I rarely use the word "awe-inspiring" to describe a place... until I came here.

I discovered this hidden gem of a mystical mountain near Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area—Jurong Maoshan, a breathtaking summer retreat.

This sacred Taoist mountain is hailed as the "First Blessed Land, Eighth Grotto Heaven."
🌄 Morning: Pray at Maoshan's summit, breathe in fresh air, explore streams and limestone caves 🍃
🎭 Afternoon: Duel with hundreds of NPCs at Maoshan Xianxia City to earn silver notes 💰
Endless fun with jungle rafting, stream trekking, water fights... 💦
From dawn till dusk, hundreds of immersive performances 🎭 too many to see and play! 👏🏻
A truly refreshing and exhilarating Jianghu (martial arts world) experience!

💦 Here's your ultimate 2-day cool summer itinerary:
**Day 1 Morning: Jurong Maoshan**
📍 Jurong Maoshan Scenic Area:
📝 Lazy hiking route: Visitor Center → Jiuxiao Wanfu Palace → Yuanfu Wanning Palace → Immortal Cave → Huayang Grotto Heaven → Chuwang Stream → Xike Spring → Chongxi Wanshou Palace → Monument → Visitor Center
⚠️ Strongly recommend sightseeing buses: Direct to summit from visitor center, stops at all downhill stations. Covers all highlights in 2-3 hours.
📷 Must-visit spots:
✔️ Jiuxiao Wanfu Palace
Highest viewpoint with celestial views
✔️ Yuanfu Wanning Palace
Massive Laozi bronze statue + deep Taoist cultural immersion
✔️ Immortal Cave
6.5-million-year-old karst wonders! Touch millennia-old stalactites
✔️ Chuwang Stream
Perfect for stream trekking and summer cooling
✔️ Immortal Cave & Huayang Cave
Natural caves where ancient ascetics achieved immortality. Features Tang-Qing dynasty cliff carvings

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📍 Oriental Salt Lake City:
Afternoon visit + overnight stay (just 15min from Maoshan)
🎭 Summer must-dos:
1️⃣ NPC Gold Rush Arena
Challenge hundreds of NPCs: Nine-tailed Fox's card game, Jiang Ziya's chess, Taiyi Zhenren, Nezha's ring toss... Win silver notes for food & souvenirs
2️⃣ Kanshuifa & Kundigu Water Parks
Cool rafting (unlimited rides!), water guns, splash zones
3️⃣ Wangye Stream Valley
Adults: Waterfront mahjong/coffee; Kids: Stream adventures
4️⃣ Night Shows
Flagship "Xiaoyao You" ☯️: Water-screen projections + aquatic stage = epic xianxia romance. Plus "Water-Fire Light Show," "Fire God Chasing Waves"...
5️⃣ Daily Performances
"Jianghu Feast," "Mulan Legend," "Hip Hop Tao"—100+ shows daily
🏠 Accommodation
Multiple themed hotels. I stayed at Songgui Li (free Hanfu rental included)

⛰ Location: Changzhou Maoshan • Oriental Salt Lake City + Jurong Maoshan (15min apart)
🚅 Nearest HSR: Lishui/Jintan Station (30min taxi)