[2025 Huangshi Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongfang Mountain Scenic Spot (Updated May)

🏝Free from excessive commercialization, it offers only boundless pine forests, rolling seas of clouds, and bizarre rocks. A 3-hour hike is not tiring at all, and every photo you take with your phone is wallpaper-worthy. 🏝Cloud Sea Viewing Platform: Get up early before dawn, and the moment you see the golden sunrise piercing through the clouds, you'll feel that all the pain of waking up early was worth it! Mist flows like milk in the valley, and standing on the suspended walkway feels like stepping on the clouds! 🏝Bizarre Rock Maze: The mountainside hides a plethora of magical rocks! Turtleback Rock, Wind-Moving Rock, Couple Rock... Especially recommended is "Immortal Pointing the Way," which really looks like a giant's finger from the side! Remember to wear non-slip shoes, as some crevices require the use of both hands and feet. 🏝Pine Forest Hiking Trail: The entire trail has 80% shade coverage. We recommend taking the west line, which has gentle steps and wooden benches every 200 meters. You might even encounter small squirrels! 🚥[Transportation Guide] ⭐️Self-driving: Navigate to "Huangshi Dongfeng Mountain South Gate Parking Lot" ⭐️Bus: Take the special tourist bus from Huangshi North Station, get off, and take the scenic shuttle bus directly to the trailhead

Located in Xialu District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, Eastern Mountain Scenic Area is a renowned AAAA-level tourist attraction, known as the "Best Mountain in the Three Chus". With an altitude of 475 meters, it primarily consists of three main peaks: Manqian Peak, Lansheng Peak, and Zouma Village. Covering an area of 18 square kilometers, it boasts a forest coverage rate exceeding 90%, making it the largest forest area in downtown Huangshi. The scenic area preserves eight ancient scenic spots: "Inverted Green Pine", "Frequent White Lotus Blossoms", "Lazy Iron Bull", "High-propped Stone Boat", "Moon Surging at the Zen Gate", "Sun-warmed Fairy Slippers", "Lingquan Holding Tin Staff", and "Clouds Resting in the Taoist Cave". Transportation Guide: Public Transportation: Visitors can take Huangshi city buses to Eastern Mountain Scenic Area. For example, take bus No. 11 from Nanjing Road Intersection to Dongfangshan Station, then walk or take the scenic area's shuttle bus. Self-driving: Visitors driving themselves can navigate to Eastern Mountain Scenic Area. From downtown Huangshi, drive along Dongfang Avenue to reach the destination. However, please note that the south gate of Eastern Mountain Scenic Area is a restricted area for private cars. Visitors need to park their cars in designated parking lots and then take the scenic area's bus or walk into the area. Transportation within the Scenic Area: Scenic Bus: One-way ticket price is 15 yuan, round-trip fare is 30 yuan. The bus takes passengers to the old south gate, after which you need to walk up the mountain. Scenic Shuttle Bus: Both one-way and round-trip fares are 10 yuan, available through the scenic area company's registered vehicles (requires personal connections). Accommodation Recommendations: There are hotels within Eastern Mountain Scenic Area, but most are located halfway up the mountain, making them more suitable for self-driving tourists. For visitors who prefer to stay in the city center, consider staying near the old Huangshi Railway Station, where shopping, accommodation, and transportation are convenient. Local Attraction Recommendations: Tuanchengshan Park: A AAAA-level scenic spot in Huangshi, located on the shore of Cihu Lake and Hangzhou Road, covering an area of about 1.6 square kilometers. It is a comprehensive park integrating natural sightseeing, leisure, and cultural art exhibitions. Huangshi National Mine Park: China's first national mine park, boasting Asia's largest hard rock reclamation base, and the second "National Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site" in Hubei Province after the Three Gorges Dam. Itinerary: Day 1: Morning: Visit Eastern Mountain Scenic Area, including Honghua Temple, the Three Sages of the East, and other attractions. Afternoon: After descending the mountain, visit Tuanchengshan Park, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cihu Lake, and explore various attractions within the park. Evening: Explore downtown Huangshi at night and savor local cuisine. Day 2: Morning: Visit Huangshi National Mine Park, including the core landscape of the Mining and Metallurgical Grand Canyon. Afternoon: Return to the city center for free time or shopping. Food Recommendations: Guo Sanye · Clay Pot Soft-shelled Turtle · Signature Bullfrog · Hot Pot (New Xialu Branch): Average price is about 51 yuan/person. Sanwuxuan (Xialu Avenue Branch): Average price is about 60 yuan/person. Xinmanfulou (New Xialu Street Branch): Average price is about 61 yuan/person. Eastern Mountain Scenic Area not only offers beautiful natural scenery but also has a rich cultural heritage, making it a great destination for leisure, vacation, and sightseeing. This is Mr. Lin's Travel Channel, and I hope this travel guide can help you better plan your trip and enjoy a pleasant journey to Eastern Mountain!

