Heavy Equipment Hiking · Blacksmith Mountain | Xiaowugong Mountain in Southern Anhui, where alpine meadows stretch endlessly

Day 1 Shanghai → Black Hole Scenic Area → Blacksmith Peak

·morning

7:00-7:15

Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in to board the bus🚌🚌 (do not be late)

On the way, the team leader began to explain the itinerary, the team members introduced themselves to each other, and the team leader led everyone to interact, and there was laughter all the way☺️☺️.

Everyone rests in the service area and takes their own lunch

The journey is long, so it is recommended to bring a pillow and eye mask

·morning

Around 11:00

We arrived at the farm and everyone got off the bus and either paid for their own meals or AA, to replenish their energy and water for the next two days!

Around 12:30

After lunch and a short rest, we started to pack our gear and started hiking.

The first day's total distance is about 4km, with a total climb of about 800m, giving everyone 5 hours of climbing time.

This is a very good beginner route for heavy equipment. The first half is a group of waterfalls, which is cool and beautiful, and the second half is alpine meadows and starry sky camping!

However, there is no water source at the top of the mountain, so you need to replenish enough water at the bottom of the mountain or at the waterfall.

·afternoon

Around 17:00

When you arrive at the camping site, find a suitable location, set up camp, and pack your luggage, a professional tour guide will teach or help you set up your tent.

We camped on the ridgeline with a wide view. It is known as the Little Wugong Mountain in Southern Anhui.

Around 18:40

When the sun 🌄 completely sinks into the horizon, the color of the sky gradually changes from bright to deep.

The sunset glow is always so charming.

Take out your phone and take beautiful photos of your life!

After watching the sunset, everyone started sitting around the tent, making a fire and cooking, enjoying the fun and comfort brought by the reinstallation.

The stars 💫 began to light up one by one, and night officially fell.

We stood on the top of Blacksmith Mountain, our hearts filled with gratitude for this day and longing for the starry sky at night.

Driving time: Shanghai to Tiejiangshan, about 4 hours

Hiking: 4km of hiking, with a total elevation gain of about 800m

Notes: 1. Sunrises 🌅 sunsets 🌄, and the starry sky 🌌 Milky Way are natural phenomena. Whether you can see them during your trip depends on the weather. Thank you for your support and understanding.
2. Space at the summit is limited, so please select a spot to pitch your tent 🏕️ upon arrival.
3. Tent 🏕️ camping is limited, so please make sure to use the restroom before ascending the mountain if possible!
4. At night, there is no light at the summit, so please bring a headlamp, flashlight 🔦, or camping lantern!
5. Blacksmith Mountain is at a high altitude and temperatures can be low, so please dress warmly! !!!!!!!!!

Day 2: Tiejiangshan → Farmhouse Dinner → Shanghai

·morning

Around 5:00

As the night slowly fades away, the world is immersed in tranquility.

The stars 🌌 gradually disappeared, and the sky changed from dark blue to light gray, heralding the arrival of a new day.

At the leader's reminder,

We opened the tent, and the morning light and the meadow came into view. If we were lucky, we could even see the sea of ​​clouds. Slowly, as everyone waited, the sun rose from the horizon, and the morning glow became more beautiful.

At this moment, we are standing on the top of Blacksmith Mountain, breathing the first breath of morning air, feeling the peace and tranquility of nature🌄🌄.

Then I went into the tent to rest and take a nap.

·morning

Around 7:00

Everyone started to wake up and had a simple breakfast. The leader taught us how to pack up the tents and then we started to break camp.

We started our descent against the backdrop of alpine meadows.

Around 12:00

Some sections of the downhill road were slippery, but most of it was not difficult. Without climbing, we quickly arrived at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain, started to wash our faces and rest, and prepared the group meal AA, and rewarded ourselves with a good meal.

After lunch, we left the scenic area and started to return to Shanghai.

On the way back, we have time to reminisce about every detail of our journey.

The people we met, the scenery we saw, and the stories we experienced have all become our precious memories, replaying in our minds one by one as the bus travels.

On the way back, we will stop at a service area for everyone to replenish supplies, use the toilet 🚻, and relieve fatigue from the journey.

·afternoon

Around 17:00

We arrived at the departure point, and everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes 🎒🎒!

Many people ask what the meaning of reinstalling is. I believe that after experiencing it for two days and one night, you will understand its meaning.

Driving time: Tiejiangshan to Shanghai, about 4.5 hours

Hiking: About 4.5 km downhill

Note: There will be dew on the tent in the morning, so be sure to put your electronic devices inside the tent to prevent moisture. It is recommended to wear an eye mask and earplugs when sleeping to improve sleep quality. Please set the alarm clock and don't miss the sunrise. Water resources are limited, so please allocate water wisely!

【Blacksmith Mountain】: Blacksmith Peak is 1,281 meters above sea level and is one of the highest peaks in southern Anhui. When you climb to the top of Blacksmith Peak, you can see all the other mountains as small. The distant mountains are covered with layers of mist, and the near ones are bright and the far ones are dark, just like calm waves!

According to legend, the imperial court in the early Ming Dynasty recruited a large number of blacksmiths to forge iron swords here, hence the name Blacksmith Mountain. It overlooks the Fairy Cave to the north, connects to the Wuyue Ancient Road to the west, and faces alpine meadows to the east, dominating the Tianmu Mountain range.

[Black Hole Waterfalls]: The hike starts at the waterfalls. During the rainy season, spring water from the depths of Blacksmith Mountain rushes down the mountain, crashing onto the rocks in the valley, splashing water and filling the air with steam!

Blacksmith Mountain Loop: A new route derived from the classic Ningguo outdoor route, Daochangping, offers mountain climbing, stream tracing, waterfalls, and rock adventures! The trail ascends along a stream path, accompanied by the melody of waterfalls. Upon reaching the ridge, a panoramic view of the Hundred Miles Meadow opens up.

Climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the other mountains. The beautiful scenery in front of you is a reward for your hard hike!