Autumn Picks｜Complete Guide to Hiking and Blessing at Jiuhua Mountain near Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai

The crisp and refreshing weather is perfect for visiting Jiuhua Mountain～⛰️ You can both hike and pray for blessings while enjoying fresh air. Here’s a firsthand guide just for you～

✨Hiking Paradise · Sacred Place for Blessings✨
Jiuhua Mountain is really ideal for trips around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! It’s only 2.5 hours by high-speed train from Shanghai to Chizhou Station, and a quick taxi ride from there takes you straight to the scenic area—super convenient!

🙏Blessing Guide:
✔️Great Compassion Hall: Very popular with incense burning, many come here to pray for safety
✔️Tiantai Temple: Standing at the mountain top feels like you can reach the clouds☁️ Wishes made here are especially effective
✔️Ancient Sutra Worship Platform: Experience the tranquility of this thousand-year-old Buddhist holy site

👟Hiking Routes:
⏰Recommended duration: 4-5 hours
1️⃣Easy route: Phoenix Pine → Tiantai Peak (suitable for beginners)
2️⃣Intermediate route: Flower Terrace → Tiantai Peak (stunning scenery along the way)
3️⃣Advanced route: Jiuhua Street → Tiantai Peak → Yixin Terrace (for serious hikers only)

📌Tips:
🔸October to November is the best season, with clear weather and excellent visibility
🔸You can rent hiking poles at the foot of the mountain, a must-have to save effort～
🔸There’s a big temperature difference at the summit, remember to bring a jacket
🔸The vegetarian meals in the scenic area are famous, definitely try them!

💡Nearby Travel Recommendations:
Chizhou also has many lesser-known spots like Xinghua Village (filming location of "Qingming"), Xianyu Mountain in Dongzhi, and Guniujiang, perfect for a 2-3 day trip!