Yongkang Fangyan Scenic Area Travel Guide
Two days and one night · Budget controlled within 3000 RMB (per person)
Danxia cliffs stand tall, incense burning for a thousand years—Climb the first sacred mountain of central Zhejiang, "Fangyan," traverse the red cliff precipices and ancient temple fairs, and experience the fusion of natural grandeur and cultural faith among the wondrous peaks and Buddhist lands.
📍 Why Fangyan?
Fangyan Scenic Area, located in the northeast of Yongkang City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, is a national 4A-level scenic spot and a national scenic area, famous for its typical Danxia landform and the Hu Gong cultural faith.
It is not an ordinary hiking spot, but:
✅ The main peak is 436 meters high, with sheer sides like a giant box, hence the name "Fangyan" (Square Rock)
✅ Features the rare "Red Cliff Danxia + Hanging Temple Walkway" spectacle in East China
✅ At the summit stands the millennium-old Hu Gong Temple, with the "Hu Gong Temple Fair" on the 27th day of the eighth lunar month drawing crowds
✅ The area includes five sub-scenic spots: Fangyan Mountain, Nanyan, Wufeng Academy, Shoushan Lake, and Lingyan Zen Temple
✅ Integrates geological wonders, Confucian lectures, Taoist relics, and folk beliefs
In two days and one night, enter this "Little Huangshan of Jiangnan,"
Climb the hundred-step heavenly ladder, visit a cliffside ancient temple, stay overnight in a mountain-water homestay, and listen to a millennium-old legend of "officials serving their term and benefiting the region."
🗓 Itinerary Overview (suitable for hikers / cultural travelers / families with children / photography enthusiasts)
Time Content
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Day 1 Morning Departure → Arrive at Yongkang South Station or Jinhua High-Speed Rail Station
Day 1 Afternoon Check into a homestay near the scenic area → Visit [Wufeng Academy] + [Shoushan Lake] + [Nanyan]
Day 1 Evening Taste Yongkang local dinner + Night talk on "Hu Gong stories"
Day 2 All day Climb to Fangyan main peak → Visit [Hu Gong Temple] + [Flying Bridge] + [One Line Sky] → Return trip
✅ Best travel method: High-speed rail + bus/taxi combination (self-driving recommended)
✅ Day 1: Arrive in Yongkang · First encounter with the "Danxia Holy Land"
🚆 Departure → Arrive at Yongkang South Station or Jinhua Station
Recommended transportation:
High-speed train to Yongkang South Station
From Hangzhou: about 1 hour 30 minutes, second class seat ¥98
From Shanghai: about 2.5 hours, ¥178
From Ningbo: about 1.5 hours, ¥118
From Wenzhou: about 2 hours, ¥138
💰 Round-trip high-speed train (example from Hangzhou): ¥196
📌 Tips: Yongkang South Station is about 25 km from Fangyan Scenic Area; it is recommended to contact the homestay in advance for pick-up!
🚌 Local transportation:
Taxi from Yongkang South Station to Fangyan Scenic Area entrance about ¥80 (carpool possible)
Or take the urban-rural bus [Yongkang K9] directly to "Fangyan Scenic Area"
If self-driving: Changshen Expressway → Yongkang exit → S333 Provincial Road → Scenic area road, about 40 minutes total
💰 Local transportation cost: ¥80 (including round trip and short trips)
🏠 Afternoon: Check into mountain-water ecological homestay
🏡 Recommended accommodations:
Name Type Price Features
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Fangyan · Qiyunju Scenic Room Mid-to-high-end ecological homestay ¥420/night (breakfast included) Window view of red cliffs, quiet environment, host knowledgeable about local culture
Wufeng Renjia Inn Budget farmhouse ¥260/night (no breakfast) Clean and hygienic, convenient location
Youth Hostel Dorm Bed Backpacker-friendly ¥60/bed Suitable for solo travelers, experience original ecological life
💰 Accommodation budget suggestion: ¥640 for two nights (choose mid-range shared room or entire comfortable room)
🍽 Evening: Taste authentic Yongkang local dinner
Recommended restaurants:
"Ayan Local Cuisine" (popular with locals)
"Hu Gong Family Restaurant" (convenient location)
✅ Must-order dishes (better shared by two):
Dish Price Features
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Yongkang Meat Pie (freshly baked) ¥38 each Crispy outside, tender inside, fragrant aroma
Braised Pig Head Meat ¥98 Local specialty, rich in collagen, strong sauce flavor
Shouchang Tofu Pot ¥48 Made with mountain spring water brine, strong bean aroma
Stir-fried Wild Bamboo Shoots ¥38 Seasonal spring dish, crisp and refreshing
Handmade Wheat Soup with Pickles ¥28 Local staple, warms stomach and heart
Homemade Rice Wine or Mountain Spring Tea ¥15/cup Relieves greasiness, aids digestion, calms the mind
💰 Dinner budget: ¥300 (for two)
✅ Day 2: Climb Fangyan peak · Explore the hanging temple wonder
🌅 Morning itinerary: Climb Fangyan main peak + visit core attractions
📍 Recommended route:
Hotel → Fangyan Mountain entrance → Hundred Steps Cliff (stone stairway) → Flying Bridge → One Line Sky → Hu Gong Temple → Return
🔍 Core highlights explained:
Hundred Steps Cliff
