Li Bai didn't lie to me, this southern Anhui town is breathtakingly beautiful

Heavenly Pool Secret Realm! A Zen-inspired journey beneath Jiuhua Mountain🍃
20,000-step Jiuhuashan hiking guide to avoid pitfalls💥

Buddhist sacred mountain! The incense at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site is thriving!🙏
📍Address: Core area of Jiuhuashan Scenic Spot, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province
🚌Transport tips:
Take high-speed rail to Chizhou Station then transfer to scenic shuttle (1.5h)
Or drive to "Jiuhuashan Scenic Area Visitor Center"

1️⃣ Zhiyuan Temple➡️Baisui Palace
Zhiyuan Temple: First temple at Jiuhua Street entrance! Ming Dynasty bronze hall is stunning
Baisui Palace: Take cable car up (5 mins) to see natural Sleeping Buddha wonder

2️⃣ Roushen Treasure Hall➡️Tiantai Temple
Roushen Treasure Hall: Millennium-preserved true body! Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's meditation site
Tiantai Temple: Climb 1299 steps to summit for breathtaking sea of clouds & Buddha's light

📸Must-visit photo spots
✔️Baisui Palace cable car overlooking Jiuhua Street panorama
✔️Tiantai Peak "Great Peng Listening to Sutras Stone" with sea of clouds

🍜Zen cuisine
Jiuhua vegetarian feast: Amazing shredded vegetarian chicken!
Stone ear stewed free-range chicken: Top mountain delicacy
Mugwort cakes: Qingming Festival limited glutinous fragrance

⚠️Anti-scam tips
• Reject roadside "free guide" solicitors
• Buy incense only at official temple Dharma stores
• Bring non-slip shoes for wet steps on rainy days