Day 1 Lu'an → Mazongling
All day
12:00-12:30 Tourists take the high-speed rail to Lu'an High-speed Railway Station and gather. See the yellow China-TravelNote flag at the exit of Lu'an Railway Station, sign in, and depart.
Arriving at Mazongling Scenic Area at 14:30, we will enter from the north gate, cross this primeval forest, walk along the winding mountain paths, and look into the distance. The mountains are rolling and stretching; looking around the hillsides, we will walk among them, walk through the thrilling cliff plank road, and cross the Mazongling Waterfalls. Friends who love photography should not miss it. You can slow down and pay attention to everything in the mountains.
17:00 We crossed from the north gate of the scenic area to the south gate, completing our canyon exploration journey. We gained a lot and went directly to the farm.
18:00 After a rest, we can enjoy the delicious mountain dinner. The night in the mountains is very quiet and comes early. For those who are not used to going to bed early, you can chat after the meal, exchange photos of today's beautiful scenery, play some board games together, and go to bed in time.
2nd Tianma Zongling → Shengguajian → Huashi Valley → Dabie Mountain Luotian Tiantangzhai
All day
7:30 Awakening from the tranquility of the mountains, those who like to rise early can climb to a high point and gaze out at the towering peaks. If you encounter clouds and mist, the peaks will appear and disappear, like a vivid and refined ink painting, dreamlike and beautiful, making you feel like you have entered a fairyland.
8:00 After breakfast, we started hiking on the National Fitness Hiking Trail. The trail is 7.5 kilometers long, starting from the farmhouse where we are staying and ending at the Red Army Pine. It rises from 769 meters above sea level to more than 1,200 meters. The well-built trail makes this place more mature. This is a road that few tourists take, and you can feel a real walk in the woods. As the trail gradually rises, we need to climb slowly, where we can breathe in the fresh air. After walking for a while, we will reach the highest point of the hiking trail, Shengguajian. Shengguajian was formed in the Sinian Period 1.8 billion years ago. Climbing the Shenggua cliff from the cloud ladder, you can see the Chutian wind and clouds to the west and the vast forest to the north. It is very shocking.
Around 12:00, we will complete this challenging journey and retreat from the Red Army Pine Tree back to the farmhouse. After a short break for lunch, we can get on the bus to visit the Painted Stone Valley and see the beautiful patterns on the stones.
Depart by bus around 14:00 and arrive at the Luotian Tiantangzhai scenic area at around 16:00, check in and rest.
Day 3 Dabie Mountain Tiantangzhai → Xiaohua Mountain → Zheren Peak → Yaoluoping
All day
Rising early in the morning, we traveled light to Luotian Tiantangzhai before the crowds arrived. We then headed to Zheren Peak and Xiaohua Mountain, where the highlights of Tiantangzhai lie. Tourists first take the scenic shuttle bus to the Zhulin Deep Hiking Trail entrance (or take the elevator at their own expense, which only goes halfway up the mountain). From Xiaohua Mountain, a path leads to the glass plank road, the same one that has terrified countless heroes, some even crawling blindly across it! Tourists should give it a try; it's truly stunning! Continue towards the main peak of Zheren Peak, walk across the Magpie Bridge, and gaze out into the distance. If you encounter the mist of the Dabie Mountains, tourists will feel as if they've been transported to a fairyland.
At noon, you can enjoy a free meal (mainly mountain snacks) or bring your own food. After crossing the Magpie Bridge, you'll reach Zheren Peak. Those who still have energy at Zheren Peak can continue to Nantianmen and climb the main peak of the Dabie Mountains. After the hike, you can choose your own route down the mountain.
Meet at the foot of the mountain at 2:30 PM and take the bus to Yaoluoping. After about three hours, arrive at a Yaoluoping farmhouse, unload your gear, and prepare dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal of local farm dishes, both meat and vegetables, and enjoy a glass of wine with the tourists!
Day 4 Yaoluoping → Lu'an
All day
After breakfast at 8:00, depart for Taohuachong Scenic Area. Passing by the Wu-Chu Great Wall, this border defense line, built over 2,600 years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period by the two superpowers of Wu and Chu to compete for territory, is truly the "Great Wall of the Spring and Autumn Period." Imagine the soldiers standing here, warily gazing across, a scene filled with the whirlwind of swordplay. You can even try walking a section of the Great Wall to immerse yourself in the memories of bygone times.
We then arrived at Taohuachong Scenic Area, a prime example of the nature reserve. Its dense forest resembles a green carpet, and the air is so sweet you'll want to take it all in! Take a deep breath and you'll smell the earth, grass, and negative ions! On our final day, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the area, relaxing from the previous days' hiking and enjoying the refreshing atmosphere of the Dabie Mountains. We'll then return to our farmhouse after our journey.
12:00 Simple lunch at the farmhouse (simple food such as noodles can be ordered in advance)
On the way back, you can visit the Exhibition Hall of the Former Military and Political Site of the 28th Red Army to commemorate the past. This is the "home" of the 28th Red Army. After the main Red Army's Long March, this iron-clad unit took root in the deep mountains and ancient forests of Yaoluoping, creating the miracle of "the red flag remained unfallen for 28 years."
After the tour ends at 13:30, we will officially return.
Arrived at Lu'an Station at 16:30, the group disbanded happily, see you next time.
It is recommended to purchase a return ticket after 18:00 (depending on your situation, as traffic may be congested during holidays)
