Jinyun Little Huangshan Hiking Guide｜Hidden Gems + Full Unlock of Hiking Duration

🏞️【Core Scenic Recommendations】 - Hanging Walkway: A popular cliffside photo spot! Below is a hundred-meter valley, beside you are lush bamboo forests, and when mist swirls, it feels like walking in a fairyland—perfect for stunning photos~ - Shifeng Viewing Platform: Only a 1.5-hour climb to the top, overlooking thousands of acres of bamboo sea and scattered mountain villages. At sunrise, golden light spills over the bamboo forest, making every shot wallpaper-worthy! - Strange Stone Valley: Along the hike, you'll find many oddly shaped stones, with "One Line Sky" and "Camel Peak" vividly resembling their namesakes. The babbling creek adds a refreshing coolness in summer~ 🍲【Must-Try Local Foods】 - Jinyun Sesame Seed Cake: Charcoal-baked fresh, filled with preserved vegetables and pork belly, savory and crispy, juicy when bitten, 10 RMB each, available at small stalls at the scenic area entrance! - Meat Soup: Lean meat pounded and cooked into a soup with bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms, fresh and appetizing, 25 RMB per bowl, a safe choice at local restaurants~ - Dried Stream Fish: Mountain stream fish dried and then fried, salty and delicious with rice, 50 RMB per portion, great as a souvenir gift~ - Qingming Rice Cake: Mugwort leaf wrapped with red bean paste or salted vegetable filling, soft and fragrant, 8 RMB each, a spring seasonal delicacy not to miss! 🚌【Transportation Guide】 - External Transport: Take high-speed train from Hangzhou East Station or Jinhua Station to Jinyun West Station (about 1.5 hours), transfer to rural bus to Huzhen Town (30 minutes, 8 RMB), then taxi to the scenic area entrance (15 minutes, 20 RMB). - Internal Transport: Electric carts available from the scenic area entrance to the hiking start point (one way 10 RMB, 5 minutes). The hiking routes are all on foot with no extra transport fees. 💰【Scenic Area Tickets】 - Adult Ticket: 60 RMB per person, students with ID 30 RMB per person, children under 1.2 meters free. - Electric Cart Fee: 10 RMB one way, 15 RMB round trip (recommended for those with less stamina). - Tips: Book online one day in advance to enjoy a 10% discount! 🏡【Accommodation Options】 - Nearby Homestays: Little Huangshan Bamboo Forest Homestay (bamboo views from the window, 200-300 RMB/night, breakfast included, 5-minute walk to the scenic area). - Huzhen Town Chain Hotels: Home Inn, Hanting (150-200 RMB/night, convenient transport, 15 minutes by car to the scenic area). - Premium Option: Yansxia Stone Village Homestay (detached stone house, private and quiet, 400-600 RMB/night, ideal for vacations). 🥾【Recommended Hiking Routes】 [One] Beginner-Friendly Route (Easy and Relaxed) - Route: Scenic area entrance → electric cart → bamboo trail → hanging walkway → Shifeng viewing platform → return - Duration: 3 hours (including photo breaks) - Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆, mostly flat with no steep slopes, suitable for elderly and children. [Two] Classic Highlights Route (Panoramic Check-in) - Route: Scenic area entrance → Strange Stone Valley → One Line Sky → hanging walkway → Shifeng viewing platform → back mountain trail → exit - Duration: 5 hours (including lunch break) - Difficulty: ★★★☆☆, some sections have stairs, suitable for those with basic hiking experience. [Three] Hidden Gem Route (Fewer People, Beautiful Scenery) - Route: Scenic area west gate → wild fun trail → mountaintop meadow → Camel Peak → hanging walkway → exit - Duration: 6 hours (including camping and picnic) - Difficulty: ★★★★☆, some sections without guardrails, wear non-slip shoes, suitable for experienced hikers. ⚠️【Notes】 1. Wear non-slip sports shoes for hiking, bring trekking poles, sun hat, sunscreen; mountain weather is changeable, be sure to bring rain gear! 2. Few dining options inside the scenic area, recommend bringing drinking water and energy snacks (chocolate, nuts), carry out your trash~ 3. Hidden routes have no staff, suggest hiking in groups, download offline maps in advance, do not stray from the route! 4. Peak seasons (April-May, October-November) require advance ticket booking to avoid queues; weekdays are less crowded for a better experience~ Like this travel guide? Like and follow, leave a comment telling me which sights you want to see, and I’ll explore them for you‼️‼️