Direct to Hangzhou! Anhui's severely underrated Taoist secluded immortal mountain

As one of the Four Great Taoist Mountains, it has a long history and stunning scenery✨ Combined with its unique and peculiar landforms, this is Qiyun Mountain! A famous Taoist mountain where everyone can "cultivate immortality"🏔️ It is also the prototype of "Shenxiu Mountain" in the novel "Jian Lai"📖 There is a "Heaven Opens Divine Beauty" stone carving on the mountain, which excites book fans! The first mountain of autumn, why not come to Qiyun Mountain to climb and enjoy the autumn scenery～
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📌 Complete travel guide for Qiyun Mountain
📍 Location: Xiuning County, Huangshan City · Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area
🚄 High-speed rail: Arrive at "Huangshan North Station" → taxi/bus/public transport directly to the scenic area
🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot"
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🗓️ Recommended two-day itinerary:
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Arrive and check in at noon — recommended "Qiyun Mountain Baiyue"🏨 Located in Qiyun Town at the foot of the mountain, right outside is Xiaoyao Street✔️ super convenient Afternoon from 3-4 PM, there are many performances: Immortal Heroes Conference, One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate, Top Scholar Competition, Xiaoyao Grand Parade… it feels like stepping into a martial arts drama🔮 The highlight is at night! Hengjiang Golden Dragon Dance, Intangible Cultural Heritage Charcoal Flower Dance, Fish Lantern Parade, Iron Flower Beating, Fire Pot, Baiyue Fireworks Show🎆 The ultimate night tour in Huangshan! Don’t miss it!
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Take the cable car up the mountain in the morning🚡 and start your hiking immortal cultivation journey～ On the way down, you can also experience Hengjiang bamboo rafting, enjoying the breeze and mountain waters is super relaxing🛶
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🚶🏻 Recommended hiking route:
Wangxian Tower → Dongtian Fudi → Shouzi Rock → First Heaven Gate → True Immortal Cave → Second Heaven Gate → Third Heaven Gate → Yuehua Tian Street → Taisu Palace → Xiaohutian → Longevity Tower → Yuxu Palace → Ziyun Pass → Fangla Village → Danxia Corridor → Highest Peak → Zhangaofeng Peak → Mengzhen Bridge → Wangxian Tower (Large loop 4-5 hours, those with less stamina can choose medium or small loops)
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📸 Must-visit spots:
▪️ Yuehua Tian Street — a Huizhou-style ancient village built on a cliff, shrouded in clouds and mist like a fairyland
▪️ Yuxu Palace — a Taoist temple embedded in the rock wall, ancient and impressive
▪️ Fangla Village — an almost vertical solitary peak, climbing it gives a great sense of achievement!
▪️ Danxia Corridor — spectacular red cliffs and natural stone bridges, perfect for photos
▪️ Highest Peak — offers a distant view of Yuehua Tian Street, highly recommended for watching the sunset too