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Journey to Jiuhua Mountain | Daguling Peaks and the Perilous Peaks, Climb to the Flower Terrace for a Distant View

D1

Day 1 Nanjing → Qingyang → Daguling Ancient Trail → Huatai → Nanjing

06:45

From 6:45 to 7:00, we will gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station, Line 1 of Nanjing Metro, when we see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

07:00

Depart on time (no lateness)

11:00

Go up the mountain via Daguling. The terrain of Daguling is dangerous and there are many strange peaks and rocks. It is still an undeveloped virgin land. Backpackers often go up the mountain from here. It is also an ancient Huidao where literati, merchants and believers go back and forth for business and to pray on the mountain. There are road pavilions, rock carvings, ancient temple ruins, and stone formations. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Huidao in Jiuhua Mountain.

1:30 PM

Arrive at Huatai, named for its abundant mountain flowers. The typical granite rocks are in various shapes and are beautiful. After a tour, we descend the mountain.

Maowan Peak is formed by a cat and a bowl, resembling a jade cat peeping at its food. As the altitude gradually rises, away from the bustling scenic routes, while sweating and panting, while strengthening your physical strength, your mind also escapes the distractions of the city, life, and work, finding a tranquility in the pure land of Buddhism. Pass by Baizhang Pond.

5:30 PM

Return to the foot of the mountain and take a bus back to Nanjing.

9:30 PM

Return to the starting point in Nanjing and disband happily.

Driving time: about 3.5-4 hours

Hiking: 11km, cumulative ascent 1000m, estimated time 6-7h Road conditions: pure outdoor, full of wild fun, strong mountaineering experience

Note: 1. The Back Mountain Crossing Route and the Flower Terrace Scenic Area generally do not require tickets. If you encounter ticket inspection, you need to pay by yourself.

The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai renamed Mount Jiuhua, referring to the mountain's nine peaks, which resemble nine naturally carved lotus flowers. Since then, Mount Jiuhua has gained widespread fame, a reputation that endures to this day. Since then, renowned scholars and literati have flocked to explore the mountain, lingering in their captivating tales and writing countless poems and lyrics in praise of it. Liu Yuxi, a prominent Tang Dynasty writer, was deeply impressed by his visit to Jiuhua, writing, "The sight of its wondrous peaks is breathtaking," "Nine peaks compete for beauty, their splendor extraordinary," and "It is the most extraordinary mountain in the world." Mount Jiuhua's majesty has earned it the nickname "the foremost mountain in the southeast." As early as 1,200 years ago, the Buddhist Ksitigarbha founded a Buddhist temple on the mountain. Along with Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang, it gradually became the sacred sanctuary of the four great bodhisattvas: Ksitigarbha, Manjusri, Samantabhadra, and Avalokitesvara, and is now known as one of the Four Famous Mountains of Chinese Buddhism.

Daguling was one of the ancient Huizhou routes used by merchants and believers from the Huizhou and Hangzhou areas to travel to the mountains for business. Chang Yuchun, a founding general of the Ming Dynasty, once stationed his troops here to confront Chen Youliang's forces. His troops were scattered among the towering mountains, making transportation and information difficult. Frustrated with the difficulty of mobilizing troops, Chang Yuchun spotted a peak rising high into the clouds on the side of the mountain, offering a panoramic view. It was a strategic route in all directions. The steepness and sheer beauty of the mountain were perfectly visible. He then ordered a war drum to be placed on the summit, using it to transmit signals: warnings and dispatching troops in times of war. The sound of the drums echoed through the valley, reaching a radius of ten miles, hence the name Daguling.

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