Steep stone steps totaling 365, winding upward, known as the "Heavenly Ladder"
The only path to the summit, flanked by towering cliffs, imposing momentum
The climb is highly ceremonial
Flying Bridge
Wooden corridor bridge built between two cliffs
Overlooks a deep valley below, thrilling and exciting
Legend says it was an ancient craftsman’s "bridge in the air" miracle
One Line Sky
The narrowest part of the canyon only allows one person to pass
Looking up, you see only a line of sky, with interlaced light and shadow
A golden spot for photography
Hu Gong Temple
Dedicated to the Northern Song famous official Hu Ze, revered as "Hu Gong Emperor" by locals
"Serving as an official, benefiting the region" comes from his deeds
Incense is thriving, especially during the temple fair on the 27th day of the eighth lunar month
You can pray and make wishes, and learn about folk belief culture
Wufeng Academy
Lecture site of Southern Song Neo-Confucian scholar Chen Liang
Surrounded by peaks, quiet environment
An important site of the Zhejiang East School
Shoushan Lake
Artificial lake reflecting the Danxia mountains, the lake and mountains complement each other
Boat rental available (¥30/person), perfect for shooting reflection photos
⏱ Recommended playtime: 5–6 hours
🎫 Ticket: ¥80 (online booking discount to ¥75, includes sightseeing bus)
📌 Tips: Wear non-slip shoes; bring trekking poles to reduce knee pressure; avoid hiking in thunderstorms.
🍱 Lunch: Simple meal at the summit or farmhouse meal at the foot
Recommended choices:
Eat a bowl of Yongkang meat wheat pie ¥15 + Xuanlian soup ¥20 at the foot of the mountain
Or pack a portion of cured meat rice ¥25 to eat on the way back
💰 Lunch budget: ¥40 (per person)
🛫 Before 3 PM: Check out and return
Suggestion:
Taxi back to Yongkang South Station (about ¥80), take the high-speed train home
✅ Total budget summary (per person)
Item Cost
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Round-trip high-speed train (Hangzhou↔Yongkang South) 196 RMB
Local transportation (taxi + short trips) 80 RMB
Accommodation (two nights mid-range homestay shared room) 640 RMB
Meals (three meals + snacks) 240 RMB
Scenic area ticket (including sightseeing bus) 75 RMB
Cultural experience (guided service/prayer plaques/rubbing experience) 200 RMB
Souvenir shopping (Yongkang meat pie gift box, hardware cultural products, Hu Gong sachets) 800 RMB
Emergency reserve 769 RMB
Total ≈ 3000 RMB
🎯 Precisely controlled within a 3000 RMB budget!
Surplus can be used for:
Upgrading to a whole courtyard homestay experience
Purchasing intangible cultural heritage handmade souvenirs (such as copper carved bookmarks, traditional meat pie making experience)
Adding a professional travel photography service (ancient costume + Danxia background)
Extending a day trip to [Longchuan Gorge Rafting] or [Black Wind Cave Adventure]
🎒 Deepseek Special Tips
✅ Best travel seasons:
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November): pleasant climate, soft light
❌ Avoid midsummer noon (scorching sun), typhoon season (mountain closures), and severe winter (slippery)
✅ Recommended for:
Hikers: challenge the Hundred Steps Cliff, strong sense of achievement reaching the summit
Cultural travelers: explore Hu Gong spirit and Zhejiang East School origins
Families with children: educational and fun, learn about historical figures and geology
Photography enthusiasts: Danxia red cliffs, flying bridge hanging temple, and light-shadow One Line Sky are excellent
✅ Must-bring items:
Comfortable hiking shoes (many steep stone steps)
Trekking poles + knee pads (joint protection)
Camera + wide-angle lens (for cliff panoramas)
Sun hat + sunglasses (strong rock reflections)
Raincoat or lightweight windbreaker (mountain weather changes frequently)
🌄 Conclusion
Fangyan,
is not a noisy check-in spot,
but a "Mountain of Faith" standing tall on the land of central Zhejiang.
Here, you can:
Catch your breath step by step on the Hundred Steps Cliff, experiencing the ancient pilgrimage path;
Light incense before Hu Gong Temple, listening to the millennium echo of "serving as an official for the people";
Look down into the abyss from the Flying Bridge, feeling the miracle of craftsmanship;
Sit quietly at Wufeng Academy, touching the lingering warmth of Southern Song Neo-Confucianism.
Two days and one night, no more, no less,
just enough for you to switch from urban pace to mountain air and historical reflection.
If you want to spend a journey with your loved one "full of scenery and stories,"
If you want to bring your children to see the real "historical figures from textbooks,"
If you want to redefine "Zhejiang beyond West Lake and Wuzhen,"
then please make your next stop—Jinhua · Yongkang Fangyan Scenic Area.
If you want:
"Fangyan Danxia Geological Diagram" PDF
In-depth Hu Gong cultural interpretation manual
Yongkang intangible cultural heritage experience map (meat pie making, hardware forging)
Extended routes: Longchuan Gorge Rafting + Black Wind Cave two-day adventure