The ginkgo trees around Wuhan have turned yellow!! A two-day, one-night guide to Dahong Mountain in Suizhou
Discovered a treasure near Wuhan! Dahong Mountain really amazed me this trip!
Immerse yourself in the forest for two days and one night, breathe in plenty of negative oxygen ions, and even anxiety is blown away by the wind!
🔸Day 1 Focus on "Nature and Tranquility," lying down in the forest
▫️Morning: Drive 2 hours from Wuhan to check in at "Zizai Valley Hotel"! The hotel surrounded by forest is amazing, truly worthy of the title "Central China Sleep Valley." The room has a super large terrace, and the view from the window is stunning—every snapshot is beautiful~
▫️Noon: You can dine at the hotel, affordable and you can try local specialties like Zizai beef, paopaoqing, and shiitake mushrooms! Honestly, prices inside the scenic area are very reasonable~
▫️Afternoon: You must see the "Thousand-Year-Old Ginkgo"! The ancient ginkgo tree over 2,000 years old has a majestic aura, and in golden autumn, the tree full of golden leaves is breathtaking.
Then head straight to "Jiankou One-Line Sky"!
Here you’ll find cascading waterfalls, sprawling boulders, and sturdy green pines blending together, and the photos come out amazing!
▫️Evening: Dinner at the hotel restaurant! Dahong Mountain black pork is tender and juicy, not dry. Then have a warm bowl of "kudzu starch soup." After eating, take a walk in the mountains, listen to the insects sing yourself to sleep, and feel completely happy~
🔸Day 2 Unlock "Culture and Cuteness," play with freshness
▫️Morning: First explore "Liangwang Cave"! The stalactites inside are varied and beautiful, the cool breeze is super comfortable, like entering an underground fairy tale world; after the cave, go to "Zhuangyuan Terrace" to make a wish, then to "Bailong Tianchi" to zone out. The lake water is as green as jade, and the breeze is very healing~
▫️Finally rush to the "Daci'en Temple Golden Summit," stand at the 1,055-meter high point to overlook the panorama. The layers of green mountains will truly leave you speechless! If it’s around 5 PM, you might see pink sunset clouds, so no rush to go home~
‼️Super practical tips (bookmark to avoid mistakes)
• 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended! 2.5 hours direct from Wuhan, inside the scenic area use sightseeing buses, saving time and convenient
• 🏨Accommodation: Prioritize "Zizai Valley Hotel," no need to hassle inside the scenic area, environment and experience are both excellent
• 📸Photography: Thousand-year-old imperial ginkgo, golden summit sunset, Tianchi reflections—all great for photos. Wear light-colored clothes for better shots. It’s windy on the mountain top, remember to bring a jacket!
Want to escape the city this weekend? Head straight to Dahong Mountain in Suizhou! Breathe oxygen, enjoy the scenery, pet the little deer, and come back full of energy~
We came here during the Spring Festival. The mountain road winds up, the mountains are high and steep, and the trees are lush. In spring and summer, the scenery is lush and green, and it should be more beautiful. Private cars can drive all the way to the foot of Jinding, and then walk 5 kilometers up the mountain road, or take a ten-yuan one-way battery car to the top of the mountain. There is a group of antique buildings on the top of the mountain, which is extraordinary. Climbing up Jinding, you can see all the mountains, and your mind will be broadened. You can also drive private cars to other attractions, such as Zhuangyuantai and Liangwangdong, which can be reached by self-driving in more than ten minutes. Overall, it's not bad. But it feels like imitating Wudang Mountain, but it doesn't have the beautiful scenery of Wudang Mountain, and the historical heritage is also insufficient.
The scenic spot is quite large and can be visited all year round. Because there are not only ginkgo trees here, but also Golden Summit, Zhuangyuan Terrace, and Dacien Temple. In summer, there are also waterfalls and Liangwang Cave.
We went there on November 21st. The most beautiful scenery is on the road. It is recommended to walk from Nanfengya to Ginkgo Square in autumn to take beautiful photos. This road is really beautiful. It is recommended to take a battery car to Jinding to save time and effort. It takes 40 to 50 minutes to climb up, and there is no scenery. Bailongchi is just a pool, there is nothing to see, and it is not recommended to go there if you are in a hurry. Liangwangdong is a karst cave. If you have not seen a karst cave, you can go and see it. There is a bus from Suizhou Central Bus Station to Dahongshan. The last bus from the scenic area back to Suizhou is at 4.20. So you have to calculate the time for a day trip.
