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Travel guide to Mount Guniu in 2025: Complete travel guide to Mount Guniu Mount Guniu is located at the junction of Shitai and Qimen counties in Chizhou City, Anhui Province. It is the third highest peak in Anhui Province. Here is a detailed travel guide to Mount Guniu: Reasons to visit - Beautiful scenery in all four seasons: rime and pine trees in winter, alpine rhododendrons in spring, cool streams and summer heat in summer, and red leaves all over the mountain in autumn. - Outdoor paradise: the main peak is 1,727.6 meters above sea level, with strange pines and rocks comparable to those of Mount Huangshan. The Mysterious Valley, Dragon Gate Pool, and Flying Stone have the beauty of "Little Jiuzhaigou" in southern Anhui. - Niche and secluded: low development level, few tourists, tickets are 100 yuan, half price for students, free for soldiers and journalists. Travel guide - High-speed rail: After arriving at Chizhou Station, take a 1.5-hour bus to Shitai County, then take a taxi or carpool to the scenic area. The carpool fee is about 30 yuan per person. - Self-driving: Take the Huyu Expressway to the Lingyang exit, follow Provincial Highway 221, the mountain road is winding, it is recommended to drive a four-wheel drive car and prepare anti-skid chains. 2-day essence route - Day 1: Natural wonders route: In the morning, start from the entrance of the scenic area, visit Dragon Gate Pool, Tied Cow Stone, and Four-tiered Waterfall; at noon, eat at a farmhouse in the scenic area, recommended dish: stewed chicken with stone ear; in the afternoon, visit Yanjia Ancient Village, Mandarin Duck Pool, and Bamboo Sea Plank Road. - Day 2: Main peak challenge route: 5:30 cable car up (one-way 60 yuan) to Mount Guniu to watch the sunrise, morning hike around the main peak and Mysterious Valley, afternoon visit Ling Shan Scenic Area and Double Dragon Valley, then return. Photo spots - Dragon Gate Pool: low-angle shot of reflection, wearing red or white coat is recommended. - Sunrise at Mount Guniu: use wide-angle lens + time-lapse photography to capture the sea of clouds. - Old house in Yanjia Ancient Village: use retro filter + door and window frame composition to increase the sense of story. - Rime bamboo forest: backlight shooting of ice crystals, wearing a furry hat is more cute. Tips to avoid pitfalls - Equipment: bring ice claws and trekking poles, which can be rented at the scenic area for 20 yuan/set; bring a thermos and hand warmers, the temperature at the top of the mountain is as low as -10℃; prepare cash. - Route: The main peak hike takes 5 hours, and those with poor physical strength should choose the easy route of Jiulong Scenic Area. Climbing the mountain is prohibited after 16:30 in winter. - Food: Must-eat dishes include hairy tofu and sweet potato balls. Souvenirs include Qimen red tea and Shitai selenium rice. Be cautious of buying "wild honey" in the scenic area.