Zhejiang | Quzhou

⛰️🌄 1. Core Attractions Recommendation 1️⃣ Jianglang Mountain & Nianbadu Scenic Area 1. Jianglang Mountain (World Natural Heritage): A Danxia landform wonder, climb the "One Line Sky" (the steepest cliff steps in China) to overlook Sanpanshi; after rain, the sea of clouds looks like a fairyland. 2. Nianbadu Ancient Town: Located at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, a living ancient town with 13 dialects coexisting; enjoy the Wenchang Palace light show at night and try the copper gong cake. 2️⃣ Southern Confucian Culture Tour 1. Confucius Southern Ancestral Temple (one of only two Confucius Temples nationwide): Red walls and yellow tiles, receive a mini "Analects"; the Confucius Memorial Ceremony on September 28 can be booked. 2. Shuitingmen Historical and Cultural Street: Ancient city walls + three streets and seven alleys, dazzling night lights, must climb the Tianwang Tower. 3️⃣ Secret Adventure 1. Longyou Grottoes (the ninth wonder of the world): Mysterious underground palace group, an unsolved mystery that is breathtaking. 2. Gen Gong Buddha Kingdom (5A Scenic Area): The world's largest root carving museum, glass plank road + slide experience. 3. Tianji Longmen: Flying dragon plank road + glass bridge, cool canyon waterfalls for summer escape. 4️⃣ Natural Healing 1. Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park: The source of Zhejiang's mother river, bamboo forest waterfalls + starry sky wooden cabins. 2. Yaowang Mountain: The "Shennongjia of the south," a forest oxygen bar for hiking, chance to encounter wild macaques. 🍜 2. Must-Try Food Recommendations 1. Dark Three Heads and One Palm: Duck head, rabbit head, fish head, goose palm. Recommended: Mazhandi Night Market (Old Pei Duck Head). 2. Lamb Bone Soup: Very tasty, especially the tendons which are particularly fragrant😍. Recommended: Xiang Ji Lamb Bone Soup. 3. Quzhou Home-style Dishes: Checked in a local specialty small restaurant, very authentic and flavorful; I love the strong flavors. Must order: Stone pot fish, beef tongue with lettuce, duck head (Yixin Farmhouse Fish Restaurant, Kecheng District). 4. Other specialty snacks: Gedai cake, crystal cake, etc. 📅 3. Itinerary Suggestions 3-day Classic Version Day 1: Jianglang Mountain (One Line Sky) → Nianbadu Night Tour (stay at Guiye Xianju Homestay). Day 2: Confucius Temple → Shuitingmen → Mazhandi Food Street. Day 3: Longyou Grottoes → Gen Gong Buddha Kingdom (return trip). 5-day In-depth Version First 3 days same as above. Day 4: Tianji Longmen (glass plank road) → Yaowang Mountain creek tracing. Day 5: Qianjiangyuan hiking → return trip. 🚗 4. Transportation Guide 1. High-speed rail: Shanghai/Hangzhou → Quzhou Station (about 2 hours), Jiangshan Station near Jianglang Mountain. 2. Local: Direct shuttle bus to scenic spots (7:30-18:00, hourly) or chartered car. 🏨 5. Accommodation Recommendations City: Quzhou Holiday Hotel (near Shuitingmen, cost-effective). Ancient Town: Yunqi Wooden House (Nianbadu Wenfeng Tower view). Mountain: Yinxiangsu (bamboo forest Zen ambiance). ⚠️ 6. Practical Tips 1. Spice warning: Quzhou cuisine is relatively spicy; you can request "mild spice" when ordering. 3. Seasonal Specials: Yaowang Mountain cherry blossoms in March-April, Jianglang Mountain maple leaves in November. Quzhou, this "Southern Confucian Holy Land" and "Carbohydrate Paradise," boasts the grandeur of Danxia and the charm of ancient towns. Bring this guide and experience the chivalrous tenderness of the Jiangnan secret realm!