Compared to Huangshan, Anhui's lesser-known fairy mountain is even more beloved

Anhui hides a Taoist fairy mountain stamped by Emperor Qianlong as "a peerless scenic spot under heaven, the number one mountain in Jiangnan" — Qiyun Mountain! Tang Bohu inscribed a stele here, Xu Xiake climbed it twice, and Zhu Xi wrote a 9-foot tall character for "longevity"... This hidden gem for autumn trips combines culture and nature! 585 meters low altitude + cliffside ancient village + immersive night tours Here is a 2-day, 1-night itinerary for you to enjoy Day 1 Evening night tour of Xiaoyao Street with multiple intangible cultural heritage performances: fish lantern dance, charcoal flower dance, iron flower striking, fire pot show, fireworks display, plus various interactive activities, NPC interactions, and parade performances. Day 2 Take the cable car into the "fairyland" and explore the mountain thoroughly Take the cable car up the mountain → large loop tour: 5 hours Wangxian Tower - Taoyuan Archway - Dongtian Blessed Land - Dongtian Archway - Shouzi Rock - First Heaven Gate - True Immortal Cave Residence - Second Heaven Gate - Third Heaven Gate - Yuehua Tian Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohutian - Longevity Tower - Yuxu Palace - Ziyun Pass - Fang La Cave - Fang La Village - Highest Peak - Baiyue Restaurant - Yuehua Terrace - Fengyuan Terrace - Lingxu Path - Zhangaofeng Peak - Zuwang Terrace - Mengzhen Bridge - Wangxian Tower - descend the mountain √ Yuxu Palace: A Taoist palace embedded beneath the Danxia cliff, preserving the existing Tang Bohu handwritten stele inscription "Zixiao Palace Xuan Emperor Stele" √ Cliff Inscriptions: Qiyun Mountain is covered with cliff inscriptions from various dynasties, with the "Heaven Opens Divine Beauty" inscription near True Immortal Cave Residence being the most spectacular √ Xiaohutian: A gourd-shaped stone archway, said to be where Lü Dongbin once practiced alchemy √ Dengfeng Bridge: A 10-arch ancient bridge built during the Ming Wanli period, spanning the Heng River, over 400 years old, and an important ancient access route to Qiyun Mountain √ Fang La Village: A steep cliffside plank road that feels like walking into the clouds, perfect for atmospheric photos Address: Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui High-speed rail: Arrive at [Huangshan North Station], then a 25-minute taxi ride Self-driving: Navigate to [Qiyun Mountain Baiyue Resort Hotel], free parking available Hotel: Qiyun Mountain Baiyue Resort Hotel, located in Qiyun Town, with very good facilities, rooms with views of Qiyun Mountain, and a 1-minute walk to the cable car station Tips Cultural Easter egg: Xu Xiake climbed Qiyun Mountain twice (detailed in "Xu Xiake's Travel Notes"), follow his route on the ancient Xiake trail, stepping on 600-year-old stone steps 2 Etiquette notes: Do not clasp your hands together in front of Taoist temples! The correct way is to greet with a cupped hand salute in Taoism