Dayang Mountain, Suzhou: The Most Thrilling Climbing Experience at Dingzi Cliff

🚗 Self-driving
Depart from Nanjing and navigate to "Suzhou Amusement Land Forest Water World"
Arrive in about 2h30m
It is recommended to use the restroom at a service area along the way

🚶 Hiking
The loop is 10.45 km long with a total ascent of 700 m
4–6 hours depending on physical strength
Main attractions: Fuxiang Peak, Jueqing Valley, Feicui Lake, Dingzi Cliff

💌 Essential equipment
Clothing: 3-layer dressing method recommended
Quick-drying long-sleeve base layer + fleece/P-cotton middle layer for warmth + windproof and water-repellent jacket
👟 Shoes: Hiking shoes/trail shoes with non-slip soles are important ⚠️
🎒 Backpack: At least 12L
Store energy supplements + food, >1L water (functional drinks + hot water in a thermos), wet wipes + tissues, power bank, etc.
🧢 Other/accessories
Sunglasses 🕶 (depending on the weather)
Non-slip and wear-resistant gloves‼️ Essential
Simple first aid kit (band-aids/iodine/alcohol wipes, etc.) 🈶
Trekking poles (optional)

💛 Climbing experience
More than 80% of the route is wild road ✅
Stage 1⃣: From Suzhou Amusement Land Forest Water World to Fuxiang Peak, climb about 330 m straight up Despair Slope, adjust your pace and distribute your speed reasonably to reach the top
Stage 2⃣: Descend from the top to Jueqing Valley and Feicui Lake, moderate difficulty, a combination of dirt and paved roads, enjoy the scenery, and have lunch along the way
Stage 3⃣: The main event is just beginning, from Feicui Lake to Bailong Temple, the difficulty increases, climbing and very loose dirt roads appear, be sure to use the rope skillfully ❕ Non-slip shoes are a lifesaver ❗️
Stage 4⃣: Dingzi Cliff essence experience, seemingly vertical cliff wall, climb to the top with the help of ropes/nails, 90% thrill, ⚠️ high risk, be sure to pay attention to safety‼️
Be sure to keep your distance from others, or the rope will be controlled by others and shake, and there may be falling rocks ⛔️

Our anti-wear gloves are already worn out (Figure 1)
* Not recommended for beginner outdoor players or those with a fear of heights 🚷
Outdoor activities are dangerous, safety is the top priority!