【Tread on Yue Fei's Beacon, Seek the Hanging Buddhist Chants｜A One-Day Zen Road Trip from Shayang to Jingshan】

📍Route: Wulipu Yue Fei City → Jingshan Guanyin Rock (approx. 1.5h drive)

First Stop: Wulipu Yue Fei City (Shayang)
→ Southern Song Dynasty Frontier Dreams: Restored ancient city walls + beacon towers, climb high to imagine Yue Fei's history of resisting the Jin dynasty and stationing troops.
→ Immersive Experiences:
- Farming Culture Park: Grind beans and make straw dolls by hand, take kids on a time-travel adventure
- Hidden Gem: Free admission! Few crowds for epic martial arts-style photoshoots
→ Culinary Surprise: Must-try "Yue Family Army Cake" (sesame aroma, ¥5 each)

🌄 Second Stop: Jingshan Guanyin Rock (deep in Green Forest Mountain)
→ Millennium-old Temple on a Cliff: Red-walled hanging temple embedded in precipice, mist-shrouded like a fairyland.
→ Zen Activities:
- Touch the "Buddha's Hand Stone" for blessings, overlook Green Forest Mountain canyon
- Hike the "Nine-Level Stairway" to summit (20 mins), chance to encounter mountaintop sea of clouds
→ Pro Tip: Navigate to "Guanyin Rock Scenic Area"—winding mountain roads require slow driving!

🚗 Road Trip Tips
- Route: Yue Fei City → S311 → Wujin Expressway → Jinglu Line (scenic countryside views along the way)
- Parking: Free at Yue Fei City; ¥10/car at Guanyin Rock
- Best Times:
✅ Dawn: Solemn light and shadows at Yue Fei City
✅ After rain: Highest chance of sea of clouds at Guanyin Rock!

🏨 Accommodation Guide
For photogenic stays: Choose Jingyue Forest Breath Hotel with its exclusive rooftop garden.
For budget-friendly options: Pick downtown IU Hotel for convenience and great service.