Leisurely Eastern Zhejiang | From Tiantai to Cixi, from mountains to sea, 3 days and 2 nights

Day 1 Nanjing → Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks → Tiantai County

06:45

Meet at Exit 1 of Andemen Station, Nanjing Metro Line 1, between 06:45 and 07:00

07:00

We boarded the bus and set off. On the way, the team members played interactive games, laughed and chatted all the way, and before we knew it, we were approaching our destination. (Lunch can be purchased at the service area)

12:30

Arrive at the Nineteen Peaks of Chuanyan in Xinchang. Xinchang's most famous scenic spot is undoubtedly the Nineteen Peaks. As the name suggests, the Nineteen Peaks of Xinchang are 19 unique Danxia peaks standing side by side. Known as the "Zhangjiajie of Eastern Zhejiang" and the "Little Guilin of Eastern Zhejiang,"
it combines the beauty of the Li River, the grace of Guilin, and the wonders of Yandang. Entering the valley from the thousand-foot-deep canyon, you'll be surrounded by towering mountains on both sides. The thrilling glass plank road, suspended high in the sky, and the glass bridge connecting the two peaks is truly spectacular!

4:30 PM

After the tour, we drove to Tiantai County to stay overnight. At night, we were free to wander around and experience the beauty of the small town. There are also many delicious foods here, so you can enjoy the food as you like.

Driving time: about 5 hours

Day 2: Tiantai County → Guoqing Temple → Qiongtai Fairy Valley → Hepu Island

08:30

After breakfast, we will depart for a visit to Guoqing Temple, the ancestral home of the Tiantai School of Buddhism and an ancient temple dating back to the Sui Dynasty. It is the birthplace of the Tiantai School, the first Buddhist sect established in my country, and one of my country's most famous ancient temples, revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in both China and Japan.

10:00

Set off to visit [Qiongtai Fairy Valley], a typical granite geological landscape, known for its "majestic, strange, beautiful and secluded" features, with overlapping mountains, deep ravines and waterfalls, peaks, rocks, pools and waterfalls forming a complete canyon landscape.

2:00 PM

Take the bus to Tsurupu Island

5:30 PM

After checking in, it's time for the much-anticipated beach time. We'll find a quiet, less-crowded spot where you can unwind, wade in the waves, and fully enjoy the sand and ocean. Evenings include a beach bonfire and a slate barbecue (at your own expense). After a hearty meal, gaze at the stars and listen to the ocean, strolling and chatting on a beach just for us.

9:00 PM

Grab your headlamp, roll up your trousers, and quietly go crab hunting in the moonlight. Fall asleep to the sound of the sea breeze...

Driving time: about 3 hours

Note: 1. Meals are at your own expense. Dinner on the island is about 65 yuan per person, and barbecue on the island is about 100 yuan per person (need to confirm with the tour leader in advance)
2. The beach bonfire is a free item. It will be arranged when there are 15 people. If there are less than 15 people, it will be canceled by default.

Day 3 Hepu Island → Fenghua → Nanjing

07:30

After getting up early for breakfast, we bid farewell to the beach and drove to Xikou Scenic Area.

10:30

Visit Xuedou Mountain, the highest peak of the Siming Mountain tributary, known as "Penglai on the Sea, Tiantai on the Land." Famous for its steep cliffs, secluded valleys, cascading waterfalls, and ancient temples, this scenic spot, a perfect destination for a tranquil and peaceful retreat, combines natural scenery with Buddhist monasteries. We took a scenic shuttle bus to Sanyintan, transferring from the upper reaches to the lower reaches. The descent along the stream was filled with the sound of gurgling water and lush trees, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

3:30 PM

After the tour, we will gather and return to Nanjing (the specific gathering and return time will be adjusted by the tour leader according to the actual situation, please be informed when registering)

9:00 PM

Return to the starting point in Nanjing and disband happily.

Driving time: about 7 hours

Guoqing Temple: Guoqing Temple in Tiantai, Zhejiang Province, is considered one of China's Four Wonders, along with Lingyan Temple in Jinan, Qixia Temple in Nanjing, and Yuquan Temple in Dangyang. The temple has hosted many renowned monks, including Master Yixing of the Tang Dynasty, Hanshan, Shide, and Jigong, as well as Master Kukai, the founder of Japan's Tendai Esoteric Buddhism, and Master Taimitsu, the founder of Japan's Taimitsu Buddhism.

Qiongtai Fairy Valley is the epitome of Tiantai Mountain's scenic beauty, named for the 100-foot-high cliffs rising from the crater. The cliffs on either side stand face each other like an embroidered screen, while the Mirror Pond and Waterfall shimmer with shimmering clear water. The mountains bend and the water twists, and the scenery changes with every step. The colorful scene is a breathtaking sight. Li Bai once wrote in a poem: "The 100-foot-high white cliffs crack, the crimson walls of the four mountains open. The dragon pool erupts, and thunder and lightning roar day and night. The falling waterfall is like the sound of the Milky Way."

Hepu Island has a long history. According to the Xiangshan County Chronicles of the Republic of China, it belonged to Taizhou Prefecture in the third year of Kaiyuan in the Sui Dynasty, Mingzhou Prefecture during the Shenlong period of the Tang Dynasty, and was closed in the seventh year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty to prevent Japanese invasion. It was not until the fifth year of Guangxu that it was allowed to be reclaimed and gradually developed into a hub for the North-South Sea Routes.

Xuedou Mountain is a national 5A-level scenic spot, famous for its Shan River, ancient temples, and waterfalls in the secluded valley. As early as the Han Dynasty, it was known as the "Penglai of the Sea". Standing on the viewing platform of Qianzhangyan Waterfall, you can see lush trees everywhere, making it a veritable natural oxygen bar.