[2025 Yuexi Attraction] Travel Guide for Miaodao Mountain (Updated May)

A Private Route from a Seasoned Player to Avoid the Crowds and Enjoy "Yicheng" Anqing, the "Town of Opera" embraced by the Yangtze River and mountains, is far more than just the labels of Tianzhu Mountain and Zhenfeng Pagoda. Today, I'll take you deep into this "treasure city" to unlock an exclusive route that blends opera culture, hidden landscapes, and culinary delights, allowing you to experience the extraordinary life of a "character in a play" in three days. --- Day 1: Ancient City Stroll × Immersive Huangmei Opera Experience Morning: Time Fold in Daobashi Street Start your journey from the Daobashi Historical and Cultural Block, which is not only an open-air museum of Ming and Qing architecture, but also hides the soul of time-honored brands. Check in at the century-old "Huyumei" sauce garden to see the broad bean chili sauce basking in the sun for a full 180 days, and taste the salty, fresh, and slightly spicy sauce. Turn into the "Preface and Postscript" Quanyechang Bookstore. In this Renaissance-style old building, a cup of coffee with the Republican-style decoration will transport you back a century in an instant. Don't miss the "Great Qing Post Office" in the block, and send a postcard stamped with Anqing's old postmark to let time pass slowly. Afternoon: The A and B Sides of Huangmei Opera - Zaifen Huangmei Art Center: Put on a costume, apply opera makeup, and learn to sing excerpts from "The Fairy Couple" under the guidance of professional actors to experience the fingertip charm of "flicking the water sleeves." - Civic Stage: In the evening, go to North Zheng Street and encounter impromptu Huangmei Opera performances on the street. Local opera fans sit around, enjoying a bowl of meatball and pig liver vermicelli soup with fried noodles. The mix of everyday life and opera tunes is the "original stage" of Anqing. Overnight stay: Shaojian · Xiyinlu Homestay In the Huangmei Opera-themed guest room, carved wooden beds blend with opera elements. Listen to a recording of classic excerpts provided by the homestay before going to bed, and dream of "birds on the tree in pairs." --- Day 2: Secret Scenery × Industrial Heritage Rebirth Exploring Miaodao Mountain: A "Living Fossil" Forest on a High Mountain Drive to Miaodao Mountain in Yuexi County, a place rarely visited by tourists, but with three wonders: 1. Millennium Purple Willow Garden: Stroll along the elevated boardwalk in the high-altitude swamp and watch the twisted, dragon-like purple willows coexisting with strange rocks, as if entering a prehistoric plant kingdom. 2. Stone Lion Howling at the Moon: The giant rock formations on the edge of the cliff resemble a male lion howling at the sky, which looks even more magical when surrounded by clouds and mist. 3. Sunrise Camping: Camp on the top of Juyun Peak, the main peak, and watch the sea of clouds rolling the next morning, with the glow of the sun penetrating the strange pine trees and rocks, comparable to Huangshan but without the crowds. Afternoon: The Renaissance of the Oil Tank Park After returning to the city, go straight to the Anqing Oil Tank Ecological and Cultural Center, where four abandoned oil tanks have been transformed into libraries and art spaces. Read books in the giant oil tanks, check in at the industrial-style spiral staircase, and wait for a sunset over the Yangtze River on the riverside lawn in the evening to feel the collision of "hardcore" and softness. Night Tour: "Carb Carnival" by the Yangtze River - Dananmen Beef Buns: Queue up late at night to buy pan-fried buns. Bite into the crispy crust, and the juice of beef and old tofu bursts out instantly. Pair it with a bowl of mung bean ball soup for soul healing. - Qijie Night Market: Chicken soup with fried rice dispels the cold, and the fish head soup from Hualing Lake is so fresh that it makes your eyebrows fall off. Then pack a cup of "Bawang Chaji" milk tea and join the trendy crowd of young people. --- Day 3: Cultural Immersion × Niche Wonders Morning: Former Residences of Celebrities and Hidden Grottoes - Shitaishi Residence: Walk into the former residence of Zhao Puchu. The four-courtyard Huizhou-style courtyard houses Ming Dynasty brick carvings and century-old couplets. The Chinese pistache tree in the backyard is said to have been planted by him personally. - Xuejiagang Ruins: The Neolithic site at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain. Touch the pottery patterns from 5,000 years ago and listen to archaeologists reveal the origin of the ancient Wan Kingdom. Afternoon: The "520 Heartbeat Challenge" on Jushi Mountain Climb the 520 Glass Viewing Platform on Jushi Mountain. On the 520-meter-high heart-shaped platform, there is an abyss under your feet