Mount Jiuhua: A Guide to the Bodhimanda of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Nature, and Culture!

Mount Jiuhua is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism and the bodhimanda of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It attracts many visitors with its profound Buddhist culture and beautiful natural scenery. Here is a one-day itinerary for Mount Jiuhua. [Itinerary] Morning: Mount Jiuhua Tourist Service Center (8:00–9:00) Take a free shuttle bus or coach from Chizhou Station to Mount Jiuhua Tourist Service Center (Kecun) and buy a ticket for the internal shuttle bus: CNY 50. Jiuhua Street (9:30–11:30) Take the internal shuttle bus to Jiuhua Street, the core scenic area of Mount Jiuhua, which is home to many temples, such as Huacheng Temple and the Hall of the Moon Body. Lunch: Enjoy vegetarian food at a vegetarian restaurant on Jiuhua Street and experience the vegetarian culture of Buddhism. Afternoon: Baisui Palace (12:30–14:00) Take the Baisui Palace cable car to Wannian Zen Temple and Baisui Palace, which enshrines the body of the Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva Wuxia. Tiantai Scenic Area (14:30–16:30) Take the cable car from Baisui Palace down to Jiuhua Street, then take the internal shuttle bus to Tiantai Scenic Area and visit Tiantai Temple and the Ten Kings Peak. [Dining Recommendations] There are many restaurants and snack bars in and around Mount Jiuhua Scenic Area that offer a variety of delicacies to satisfy visitors' taste buds. [Accommodation Recommendations] Jiuhua Street is the main accommodation area of Mount Jiuhua, with many supermarkets, guesthouses, hotels, and homestays. [Transportation] External transportation: Take a train or high-speed train to Chizhou Station, then take a free shuttle bus or coach to Mount Jiuhua Tourist Service Center. Internal transportation: Take the internal shuttle bus to the scenic area after arriving at Mount Jiuhua Tourist Service Center. [Ticket Information] Tickets for Mount Jiuhua Scenic Area and cable cars must be purchased at the tourist service center. [Travel Tips] For a one-day tour, choose representative attractions and temples. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance to avoid missing important attractions. If time permits, you can combine Huatai and Tiantai to form a continuous route from Huatai to Tiantai.