Day 1 Shanghai → Shuidong Old Street → Xiaogeli → Qingyang County
All day
【An Appointment with the Wanjiang River】
07:15-07:30 Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote. Don't be late. Depart on time at 07:30!!!
Around 07:30-13:00, the tour leader will begin explaining the itinerary. The team members will introduce themselves to each other and the tour leader will lead everyone to interact and have fun all the way. (Tourists please be aware that there may be traffic jams on holidays.)
[Southern Anhui Landscape, Jiuhua Tianchi]
Around 13:00, we arrived at Jiuhua Tianchi. Jiuhua Tianchi is famous for its alpine lakes and diverse natural wonders. The lake and mountains complement each other, and the scenery changes unpredictably with each season. In winter, the lake is covered with snow, and a thin layer of ice sometimes forms on the surface, making the entire scenic area quiet and mysterious. The snow scene contrasts with the ancient pines and strange rocks, forming a unique winter style. We walked along the plank road along the river,
Around 2:30 PM, our tour guide arranged for us to take a boat tour of Jiuhua Tianchi Lake. Descending the mountain, we walked through the Glacial Stone Valley. The valley boasts well-preserved vegetation, abundant glacial boulders, clear springs, deep woods, and fresh air, creating a truly relaxing experience.
Around 17:00, we descended the mountain through the Glacier Stone Valley. The valley's ecological vegetation is well-preserved, with numerous glacial boulders, clear springs, deep woods, and fresh air. It felt very comfortable. We drove to Anqing City (approximately 1 hour drive).
【Wanjiang Night Time】
Arrive in downtown Anqing around 5:30 PM and check in just in time. Interested tourists can explore the Daobaoshi Historical District, a neighborhood steeped in Anqing's history. It boasts the best-preserved Qing Dynasty Post Office in China and the Hu Kaiwen Calligraphy and Painting Shop in Anhui, once used in the study of a US president. Of course, after a tiring day, we can rest early to recharge for tomorrow's journey.
Day 2 Anqing → Tianzhu Peak → Tianzhu Mountain County
All day
【Good morning, beauty of the morning!】
The happiness of a small town is a bowl of steaming hot breakfast in the alley in the morning! Early risers can find a place to eat.
Around 08:30, gather and head to the starting point of Tianzhu Mountain hiking (1.5 hours drive)
[Tianzhu Mountain: Black Myth Wukong style]
Around 10:00, we arrived at the starting point of the Tianzhu Mountain hike (you need to take the scenic bus, the fee is included). Tianzhu Mountain, like a pillar supporting the sky, is famous for its beautiful granite landforms on the Tanlu Fault Zone, especially the collapse and stacking landforms, which have become the same as those in the country.
The mountain is known as the "Tianzhu Mountain Type" granite landform for its representative landscape. Its natural scenery is magnificent and elegant, and it is a gathering place for scholars and writers, such as Bai Juyi, Li Bai, Wang Anshi, Su Shi, and Zhu Xi, who have all visited this place and left poems praising it.
The popularity of Black Myth Wukong this year has made it even more well-known!
Around 10:30-16:30, we will climb Tianzhu Peak. Along the way, we will see the lifelike Elephant Trunk Rock, the Flying Peak of the Fairy, the intriguing Man Carrying His Girl on His Back, the amazing statue of An Gong, and personally explore the mysterious and deep granite cave in East China.
Mysterious Valley, Millennium Ancient Pine Tianzhu Pine (1200-year-old pine), Feidu Shengxian Duxian Bridge, Queen Mother Bathing Tianchi Peak, Yizhu Qingtian Peak (1488 meters above sea level, standing alone and supporting the sky, a pillar in the middle of the sky, standing tall and upright), Shuangru Peak, Emperor Wu of Han worshipping the mountain
You can stay overnight at the Immortal Cave, the breathtaking Qinglongbei Fairyland, and the Lotus Peak. (There are many steps in the scenic area during hiking, so it is recommended to bring hiking poles and knee pads.)
Around 16:30, return to Tianzhu Mountain accommodation (0.5 hour drive)
【Tianzhu Night Time】
Arrived at the Tianzhu Mountain accommodation around 17:00, checked in, and took a short rest.
Around 18:00, it’s dinner time. Let’s have a meal together on our own (you can also find food on your own). Afterwards, you can organize games together or rest early to restore your energy!
Day 3: Tianzhu County → Tianzhu Canyon → Longtan Ancient Village → Anqing
All day
【Waking up from a dream】
Early risers, let's breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy breakfast at the right time.
Around 08:30, gather and head to Wolong Gorge of Tianzhu Mountain (0.5 hour drive)
【Challenge Wolong Gorge】
Around 09:00, we arrived at the starting point of Wolong Gorge and began to cross the Grand Canyon. The hike was not long, but we needed to hike along the cliffs on both sides of the canyon. It was breathtaking! The beautiful water and trees, the deep caves, away from the hustle and bustle, swept away the fatigue of the city.
Around 12:30 PM, we finished our Wolong Gorge adventure and headed to a farmhouse for a short break to savor some authentic mountain delicacies: hairy tofu, stinky mandarin fish, chicken stewed with stone ear mushrooms, braised pork with mountain bean balls, and preserved pork with preserved vegetables. We're waiting for you all to enjoy them together!
【Return】
Around 13:30, we took a short break after the meal and returned to Shanghai!
We arrived in Shanghai around 21:30. We were reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in our eyes. (There may be traffic jams on the way back during holidays, so tourists can consider taking the high-speed rail.)
