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An Off-the-Beaten-Path Fairy Mountain in Anhui! A 2-Day, 1-Night Magical Guide to Qiyun Mountain

If you tell me immortals live on Qiyun Mountain, I would believe it‼️ When it comes to Anhui, most people know about Huangshan, but 99% overlook this modest fairy mountain next door—Qiyun Mountain! It is one of the Four Great Taoist Mountains⛰️. Emperor Qianlong himself inscribed it as "A peerless wonder under heaven, the number one famous mountain in Jiangnan," and even the famous traveler Xu Xiake visited twice! Seeing the sunrise and sea of clouds with my own eyes this time made me realize how true its name is! 📍Fairy Mountain Location: Qiyun Mountain Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚄Transportation Guide: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to Xiuning Bus Line 1 or the scenic area shuttle bus directly 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Qiyun Mountain Baiyue Resort Hotel (super convenient! Right next to the cable car entrance) ✨Day 1: Cultivating Immortality at the Foot of the Mountain✨ The first stop must be Qiyun Town!🌈 - Immersive experience at the Qiyun Immortal Heroes Conference - Chance encounter with real-life Tai Chi immortals practicing cultivation - Watch the amazing "One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate" skill 🌙 The night is even more exciting! - Senior disciples breathe fire🔥 - Intangible cultural heritage iron flower fireworks light up the night sky🎆 - Fish lantern night tour brightens Hengjiang River - Baiyue fireworks show & golden dragon dance performance This night tour setup is basically the Anhui-style "Immortal Nightclub"! ⛰️Day 2: Ascend the Mountain and Seek the Way⛰️ It’s recommended to arrive at the scenic area before 8 AM (crowded in peak season) 🚠Route: Cable car up the mountain ➡ Wangxian Tower ➡ Shouzi Rock ➡ First Heavenly Gate ➡ True Immortal Cave (must visit! "Heaven Opens Divine Beauty" stone carving) ➡ Elephant Trunk Rock ➡ Second Heavenly Gate ➡ Yuehua Sky Street (cliff village lunch spot) ➡ Taisu Palace ➡ Little Teapot Heaven ➡ Yuxu Palace ➡ Fangla Village (1-hour hike) ➡ Highest Peak ➡ Return trip 🌟Must-Photograph Spots on the Fairy Mountain🌟 1️⃣ True Immortal Cave Big names like Zhu Xi and Tang Bohu have left their marks here! The cave is full of immortal statues and ancient graffiti👀 2️⃣ Yuehua Sky Street A Taoist village on the cliff! The villagers here are either Taoists or their families, and you can hear immortal stories while dining~ 3️⃣ Taisu Palace The centerpiece Taoist temple! Red walls and black tiles with a sea of clouds—every photo looks like a masterpiece 4️⃣ Little Teapot Heaven A naturally formed "teapot cave," filled with secret immortal inscriptions🔮 5️⃣ Yuxu Palace A Taoist temple embedded in red rock, with an immortal spring flowing in front, creating a full cultivation atmosphere! ✨Helpful Tips✨ - Peak season ticket price is 95 RMB/person (includes one-way cable car) - Large temperature difference on the mountain, remember to bring a jacket - Wear comfortable shoes! The mountain paths are a bit wild - The fortune sticks are very accurate! Be sure to try them
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Posted: Sep 25, 2025
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