Day 1 Hangzhou → Ningguo → Hangzhou
All day
07:00 Meet and sign in at Exit F of Huanglong Sports Center Subway Station
07:30 Depart for Ningguo. The team leader explained the itinerary and precautions of this activity to everyone in the car. The tourists shared their outdoor experiences, got to know each other, and laughed all the way!
10:30 We arrived at the foot of the mountain, sorted out our belongings and equipment, warmed up, and set off in a mighty manner under the leadership of the leader. 15 minutes later we arrived at the entrance of the Black Hole Waterfalls, and the air was filled with water vapor all the way.
Arrive at Black Hole Eight Immortals Rock around 11:30 AM for a group photo. After a rest, continue up the stream path towards Blacksmith Mountain. Densely forested and shady with green trees, the scenery along the way is picturesque, perfect for resting and taking photos along the way to capture the beautiful scenery! In spring, azaleas blanket the mountain stream, while in summer, waterfalls cascade down the mountain. In autumn, reeds sway in the alpine meadows, and in winter, rime dapples the mountain with snow. This hike is very similar to the Wugong Mountain hike and is a rare and off-the-beaten-path hike.
We set off towards the summit around 12:30 PM and reached Blacksmith Peak around 1:00 PM. Blacksmith Mountain slopes westward toward the Wuyue Ancient Road and Tianchi Lake in western Zhejiang, and eastward to Huanghua Pass and Daochangping, where alpine meadows stretch endlessly. Blacksmith Peak, at 1,180 meters, stands out prominently against the lush Dragon Spine of Tianmu Mountain, seemingly descending from outer space, like a meteorite that has fallen onto the Tianmu Mountains. From the summit, we'll enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We'll grab a lunch here, rest, and take photos.
Around 2:00 PM, we'll walk along the ridge of Tianmu Mountain, offering sweeping views of the surrounding scenery. The route is rocky, so stay focused and avoid spraining your ankle.
At 4:00 PM, we descend the loop and return to the farmhouse. If you're early enough, you can grab a bowl of noodles. Everyone packs up and boards the bus for the return trip, arriving back at the starting point around 7:30 PM. This concludes our trip. Farewell, tourists!
