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Speedy Yunshi crosses the Despair Slope by piercing his hands and feet and using three ups and three downs

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Day 1 Hangzhou → Xiaoshan Daijia → Hangzhou

All day

Meet at the Huanglong Seafood Food Stall between 7:00 and 7:30 AM and sign in. Board the bus and depart. Along the way, your guide will guide you through the fun, introducing you and explaining the itinerary, all while enjoying
a lively atmosphere. Arrive at the starting point around 9:30 AM, disembark, warm up, and then embark on your trek. From Jianshanxia Village, ascend the mountain. Crossing a small bridge, you'll find an ancient path nestled in a bamboo forest, a tranquil setting filled only by the chirping of birds. Reaching the top, you'll ascend along the steps, crossing Yuqingling Mountain. Lunch will be available along the way, offering panoramic views of the Yunshi Mountains. After lunch, rest briefly before continuing on your journey. After passing Despair Slope, you'll pass Guolaoying Rock, cross Xiaohuangling, reach the summit of Chuanwu Mountain, pass Xiangtianling Reservoir, and reach Yangjia Creek. Descend from Jianshanxia Village. The total hike is 14 km, with a total elevation gain of approximately 1,200 meters. The three ascents and descents of Despair Slope require a lot of effort. Due to the challenging nature of the trail, there's a closing point at the foot of Chuanwu Mountain. All hikers arriving after 3:00 PM will be asked to leave. After reaching the top of Ship Dock Mountain, we started to descend. It gets dark early in the mountains, and we went down through the bamboo forest, which blocked the light. We might have to march at night, so a headlamp was necessary.

We arrived at the foot of the mountain around 17:00. The bus waited there for a long time. After gathering, we got on the bus and returned.

We arrived in Hangzhou around 18:30. We hugged each other affectionately and kissed goodbye with tears, looking forward to traveling together next time.

Driving time: about 1.5 hours

Hiking: The entire journey is approximately 14 kilometers, with a cumulative ascent of approximately 1,200 meters, and takes about 6-7 hours (hands and feet are required for the Despair Slope section)

Note: The route is very strong and there is a gate at the foot of the dock. After 3 pm, all people who arrive at the gate are asked to leave. The grass along the way is deep, so please wear long clothes and long pants.

Yunmen Temple: Located at an altitude of 597 meters atop Yunmen Mountain, at the junction of Daicun and Heshang, it is said to have been built during the Tang Dynasty by Hedan Zushi (a Buddhist monk); another theory states that it was built during the Ming Dynasty, when its founder traveled from Yunmen Temple in Shaoxing and established the temple and established Buddhism, hence the name Yunmen Temple. The main hall, Western Hall, Vajra Hall, meditation rooms, and kitchens, all date from the late Qing Dynasty. Within the temple, statues of Shakyamuni, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, Arhats, Vajra, and Skanda are enshrined. The temple faces west and east, covering an area of ​​over ten mu (approximately 10 mu). To the south are tea plantations, to the west are Gengqingling, and to the north and south are Lion Mountain. The three characters "Yunmen Temple" inscribed on the mountain gate were written by Abbot Fuyun in 1931. Yunmen Temple boasts lush bamboo forests and flourishing tea plantations, and boasts a rich cultural heritage. Two ancient ginkgo trees in front of the temple and three ancient sand pine trees beside it exude a vibrant, aged atmosphere. Three tombstones of successive abbots stand beside the vegetable patch, indicating that Yunmen Temple belongs to the Caodong authentic branch of Zen Buddhism. One stele from the reconstruction of Yunmen Temple during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1875-1908) remains, and eight more temple stele are currently being used as latrine walls. Beneath the eaves of the western hall stands an ancient well, its rim polished and shiny, its walls covered in moss, and its water crystal clear. Two clear springs, known as "Dragon Ponds," nestle amidst the bamboo groves in front of the temple gate. Anciently, these springs were used by the monks. A mile west of the temple lies the "Shenxian Taigong Cave," said to be where the renowned Ming Dynasty physician Lou Yingjing practiced and wrote.

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