Things to do in Pucheng

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

There's no excessive commercialization, and the bamboo raft boatmen are quite interesting and don't charge extra. A special shout-out to the "One Line Sky"! Having climbed countless "One Line Skys" across the country, only this one is truly authentic!! A place where you can calmly focus on the scenery, a truly peaceful and beautiful landscape.

Ershibadu Ancient Town is located at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, known as "one foot in three provinces." Its architectural style blends Huizhou style with characteristics of the three provinces, featuring white walls, black tiles, and exquisite wood carvings. Recommended tour route: Entrance → Agricultural Museum → North Gate → Military Official's Office → Wenchang Palace → Dialect Surname Celebrity Hall → Military Intelligence Bureau Female Agent Exhibition Hall → Longxing Money Exchange, approximately 2 hours in total. Highlights include the well-preserved Wenchang Pavilion, the Dialect Hall, and the Qing Dynasty-style wood carvings on the money exchange's gate tower. The area is relatively uncommercialized. The scenic area is small. If time permits, it can be combined with visits to nearby Xianxia Pass or Qingyang Mao Clan Cultural Village. Overall, it is suitable for tourists who enjoy history and culture and a leisurely pace. Driving is recommended as parking is convenient.

I went to Xitou Village for the first time in 2020 and was attracted by the quietness and simplicity there. I went to Xitou Village again in 2022. Because of the repeated epidemic, there were not many people. Walking into the village, local specialties are sold all the way. Every family is similar. Because there is not much rain this year, the water in the stream is small, so you can go in the water at noon. But it is very cold at night, so you have to wear a thick coat.

Arrive around 4pm to enjoy both day and night. The excitement only starts during the blue hour when the lights lit up.

"Having seen the Five Sacred Mountains, one need not see other mountains; having seen Huangshan, one need not see the Five Sacred Mountains." Seeing it with your own eyes, you'll understand that this saying is no exaggeration! We traveled with our elders and chose the cable car route, which was less strenuous, avoiding the need for a full hike. The ancient welcoming pine tree is beautifully shaped, and strangely shaped rocks are scattered throughout the mountains. If you're lucky, you might even witness a sea of ​​clouds, with mist flowing among the peaks like a scene from a traditional Chinese ink painting. The Bright Summit offers a panoramic view of the rolling mountains. The mountain path has many steps and some sections are steep, so be sure to bring hiking poles, walk slowly, and rest frequently. The temperature on the mountain is lower than at the foot, so remember to bring an extra jacket. The scenic area has excellent facilities and rest stops along the way. Although it's physically demanding, the magnificent scenery makes it all worthwhile and highly recommended!

Before going, I read many travel guides for Huangling, but after actually going, I realized there were many pitfalls that no one had mentioned. First, transportation is incredibly exhausting. Getting there from the high-speed rail station involves passing numerous scenic spots, and during holidays, traffic jams are unbearable. Booking a guesthouse in Xiaoyong Village is even more difficult, as the drive up a long mountain road is fraught with traffic congestion at the village entrance. The most ridiculous thing is that you have to take a tricycle from the village entrance to the hotel! The gravel road is so bumpy it feels like your internal organs are going to come out; unless you're carrying luggage, walk if possible… Second, the restaurants in the village are quite expensive, while the guesthouses are slightly better. Finally, regarding the scenic area itself, the only advantage is that you don't have to queue for the cable car from the village. However, you have to walk across a bridge to reach the village within the scenic area, and there's a glass walkway in the middle that's extremely shaky. Those afraid of heights should hold on tightly to their companions. The food inside the scenic area is mediocre, and it's crowded, but the scenery is truly beautiful, with buildings arranged in a charming, staggered pattern and ancient trees. In summary, if you want to see sunbathing and enjoy this kind of scenery, I recommend a trip to Huangling. However, try to stay in a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain for easier access to everything…

At the summit, there's just a rock and a flat area, nothing special. On the other side, there's a temple to the God of Wealth with 1399 steps. You need to be very sincere to reach the top. Below are various Buddhist halls and temples, as well as some stone carvings of Buddha statues. The scenery is pleasant, with mountains, water, and forests.

This was during lunar 1st. Which attraction tons of crowds. Overall great place with museum relics shown apart from just the temple. Also the outer stone Buddha images was unique!

The scenery is beautiful, but there are many steps, so it requires a lot of physical exertion. I went during the Double Ninth Festival, and it was extremely crowded. The round-trip cable car queue took four and a half hours. I recommend avoiding peak seasons.