I went in the summer of 2017. In fact, the whole Dahongshan, it seems that each scenic spot scattered relatively open, in fact, in a line. It's like walking around the edge of a washbasin and looking inside, haha. We stayed on the mountain for six nights and waited for all the places to see the problem. My route is: Bailongchi Liangwangdong Xiaoquanwan Resort Xiaoquandong self-driving tour Millennium Ginkgo biloba Thousand Buddha Ancient Road Outdoor Park Jinding all day. All the scenic spots have arrived and stayed on the mountain for 6 nights. Every morning, they sleep until they wake up naturally. Sometimes they get up at 9 o'clock, sometimes they get up at 10 o'clock, and when they are tired of walking down, they find a place to sit and rest. The suggestions for Dahongshan tour are as follows: 1. Take some clothes with you when you play. The temperature difference between morning and evening is big. You can get up in the morning and run in the mountains. You can walk in the mountains after dinner in the evening. You really want to live in seclusion here. 2. We must stay for a night, and we must stay in a resort. We must get up at 4:00 a.m. and go to Dacien Temple for a walk. No one is there. It's very pleasant. Look at the sunrise. It's really beautiful. It's a great feeling for couples to go together. Stars can be seen at night. Contact the staff in advance and send a car to take you there specially. 3. Up to now, I still have impressions of the scenic spots of Liangwangdong, Bailongchi and Jinding. I recommend it to you. 4. I don't think it's very beautiful to see thousands of years old Ginkgo biloba in summer. It should be beautiful to wait for autumn to go to the green trees.
Long-lost Dahongshan is the first peak in northern Chu. It was a winter day without sunshine when clouds and mists floated to the top of the mountain. On this day, except for three people who were accompanied by the company, they arrived at the mountainside by private driving. On the way, they met a couple of small couples and more than ten people in another group. There were not many more people coming to see the golden top of the Cien Temple in Hongshan. Because there were so few people and they all came together occasionally, they went straight to the top of the mountain without making any noise with each other. Dahongshan in winter is full of fog. Standing at the end of the golden peak, looking into the deep mountains, we can see the vast sea of fog. The mountain quiet temple is secluded. Several black birds fly over the top of the temple. A few songs seem to be the most enthusiastic call for our arrival. A pillar of incense, make a wish, bless us a safe life, a happy life is the common purpose of these people. Our devotion also needs a quiet place in the Buddhist Pure Land. The rebuilt Ci'en Temple, lofty and majestic, is located in Dahong Mountain, Suizhou, the first peak of northern Chu. It is a brilliant night pearl embedded in the Dahongshan Mountains.
Finally, I have a few days of vacation for myself. It has been a long time since I yearned to go to Suizhou to see the thousand-year-old Ginkgo biloba. It is natural that I yearn for it when I think of it as a place full of red mountains and bright autumn colors. So I took a Canon SLR camera and drove my JIMNY off-road vehicle. I started my self-driving journey to find the first red leaf in autumn. When I came here, it happened to be rainy, cloudy, beautiful and fantastic. Stay overnight at Xiaoquan Bay Resort in the scenic area, and drive my SUV in the scenic area the next morning. Following the signs of the road, I went to the thousand-year-old Ginkgo Plaza, saw the red maple leaves, ate delicious game, and finally escaped from the haze weather in Wuhan!! _____________
The scenery is beautiful and there are few people. It is worthy of being the first mountain in northern Chu! This year, we enjoy the free benefits of the scenic area and can drive up the mountain. We stayed in Xiaoquanwan Resort in the scenic area for two nights and the trip was very relaxing. On the first day, we went to Jinding, which was magnificent. The Ci'en Temple was solemn and majestic. You can overlook the panoramic view of Dahongshan. There is also a bookstore where you can enjoy tea and read. The Zhuangyuan Tower is on another peak and is a must-visit place. You can stroll along the plank road by the lake in Bailong Pond. Hongshan Temple is located in the valley, and the Ginkgo Square here is a great place to see ginkgo in autumn. You can arrange a two-day tour alone, or you can arrange a two-day tour with Ginkgo Valley in autumn. The farmhouse in the mountains is delicious!