A city with half mountains and half lakes | A great place for autumn hiking: Yunlong Mountain in Xuzhou

Coming out of the Xuzhou Museum, right across is the 5A scenic spot Yunlong Mountain. Taking the cable car is not an option; late summer and early autumn are more suitable for hiking in the mountains and feeling the healing power of nature ❤️‍🩹. Yunlong Mountain, a 5A national tourist attraction with free admission 🎫, has a winding terrain divided into nine sections, resembling a divine dragon, hence the name Yunlong Mountain. Therefore, hiking here feels like going up and down, different from the mountains you usually climb. The benefit of hiking is that you can see more surprises and discover more scenery. On the way up, you will pass by Dongpo Stone Bed, where Su Shi once climbed the mountain to visit Zhang Shanren, drank and chatted, and improvised a poem: 'Drunk, I walked up Huangmao Ridge, where the rocks were scattered like a flock of sheep.' Next to it is the famous Crane Pavilion, followed by a section of stone steps. During the hike, you may encounter sunlight filtering through the trees, which is very gentle and makes you feel that life is beautiful. After about half an hour, you will reach the viewing platform, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the ancient Peng land with over two thousand years of history❗️. On the way down, I met a group of energetic ladies. Age is just a number; with a heart set on distant places, youth is eternal❗️. The meaning of hiking in the mountains is something you can only experience by walking and feeling it yourself. This autumn, if you have the chance, you must try this short route on Yunlong Mountain.