端午 Festival at Moganshan: The Perfect Choice

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with a trip to Moganshan! With temperatures soaring above 30℃ 🥵 and a chance of light rain over the weekend, Moganshan is the ideal destination for this weather. - Cool mountain breeze amidst the summer heat While the lower areas are sweltering, the mountain remains refreshingly cool. The lush bamboo forests sway gently in the breeze, offering unparalleled comfort. If you're lucky enough to experience a rain shower, you'll feel rejuvenated, as if you're "sprouting" 🌱 amidst the greenery. Post-rain, the air becomes even fresher, filled with negative ions that invigorate your senses. 📝 Why Moganshan? Known as one of China's four major summer resorts, Moganshan is celebrated as the top mountain in Jiangnan. With over 200 villas creating a unique architectural landscape, it's often referred to as the "World Museum of Modern Architecture" ⛪️. As a 4A scenic area, it boasts a forest coverage rate of 92%, offering stunning views year-round. 🖇️ Must-visit attractions at a glance: 🔹 Xuguang Terrace: Perfect for sunrise and sea of clouds views, offering a panoramic view of Moganshan. Don't forget to grab a postcard on the second floor. 🔹 Wuling Village: Famous for its picturesque tea gardens and home to Chiang Kai-shek's residence. 🔹 Sword Pond: Follow the signs downhill to encounter Villa No. 62 and Maple Azalea Valley, featuring a 500-year-old maple tree. At Sword Pond, you'll find statues of Ganjiang and Moye, a cascading waterfall, and a bamboo sea. 🔹 Cathedral (Former Moganshan Conference Site): Both the interior and exterior are photogenic. Outside the cathedral, you'll find a summer flower sea lining the roads, leading to the tennis court ruins park. (Fun fact: Tennis has been rooted here for over a century, evolving from a foreign expatriate's "backyard" to a cultural landmark, showcasing the blend of Eastern and Western cultures and serving as a leisure activity for early summer visitors.) 🔹 Luhua Dang Park: With winding stone steps surrounded by greenery, it's a favorite spot for backpackers and hiking enthusiasts. 🪧 Travel Tips: - Stay overnight for one or two nights to fully immerse yourself in the mountain's changing scenery and temperatures. - Combine shuttle bus rides with hiking for the best exploration experience. 🚗 Transportation: Public Transport: Take a high-speed train to [Deqing Station], then taxi or bus to Yucun Tourist Center. Self-drive: Navigate to "Yucun Moganshan Tourist Center" or "Houwu Tourist Transfer Center". 🎫 Tickets: It's recommended to purchase [Scenic Area Ticket + Transportation Ticket]. Buy in advance for 135 RMB or on the day for 145 RMB. The transportation ticket includes shuttle buses for uphill and downhill travel and sightseeing buses within the scenic area.