and continuous mountains and lakes in front of you. When descending the mountain, drill into the "Dragon Palace" Qianqu Cave, a natural giant stone cave that is like a maze adventure, and the end point is a hidden waterfall. Ultimate Surprise: The Jianghu Flavor of the Sisters Restaurant Before leaving, rush to the Sisters Restaurant and order "stir-fried field frogs" from the open stall. The field frogs raised by the owner are tender, and the spiciness hits the top of your head. Serve with a plate of water spinach for a strong wok aroma. A small shop treasured by locals, you'll want to fly here just to eat it. --- Guide Surprise: Tips That Only Locals Know 1. Transportation: High-speed rail goes directly to Anqing Station. Shared electric vehicles are recommended in the city for zero-distance travel through the streets and alleys. 2. Best Season: Azaleas bloom in Mingtang Mountain from April to May, and the autumn colors of Miaodao Mountain are stunning from October to November. 3. Consumption Level: An average of CNY 50/meal can get you all the authentic snacks, and a boutique homestay costs about CNY 300–500/night. 4. Avoiding Pitfalls: Be careful when choosing low-priced "Tianzhu Mountain Day Tour" groups. It is more free to drive or charter a car. --- The beauty of Anqing is hidden in a lantern at the corner of an old street, in the eyes of a Huangmei Opera actor, and even more so in the depths of the secret places that have not been occupied by tourists. Avoid the same old guides and use this exclusive route to start your "opera-flavored Jianghu"!

❤Recommendation reason: In late April last year, I customized a round-trip tour from Wuhan for my parents and their friends on Trip.com, spanning two provinces and five cities. At that time, the azaleas in Tianxia, ​​Guifeng Mountain, Mingtang Mountain and Tiantangzhai were in full bloom, so we called this trip the Azalea Tour. Let me share this route with you. 🗓Itinerary: D1 Arrive in Wuhan in the afternoon to watch the "bright light show" on Hankou River Beach and stroll along the pedestrian street D2D3 Hubei Provincial Museum, Yellow Crane Tower Yellow Crane Tower "Famous Tower in Jiangnan/Climb to see far + view the Yangtze River Bridge" Hubu Lane "Gathering Wuhan snacks" > Tanhualin "Manguang Afternoon Tea/Small Fresh" Qingchuan Pavilion "One of the three major scenic spots in Wuhan" Go to Gude Temple "Heart and Nature Good Ancient/Pudu with Virtue" Wuhan University "Internet celebrity check-in place" > Go to East Lake East Lake Tingtao Scenic Area "Walking along the lake/watching fish in the pond" Take the Photon Express to enjoy the view of the Guanggu Skyrail. Guanggu Skyrail Vehicle Base Overnight in Huanggang City D4: Huanggang City Visit Huanggang City Museum to learn about the history and culture of Huanggang. Visit Dongpo Chibi and feel the literary atmosphere of Su Dongpo. In the evening, taste Huanggang’s specialties, such as Huangzhou Dongpo Pork, Huangzhou Tofu, etc. D5: Huangzhou District In the morning, head to the ancient city of Huangzhou and visit the ruins of the ancient city of Huangzhou. In the afternoon, visit Yiai Lake Park-Su Dongpo Memorial Hall Yiai Lake Park and enjoy the beautiful lake view. In the evening, taste Huangzhou’s special snacks, such as Huangzhou Shaomei, Huangzhou Grilled Fish, etc. D6: On the way to Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, see the Wuyun Mountain Terraces-Observation Deck Wuyun Mountain Terraces (Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province) and stay at Hetu Town, Anqing City D7 Anqing Tianxia, ​​Miaodaoshan Forest Park D8 Mingtang Mountain Mingtang Mountain Lazy and Easy Ways to Play Recommended route V: Take the scenic bus at the entrance, walk uphill, take the cable car, get off the cable car, ride the magic carpet, walk on the forest plank road, play projects in the high-altitude tourist area, ride the glass roller slide, take the cable car down the mountain, take the glass water rafting, continue down the mountain, take the scenic bus back to the entrance Overnight in Luotian Tiantangzhai Town D Tiantangzhai Tiantangzhai Scenic Area, take Hongling Highway (Martin Road) and pass through Mazongling Scenic Area, Huashi Township, Gubei Town, Red Army Square, Jinzhai Red Army Square, and stay overnight in Dingbu Village D10 In the morning, go to Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery. In the afternoon, visit Wunaoshan Forest Park and feel the freshness of nature. Overnight in Wuhan D11 Return 🛏【️Hotel Guide】 D1D2: Wuhan Xiduoer Zaixu Hotel (Hankou Jiangtan Branch, Municipal Government) D3D4: Yaster Hotel (Wuhan Huanghelou Shouyi Square Branch) D5: Miyi International Hotel (Huanggang Normal University Student Street Branch) D6: Elong Wanguo Hotel (Yingshan Living Room Hot