Moganshan Bamboo Forest Secret Realm

**Mogan Mountain Travel Guide: Bamboo Forest Secret Land and Mountain Dwelling Slow Life** Located in Deqing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang, Mogan Mountain is one of the four great summer resorts in China, known for its bamboo sea, tea gardens, Republican villa complex and high-end B&Bs. It has both the freshness of natural mountains and a stylish and secluded vacation experience, suitable for relaxing your body and mind and hiking oxygen. Here is a detailed travel guide to Mogan Mountain: --- ### **1.Best time to travel** - **Summer (June-August)**: First choice for summer escape, average temperature around 24°C, bamboo forest shade, cool stream. - **Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November)**: Spring mountain flowers bloom, autumn layer forest dyed, suitable for hiking photography. - **Winter (December-February)**: Less crowded and quiet, some B&Bs have hot springs or fireplaces for a hermitage-style vacation. --- ### **2, must-see attraction recommendations** **[Natural Scenery]** 1.**Mogan Mountain Scenic Area (Core Scenic Area)** - **Highlights**: Sword Pond Flying Waterfall, Xuguangtai Cloud Sea, Luhualang Park, climb high and overlook the Bamboo Sea. - **Tickets**: RMB 80 (including shuttle bus), private cars need to change to scenic bus (RMB 35/person). - **Tips**: Wear comfortable sneakers and bring mosquito repellent in summer. 2. **Da Dou Chuen Reservoir ("Little Jiuzhaigou")** - **Features**: Green lake water and bamboo forest reflection, free attraction, suitable for photo picnics. - **Location**: Navigate to "Yau Yuen Village", 15 minutes walk. 3. **Tianquan Mountain Sunset Observation Deck** - **How ​​to play**: The tea room at the top of the hill overlooks the mountains and is dipped in clouds at sunset. 4. **Yiyuan Organic Farm** - **Experience**: milking cows, feeding lamb, picking fruits and vegetables, parent-child tour first choice (ticket 88 yuan including feed). --- **[Humanities and History]** 1. **Yucun Cultural Market** - **Highlights**: Republican-style town, literary and artistic cafes, handicraft shops, Baiyun Art Gallery. - **Must-see**: Republic of China Library, Square White Dove, Old Station Cafe. 2. **Moganshan Villa Complex** - **Recommended**: Chairman Mao's residence, Chiang Kai-shek's official residence (Song Yue Yuen), feel the architectural history of the Republic of China. 3. **Xian Tan Village Idyllic Park** - **Features**: Straw-woven dinosaurs, kangaroos and other art installations, free and childlike. --- ### **3.Accommodation Recommendation** **【High-end B&B】** 1. **Naked Valley**: Wild luxury vacation benchmark, treetop villa, horseback riding and archery, budget 3000+ yuan/night. 2. **Xipo Moganshan**: Old house renovated wabi-style B&B, mountain view terrace, 1000-2000 yuan/night. 3. **Wild of Great Joy**: Strong sense of design, with its own cafe and mountain view swimming pool, suitable for young people. **[Value for money]** 1. **Moyu B&B**: Japanese hot spring private bath, 500 yuan per person, suitable for couples. 2. **Cloud Bank Mountain Residence**: Medicinal bath bubble pool + mountain view terrace, quiet healing, 600-800 yuan / night. --- ### **4. Food Guide** 1. **Must-Taste Features** - **Bamboo Forest Earth Chicken Pot**: Farmer's free-range chicken stew, fresh and rich. - **Dried Asparagus Barbecue**: Sun-dried Moganshan spring asparagus, served with savory pork belly with rice. - **Young Tuan/Glutinous Rice Dumplings**: The fragrance of mugwort, handmade by locals. 2. **Restaurant Recommendations** - **Goldfish Mother (Yu Cun Store)**: Celebrity farmhouse dish, recommended chicken soup and wild vegetables. - **Yifan Restaurant**: Authentic Zhejiang cuisine, 60 yuan per person high value for money. --- ### **5.Itinerary Suggestions** **[2 Days 1 Night Leisure Tour]** - **Day1**: Yicun Cultural Market → Yiyuan Organic Farm → Sunset at Tianquan Mountain in the evening → Stay at a mountain homestay. - **Day 2**: Moganshan Scenic Area (Qianchi-Xuguangtai-Luhuadang) → Dadouyuan Reservoir → Return. **[3 Days 2 Nights In-depth Tour]** - **Day 1**: Yi Village → Xian Tan Village Pastoral Park → B&B afternoon tea + mountain hike. - **Day 2**: Mogan Mountain Core Scenic Area → Yu Village Night View & Bar Drink. - **Day 3**: Discovery Explore Extreme Park (Rock Climbing/Hot Air Balloon) → Return. --- ### **6.Precautions** 1. **Transportation**: - High-speed rail to "Deqing Station", take a taxi to Mogan Mountain for about 40 minutes (self-drive is recommended, the mountain road is convenient). - There are many mountain roads in the scenic area, novice drivers drive cautiously. 2. **Mosquito and sunscreen**: There are many mosquitoes in the bamboo forest in summer. 3. **Avoid crowds during peak seasons**: Double the price of homestays on holidays, try to travel on weekdays. --- ### **7. Niche Play** 1. **Hiking Route**: - **Chiang Gong Road Ancient Trail**: Yi Village → Sword Pond, 2 hours light hike, feel the secret of the bamboo forest. - **Polar Grove Loop**: For beginners, woodland oxygen bar strolls. 2. **Outdoor Experience**: - **Discovery Exploration Base**: Climbing wall, jungle zipline (reservation required). - **Land Rover Experience Center**: All-terrain off-road driving with excitement. 3. **Tea Picking in Tea Garden**: In spring, you can participate in the tea picking and tea making experience (recommended “Shiyi Tea Farm”). --- **The beauty of Mogan Mountain is hidden in the mist of early morning, the rustling of the bamboo sea and the warm lamps of the B&B. Whether you are chasing the mountains or brewing a pot of tea and listening to the wind, this place allows you to leave the hustle and bustle for a while and return to nature. ** 🍃⛰️