Hiking Guide to World Geoparks | Mount Tianzhu, Anhui

Mount Tianzhu, Anhui. 📜 Li Bai truly did not deceive me, compared to the elegance of Mount Huang, Mount Tianzhu has its own unique charm✨! Among the three famous mountains of Anhui, Mount Huang is well-known, acclaimed as 'the most extraordinary mountain under heaven', and Mount Jiuhua is honored as 'the foremost mountain in the southeast'. However, 🌟Mount Tianzhu, though slightly less renowned, has quietly been crowned as a 'World Geopark', becoming the 'revealer of Earth's🌍 secrets'. 🏞️ Hidden within Anqing City, the main peak of Mount Tianzhu soars to 1489.8 meters, resembling a 'pillar holding up the sky' that breaks through at dawn. Its unique giant rocks are rugged and interlaced, like the strange sculptures of the Creator, endowing Mount Tianzhu with a different kind of mysterious charm. 🌁 On the trip to the summit, I encountered thick fog, not the typical clear skies and beautiful scenery🌈. Yet, it was precisely this misty Mount Tianzhu that revealed itself before my eyes with its lively and ever-changing posture, making the journey feel exceptionally worthwhile. Climbing to the top, I thought I would only see a vast expanse of white, but as the fog dispersed in an instant, a stunning scene emerged—Lian Dan Lake, like the deep eyes of Mount Tianzhu, briefly lifted its veil before quickly hiding into the clouds, resembling a fantastical fairyland. 🎒🎁 Practical Mount Tianzhu hiking guide, collect it quickly!💖 🚞 Transportation options: 1️⃣ Take the high-speed train to Qianshan Station, then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (only 10R/person); 2️⃣ After arriving at the tourist center, take the ferry bus to the cable car entrance, where you can choose to take the cable car up the mountain (after all, climbing the mountain after reaching the summit is indeed a bit challenging🧗‍♂️). 🎟️ Ticket information: 🔔 Special reminder: From April 8th to 30th, residents of Jiangsu and Hubei regions can enjoy a half-price discount on tickets (including Shangu Liuchuan Cultural Park) with a valid ID card, only 65R/person. 👍 Highlights of the visit: 1️⃣ If you catch good weather, try night climbing to wait for the sunrise, and you may be lucky enough to watch the starry sky and the brilliant Milky Way🌌; 2️⃣ Choose a route that suits you: • Small loop route: Zhenyi Gang - Mysterious Valley - Tianchi Peak (overlooking Tianzhu Peak) - One Line Sky - Qinglong Back (return) - Tianchi Peak - Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder - Zongguan Fort - Zhenyi Gang - Dalong Nest; • Large loop route: Zhenyi Gang - Nanyue Pavilion - Mysterious Valley - Tianchi Peak - Qinglong Back - Lotus Platform - Ganlu Spring - Lian Dan Lake - Dalong Nest, the whole journey takes about 2.5-5 hours. 📸 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Lian Dan Lake: The location of the exclusive hotel in the scenic area, where you can enjoy the starry river at night🌟, or check in early to watch the sunrise in the morning; 2️⃣ Tianchi Peak for sunrise viewing: The most beautiful sunrise photography spot, if you're lucky enough to encounter a sea of clouds🌊, you can take blockbuster-level beautiful photos. 💡 Warm tips: • 🏞️ Prepare a walking stick, only sold at the foot of the mountain for 1R each; • 🧥 Wear suitable windbreakers or other warm clothing to cope with the large temperature difference between morning and evening; • 🍪 Prepare an adequate amount of drinking water and dry food supplies, fully energized to start your Mount Tianzhu adventure! 🍃 'Amidst the ever-changing Mount Tianzhu, feel the pulse of the earth, experience the natural craftsmanship of nature. Regardless of the weather, every climb is a purification of the soul, allowing us to seek poetry in this secret realm where a pillar holds up the sky, and discover miracles beyond life.'🌈