West Huangshan · Guniujiang | Southern Anhui's Little Jiuzhai, a 2-Day Refreshing Trip

Day 1 Nanjing → Penglai Fairy Cave → Farmhouse Accommodation

07:15

Meet and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station, Nanjing Metro Line 1 (see the yellow China-TravelNote flag) between 07:15 and 07:30 in the morning.

07:30

We got on the bus on time and set off. On the way, the team members introduced themselves to each other, the team leader interacted with each other, and played group games, with laughter all the way.

12:00

Arrive at [Penglai Fairy Cave] and eat on your own or pay by AA depending on the situation.

The entire fairy cave has more than 10 scenic spots, including the reception hall, the sea exploration corridor, the East China Sea Dragon Palace, the Tongming Palace, the Mixian Palace, the Yuchan Palace, the Milky Way Corridor, the Yaochi, the South China Sea, the Chaoyin Hall, the Farewell Parlor, etc., which are wonderful.

The fairy cave is full of stalactites, which are gorgeous and colorful; the fairy cave scenery is magical and mysterious.

The huge rocks of various shapes look like objects or people, and are very lifelike.

The underground river in the cave gurgles and flows with water;

The 9-meter-high "Golden Bell" in the middle cave is magnificent;

The Tiandong Cave is grand and beautiful, winding and deep, with unique scenery.

Here we will slow down and appreciate the wonders inside the cave. It is quite cold inside the cave, so please bring a coat to prevent catching a cold.

4:00 PM

After the tour, we will drive to Shitai Guniujiang to stay at a farmhouse and have dinner there. The mountain air is fresh. After dinner, we can play games or do some activities on our own.

We need to rest early tonight, because tomorrow we will go hiking in the Guniujiang Scenic Area.

Driving time: about 4.5 hours

Note: Penglai Fairy Cave is quite cold, so please bring a jacket to protect yourself from the cold.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, the tour order will be changed to visit the Guniujiang Scenic Area on the first day and the Penglai Fairy Cave on the second day. Please be aware of this when registering!

Day 2 Guniujiang → Nanjing

08:00

Friends who are used to getting up early can take a walk around the farm and breathe the fresh mountain air.

After breakfast, we will set out to gather and enter [Gu Niujiang]. The scenic area is full of ever-changing clouds and mists, green mountains are leaning against green waters, and there are strange mountains, rocks, dense forests, and waterfalls. The fantasy is full of elegance and the beauty is full of tranquility.

The main attractions in the scenic area include Yanjia Ancient Village, Lover's Valley, Four-fold Waterfall, Longmen Pond, Longmen Canyon, Hidden Moon Pool, and Heaven-made Maze.

Yanjia Ancient Village is home to the descendants of Yan Ziling, a famous hermit in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The typical Huizhou residential buildings are well preserved.

Lover's Valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with steep cliffs, lush forests and bamboos, and gurgling springs. It is a great place for couples.

The four-fold waterfall hangs straight down the cliff like a huge white silk ribbon. The canyon is deep, with strange rocks everywhere and ancient trees covering the area.

Today we can play in the scenic area for the whole morning and bring our own snacks as meals.

13:00

Return to Nanjing.

6:00 PM

Arrived at the departure point in Nanjing and the group disbanded happily.

Driving time: about 4.5 hours

[Gu Niujiang] Gu Niujiang Scenic Area is located at the junction of Qimen and Shitai counties. It is one of the three major mountains in southern Anhui (Huangshan, Qingliang Peak, and Gu Niujiang). It is famous for its grandeur, strangeness, and danger. It is the main body of the Huangshan Mountain Range extending westward and was called "West Huangshan" in ancient times.