The Ultimate Guide to Moganshan: Exploring This Famous Jiangnan Mountain

📍Location:
Moganshan is located in Moganshan Town, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, at the core of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Nanjing golden triangle region.

🚗Transportation:

- By Air: The nearest airport is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. You can rent a car for a 1.5-hour drive or take an airport shuttle bus to Moganshan.
- By High-Speed Rail: Take the train to Deqing Station (not Huzhou Station), then transfer to the Y1 tourist bus line, which takes about 30 minutes to reach the Moganshan Tourist Distribution Center. A taxi ride costs around ¥80.
- By Car: From Hangzhou (~1.5 hours) or Shanghai (~2.5 hours), navigate to "Moganshan Tourist Distribution Center," which has a large parking lot. Note: Private cars are not allowed uphill during peak season (May–October).

👍Must-Visit Attractions:

- Sword Pond: The iconic site where Ganjiang and Moye forged swords, featuring a four-tiered waterfall, sculptures, and cliff carvings.
- Xuguang Terrace: Perfect for sunrise views and 360° panoramas of Moganshan’s mountains and bamboo forests.
- Republic-Era Villas: Over 200 unique villas, including Chairman Mao’s former residence (Queen Hotel) and Chiang Kai-shek’s official villa (Songyue Lu).
- Dakan Scenic Area: Known for its rugged rocks, suspension bridges, and glass viewing platforms.
- Luhuadang Park: A man-made garden with attractions like Crane’s Beak Spring and Red Leaf Poetry Stele—ideal for autumn photography.
- Yucun Cultural Market: A Republic-themed town for photos, coffee, and handicrafts.
- Discovery Adventure Park: The world’s first Discovery-themed park, offering hot-air balloons, rock climbing, and hiking.

🎟️Ticket Info:

- Shoulder Season (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov): ¥80/person.
- Low Season (Dec–Feb): ¥50/person.
- Peak Season (Jul–Aug): ¥95/person. Mandatory shuttle bus: ¥35/person. Additional fees apply for activities like Discovery Park (¥200–500/item).

💗Tips:

- Best Time: 2–3 days in spring (flowers) or autumn (foliage). Summer (Jun–Aug) is crowded; winter (Dec–Feb) offers discounts.
- Accommodations:
- Luxury: Naked Stables, Naked Castle, or Jun'anli Narada Resort.
- Boutique: Republic-style B&Bs near Yucun or Fátou Village. In-park B&Bs range from ¥300–2000/night.
- Budget: Hotels in Deqing County (e.g., GreenTree Inn) near the train station.
- Food:
- Local Delicacies: Bamboo chicken soup, stir-fried stone frog, braised pork with dried bamboo shoots.
- Snacks: Crispy duck noodles, Xinshi lamb noodles, dry-tossed noodles.
- Seasonal Dishes: Try Yucun’s noodle shops or Yiyuan Organic Farm Restaurant.
- Essentials: Hiking shoes, sun protection, mosquito repellent, rain gear.
- Notes: Steep paths require caution; avoid unauthorized guides; check off-season closures; follow safety rules for adventure activities.