Complete Guide to Fu'an Baiyun Mountain Jiulong Cave from the South Gate!

Want to explore the natural geological wonders of Fu'an Baiyun Mountain? Here’s the classic route starting from the South Gate! This route takes you deep into the "Glacial Pot Museum" at Chanxi Valley, where you can see glacial potholes, Jiulong Cave, waterfall rocks, enjoy VR, and visit the geological museum. The overall hiking intensity is moderate. 🗺 South Gate Route Overview ① Start: South Gate Xianfu Service Area → Geological Park Museum (optional) → Take the sightseeing bus into the scenic area ② Hiking: Visit Dragon Cave → Chanxi Village → Shijian Stone → Step Up → Jiulong Wall → Jiulong Cave → Feitian Well → Hulu Pool (about 5 km total, takes 2.5-3 hours) ③ Return: Take the sightseeing bus from Hulu Pool back to the South Gate ④ Tech Experience: "Deep Sea Adventure" VR Hall at the South Gate exit 🌟 Must-See Highlights Geological Park Museum: Learn about Ningde geology and Mindong culture; visiting first helps you better appreciate the following attractions Hulu Pool Glacial Potholes: The riverbed is full of gourd- and water-tank-shaped glacial potholes, a must-visit highlight Jiulong Cave & Feitian Well: Enter through a small hole into a large space, see the largest single glacial pothole in China (38 meters deep), with colorful lights inside creating a dreamlike atmosphere (light gear and non-slip shoes recommended; some sections require crawling) VR Experience Hall: 30-minute underwater adventure themed on "Sea Creatures Map" and "Classic of Mountains and Seas," great for family visits 🔍 Practical Information Address: Xianfu Village, Muyun Township, Fu'an City, Ningde (South Gate Xianfu Service Area) Tickets + Sightseeing Bus: Children/Seniors 56 RMB, Adults 92 RMB (round trip included; locals free admission, only pay for sightseeing bus ticket) Transportation: Self-drive: 1. Shenhai Expressway → Fu'an Wanwu Interchange → Ningwu Expressway → Baiyun Mountain Interchange → Tourism Avenue → Fu'an Baiyun Mountain Jiulong Cave Scenic Area South Gate. 2. Approximate driving times from Fuzhou and Wenzhou: Fuzhou to Fu'an Baiyun Mountain Jiulong Cave Scenic Area is about 180 km, around 2 hours by car; Wenzhou to the scenic area is about 220 km, around 2.5 hours by car. Bus: Take a long-distance bus or train to Fu'an City → Take Bus No. 18 in Fu'an City → Get off at Muyang Town (Muyang Credit Cooperative stop) Walk 140 meters from Muyang Credit Cooperative to Muyang Fengcheng Agricultural Market entrance, then transfer to rural passenger bus → Get off at Fu'an Xianfu Village (Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area Muyun Bus Station) 📌 Nearby Tips Accommodation Recommendation: Fu'an Baiyun Mountain RV Campground, within walking distance inside the South Gate Xianfu Service Area, no need to rush. On the way back, you can visit She Ethnic Xita Village (Grape Valley) or Tanyang Tea Village for tea making. Dining Recommendation: Baiyun Food Court inside the scenic area offers meals; you can also go to Muyang She Ethnic Township to try Muyang barbecue, flat meat dumplings, and Fu'an stew pots, highly recommended by locals! The South Gate route is the newest hiking trail, allowing you to check in at world-class geological sites and gain knowledge, with every photo looking like a masterpiece. 💌 Safety Tips: The edges of the glacial potholes are slippery, please do not climb; VR experience requires no history of dizziness, children must be accompanied by parents.