Mount Tianmu Travel Guide

Mount Tianmu is located in Ruao Town, Xinchang County, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, and is the core landmark of the "Tang Poetry Road in Eastern Zhejiang." Here is a travel guide to the essence of Tang poetry at Mount Tianmu: Tickets and Opening Hours - Tickets: Free experience tickets can be reserved in advance. - Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; ticket sales from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; last entry to the mountain at 3:00 PM. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to "Mount Tianmu Visitor Center." It takes about 2.5 hours from Hangzhou, Shanghai, or Ningbo. The scenic area has free parking. - Public Transport: Take the high-speed train to Shengzhou Xinchang Station, then transfer to bus routes 907 or 903 to Zhulu Station, about a 1-hour ride. Alternatively, take a taxi directly for 40 minutes, costing about 100 RMB. Main Attractions - Boyun Peak: The viewing platform at the summit offers a panoramic view of the mountains and rolling sea of clouds; in winter, you can also see the beautiful frost hanging on branches. - Xie Gong Ancient Trail: A mountain trail carved by Xie Lingyun of the Southern Dynasties, connecting attractions like Qingyun Ladder and Longyin Waterfall, with moss-covered stone steps and swaying bamboo shadows. - Sima Hui Bridge: The place where the Tang dynasty recluse Sima Chengzhen turned back after coming down the mountain. The ancient bridge is entwined with vines, with babbling creek water, and houses a stone tablet inscribed with "A line reaches here, water flows west." - Wanma Crossing: A cluster of giant stones formed by glacial relics; after rain, the rushing creek resembles thousands of horses galloping. Fossilized wood remains witness geological changes over hundreds of millions of years. Classic Hiking Routes - Family Light Hike (3 hours): Zhulu Visitor Center → Shuttle to Boyun Viewing Spot → Qingya Deer Watching Cloud Sea → Return. - Cultural Crossing Line (5 hours): Qingyun Ladder → Longyin Waterfall → Tianmu Hideaway → Xiake Ancient Trail → Tianji Dawn Call → Boyun Peak. - Epic Challenge (11 hours): Yangyu Village → Peach Blossom Wonderland → Sima Hui Bridge → Qingyun Ladder → Tianmu Hideaway → Boyun Peak → Cloud and Sunset Flicker. Food Recommendations - Xinchang Fried Rice Cake: A savory version with bamboo shoots and tofu; recommended restaurant "Mankou Su." - Taro Dumplings: Sweet potato starch wrapped with meat filling, chewy and smooth, freshly made at the old street market for 5 RMB per serving. - Mount Tianmu Tang Poetry Feast: Creative dishes using local ingredients, such as "Flying Waterfall Three Thousand Feet" (Dendrobium stewed native chicken) and "Clouds Green and About to Rain" (mushroom platter). Accommodation Recommendations - Tianmu Hideaway · Taibai Villa: A Chinese garden hotel inspired by "Farewell to Mount Tianmu in a Dream," offering Tang poetry-themed banquets, about 200 RMB per person including breakfast. - Tianmu Poetry House · Space Capsule: The first cliffside space capsule hotel in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with 270° panoramic glass facing the starry sky, requires booking one month in advance.