A budget-friendly alternative to Huangshan! The night tour of Qiyun Mountain is breathtakingly beautiful

Hey guys! Tired of the crowds at Huangshan during summer vacation? I found a Taoist fairy mountain with fewer people and stunning scenery — Qiyun Mountain, where 2/3 of the time it's shrouded in clouds and mist, so magical!

✅ Route & Duration: Start at Wangxian Tower for a loop, passing Zhenxian Cave and Yuehua Tianjie to the highest peak. A 4-hour easy tour covering Danxia landforms and cliff inscriptions.
✅ Must-visit highlights: Hike the Xiake Ancient Trail during the day to hear Taoist stories, and the view of the mountains from Yuxu Palace is amazing; but the night tour is the real highlight! Free fish lantern parade and iron flower show, plus drone shows and a crayfish beer festival in summer — the ultimate night tour experience!
🏨 Accommodation: Stay at Yuehua Resort Hotel, with mountain views from your window and a very convenient walk to the cable car.
🍜 Food: Enjoy Huizhou cuisine like stinky mandarin fish and Mao tofu, easily found in Qiyun Mountain town!
Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to Xiuning Route 1 for a 1-hour direct ride.

Want to know the best spots for night tour photos? Shout out to me in the comments!

Post by Wyatt.Roberts@73 | Sep 18, 2025