[2025 Deqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Baiyun Mountain Pavilion (Updated Oct)

💡Why Moganshan? A "natural air-conditioned room" just 1 hour drive from Hangzhou Not just trendy homestays! Hidden Republic of China-era villas deep in the bamboo forest, secret waterfalls These are the truly worth-repeating healing experiences～ 🚗【Transportation Tips】 ✅ High-speed train from Hangzhou/Shanghai to Deqing Station + taxi up the mountain ✅ Winding mountain roads are tricky for beginners! Recommend chartering a car with an experienced driver ✅ Electric scooters are recommended in the mountains, freely weaving through the breeze 🌳【Off-the-Beaten-Path Routes · Avoid the Crowds】 Day 1: Deep Republic of China Filter Tour ▫️ Yucun Cultural Market An artistic street area transformed from an old bus station under the phoenix trees Enjoy hand-brewed coffee in the Republic of China library, watch pigeons circle the clock tower Free open-air movies in the evening at the square, atmosphere is perfect ▫️ Baiyunshan Pavilion Secret Spot Where Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling honeymooned! 10 times less crowded than Sword Pool Greek-style colonnades + century-old camphor trees, perfect spots for wedding photos Day 2: Immersive Bamboo Forest Healing ▫️ Biwu Longtan Wild Hiking Free pristine canyon! Crystal-clear streams where you can catch small fish and shrimp Reach the end to unlock a hidden waterfall, the mist instantly cools the air by 10℃ ▫️ Yiyuan Farm Healing Moment Feed New Zealand dairy cows + pick organic strawberries (seasonal) Take photos in front of haystacks with a Miyazaki-style vibe, your social feed will explode with questions about the location 🏡【Accommodation Picks】 → First choice: "Mid-mountain designer homestay": 270° floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking rolling bamboo seas → Backup: "Republic of China villa converted hotel": Sleep in the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek’s chief guard → Avoid: Farm stays at the foot of the mountain have poor sound insulation, choose higher spots for true tranquility 🍜【Mountain and Wild Delicacies】 ✔ Must-eat: Bamboo forest chicken pot (soup so fresh your eyebrows will fall off), wild bamboo shoots stir-fried with salted vegetables ✔ Hidden gem: Moganshan beer (local craft brew with osmanthus fragrance) ✔ Souvenirs: Dried bamboo shoots, Huangya tea (make sure to buy from intangible cultural heritage inheritor shops) 📸【Top Photo Spots】 1️⃣ Xuguangtai Sea of Clouds: Stake out sunrise at 6 AM, clouds flow beneath your feet 2️⃣ Dakeng Scenic Area Suspension Bridge: Aerial shots look like a white ribbon in a green ocean 3️⃣ Laoling Rice Field Train: Green train carriages + golden rice waves, summer exclusive 💡【Hard-earned Tips】 Wear light-colored clothes! Stand out in the bamboo forest photos Bring mosquito repellent! Mountain mosquitoes are more vicious than rivals Visit on weekdays! Homestay prices are cut in half Rainy days are even better! Clouds and mist swirl, fairy-tale atmosphere maxed out Instead of squeezing into crowded trendy spots, dive into the green of Moganshan and be a wild person～ 🍃

👍️Why Visit: Moganshan, one of China's top four summer retreats, is a beloved getaway for locals to escape the heat. Leave work behind and escape into the mountains for a rejuvenating break. 📅Travel Tips: *Yinshan Street hosts a night market where misty mountain views blend with live music, creating a dreamy atmosphere. *Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek's former residences stand on separate peaks, each with unique historical significance—ideal for history buffs. *Xuguang Terrace is perfect for sunrise views and even offers postcard mailing. *Baiyun Villa and Luhuadang Park are the highest viewpoints, featuring steep, winding paths with striking vertical landscapes. *No. 450 Catholic Church showcases exquisite stone masonry and was once a meeting site for economists during China's reform era—both its exterior and interior are stunning. *Dakeng Scenic Area spans vast terrain with peculiar rock formations, best visited in autumn (prepare for a long hike). *Sword Pond has many steps and a modest pool, but local vendors sell dried bamboo shoots, pickled greens, and Huangya tea—great souvenirs. 🍜Food Guide: Downhill, "Mama Goldfish" is a must-visit for its diverse, reliable menu. On Yinshan Street, Yongli and Dongwu restaurants are long-standing favorites with warm service. Baiyun Hotel’s noodle soup is exceptional. Must-tries include bamboo chicken, free-range pork, dried bamboo shoots, bream, cogongrass root, and bamboo tube rice. 🏨Stay Tips: Stay downhill in Yucun or the international resort area, or uphill in historic villas-turned-boutique hotels (some offer free park entry). 💗Extra Tips: —Park entry: ¥95/person (¥10 discount if booked via Trip.com). Shuttle pass: ¥65/person (unlimited rides). —Scenic shuttles (¥15/day) loop one-way from Yinshan Street, allowing hop-on/hop-off access. —Strong signal; walking between nearby spots is feasible in good weather (some paths are narrow—caution advised).

