The Hidden Paradise of Tiantangzhai on the Hubei-Anhui Border: The Last Pristine Forest in East China!

Tiantangzhai—Clouds flow beneath your feet, rainbows weave through waterfalls; this is truly a paradise on earth!

🌟 Must-Experience TOP 5
1️⃣ Baima Grand Canyon 🚡: Take the aerial cable car crossing Hubei and Anhui provinces (cable car ticket 70 RMB)
2️⃣ Waterfall Group Rock Climbing 🧗: Jiuying Waterfall / Xieyu Waterfall / Yaochi (the only waterfall rock climbing in East China)
3️⃣ Philosopher’s Peak Sea of Clouds ☁️: Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds at 5 AM (a must for photography lovers)
4️⃣ Liu-Deng Army Site 📜: Red education base + mountain cableway
5️⃣ Tiantangzhai Hanging Pot Feast 🍲: Charcoal fire hot pot + farmhouse dishes (50 RMB per person, very filling)

🚗 Transportation Guide

📍 Location: Border of Luotian, Hubei & Jinzhai, Anhui
🚄 High-speed rail: Arrive at Jinzhai Station → direct tourist shuttle (1.5 hours)
🚗 Self-drive: 3 hours from Wuhan/Hefei (drive carefully on mountain roads)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
🌲 Inside the scenic area: Tiantangzhai Resort Hotel (waterfall view from your window)
🏡 Homestay at the mountain foot: Dabieshan Renjia (includes three meals + fruit picking)
⛺ Camping: Longjian Peak Viewing Platform (bring your own gear)

📸 Perfect Photo Spots

1️⃣ Philosopher’s Peak Viewing Platform (best spot for sea of clouds)
2️⃣ Xieyu Waterfall rock face (capture stunning shots while climbing)
3️⃣ Inside the cable car (aerial view of the canyon)
4️⃣ Center of the suspension bridge (canyon backdrop on both sides)
5️⃣ Liu-Deng Army Command Post (vintage red-themed style)

🍜 Must-Try Food

🔥 Hanging Pot Chicken (slow-cooked over charcoal for 3 hours)
🌰 Braised Pork with Chestnuts (Luotian chestnuts are super sweet)
🍄 Wild Mushroom Soup (freshly picked that day)
🍶 Local Grain Liquor (specialty small-batch liquor)

💡 Insider Tips

☑️ Best season: May to October (waterfalls have the most water)
☑️ Essential gear: Non-slip shoes + raincoat (heavy waterfall mist)
☑️ Hidden activity: Hire a local guide to explore wild trails and see wild orchids
☑️ Ticket benefit: Entrance tickets valid at both Hubei and Anhui entrances

🕒 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

Day 1: Baima Canyon cable car → Waterfall group rock climbing → Hanging pot feast
Day 2: Philosopher’s Peak sunrise → Liu-Deng Army site → Return trip

"When standing on the Hubei-Anhui border marker taking photos, I suddenly understood the joy of 'stepping into two provinces at once'—left hand holding Hubei’s hanging pot, right hand Anhui’s stinky tofu; mountains and rivers have never been divided!"

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