| Honghua Zen Temple, Dongfang Mountain, Huangshi. The morning mist has not yet dissipated, and the winding mountain road of Dongfang Mountain is already hidden in the forest. This beautiful place, known as the "First Mountain of Three Chu," is named after the famous scholar Dongfang Shuo of the Western Han Dynasty who practiced Taoism here. It is also famous in Jingchu for the incense of the thousand-year-old Honghua Zen Temple. Most pilgrims choose to walk from the foot of the mountain to Honghua Zen Temple. The stone steps wind up, flanked by ancient trees, with birds chirping in the forest and squirrels occasionally leaping over the branches. A 40-minute walk allows you to experience the artistic conception of the ancient eight scenic spots such as "green pines upside down" and "white lotus blooming frequently," and it is also like a practice that cleanses the body and mind. If you are not physically fit, you can also choose the cable car to go directly to the mountain gate, but only hikers can enjoy the morning mist and the freshness of the grass and trees in the mountains. Stepping into Honghua Zen Temple, the Ming and Qing architectural complex with red walls and black tiles comes into view. The four characters "Honghua Zen Temple" on the temple gate were written by Mr. Zhao Puchu, and the couplet "The heroic spirit of the Three Chu Kingdoms is spread throughout the nine states of the Yuyu, and the correct order of the five families is passed down from the Dharma gate of Dongshan" was written by Master Changming of Guiyuan Temple, revealing Zen in solemnity. Inside the Mahavira Hall, the Four Heavenly Kings stand solemnly, the chanting of monks and the sound of bells and chimes intertwine, the incense burner is filled with smoke, and the believers put their hands together and bow devoutly. The thousand-year-old ginkgo tree in front of the hall is golden in autumn and has iron-like branches in winter, witnessing the vicissitudes of the temple since the fifth year of Yuanhe in the Tang Dynasty (810). The reputation of Honghua Zen Temple for its efficacy attracts believers from all over the world. The lotus pond in front of the Guanyin Hall of Sending Children is rippling with clear waves, and the lotus lamps flow with the water, carrying the earnest expectations of couples seeking children; in the Medicine Buddha Pavilion, pilgrims burn incense and pray silently, wishing to dispel diseases and disasters; outside the Mahavira Hall, there is an endless stream of people seeking divination, and the monks' few words when interpreting the divination make the listeners suddenly enlightened. The most touching is the "Mountain Worship Ceremony" - thousands of people bow every three steps, worshiping the mountain and the Buddha in their hearts, praying for "a lifetime of peace and prosperity for the country." The market outside the temple is lively but not noisy. Vendors sell Buddhist beads and jade pendants, children run around with sugar paintings, and the elderly chat at tea stalls. In the pavilion halfway up the mountain, tourists overlook the rolling mountains and the surging sea of clouds; the "Lingquan Zhuoxi" in the back mountain flows gurglingly, said to be formed by Zen Master Zhiyin tapping the ground with his staff, and the spring water is clear and sweet, drinking it is like bathing in Buddha's light. Looking back at the mountain gate, the incense is not extinguished, and the Buddhist sound is not interrupted. The poet once lamented: "The solemnity of the Buddha hall can be heard, can this body be entrusted to many lotuses?" Here, faith is not only a ritual but also an introspection of the heart. Whether you come to pray or seek tranquility, the Zen and fireworks of Dongfang Mountain will eventually turn into a breeze, blowing away the troubles of the world.

