Final Chapter: Xianju Gongyu | Alpine Village, Starry Sky Camping, and Sunrise Viewing

Day 1 Suzhou → Qiankeng Village → Gongyu Village

07:00

Meeting Point 1 07:00-07:10, intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Self-driving cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)

Meeting Point 2 07:30-07:35, Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting for the bus under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)

We laughed and talked all the way, and had lunch at a highway service station. In the afternoon, we arrived at our starting point, Qiankeng Village, and everyone warmed up and got ready to set off.

The path along the way is tranquil and tranquil. Take your time and take photos. After about 2.5 hours, you'll reach your campsite, Gongyu Village. You can choose to stay overnight or camp. The village is quaint and the residents are welcoming. Surrounded by towering mountains, the scenery is breathtaking. You can wander around, take photos, and simply relax.

6:00 PM

For the farm dinner, the vegetables are all brought up by the locals using a homemade cable car, so don’t waste them~~
Light a bonfire and bang pots and pans at the right time. It’s entertainment time, let’s have fun and have a special bonfire party!

Note: There is a bonfire experience for 20 or more people!

Fall asleep peacefully under the starry sky~

Driving time: about 5 hours

Hiking: Today's hike is about 6km, with a total ascent of 500m (mainly on bluestone slabs)

Day 2 Gongyu Village → Linkeng → Baita Town → Suzhou

07:00

In the morning, you can choose to follow your guide to Gongyubei Mountain to greet the first light of the new day! After a collaborative teamwork summit, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the winding peaks, with Gongyu Village, surrounded by terraced fields, just below.
Descending at an appropriate time, after breakfast, bid farewell to this secluded paradise. The hike continues for approximately three hours downhill along the edge of the Danzhu primeval forest to reach Linkeng, the final destination of this activity. The journey offers scenic views, rugged mountain paths, and a vibrant atmosphere amidst the dense forest.

12:00

Arrive at Linkeng for lunch at noon, take a short rest after lunch and then return.

7:00 PM

When we arrived at the departure point in Suzhou city, everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!

Driving time: about 5 hours

Hiking: Today's hike is about 5km, with a total ascent of 118m and an altitude of 715m (mainly on mountain and forest roads, mostly downhill)

Gongyu, Xianju, is renowned for its majestic peaks. Its multi-tiered structure, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters, reveals a towering, imposing presence. Cliff after cliff, the expanse stretches endlessly, each peak distinct and self-contained. The stone forests and cliffs each offer their own unique charm. Key attractions include: Ke Jiusi's former residence; Twenty-four Lang; Gongyu Cliff; Bamboo Forest; Shenlong Waterfall; Twin Lions Guarding the Heavenly Gate; Dragon Mother Cave; Flagpole Rock; and Xiaolongmen. Shenlong Waterfall, located within the Gongyu Scenic Area, upstream from Xixiaxi Village, boasts an elegant setting and unique creek rocks. With four bends and three pools, Shenlong Waterfall reaches 70 to 80 meters high, each offering a unique and captivating scene. The first bend, over 20 meters long, depicts a suspended flying horse, rocks spurting out shattered jade, and ravines pouring icy ice. The middle section, over 40 meters long, arcs down like a curtain, thundering and moving like a silver dragon, scattering pearls and jade, like a thousand-foot-long white silk hanging into a circular, 10-meter-deep, azure lake. The third bend, flowing gracefully into the embrace of the boulder, slowly descends, winding into the Three Pools, winding and flowing gracefully. At the base of the waterfall, a rising sky-high pillar rises. Hearing the sound of the waterfall, observing the scenery, and even bathing in it is truly refreshing.