I just returned from Moganshan and finally understand why even the homestay butlers say, "Time slows down here." For just over CNY 500 per person, you can feel like an immortal in the mountains. Here's a private guide to avoid the crowds~ 🍲 Mountain Delights ▪️ Stir-fried Wild Bamboo Shoots with Pickled Vegetables: Limited to April! The yellow mud shoots that emerge after the rain are so crisp and tender that you can pinch water out of them. They're perfect with porridge. ▪️ Bamboo Rice: Stall No. 9 at Yucun Market cuts and roasts on the spot. The glutinous rice is mixed with the fragrance of sausage, and even the bamboo membrane is scraped clean. ▪️ Preserved Vegetable Cake: A mobile stall next to Moganshan Station. It costs CNY 3 per piece and is so crispy that it crumbles. The local grandma has been selling them for 20 years. (Private tip: There is a wild tea garden in the backyard of Baiyun Hotel. After the meal, you can experience picking Mingqian tea.) 🎒 Light Mountain Gear Checklist 1️⃣ Mosquito Repellent Bracelet: Small black bugs in the bamboo forest target the ankles. 2️⃣ Folding Trekking Pole: There are many wild roads in the Dakeng Scenic Area. Picking up tree branches temporarily will scratch your hands. 3️⃣ Quick-drying Towel: Dries quickly after playing in the mountain spring to prevent catching a cold. 4️⃣ Ziplock Bag: The picked wild strawberries/raspberries will not be crushed. 5️⃣ Old Cotton Mask: To prevent bamboo catkins! The catkins in April are more fierce than willow catkins. 🗺️ Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary Day 1: Travel Through the Republic of China ▪️ 9:00 Feed the pigeons in Yucun Square, and take photos at the clock tower to return to the 1930s in seconds. ▪️ 11:00 Touch the century-old beauty tea at Baiyun Villa, and the honeymoon tree of Chiang Kai-shek is super effective. ▪️ 15:00 Find the Ganjiang and Moye sword casting platform in Jianchi, and pick up seven-hole stones by the waterfall as souvenirs. ▪️ 19:00 Watch fireflies on the homestay terrace, and the butler will send homemade bayberry wine. Day 2: Bamboo Sea Blind Box Adventure ▪️ 6:00 Squat in the sea of clouds at Xuguangtai, and bring a thermos cup to fill with brown sugar ginger tea cooked by the homestay aunt. ▪️ 10:00 Squeeze goat milk at Yiyuan Farm, and the freshly baked cheese tart is bursting with milk fragrance. ▪️ 14:00 Paddle a transparent boat in Dadouwu Reservoir. The water is so clear that you can see schools of fish hitting the bottom of the boat. ▪️ 17:00 Take photos of Miyazaki-style rice fields in Laoling, and the windmill wooden house is super photogenic. Day 3: Handmade Healing Day ▪️ 9:00 Experience a bamboo weaving course and take a tea caddy home. ▪️ 12:00 Eat creative dishes at Xiantan Art Museum, and the mint ribs are amazing. ▪️ 15:00 Pick up pine cones at Biwu Longtan, and the ancient road is covered with moss, which is super healing. 📸 Photo Spots ▪️ White Wall of Xiantan Art Museum: Wear a linen long skirt to take a side view, and the light and shadow cutting is full of high-end sense. ▪️ Laoling Windmill Wooden House: The backlight at 4pm is absolutely beautiful, and running and taking snapshots is like a fairy tale heroine. ▪️ Dakeng Scenic Area Suspension Bridge: The aerial view is super shocking, remember to wear bright clothes. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▪️ Don't wear light-colored shoes! After the rain, the mountain road is full of yellow mud. ▪️ Try to choose a homestay on the mountainside. It is too noisy near the highway if it is too low, and it is too tiring to carry luggage if it is too high. ▪️ The black car at Moganshan Station is a rip-off, so make an appointment for the homestay to pick you up in advance. ▪️ Be careful when going to Jianchi on rainy days, the bluestone steps are so slippery that you doubt your life. When the mountain mist covers the bamboo tips, and when the fireflies light up the night window, I suddenly understand what the homestay owner said, "Time in the mountains dozes off." Every bamboo leaf here seems to be pressed in slow motion, and even the cat in the cafe stretches with Zen. Bring some wild mountain bamboo shoots home on the return trip and take the freshness of this mountain life home~