangshan City 🤩 A hidden gem in the deep mountains, with vast fields of rapeseed flowers and scattered village houses. Every spring, many photography enthusiasts come here to take pictures. In the early morning or after a fresh rain, sometimes you can see a dreamy scene with misty clouds.🌈 8️⃣ Lucun Rapeseed Flowers 📍 Address: Yi County, Huangshan City 🤩 A very typical ancient Huizhou village, this village is nestled against the mountains and by the water, with many trees. The rapeseed flower scenery here is known as 'one of the top ten rapeseed flower viewing spots'.🎉

Xin'an River Landscape Gallery

Xin'an River Landscape Gallery, a must-go for self-driving tours in Huangshan City, where you can also experience the fun of boarding by boat. The scenery is naturally unspeakable, especially beautiful, and it's worth going. Self-driving route: Start navigation to Xin'an River Landscape Gallery Visitor Center, set two waypoints, the first is Nanyuankou Village, and the second is Zicheng, as P1. Starting from Nanyuankou Village, keep driving deep along the river, you can see the sign of Huizhe No.1 Tourist Scenic Route. There are many people fishing along the way, and there are many parking check-in points where you can stop and take pictures. There are also many public toilets. There are many villages along the way, the scenery is particularly beautiful, and I was so busy looking at the scenery along the way that I didn't have time to take pictures or stop and look slowly. This road is a mountain road, with great ups and downs, and the road is relatively narrow. There are also oncoming cars, it is recommended that drivers with longer driving years drive, and novices drive carefully. When you get to the vicinity of the Xin'an River Visitor Center, many surrounding shopkeepers or stall-holding grandmothers will come up to sell, especially hard to entangle, and their appearance is very ugly. It is recommended that if you don't really want to buy something, don't care!!! What can you buy in Xin'an River Loquat syrup and loquat honey. The villages along the way are rich in loquats, and there are many loquat trees on the mountain. Many farmers' homes also post notices that can be purchased. There is also an e-commerce center near the government office, which should be specifically for export. We didn't stop to buy at that time, thinking that there would be more later, but as a result, no one sold it near the Xin'an River Landscape Gallery Visitor Center, which is a pity. Interested friends can stop by the roadside to inquire, you can bargain!!! When shopping in Huangshan, you can always bargain!!! Xin'an River Boat Strategy ①You can buy Xin'an River 100+ boat tickets, there is one in the morning and afternoon, you can sit to the opposite bank to the opposite village. I personally feel that the ticket price is a bit high, self-driving can already see the good scenery, and the time is also tight, so I didn't consider it this time. Interested friends can search for other strategies to see the schedule and time