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From Hepu Island to Shenxianju: Encountering the Beauty of Mountains and Seas | Shenxianju, a Paradise on Earth

D1

Day 1 Wuxi → Hepu Island

07:00

【Meeting Time】07:00-07:15 (Please do not be late)

【Meeting Place】Meet at Exit 11A, Sanyang Square Subway Station, Wuxi Metro Line 1 (see China-Travel Note yellow flag)

We set off on time. Under the guidance of the team leader, the team members introduced themselves to each other and laughed and chatted along the way. Lunch was taken at the service area.

·afternoon

We arrived at our destination, Tsuruura Island, around 2:30 PM. After checking in, it was time for the much-anticipated beach time. We'd explore a quiet, secluded spot on the island, where we'd enjoy a private beach activity. Here, we'd have a unique beach sports meet! Of course, you can also relax, enjoy the waves, and savor the beach and ocean. There were also happy moments with beachside refreshments.

·night

In the evening, enjoy a bonfire on the beach or a barbecue on the stone slab (at your own expense). After a hearty meal, gaze at the stars and listen to the ocean, strolling and chatting on the beach that belongs only to you.

Around 9:30 PM, I put on my headlamp, rolled up my trouser legs, and quietly went to catch crabs in the moonlight. It depends on luck whether I can catch them, haha. Then I fell asleep with the sea breeze...

Driving time: about 5.5 hours

D2

Day 2 Hepu Island → Taojiang Thirteen Islands → Ziyang Old Street → Xianju Baita Town

·morning

04:30 Get up to watch the sunrise, take a nap and then continue playing in the water at the beach, picking up shells and digging conchs with the fishermen.

Around 10:00 AM, we'll break camp and depart for Taojiang Shisanzhu. Bring your own snacks for lunch, or meet up for a meal in Taozhu town (each person pays their own share).

13:00

Around 1:00 PM, we'll visit the Taojiang Thirteen Islets. Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of the beautiful sandbar countryside. Pay close attention to the rocks along the roadside; their diverse shapes speak of the earth's frozen form millions of years ago. The scenery at the Thirteen Islets is truly unique, with stalagmites-like rocks piercing the sky, creating a truly spectacular sight. Changing perspectives reveals new discoveries, and under the guidance of our tour guide, everyone will perform various cool poses. From the summit of Shizhu Peak, you can take spectacular panoramic photos of the Thirteen Islets, a must-see.

4:00 PM

Around 4:00 PM, we headed to Ziyang Old Street, arriving in Linhai, and began our Great Wall tour. A mountain, a river, and a city. We leisurely arrived at Longxing Temple, where we stood atop the wall, gazing at the city wall, gazing out at the Ling River and the mountains. After descending the wall, we arrived at Ziyang Old Street, where we visited old houses and enjoyed snacks. Along the street, we found a bustling and bustling scene of century-old businesses, including pharmacies, dyeing workshops, teahouses, and restaurants.

·night

Take a bus to Xianju accommodation and check in in time; look forward to tomorrow's trip.

Driving time: about 3 hours

Note: 1. Ziyang Old Street is free of charge, but some paid attractions within the scenic area are subject to admission fees.

D3

Day 3 Shenxianju → Wuxi

·morning

Depart for [Shenxianju Scenic Area] at the right time.

·morning

Shenxianju, a National 5A-level scenic spot located in the southern part of Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou City, covers a total area of ​​22.32 square kilometers. Experts praised the area, saying, "If I had known about Shenxianju earlier, I wouldn't have bothered going to Huangshan." Shenxianju boasts a unique geological structure, a world-renowned cluster of volcanic rhyolite landforms. Every mountain, river, cliff, cave, rock, and peak, each uniquely characterized, creates six remarkable sights: Guanyin, Tathagata, Tianmu Peak, Sea of ​​Clouds, Waterfall, and Tadpole Script. Shenxianju Scenic Area is divided into two sections: South Sea and North Sea. "Western Sea of ​​Compassion," "Painting Screen of Smoke and Clouds," "Sea of ​​Buddha and Sanskrit Sounds," "Thousand Cliffs Dripping Green," "Plowing Sunset," "Wind Shaking Spring Waves," "Heavenly Book Tadpoles," and "Pale Bamboo and Listening to the Spring" are considered the new eight scenic spots of Shenxianju.