👏Walking in the mountains and breathing the mountain air, the whole person is very relaxed. 👍There are many cultural attractions along the way, temples, marriage trees, etc. ✔️After visiting the temple, I climbed up to Dongchang Pavilion and had a panoramic view of the entire mountain. I could see the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds ☁️, the sunset 🌅, and it was especially cool on the top of the mountain. 👀The sound of wind chimes was pleasant to the ears. 👍Sitting in the Medicine Master Hall, looking at the koi in the pond, and having a cup of temple coffee, 👏it was very comfortable. Feel the tranquility and harmony of nature‼ ️ 📍Attraction address: Dongfang Mountain, Xialu District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province Opening hours: 08:00-17:00, admission ends at 16:30, last bus: 16:50 🎟️Ticket related: ✅Adults: 99 yuan, including Dongfangshan ticket + Dongchang Pavilion ticket (Dongchang Pavilion 1-2 floors + 4-8 floors + round-trip transportation) ✅Adults: 79 yuan, including Dongfangshan ticket + Dongchang Pavilion ticket (Dongchang Pavilion 1-2 floors + 4-8 floors) ✔️Round trip transfer from Dongfangshan Scenic Area to Dongchang Pavilion: 30 yuan 🚗 Transportation to attractions: 🚌You can take bus No. 11, 6 or 29 in the city and get off at Dongfangshan Station. 🚙 It is more convenient to drive by yourself. Parking is charged by the time. There are buses to the mountain and electric cars in the scenic area. 🌟Highlights: 🔰It is known as the "First Mountain in the Three Chus". It has charming natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. 🔼This is an important place for the spread of Buddhist culture. The mountain is covered with lush vegetation and 👉the scenery varies in each season. 👏 You can go hiking and adventure, ☑️ enjoy the natural scenery along the way, ⏮ visit temples, learn about Buddhist culture, and capture the beautiful scenery of the changing seasons in the mountains‼ ️ 👍️Must-see attractions: You need to buy an additional ticket to Dongchang Pavilion. 👀It is closed on Mondays.✅It is divided into four lower floors and four upper floors. It is 108 meters high and has a total of 9 floors. 👍Currently, floors 1-8 are open. ↖️Floors 1-2 are for performance interaction, situational show performances and immersive interactive experiences ↖️Floors 3-8 are various theme displays. 👍There are more than 33 Tang-style and 🚩Xianxia themed scenes, including taverns, escort agencies, government offices, academies, etc. 💗There is a Tang Dynasty market, ⏫ancient style dress-up photo-taking, lucky games, NPC interactive plot viewing, etc.💖 👆Employee immersive role-playing, there are also performances, there are two shows a day, 💖 one in the morning and one in the afternoon, you can wear Hanfu for a better experience. ↪️Take the elevator to the eighth floor, which is a 360° super-large observation deck where you can lean on the railing and overlook the beautiful scenery below the mountain↘️ Honghua Temple ☑️ was opened and built by the great monk Zhiyin. It was repeatedly conferred titles by the emperors in successive dynasties. 👏 It is more than 1,200 years old. ⏮ After thousands of years, it is still prosperous. It is the temple of Medicine Buddha and has produced many eminent monks. ✔️ The temple has solemn buildings such as the Main Hall and the Guanyin Hall. The Buddha statues in the hall are exquisitely carved. ⏮ There are 22 large and small temples centered on Honghua Temple, scattered among the mountains and valleys. 💗Other tips: ✅Dongchang Pavilion is at the top of the mountain. You can take the scenic bus up the mountain and then walk a short distance to get there. ✔️There are many level-breaking games inside. 👇It is recommended to come early to experience it when there will be fewer people. Children can experience Hanfu and then play level-breaking games⬇️ ✅There is a Hanfu makeup experience on the first floor of Dongchang Pavilion. 🔼It is recommended to choose VIP directly. ⏮You can jump the queue to put on makeup. The texture of the clothes is also very good, but the store does not provide a photographer. ✅There are vegetarian meals available in the temple, and 🔼You can also bring some snacks, water, etc. to replenish your energy. ✅There are many toilets in the scenic area, ↙️Wear suitable shoes and take sun protection measures on sunny days. ✅If you like to hike down the mountain, you can take the stairs. ▶️It takes about 30-40 minutes to get to the bottom. The stairs are very steep and will hurt your calves, so be careful ⚠️. ✅The scenic shuttle bus to the scenic area is divided into two sections for charging. 🔼After arriving at the tourist center at the foot of the mountain, gather and take the bus up the mountain, 30 yuan round trip. 👏To Dongchang Pavilion, you can walk up or buy a sightseeing bus ticket, 10 yuan round trip⬇️

Dongfangshan Scenic Area The natural scenery is beautiful, with green pines growing upside down, stone boats propped up high, iron cows lying lazily, Changuan Yueyong, Lingquan Zhuoxi, Daodong Yunting, immortals walking in the sun, green pines standing upside down, white lotuses blooming frequently, and stone boats high. There are landscapes such as the support, iron cow lying lazily, Changuan Yueyong, Lingquan Zhuoxi, Daodong Yundu, Xianlu Xuan, green pines inserted upside down, white lotus blooming frequently, rhinoceros looking at the moon, Oriental scenery, etc.

🌸Wuhan has East Lake, Hangzhou has West Lake 🌸But Huangshi, has Magnetic Lake, 🌼Its beauty is not inferior to others, to quote a phrase, 🌼Huangshi! If you don't promote this place, you're confused Lake Heart Island, Lover's Road, between mountains and water, here is full of romance. 🌴My two-day tour route⬇️ Gucheng Mountain Park→Magnetic Lake→Wentai Garden Hotel→Museum ⚠️Some small tips for playing: ✅Huangshi is not big, Wuhan self-driving departure 1h can reach, or intercity train/high-speed rail to Huangshi North Station transfer bus can these places are very close, and they are all free attractions, get off at Gucheng Mountain Park, cycling around Magnetic Lake is really beautiful! ✅Going on a sunny day will add points! The lake under the blue sky is like the sea! Boating, walking and stopping, sunbathing is very beautiful. ✅If you have time, Huangshi also has Dongfang Mountain, Huangshi Mine Park, Thousand Island Lake is worth a visit. ✅How can you not eat potato chips in Huangshi! Checked in all three, love Grandma's, a bit spicy ✅We stayed in the lake view room next to Magnetic Lake, very close to these places, with a wide view, walking around the lake is very comfortable. Swimming pool, gym, play is quite rich. It has its own Chinese and Western restaurant, I have to say the taste of the buffet is good, the key is very rich, we arranged for both morning and evening. 🌾Just picked a weekend, 🌾Cycling to see the lake, spend the slow life time.