Xu Xiake didn’t deceive me; this is truly the most worthwhile mountain to climb in Anhui

Compared to the ever-crowded Huangshan🗻
I have a special love for this low-key Taoist sacred mountain—Qiyun Mountain🗻
“Peaks overlapping, streams winding, red cliffs and green walls, the scenery is exceptionally beautiful”
Even Xu Xiake stopped here twice to explore🗻

The mountain is shrouded in mist for over 260 days a year☁️, like a fairyland on earth
At the foot of the mountain lies a Huizhou-style village built by the water🏘️
Boating across the river feels like traveling through a Jiangnan ink painting🌊
At night, the town below transforms into the ultimate Huangshan night tour experience🏮
Visiting Qiyun Mountain during the National Day holiday🗻
Be sure to save this 2-day, 1-night detailed travel guide✅

【2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary🚶】

Day 1

Check into hotel → Xiaoyao Huizhou Market (interactive experiences, special performances, etc.) → Baiyue Night Stroll (Hengjiang dragon dance, intangible cultural heritage iron flower show, spectacular fireworks, etc.)

Day 2

Climb Qiyun Mountain → Bamboo raft drifting on Hengjiang River → Return trip

🚶 My hiking route (about 4-5 hours):
Yuehua Cableway → Wangxian Tower → One Day Gate → Bilian Pool → Yuehua Sky Street → Taisu Palace → Xiaohutian → Yuxu Palace → Ziyun Pass → Fangla Village → Danxia Corridor → Highest Peak → Zhangaofeng Peak → Wangxian Tower → Cableway down the mountain

【Highlights✨】

Afternoon of Day 1

Xiaoyao Huizhou Market🎪
The Xiaoyao Street features various exciting shows and ancient-style NPC interactions
Ancient-style performances, Xiaoyao parade, quirky flash mobs, interactive acting...
You can also take a bamboo raft on Hengjiang River to enjoy the Huizhou architecture and pastoral scenery on both sides🌳

Night of Day 1

Baiyue Night Stroll🏮
Don’t miss the spectacular performances in Qiyun Town at night!
The shows are so rich you won’t know where to look😲 Intangible cultural heritage night tours nonstop
Fire breathing, fish lantern parade, Hengjiang dragon dance, intangible cultural heritage iron flower show, fire pot, fireworks, drone show...
All performances at the foot of the mountain are free🆓, showing the park’s sincerity!
Stay overnight at Yuehua Resort Hotel at the foot of the mountain for easy early morning ascent the next day

Day 2 Daytime

Climb Qiyun Mountain to enjoy sunrise over the sea of clouds, Danxia landforms, cliff inscriptions...
Immerse yourself in Taoist culture⚪
If you want to see the sunrise and sea of clouds, you can hike up early🚶
For regular tours, you can take the cableway up and down the mountain🚠 to save energy✅
Multiple routes are available, suitable for all ages; choose according to your own situation👍
There are supply points near Yuehua Sky Street🥤 and you can also dine there🍜

【Transportation Guide🚗】

- Self-driving: Navigate to Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area Visitor Center
- Public transport: From Huangshan North Station → 30-minute taxi ride or transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus🚌