Secret Nanjianyan: Experience the Beauty of Central Zhejiang | View the Magnificent Sea of ​​Clouds and Terraced Fields at Nanjianyan

Day 1 Suzhou → Daqishan → She 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)

The team leader introduced the team members to each other, explained the itinerary and played interactive games, and we drove to the destination with laughter and joy. Lunch was served at the service area;

13:00

Arriving at Daqishan National Forest Park, the entire park is known as a "natural oxygen bar". Walking through the forest, crossing the cable car, wading through the clear stream, and going upstream to enjoy the canyon scenery, you will have endless fun.

4:30 PM

We'll depart the scenic area at an appropriate time and head to Exi She Village, China's leading village of the She ethnic group. Following our host's instructions, we'll participate in a fun experience: a She ethnic wedding performance and a unique bride selection ceremony. See how She women and men approach courtship and marriage, and experience the marriage customs of this ethnic minority. Dinner can be enjoyed at the amusement park. After listening to the tea ceremony and songs, we'll enjoy a special She ethnic banquet (included in the price). We'll also enjoy some She ethnic wine and witness the She women's traditional toasts.

·night

After experiencing the She ethnic life at around 21:00, we went to the hotel to stay and looked forward to the next day's itinerary.

Driving time: about 4 hours

Hiking: The round trip loop is about 5km, with a total ascent of about 160m

Note: 1. The She ethnic minority experience activities will be updated and changed from time to time. Please be aware of the actual situation.

Day 2 → Hanging Temple → Nanjian Rock

08:00

After breakfast, we will set out to start today’s cultural and scenic experience tour.

10:00

Arrive at the Jiangnan Hanging Temple, known as the Jiangnan Hanging Temple, which resembles the Hanging Temple on Hengshan Mountain in Shanxi, one of China's Five Sacred Mountains. (The tour lasts approximately four hours, with optional cable car rides available.) Experience the temple and plank road, half embedded in the mountain and half suspended in mid-air. Visit the Daci Rock Buddha Head, known as "China's First Natural Standing Buddha," the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall, known as the "Little Jiuhua Temple of Western Zhejiang," the Qingyin Pavilion, the Two-Faced Buddha, the Tianxiang Hanging Corridor, Tianxiang Garden, and the glass plank road. This scenic spot, a blend of Buddhist culture and natural beauty, allows you to pray and find peace.

2:00 PM

Gather in time and set off to our accommodation for the night, Shisuntou Village, where Nanjianyan Inn is located, at an altitude of over 1,200 meters;

5:30 PM

Arriving at the mountain, we checked into the Nanjianyan Mountain B&B. Here, you don't need to climb to see the sea of ​​clouds; all you need to do is wait patiently. The mist here appears and disappears without a trace, its ever-changing form unpredictable. The undulating mountains, especially the terraced rice paddies on the mountainside, cascade down, shrouded in mist and clouds, with the earthen houses of southern Zhejiang nestled among them. It's a truly breathtaking sight. No wonder it's a UNESCO-designated photography destination!

Hiking: The walking distance to the Hanging Temple is about 7km, with an ascent of about 850m. You can choose to go up and down the mountain by cable car or slide at your own expense.

Day 3 Nanjianyan → Suzhou

08:30

After breakfast, we'll depart for the Nanjianyan Scenic Area, where we'll take a loop route, visiting Tianzhu Peak, Yixiantian (One Line Sky), and Jiuji Waterfall. We'll also visit the second and third tiers of the secluded Longmen Waterfall, where the twin waterfalls converge into a magnificent stream. Here, you'll find Lishui's seventh highest peak, over 1,600 meters above sea level, towering above the heavens, a breathtaking spectacle.

12:00

After lunch, we left Nanjianyan and took a bus back to Suzhou.

7:00 PM

Arriving at the departure point in downtown Suzhou, everyone was still reluctant to leave and said goodbye with tears in their eyes!!!

Driving time: about 4.5 hours

Hiking: The scenic area's small loop is about 3 km long, with an ascent of about 160 meters.

Daqishan National Forest Park: Located on the south bank of Fuchun River, 2 kilometers away from Tonglu County, it is a comprehensive forest park that integrates the mountains and waters of the south of the Yangtze River with grassland scenery. It covers a total area of ​​40 square kilometers. The park is characterized by lush mountains, deep canyons, thick shade, gurgling streams, lush forests and bamboos, and fertile plains. The entire park is known as a "natural oxygen bar" and a "leisure paradise" and is one of the "Top Ten Leisure Bases in Zhejiang Province."

Daciyan Scenic Area, located 24 kilometers south of Jiande City, is a tourist destination that blends Buddhist culture with beautiful mountains and rivers, earning it the nickname "Little Jiuhua of Western Zhejiang." It is renowned for its Jiangnan Hanging Temple, long valley streams, and natural standing Buddha statues. The Daciyan Hanging Temple is a rare hanging temple in East China, similar in style to the Hanging Temple of Hengshan Mountain in Shanxi, earning it the nickname "Jiangnan Hanging Temple."

Exi She Village: Located in Tonglu County, a beautiful county in China, this village boasts stunning scenery, lush green mountains and clear waters. Visitors will be delighted by the diverse costumes, architecture, sports, folk customs, and wedding traditions, making this a truly unique experience. Experience traditional She food and wine here, including a tea ceremony upon entering the village, and toasts led by the village master during meals. You can also witness a charming She opera featuring a romantic relationship between a She man and a woman, a truly captivating experience for both the elite and the masses.

Nanjianyan, a small village nestled deep in the mountains of Suichang, Zhejiang, sits at an altitude of 1,200 meters and boasts over 50 farmhouses. During the sweltering summer heat, the average temperature in the mornings and evenings hovers at 22°C, with midday temperatures reaching 28 to 32°C, making it a perfect place to escape the heat and cool down. Nanjianyan is also a popular tourist destination. Surrounded by rolling peaks, a vast sea of ​​clouds, cascading waterfalls, and the occasional sight of a solitary wild goose, the crimson sky fills with a dazzling radiance, creating a picturesque landscape that feels almost unearthly. It is a renowned international photography destination. The Nanjianyan sea of ​​clouds is a major feature of the area. Due to its unique geographical location, a sea of ​​clouds can appear even if it rains the previous day and clears the next. Consequently, Nanjianyan often witnesses the unique spectacle of rolling clouds, fog thickening and dispersing, and a swirling sea of ​​clouds.