A seriously underrated historical city! High-speed rail direct.

Tiantai Mountain was the most surprising place I visited this year. Not only did Xu Xiake climb it many times, but Li Bai also wrote poems praising it. Many temples on Tiantai Mountain are hidden deep in the mountains, like a paradise isolated from the world. It's the most spiritual place I've ever been! 🚄 Transportation Guide High-speed rail: Take a taxi or rent a car to Tiantai Mountain Station. Self-driving: About 3 hours from Hangzhou by car. Some attractions are more remote, so self-driving is recommended. 📅 2-day itinerary Day 1: Guoqing Temple → Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall → Tongbai Palace Day 2: Tongxuan Temple → Baohua Zen Temple → Mingyan Ancient Temple 📝 Travel Guide Guoqing Temple: An ancient temple in the mountains, with a history of 1400 years. Vegetarian meals are only 2 yuan, and the temple is self-sufficient in food. Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall: The "No. 1 Waterfall in China", 325 meters high, with a stepped shape. The whole tour takes about 3 hours, and it's spectacular and impressive. Tongbai Palace: The ancestral court of the Southern Sect of Quanzhen Taoism. There are fewer tourists, and tea, water, and vegetarian meals are free. Tongxuan Temple: A filming location for Zhao Liying and Liu Shishi. Tang Dynasty architectural style, copying scriptures, eating vegetarian meals, and petting cats and dogs. It's very healing. Baohua Zen Temple: Established in the Southern Song Dynasty, it combines traditional Jiangnan architecture with a strong garden design. Mingyan Ancient Temple: Built on a cliff, it is said to be the place where Hanshanzi, one of the "Two Immortals of Harmony" of the Tang Dynasty, lived in seclusion. The main hall is embedded in the mountain stones, which is impressive.