Pass by the lifelike General Rock and Sleeping Beauty, and encounter the Feitian Waterfall, where you'll gaze up at the celestial water. The hike up the mountain requires considerable stamina; those less physically fit can purchase a cable car ticket. From Beiguantai, admire the majestic peaks. Afterward, wander through this fairyland, marveling at the Zhangjiajie-like scenery. Turn a corner, and the South Sky Bridge, spanning two mountains, will leave you breathtaking.

12:00

Bring your own dry food for lunch or find food freely in the scenic area.

2:30 PM

Estimated return trip is at 14:30.

7:30 PM

We are expected to arrive in Wuxi at 19:30. We are reluctant to leave and kiss goodbye with tears in our eyes!!!

Driving time: about 5 hours

Note: 1. The fee includes entrance fees. If you take the cable car up the mountain, the cable car fee is at your own expense.

Hepu Island boasts a long history. According to the Xiangshan County Chronicles of the Republic of China, it belonged to Taizhou Prefecture in the third year of the Sui Dynasty's Kaiyuan reign, Mingzhou Prefecture during the Tang Dynasty's Shenlong reign, and was closed to the public in the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu reign to prevent Japanese invasions. Reclamation was permitted in the fifth year of the Guangxu reign, gradually developing into a hub for the north-south sea route
. Dasha Village boasts breathtaking mountain scenery. Its geological structure forms the anticline portion of the South China Block. The mountains are low in elevation, but steep, and boast lush vegetation, with over 90% forest coverage. The majestic atmosphere is characterized by towering peaks and secluded cliffs and valleys. The hillsides and valleys are dotted with camphor, cypress, and pine trees, creating a lush, natural oxygen bar. Dasha offers stunning sea views. Its crescent-shaped beach is flat and fine, free of impurities and mud, making it fall away easily. The sea water is clean and there are no rocks on the bottom. It is known as "a row of snow when the tide comes and a piece of gold when the tide goes". Walking on the sand and playing in the waves will make you linger. The scenery here is beautiful. The mountains in the distance are like dark blue, the mountains nearby are dripping with green, and there are strange rocks under the cliffs in various shapes and forms. It is truly a fairyland.

Shenxianju Scenic Area, a National 5A-level scenic area located in the southern part of Baita Town, Xianju County, covers a total area of ​​22.32 square kilometers. Experts praised the area, saying, "Had I known about Shenxianju earlier, why would I have gone to Huangshan?" Shenxianju, a famous ancient mountain also known as Weiqiang Mountain, is now a National 5A-level scenic area. Shenxianju boasts a unique geological structure, with clusters of volcanic rhyolite landforms. Each mountain, river, cliff, cave, rock, and peak, each uniquely characterized, creates six remarkable sights: Guanyin, Tathagata, Tianmu Peak, Sea of ​​Clouds, Waterfall, and Tadpole Script. Shenxianju Scenic Area is divided into two sections: South Sea and North Sea. "Xiyan Cifan," "Painting Screen of Smoke and Clouds," "Sea of ​​Buddha and Sanskrit Sounds," "Thousand Cliffs Dripping Green," "Plowing Sunset," "Wind Shaking Spring Waves," "Heavenly Book Tadpoles," and "Pale Bamboo and Listening to the Spring" are considered the new eight scenic spots of Shenxianju. The north and south sides of the scenic area offer the breathtaking scenery of the Jiangnan Gorge, where forests and springs intertwine. The area boasts unique rock formations, majestic waterfalls, secluded valleys, dense caves, clear water, and beautiful mist. Thousands of peaks stand side by side, creating a magnificent spectacle. From the North Sea Cableway up to the South Sea Cableway down, the several-kilometer journey is traversed on plank roads hundreds of meters high. Along the way, one travels along six paths: the Bodhi Path, the Prajna Path, the Karma Path, the Guanyin Path, the Flying Eagle Path, and the Wuwei Path. The scenic area boasts an exceptionally high concentration of negative oxygen ions, averaging 21,000 per cubic centimeter, making it a veritable natural oxygen bar.

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