Jiuhua Mountain | Solo Trip

Jiuhua Mountain Day Trip Guide✨ 🌟Itinerary Overview🌟 Jiuhua Mountain, praised in the poems of Li Bai, is not only one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains but also one of the first national 5A tourist attractions. Although a day is tight, it is enough for you to appreciate its natural beauty and Buddhist culture.🌄 📅Date: Any day (early departure recommended) 📍Location: Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province --- 🚆Transportation Guide🚆 - High-speed rail: It is recommended to buy a high-speed rail ticket that arrives at Chizhou Station before 8:55. After leaving the station, buy a CNY 50 transportation pass on the right. This pass is very important, so don't lose it. It will be used throughout your day trip. - Bus: Take the 9:00 bus to the foot of Jiuhua Mountain with the pass. The mountain transportation is also covered by this pass, which is super cost-effective! --- 🎫Ticket Guide🎫 Undergraduate: With a student ID, the ticket is only CNY 80. - Graduate: Don't say you are a graduate student directly. Just open the Xuexin website and show it to the ticket seller. You are likely to enjoy a half-price discount! --- 👟Equipment Suggestions👟 - Wear comfortable sneakers for climbing. - Bring rain gear and warm clothes, as the weather on Jiuhua Mountain is changeable. --- 🏞️Attraction Guide🏞️ 1. Climbing: - Take the bus directly to Jiuhua Street, then walk up the mountain. - If you just want to worship Buddha and are weak, it is recommended to go directly to Huacheng Temple and the Hall of the Holy Relic. You can finish worshiping before 12:00. 2. Huatai Scenic Area: - Depart early and take the shuttle bus directly to Huatai Scenic Area. - Enjoy the strange peaks and rocks, sea of clouds, and fog. Choose a combination of the skywalk and mountain road to avoid backtracking. 3. Dayuan Cultural Park: - Take the cable car down the mountain before noon and go to Dayuan Cultural Park. - Admire the 99-meter-high statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and feel the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture. - Enjoy free time in the park, pray, and experience the profound Buddhist faith. --- 🍽️Lunch Suggestions🍽️ - Vegetarian food on the mountainside is not recommended. You can go to the restaurants on the street, which are inexpensive and have a variety of options. - It is recommended to try local Anhui cuisine, such as stinky mandarin fish and Jiuhua Polygonatum. ---