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

Day 1 Wuxi → Qiankeng Village → Gongyu Village

07:00

Meeting time: 07:00-07:15, Metro Line 1/2 - Sanyang Square Station, Exit 11A. Please wait for the bus. Please do not be late. (You can park at Yunfu Building with your own car. The fee is 4 yuan/hour starting from the 3rd hour.)

The tour leader led everyone to interact with each other in the car, and there was laughter and joy along the way. We had lunch at a highway service area along the way.

In the afternoon, we arrived at our starting point, Qiankeng Village. After warming up and getting ready, we set off. The path along the mountain is quiet and secluded, allowing for leisurely walking and photo opportunities. In about 2.5 hours, we arrived at our campsite, Gongyu Village, where we could arrange for overnight stays or camping. The village is quite quaint, and the villagers are incredibly welcoming.

The surrounding mountains are abrupt and the scenery is magnificent. You can walk around, take pictures, and just relax.

5:00 PM

Farmhouse dinner, the vegetables are all sent up by locals using a homemade cable car, don't waste them~~

At night, we went to see the stars. The Gongyu sky was incredibly beautiful. Those who wanted to take photos of the stars or create their own poses, brought their tripods and flashlights to the top of the mountain. By then, the sky was ablaze with stars, and the Milky Way hung high in the sky! The tourists couldn't help but exclaim, "What a beautiful sight!" Then the real action began: let's take as many photos as we could!

While we wait, we will also briefly share some information about the Perseid meteor shower. Star enthusiasts are welcome to share their thoughts.

Fall asleep peacefully under the starry sky~

Note: Sunrise and sunset, starry sky, Milky Way, meteor showers, etc. are natural phenomena. Whether you can see them during the itinerary depends on the actual weather. Thank you for your support and understanding.

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 → Wuxi

08:00

In the morning, you can choose to follow your leader to Gongyu Mountain and greet the first light of the new day! After reaching the summit as a team, you can see the winding peaks and Gongyu Village surrounded by terraced fields at your feet.

Descend at the right time and bid farewell to this paradise after breakfast. Walk down the mountain for about 3 hours along the edge of the Danzhu primeval forest to reach the end point of this activity - Linkeng

The scenery along the way is beautiful, the mountain roads are rugged, and the dense forests are full of wildness. We arrived in Linkeng for lunch at noon, and rested for a while before returning.

7:00 PM

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

Driving time: about 5 hours

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.