Climbing mountains to escape the heat, a two-day tour guide for Yandang Mountain

Zhejiang is full of mountains, which has always been a treasure spot for my summer travels. Because the mountains are cool, have a high content of negative oxygen ions, and hiking can secrete dopamine, making people feel happy both physically and mentally. If you ask which mountain is worth visiting? Yandang Mountain, one of the 'Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks', is definitely a must-choose. ⬇️Recommended Route DAY1: Arrive at Yandang Mountain Station by high-speed train, visit Dalongqiu Waterfall, Sanzhe Waterfall, and enjoy the night view at Lingfeng; DAY2: Fangdong-Lingyan, Lingfeng, return trip After arriving at Yandang Mountain Station, you can take a free shuttle bus to Yandang Mountain Tourist Center, or you can take a taxi directly to the scenic area, which costs only a dozen yuan. ⬇️Recommended Attractions 1️⃣ Dalongqiu Waterfall: With a drop of 190 meters, it is even known as the 'Number One Waterfall in the World'. The water volume is at its peak during the recent plum rain season. It is recommended to spend 2 hours visiting, with most of the hiking on gentle trails. 2️⃣ Sanzhe Waterfall: Known for its unique three-tier waterfall landscape, it is divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Sanzhe Waterfalls. It is recommended to visit the lower and middle ones, with the Middle Sanzhe Waterfall being the most spectacular. The Upper Sanzhe Waterfall requires a 3.3km walk one way, and the mountain roads are slippery during the rainy season. 3️⃣ Lingfeng: Lingfeng is the eastern gateway to the Yandang Mountain scenic area, known for its cliffs, peculiar peaks, and clear pools. It has a fairy-tale quality and has been the filming location for dramas such as 'Nirvana in Fire' and 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'. Lingfeng can also be visited at night, where various peaks present different shapes in the night, like a natural 'shadow play'. 4️⃣ Fangdong — Lingyan: Fangdong is a square cave located on a cliff. It is famous for its precipitous plank roads and the Sky Bridge. You can follow the Woyun Plank Road all the way to the Lingyan scenic area, with beautiful scenery along the way. Upon reaching the Lingyan scenic area, you can also watch the 'Lingyan Feidu' high-altitude performance. It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours visiting. 🎫For a trip to Yandang Mountain, it is recommended to buy a joint ticket for various attractions. The joint ticket is divided into Line A and Line B, with Line A including: Lingfeng (day and night view), Lingyan, Dalongqiu, priced at 170 RMB per person; Line B includes: Lingfeng (day and night view), Lingyan, Dalongqiu, Fangdong, Sanzhe Waterfall, priced at 200 RMB per person. The tickets are valid for three days. 🚍The scenic shuttle bus costs 40 RMB per person, valid for three days, and allows unlimited travel to various attractions. It is definitely a must-buy for non-self-driving tourists. 🅿️Self-driving tourists can navigate directly to each attraction, as there are parking lots available outside. 🏨There are many homestays and hotels in Yandang Mountain, which are not expensive. It is recommended to stay near the stops where the scenic shuttle bus stops for convenience.