Great Vow Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva｜Jiuhua Mountain - The answer truly came to my heart

Originally planned a trip to Huangshan with friends, eagerly anticipating the magnificent sea of clouds and sunrise. Before departure, my friend couldn't make it. I had already flown to Wuhu when I suddenly remembered Jiuhua Mountain, which friends had invited me to visit over the past two years. Since the good weather for the sea of clouds in Huangshan would only come two days later, I decided to stay at Jiuhua Mountain for two days, making the most of the trip. Immediately adjusted my itinerary and set off～ The guide is ready, worry-free and no pitfalls! 📍【Transportation Guide】 Xi’an → Fly to Wuhu From Wuhu → High-speed train directly to Jiuhua Mountain Station / Chizhou Station (both stations are fine) ▪️ There is a shuttle bus from the station exit directly to the scenic area visitor center, about 30 minutes, ticket price 8 RMB ▪️ At the visitor center, transfer to the mountain shuttle bus, another 30 minutes, ticket 50 RMB (round trip included) 🏡【Accommodation Options】 ▫️ Stay at the foot of the mountain: Many affordable guesthouses and hotels, the earliest mountain shuttle bus at 6 AM for early prayers. I stayed at Baofu Jiao Hostel and had a great experience. ▫️ Stay on the mountain: Jiuhua Street is full of guesthouses, owners usually arrange pick-up and drop-off, friendly prices in the off-season, very convenient for visiting temples. 🗺️【3 Routes to Choose From｜Pick as Needed】 ▫️ Lazy and worry-free version (with cable car) Buy tickets at the visitor center (off-season 140 RMB / peak season 160 RMB) → Take the bus at Yingxian Bridge → Xiaotiantai Temple → Walk down a small path → Flesh Body Treasure Hall (81 steps for blessings) → Shangchantang (wash hands and eyes with Guanyin water in the backyard) → Then go down for vegetarian meal → Huacheng Temple → Baisuigong (cable car up and down: off-season 100 RMB / peak season 120 RMB) → Zhiyuan Zen Temple ▫️ Classic blessing version Zhiyuan Zen Temple → National Protection Flesh Body Treasure Hall (climb steps for blessings) → Shangchantang (Guanyin water blessing) → Stroll and eat on Jiuhua Street → Huacheng Temple → Baisuigong (round-trip cable car) → View the Reclining Buddha at Great Vow Cultural Park from afar ▫️ Hiking and sightseeing version (for the energetic) Flesh Body Treasure Hall (check in at the ancient well nearby) → 20-minute hike to Xiaotiantai Temple → 40-minute hike to Baisuigong (see Reclining Buddha) → 20-minute hike down to Zhiyuan Zen Temple → Dayuan Temple (Chandan Zen Temple) → Shangchantang (Guanyin water blessing) → Huacheng Temple ⚠️【Practical Tips】 1. Great Vow Cultural Park is free and open, 15-minute walk from the visitor center, shuttle bus also passes by, closes at 16:30. You can only view the Reclining Buddha from afar, no access to the Buddha lotus platform. 2. Every temple provides free incense, no need to bring your own. 3. If you want a guide, it costs 100 RMB for one-on-one on the mountain (only takes you to Jiuhua Street temples, excluding other mountain attractions). 4. Back mountain Tiantai scenic area: cable car up and down (off-season 120 RMB / peak season 160 RMB, 15-minute ride) + 30-minute hike (1080 steps); or full hike 2-3 hours, assess your own strength. Descending the mountain with the mountain breeze blowing, I suddenly understood the matter I had been struggling with for a long time～ Many stories happened on this trip, I think I will come again. Maybe this is the magic of Jiuhua Mountain🌿 Namo Great Vow Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Namo Great Vow Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Namo Great Vow Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva