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#Jingting Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mysterious Wannan: Qingming Journey in Xuancheng
During the holidays, let's escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head to the treasure town of southern Anhui—Xuancheng. Not only does it boast the Jingting Mountain revered by the immortal poet Li Bai, but also the deep pool of Peach Blossom Pool, and the historical charm of ancient villages, making it an excellent choice for Qingming holiday travel.
🚗 Transportation Guide:
- It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes from Nanjing to Xuancheng by high-speed train or self-driving. Friends from the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area can easily get there on weekends.
🌈 Two-day One-night Itinerary:
- Day One: Jingting Mountain → Xuancheng City Museum → China Crocodile Lake → Yinqiao Bay Night Market
- Day Two: Peach Blossom Pool → Chaji Ancient Village
🏞️ Jingting Mountain:
- 50 RMB per person, open from 8:00 to 17:30. Li Bai visited seven times and left the verse 'Both of us never tire of each other, only Jingting Mountain remains'.
🐊 China Crocodile Lake:
- 30 RMB per person. A national nature reserve with nearly ten thousand Yangtze alligators and other small animals.
🌸 Peach Blossom Pool:
- Famous for Li Bai's verse 'A thousand feet deep is the Peach Blossom Pool, not as deep as Wang Lun's friendship sent to me'. Standing on the Tagong Pavilion, you can overlook the entire Peach Blossom Pool.
🏰 Chaji Ancient Village:
- Quaint and quiet, with beautiful scenery, suitable for strolling.
🌟 Tips:
- If driving to Peach Blossom Pool, it is recommended to take the Wannan Sichuan-Tibet route for its breathtaking scenery.
🍰 Food Recommendations:
- Snacks: Master Teng's Osmanthus Cake, Chen's Ningguo Baba
- Main Meals: Master Ding's 205 Old Noodle House, The First House of Spicy Vermicelli in Broadcasting Courtyard, Wei's Wonton House, Ding's Vermicelli, Huijude·Hui Cuisine Restaurant
Xuancheng, a place that immerses you in nature and history. Pack your bags and let's explore this beautiful city together!🧳🌿
Endless affection for each other, only Jingting Mountain remains
✅✅ A famous mountain in Chinese history and culture
✅✅ National Forest Park
✅✅ A cultural symbol of Xuancheng
♻️♻️ Jingting Mountain, originally named Zhaoting Mountain, is located in the northern suburbs of Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, and is part of the Huangshan mountain range. It became famous worldwide because of Li Bai's five-character quatrain 'Sitting Alone on Jingting Mountain'. ⛩️⛩️⛩️
♻️♻️ Jingting Mountain is rich in tourist resources and is dotted with historical sites. The most famous among them include the twin pagodas of Guangjiao Temple, Taibai Sitting Alone Tower, Princess Yuzhen's Tomb, the ancient mountain gate, Huaiying Pavilion, Tianji Pavilion, and the Acacia Spring, among others. 🏞️🏞️🏞️
♻️♻️ As a national forest park, Jingting Mountain has an extremely high vegetation coverage and is known as a natural oxygen bar. 💯💯💯 In the early morning, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland. ☁️☁️☁️
🚌🚌 Transportation: All bus routes from Xuancheng city area to Jingting Mountain can reach the destination, and there is ample parking space in the scenic area, making it very convenient for self-driving. 👌👌👌
💰💰 Ticket price: 50 yuan 💴💴💴
Xuancheng, a water-ink painting of the south of the Yangtze River
Xuancheng, a water-ink painting of the south of the Yangtze River
I went to Jingtingshan, Longchuan, Taohuatan, and Chaji Ancient Town with friends. There were not many people at the attractions when we went, and it was easy to take good photos.
Anhui Xuancheng Travel Guide - The Place Visited by Li Bai Seven Times
Anhui Xuancheng has a long history, and Li Bai visited Xuancheng seven times, leaving behind more than 80 poems. The city is also a major production site for Xuan paper in China. However, there are not many ancient relics left in the city. Here are a few main attractions to share with you all -
Attractions and Activities
Picture 1 is the Xietiao Tower, rebuilt in memory of Xie Tiao, the prefect of Xuancheng during the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Picture 3 is the memorial hall of Mei Wending, a famous mathematician of the Qing Dynasty.
Picture 4 is the Jingting Mountain Archway.
Pictures 5-7 are the twin pagodas of Guangjiao Temple, which were built during the Northern Song Dynasty in 1096.
Transportation and Accommodation
Take the high-speed train to Xuancheng Station, then take a taxi to the scenic area. If you want to enjoy a slow life in the city, you can ride a shared bicycle -
Food Recommendations
When you are in Xuancheng, the main cuisine is Huizhou cuisine - My meals were mainly settled in Wanda Plaza, the largest commercial center in the area -
Intimate TIPS
Having visited Xuancheng multiple times, the Xuancheng described by Li Bai is really beautiful, with a very slow pace. Now that spring has arrived, if you want to find a less popular destination, you can revisit Xuancheng.
Xuancheng 3-day 2-night luxury tour, low travel expenses but high-quality experience, would you like to give it a try?
Xuancheng is located in the southeast of Anhui Province and is the only prefecture-level city in the province that borders both Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The region has a large area with obvious differences in economic development levels, and cultural and customary divergences, so this time we will only play within the jurisdiction of Xuanzhou District in Xuancheng city area, without going to any county.
1. Ticket expenses: Most of the scenic spots in Xuancheng city area are open for free, only a few scenic areas charge a fee. Jingtai Mountain 50 yuan, China Crocodile Lake Breeding Center 25 yuan, Shuidong Longquan Cave 55 yuan, subtotal 130 yuan.
2. Accommodation expenses: The hotel room rates in Xuancheng city area are not high, the level for a three-star or comfortable hotel is about 120 yuan, and for high-end or four-star hotels, it's about 230 yuan. This time I stayed at the most characteristic resort hotel in the city, with a nightly room rate of 288 yuan, subtotal 576 yuan.
3. Dining expenses: Although Xuancheng city is not particularly developed, the level of dining consumption is not low, and the consumption level of mid-to-high-end restaurants can catch up with Nanjing and Hangzhou. Dining at the resort restaurant, the average cost of meals per person is 120 yuan for dinner and 15 yuan for breakfast, subtotal for 3 days dining is 405 yuan.
4. Transportation expenses: In Xuancheng city area, taxis are mainly used, supplemented by buses. Taxis for 3 days in Xuancheng cost 170 yuan, buses 12 yuan, subtotal 182 yuan.
The total expense for a luxurious 3-day 2-night stay in Xuancheng is 1293 yuan.
Jingtingshan in Xuancheng City: A great place for couples to hike and enjoy a lung-cleansing journey in nature!
Jingtingshan in Xuancheng City is a rare poetic mountain in the south of the Yangtze River in Anhui. Since ancient times, many literati have written poems about it, among which the most famous is the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's "I never tire of looking at each other, only Jingtingshan"! Li Bai's most simple and straightforward poem embellishes the infinite scenery of Jingtingshan with such poetry!
Jingtingshan is located in the northeast corner of Xuancheng City, Xuanzhou District. It is a rare cultural mountain in Anhui, where culture and nature complement each other! Xuanzhou District is the only district under the jurisdiction of Xuancheng City with a profound history and culture and excellent ecological environment. It is a green resort at the junction of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. Jingtingshan is a paradise in the green resort, so beautiful that it is intoxicating!
The beauty of Jingtingshan does not need too much description, and the popularity of Jingtingshan does not need to be mentioned! After pressing the shutter in any corner of the scene, a picture-like photo can be formed. Do you like Jingtingshan in Xuancheng City like this?
There are many small scenic spots worth visiting in Jingtingshan, such as Jingtingshan Tea Garden, Hongyuan Temple, Guangjiao Temple Twin Towers, mountain climbing footpath and Jingting viewing pavilion, etc. I recommend entering from the south gate and following the route of the tea garden, Guangjiao Temple, mountain climbing road to the viewing pavilion, which is more time-saving, labor-saving and interesting.
There are many ancient temples in the Tang and Song styles on the way from the south gate to the top of the mountain. It is the most famous Guangjiao Temple in Jingtingshan. The Guangjiao Temple Twin Towers at the door are products of the same era. Although they are all imitated on the original basis, their scale and momentum are very high-end, and they have a realistic appearance.
Next, I will share the relevant strategies for visiting Jingtingshan with you, hoping to help you.
1. Best travel season: Normally, all four seasons are available. Early summer and winter are the best seasons. I came to Jingtingshan in summer and snowy winter. Jingtingshan in summer is very refreshing and comfortable, suitable for walking and wandering. The snowy winter is even more beautiful, and you can see the poetic scenery of the snow-wrapped tea garden everywhere.
2. Scenic area ticket information: The ticket is temporarily set at 50 yuan per person, but tourists with household registration in Xuancheng area (including counties and cities) and those who enjoy national preferential treatment are exempt from tickets. However, there is no strict ticketing system now, and you can generally enter and exit freely.
3. Transportation: Jingtingshan is about 6 kilometers away from the city center of Xuancheng. Buses, taxis and online taxis can reach it. Take bus No. 1 from the west square of Xuancheng Railway Station to the east gate of Jingtingshan, or take bus No. 6 from the east gate of Xuanzhou Market to Jingting Lake Park. If you are in the center of Xuanzhou District, you can take bus No. 4 or No. 22 directly to the east gate of Jingtingshan.
4. Food and accommodation: Jingtingshan Scenic Area is 6 kilometers away from the city center of Xuancheng, and there are various restaurants and hotels nearby. There are many cost-effective hotels to choose from, such as Jingting Lake Hotel, Xuancheng Wenyuan Villa, etc. As for restaurants, there are Xuancheng Huijude high-end restaurant, Wankoufu fast food restaurant and Wenyuan Chinese restaurant, etc.
5. Suggested play time: The scale of Jingtingshan Scenic Area is moderate, and it is suggested to play for 1 day. If you are a photography enthusiast or a hiking enthusiast, you can play for 2 days as appropriate.
6. Language communication: Xuancheng is a Wu language area, so people from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai have no problem communicating with locals when they come to Jingtingshan in Xuancheng. However, foreigners don't have to worry. Xuancheng also has many immigrants from the Jianghuai region and Hubei, so their dialects are easier to understand. What's more, people in Xuancheng will use Mandarin to communicate with foreign tourists.
Xuancheng, the city that fascinates me
🍜 The spicy vermicelli in Xuancheng is not to be missed, the noodles in Master Ding's 205 noodle shop are chewy, the soup base is spicy and fragrant, and the price is affordable.
🗻 The scenery of Jingting Mountain is beautiful, and the bamboo forest, steps, and tea garden are stunning.
🥘 The pot at Old Xu's stall is full of spicy flavor, and the price is friendly.
Xie Tuo Building is quiet in the bustling city, with a unique flavor.
Kaiyuan Tower is located in the community, and it is watched out of curiosity.
🚗 The winter scenery of Chujiatan and Chaji Ancient Town is average, not recommended.
Recommendations for off-the-beaten-path holiday destinations
XuanchengJingtingMountain
1. Yancheng Binhai County, Picture 1 to Picture 4
There are not as many people here as in the urban area of Yancheng, and there are not many attractions, but it is super suitable for self-driving tours. You can see the sea. Although it is a muddy beach, not a sandy beach, there is a lighthouse and a place for BBQ, which is very suitable for self-driving tours. The sunset view is really amazing. Then there is a famous pig's trotter wonton shop on the old street of Binhai, which is very delicious. Huaiyang Tower is also pretty good.
2. Xuancheng, Anhui, Picture 5 to Picture 9
I went there during the National Day holiday, and there were not too many people. You can spend two days in Chaji Ancient Town. The homestay I booked there is very beautiful. The ancient town is not big, but the scenery is amazing. It is very suitable for photo shoots and strolling. Chaji paste is a specialty, you can try it. There is a restaurant called Chaji Renjia which is quite delicious. The Shen Yin Coffee Shop is also a good place to sit. But Chaji Ancient Town is quite far from the station. I didn't plan my trip well, so I ended up taking a taxi for more than 100 kilometers.
You can also go to Taohuatan, but I didn't go, so I won't comment.
Jingting Mountain is quite low, you can climb up to see the sunrise. It takes half an hour to an hour to climb up, but you need to make a reservation in advance. There will be many elderly people climbing the mountain to exercise, and it's quite interesting to climb with them. The scenery is also quite beautiful.
Travel with Li Bai to Xuancheng~Jingtingshan~Taohuatan~Chaji (with guide)
Xuancheng📍A prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province, formerly known as Xuanzhou and Wanling, is a city in the central area of the Yangtze River Delta. Xuancheng's historical representative culture is the Wanjiang culture and Huizhou culture. Xuancheng City is the only city in China that represents the four treasures of the study, and the art of making Xuan paper has been listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
About the itinerary and transportation🚗
Public transportation here is not very convenient, it is recommended to reach Xuancheng/Jing County by major transportation, ❗self-driving❗ for sightseeing, 2 days and 1 night if time is tight, 3 days and 2 nights if time is sufficient...
About accommodation🏠
1️⃣If you are in Xuanzhou District, it is recommended to stay in Jingtingshan Scenic Area for convenience of sightseeing
2️⃣In Jing County, it is recommended to find a homestay in Taohuatan or Chaji
①It is recommended to stay in a homestay on the east bank of Taohuatan, you can stroll around Hagu Street at night
🗓Itinerary:
Day1️⃣: Xuanzhou District
1️⃣Jingtingshan (Poetry Mountain of Jiangnan)
"Looking at each other is not boring, only Jingtingshan", the initial impression of Jingtingshan comes from this poem by Li Bai, Jingtingshan, known as "the first poetry mountain in Jiangnan", is really fascinating!
Sightseeing and check-in: East Gate Archway, Taibai Tower, Sky Pavilion
Ticket: 50
2️⃣Longquan Cave Scenic Area (Millennium Karst Cave)
The strange rocks in the cave are strange, and the temperature is kept at 18°℃ all year round. Under the colorful and brilliant light and shadow, the natural stalactites are particularly crystal and gorgeous
Ticket: 55
3️⃣Shuidong Old Street (Huizhou Ancient Rhyme)
The street is about 1500m long and retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Every brick and tile exudes historical vicissitudes
Ticket: Free
Day2️⃣: Jing County
1️⃣Taohuatan (Fairyland on Earth)
Taohuatan is divided into east and west banks. When you get up early, there is a layer of light mist and fog, and the hazy mountains and waters and buildings are like a ink painting, elegant and beautiful. The degree of commercialization is low, and you can see a strong life atmosphere on the road, the stream is gurgling, and there is a poetic joy between the mountains and the wild.
There are many historical ancient buildings, ancestral halls, etc. in the scenic area, and there is a small pavilion where Li Bai and Wang Lun drank together. Those who are interested in human history can take a look. It takes a few minutes to get from the east bank to the west bank by ferry
Ticket: 60
2️⃣Chaji Ancient Village (Ink Painting of Jiangnan)
A small village that is not inferior to Hongcun and other ancient villages! Nestled in the mountains and waters, simple and elegant. Well-preserved Ming and Qing ancient villages, white walls and black tiles of Huizhou architecture, it is suitable to stroll on the bluestone road in the village. Looking at the original residents living here, looking at the curling cooking smoke rising in the evening. It really makes people have the impulse to live in seclusion here
Sightseeing route: Honglou Bridge→Honggong Ancestral Hall→Degong Hall→Baogong Ancestral Hall→Zoumalou→Ming Dynasty Siheyuan
Ticket: 55
3️⃣Xuan Paper Culture Park
It is a museum built by China Xuan Paper Co., Ltd.
A particularly good place to take pictures. The stacked white buildings and the green mountains in the distance form a painting with thick ink. In addition to admiring the architecture, you can also experience papermaking, and you will really be touched by the wisdom of the ancestors
Ticket: 60
✨✨In addition to the above attractions, there are also Longchuan Scenic Area in Jixi and Huihang Ancient Road worth visiting.
📝Note tips: ❗❗
The attractions in Xuancheng are relatively scattered, the main attractions are in Xuanzhou District, Jing County and Jixi County, and buddies can prepare two to three days to enjoy Xuancheng.
1. Jing County is a region with relatively many attractions. If you like ancient villages and don't climb mountains, you can mainly play in Jing County, 【Taohuatan-Chaji Ancient Town-Ink Tingxi】 and so on.
2. If you like climbing mountains and experiencing the culture of Huihang Ancient Road, you can choose to play mainly in Jixi, climb the Huihang Ancient Road, and take a look at the Hu's Ancestral Hall. Huihang Ancient Road is also very suitable for team building.
3. Xuancheng also has the famous 【Wannan Sichuan-Tibet Line】, which runs through Qinglong Township, Ningguo City and Jing County, Xuancheng City, and has the essence of Wannan's mountains and rivers. Every scene matches its poetic and picturesque name.
Xuancheng Food Recommendation🍲
The special food in Xuancheng is also very good, Huizhou cake, hairy tofu, spicy vermicelli, Jixi vermicelli, Jixi fried vermicelli, flower pork field chicken, each one is worth a try!
♥In general, Xuancheng is very beautiful, but the attractions are relatively scattered, and self-driving is more convenient!!
After reading 'Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an', go to Jingting Mountain in Xuancheng
'Looking at each other without getting tired, only Jingting Mountain is there', this is Li Bai's impression of Jingting Mountain, and also the first impression of countless people on Jingting Mountain. Travel with Li Bai in Jingting Mountain, meet Princess Yuzhen, encounter a cool summer in the shade, there are many green mountains, and see the clouds open. Xuancheng has always been known as the 'Chinese Study, Poetic Xuancheng', named after the four treasures of the study, telling the story depicted on Xuan paper for thousands of years. Come to Xuancheng, visit Jingting, and experience a trip in the wild!
Jingting Mountain
Located in the north of Xuancheng City, close to the Shuiyang River, Jingting Mountain, known as the 'First Poem Mountain in the South of the Yangtze River', is a poetic holy land where countless literati linger. The mountain is not high, the main peak is more than 300 meters above sea level,
You can overlook the Xuancheng city area and see the winding Shuiyang River!
Play:
Hongyuan Temple
Taibai Tower
Acacia Spring
Ancient Zhaoting
Jingting Green Snow Tea Garden
Jingting Lake Cruise
......
Address: Opposite Shuangta Temple at the East Gate of Jingting Mountain, Zhaoting North Road, Xuancheng District, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province. Transportation: Bus Jinggaoshan East Gate Down
Ticket: 47 yuan Jingting Mountain
Self-driving in the south of Anhui and the Sichuan-Tibet line (Part 1)
Xuancheng·Anhui Tingxi Scenic Area
The unpredictable storm, thunder and lightning warning still couldn't stop the footsteps of the long-distance car breaking through the foothills of southern Anhui. When we set off, the sky was gloomy, and there was a sporadic light rain near Xuancheng, followed by sudden changes in weather. We passed by Jingting Mountain, and the water color of the mountain area was green and the rice fields were tender green like a blanket.
Ting San She is a special place on the way. Mr. Xian Peng Zhang, who is over seventy years old, is elegant and indifferent. Ting San was originally the word of his father who was a private school teacher. He was happy to hear the sound of chickens pecking at rice, the sound of sweeping the courtyard, and the sound of reading aloud in the morning. The roof of the house can overlook several lotus ponds, the stream behind the house is rapid, and there is a bamboo raft tied to the maple tree, and there are ducks swimming under the bridge.
Jing County Qinxima Ancient Town has shown its decline, and there are few residents in the town. Although the tailor shop and the bamboo craftsman stick to the old business, they are powerless to continue. The Qingyi River silently flows past the deserted stone reef.
Apart from the racing car rolling over the rushing stream and exploring the pebbles on the bank in the Moon Bay Scenic Area, the rest of the bamboo raft drifting is unbearable to witness. The car watched the bamboo and hurried past, and then the passionate rafting and high-altitude wings of the Ink Tingxi were completely devoid of wild interest.
Turning and driving on the narrow mountain road, the clouds and mist cover the peaks, and an old dog stands in the middle of the road among the lush green bamboo forests, in order to watch the spectacular view of Taoling winding mountain and stay overnight in the mountain ridge sea of clouds.
🏞The South Anhui Sichuan-Tibet line is also known as South Anhui 318, a route that appreciates the Tibetan scenery in the soft feelings of Jiangnan, with a total length of about 120 kilometers, which can be walked in both directions, and the main line can be extended to the surrounding villages, and there will be different wonderful discoveries.
🚙Itinerary: On the first day, drive from Xuancheng direction through the Moon Bay Scenic Area to the Ink Tingxi Scenic Area in Suhong Township, and park the car in Taoling, just for the most exciting section of Taoling Seventy-two Bends the next day.
🥳Highlights: Moon Bay Scenic Area, natural scenery + artificial control, steep mountains, flying streams. Ink Tingxi Scenic Area, primitive ecology, landscape aesthetics, has been surrounded by scenic spots.
You can go to the ancient town of Matou on a branch line. The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and water. In the past, Huizhou goods were all transported by water, so merchants gathered here and shipping was developed, creating a glorious time.
🍵There are homestays along the way, and accommodation and dining are convenient.
Follow Li Bai to travel: Jingting Mountain | Self-driving to Xuancheng, it is Jingting Mountain, so I drove Ai Ruize straight to Jingting Mountain. A deity makes a mountain, not its altitude. "From the Qiqi Xiezhen "You Jingting Mountain" and the Tang Dynasty Li Bai "Sit in Jingtingshan" poems, Jingtingshan became famous. After Xie Li, Bai Juyi, Du Mu, Han Yu, Liu Yuxi, Wang Wei, Meng Haoran and so on, The poems, poems, lyrics, and paintings of the Chinese dynasty have been thousands of times. The Jingting Mountain is known as the "Jiangnan Shishan", which is well-known at home and abroad. Jingting Mountain belongs to Huangshan Mountain. Branch veins, the mountain is southwest--the northeast trend, 60 large and small mountain peaks, surrounded by hills like birds and phoenixes, like the stars holding the moon around a peak. Although Jingting Mountain is not high, but in this hilly area, it rises. Looking far and wide, the clouds are foggy, like a tiger lying down; the near view of Lin Biao deep, spring water, it is extraordinarily beautiful. The self-owned Qing Li, the reputation of the ancient poetry, the wind is endless.
Jingting Mountain is a famous cultural mountain in Xuancheng City of southern Anhui. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, many poets such as Li Bai, Xie Tao and Mei Yaochen have been famous throughout the country for their poems. Walking in the middle of the road, you can see the architectural style of the Tang and Song Dynasties in China. Although the buildings of this style are later restored, the scale and momentum do not seem to be lost. Xuancheng has been the Ningxia since ancient times. The over-zone of Jiangning and Huizhou in Nanjing is in Xuancheng. The influence of Huizhou culture has made Xuanchengs buildings also have many cultural colors of Huizhou. Continue to travel to reach the famous temples in the Tang and Song Dynasties in China. You can see how beautiful the environment is.
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