Mount Jiuhua, Anhui, one of China's Four Great Buddhist Mountains

⛰️ Mount Jiuhua 2 Days 1 Night Guide｜Explore the Buddhist Mountain for about 600 RMB per person! Sea of Clouds Zen Temple + Starry Sky Cable Car, a spiritual journey in southern Anhui!

Ancient temples hidden among strange peaks and sea of clouds, peaceful yet breathtaking! Easily check off the main attractions in 2 days and 1 night, including worship, hiking, and stargazing, with great value for money!

📅 Itinerary
🚄 Day 1: Take the high-speed train to Chizhou Station → Taxi to Mount Jiuhua Tourist Center (about ¥50)
✅ Transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (ticket ¥160, half price for students, valid for 2 days)
🚠 Take the Tiantai Cableway up the mountain (one way ¥85) → Visit Baisui Palace and Dongya Zen Temple → Climb Tiantai Peak to watch the sunset
🏨 Stay overnight at a mountain guesthouse (recommended near Tiantai or Zhenhua Temple, standard room ¥280/night including breakfast, simple but convenient)

🌅 Day 2: Early morning climb to Phoenix Pine Viewing Platform to watch the sea of clouds sunrise
✅ On the way down, visit the Flesh Body Hall and Huacheng Temple for blessings and worship
🚠 Optional: Take the Baisui Palace ground cable car down (¥55) → Return to the tourist center for departure

💰 Total budget (about ¥580 per person)
Transportation ¥130 (round trip + transfers) + Tickets + Cableway ¥245 + Accommodation ¥280 + Food ¥70 ≈ within ¥580!

📌 Tips:
✔️ Large temperature difference on the mountain, bring a windproof jacket, especially for early morning and evening
✔️ Vegetarian-friendly, there are vegetarian noodle shops around the temples (about ¥20 per person)
✔️ Best seasons: Spring (April-May for azaleas), Autumn (September-October for clear weather), Winter (picturesque snow scenes)
✔️ To save energy, you can stay at the foot of the mountain, but you will miss the morning mist wonderland!