A Zen Journey in Jiuhua Mountain

Chizhou 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 4000 RMB)
Theme: Jiuhua Sacred Land + Poetic Scenery + Pastoral Slow Life
Suitable for: Zen enthusiasts / Nature travelers

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Chizhou → Xinghua Village → Pingtian Lake → Overnight in the city
Day 2: Jiuhua Mountain Core Scenic Area (Tiantai Peak + Mummified Body Hall + Baishou Palace) → Overnight on Jiuhua Street
Day 3: Dayuan Cultural Park → Return trip

💰 Budget Allocation (Total for 2 people: 4000 RMB)

| Item | Cost (2 people) | Notes |
|------------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
| Transportation | 1000 RMB | High-speed train/self-drive + scenic area transport |
| Accommodation | 1200 RMB | 2 nights (1 night in city + 1 night in Jiuhua Mountain) |
| Tickets | 800 RMB | Jiuhua Mountain + Dayuan Cultural Park + Xinghua Village |
| Meals | 600 RMB | Includes vegetarian meals, Chizhou small rice cakes, etc. |
| Others | 400 RMB | Cable cars, incense, etc. |

🚗 Detailed Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Poetic Chizhou · City Stroll

Morning: Take high-speed train to Chizhou Station, taxi to city center (about 20 RMB)
Afternoon:

Xinghua Village (Ticket 88 RMB): Check in at the poetic live scene of "The Herdsman Points from Afar," rent Hanfu for photos (50 RMB/set)
Pingtian Lake (Free): Bike around the lake (tandem bike 40 RMB/hour), watch the sunset "water like a piece of silk"

Dinner: Grapevine Hotel (60 RMB per person, recommended dishes: Qiupu Mandarin Fish, Mountain Tapioca Balls)
Accommodation: Four-star hotel in the city (300 RMB/night, recommended Pingtian Peninsula Hotel)

Day 2: Jiuhua Mountain · Buddhist Secret Realm

7:30 AM: City → Jiuhua Mountain Visitor Center (Bus 25 RMB/person)
Route:

Qiyuan Temple incense offering → Baishou Palace cable car (round trip 100 RMB) to see the flawless Ming Dynasty mummified body
Mummified Body Hall (Free): Worship the true body of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Tiantai Peak (Cable car 160 RMB round trip): Climb to the top to overlook the "Lotus Buddhist Kingdom" sea of clouds

Lunch: Jiuhua Street vegetarian meal (30 RMB per person, try vegetarian ham, Guanyin tofu)
Overnight: Jiuhua Street guesthouse (500 RMB/night, recommended Julong Hotel, breakfast included)

Day 3: Zen Finale

Morning:

Dayuan Cultural Park (Ticket 180 RMB): 99-meter Ksitigarbha statue + Guangyuan Hall light show
Tea field experience (Free): Spring tea picking at Kecun Tea Garden (participate in tea making from March to April)

Lunch: Jiuhua Back Mountain local restaurant (40 RMB per person, must order stir-fried stone ear mushrooms with eggs)
Afternoon: Return trip (can visit Dawang Cave on the way, a karst wonder, ticket 80 RMB)

⚠️ Notes

Jiuhua Mountain Etiquette: Do not step on thresholds when entering temples; photography is prohibited in the Mummified Body Hall.
Transportation alternative: If self-driving, Jiuhua Mountain restricts traffic on weekends; must transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (50 RMB/person).
Seasonal highlights:

March for Xinghua Village flower viewing, November for Jiuhua Mountain red leaves
Tiantai Peak may be closed in winter; check weather before traveling.

Money-saving tips:

Jiuhua Mountain tickets allow re-entry within 24 hours (registration required)
Buy bottled water at city supermarkets (prices double on the mountain)

🌟 Experience Upgrade Suggestions (Optional if budget allows)

Add Guniujiang tour: "Little Jiuzhaigou" of southern Anhui (Ticket 100 RMB, 2 hours from city)
Jiuhua Mountain Ksitigarbha statue night tour: light show + blessing ceremony (night ticket 120 RMB)

With this plan, you can deeply experience Buddhist culture and enjoy the beauty of mountains and waters, all for about 2000 RMB per person with high quality! Feel free to adjust the pace or attractions anytime~ 🙏