Spring Avenue Branch) D7: Oriental Tianyue Bay Hot Spring Hotel D8: Tiantangzhai Paradise Xiyue Hotel D9: Jinzhai Xiaqing Canghaisangtian B&B D10: Hello Hotel (Wuhan Hankou Railway Station) 🌟Highlights: 1. The biggest feature of this itinerary is accommodation. As the mobility of the elderly deteriorates, choosing a hotel close to the scenic spot becomes a necessary condition for a comfortable journey. Except for the hotel in Tiantangzhai which has rural rooms with average conditions, the other hotels chosen for this route are close to the scenic area and have good accommodation environment and rich breakfast. As the formation time is relatively long, a hot spring hotel is arranged in the middle period, where the elders can take a bath and relax. The last night at Hankou Railway Station Hello Hotel is right next to the Hankou Railway Station Square. The elders can have a good night's sleep and then return by high-speed rail with their luggage. 2. The mountain attractions in the travel route have direct cable car access or the slopes are relatively gentle, which are suitable for visits by the elderly. 3. My parents are 76 years old and most of the friends traveling with me are over 70 years old. The travel time is 10 days + 2 days of return time, a total of 12 days. Due to the comfortable accommodation and friendly and soothing itinerary, the elders had a wonderful travel time smoothly and happily. 💰Per capita consumption: The cost of accommodation, a 12-seat vehicle, a tour guide, and insurance for a driver totaled 31,925 yuan for 8 people, an average of 3,990.63 yuan per person. 👍Most Recommended: I posted my needs on Trip.com and found a more suitable travel agency to provide travel customization services. The contract was signed on the Trip.com platform. During the period, the travel agency that provided the service stated that the hotel agreed in the contract had no vacancies and needed to be replaced by another hotel. Later, with the intervention of Trip.com platform, the travel agency provided the rooms of the agreed hotel as agreed. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the contract must be signed on the Trip.com platform to ensure the quality of service.

Yuexi Yun Road self-driving is back! So beautiful! So beautiful! Now is the time to go to Yuexi Yun Road for self-driving🚘. The waterfall has a large amount of water and the autumn scenery is intertwined with red and green. There is the romance of mountain fog again! 🗺️Two days and one night self-driving route: D1: Starting from Anqing Yuexi, first go to Hetu Town or go directly to Tianxia. Jiulianlian, Tongtian Waterfall, Lingxiao Waterfall, and Fairy Waterfall are all different! Each one is magnificent! ! (You can’t miss the skateboard and high-altitude glass bridge!! 9D glass cracking effect!! My heart almost jumped out of my head!!) Head to Miaodao Mountain and stay at the hotel in Miaodao Mountain that night. D2: Head to Mingtang Mountain early in the morning and drive through the Miaodao Highway. Only then did you realize how beautiful the scenery on both sides was last night. Mingtang Mountain is a steep section of the Dabie Mountains. Deep in the sea of ​​clouds, the stone statues of Qisong Mountain are like ink paintings. ✳️The road from Miaodao Mountain to Mingtang Mountain is so beautiful. You can stop to look at the scenery and take photos📸. Be careful to control your speed on the curves. 🍴There are many places to eat and stay in Hetu Town, so you can replenish your supplies here. If you have time, you can stay one more night in Mingtang Mountain.

| Hidden in the mountains at the end of spring. At Anqing | Hidden in the mountains at the end of spring Miaodao Mountain Residence, a sanctuary for the soul The moment you step into Miaodao Mountain Residence, it feels as if the whole world has quieted down. Here, it is a pure land amidst the bustling city, a piece of tranquility in a busy life. The residence is nestled in lush green forests, surrounded by verdant trees, with the fresh scent of grass and wood permeating the air. In the morning, sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, a beauty that is utterly enchanting. The rooms are simply yet warmly decorated, with every detail reflecting the owner's care. Lying on the bed, you can see the distant mountains and nearby greenery through the window, making you want to lose yourself in this beautiful scenery. At night, when darkness falls, the lights of the residence appear especially warm in the dark. Sitting on the terrace, gazing at the starry sky, listening to the chirping of insects, and feeling the breath of nature, it feels as if the whole world belongs to you. Miaodao Mountain Residence is not just a place to stay; it is a place where the soul can relax and be nourished. Here, you