Moganshan Summer Escape Guide | A Must-Visit Spot for Republic-Era Villas

【Opening】 Hidden in the backyard of Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai lies a cool retreat! Moganshan, rated by The New York Times as "one of the most worthwhile destinations in the world," is steeped in the thousand-year-old legend of the swordsmith couple Gan Jiang and Mo Ye. Scattered across its bamboo forests are villas in 43 different architectural styles, making it a summer resort even Chairman Mao once visited! This insider’s guide to the forested paradise will transport you back to the Republic-era cheongsam days~ 🕘【Opening Hours】 ⏰8:00-17:00 (Arrive by 7:30 to avoid tour groups) ⚠Entry with ID card! Wear non-slip sneakers 💡Allow 4-5 hours; bring enough drinking water 💴【Ticket Prices】 🎫¥80/person (includes shuttle bus) 🚗Self-driving: additional ¥10/car 📢Prices stable recently! Students get 50% off with ID ⛺【Itinerary】 🚩Classic Hiking Route: ❶Transfer Center → Sword Pond (Gan Jiang & Mo Ye statues + three-tiered waterfall) → Luhuadang Park (iconic red pagoda) ❷Wuling Village Scenic Area (500+ villas! Must-visit: Songyue Villa, Queen’s Hotel) ❸Xuguang Terrace (sunset spot! Stunning sea of clouds) 💡Hidden Gems: ▫Wear cheongsam/Zhongshan suits for retro photos (Wuling Village is photogenic) ▫Toss coins into "Dicuí Pond" (wishing spot!) ▫Join sunrise yoga (reservation needed at naked Castle’s outdoor deck) 🚌【Transport】 🚄High-speed rail: To "Deqing Station" → 30-min taxi (~¥60) 🚗Drive: Shanghai → Humin Expressway → Moganshan (2.5h) 💡Shuttle bus ¥15/person (one-way; round-trip recommended) 👉【Bonus Tips】 🔥Nearby Attractions: ▫Yucun Village (feed pigeons on Republic-era streets) ▫Xiazhu Lake Wetland (boat ride to see crested ibises) ▫Dadouwu Reservoir (free "Little Jiuzhaigou" water play) 🏨Hotels: ▫naked Castle (cliffside pool castle! Budget ¥2k+) ▫Lost Villa (trendy B&B with afternoon tea) ▫Qinglu (budget pick! ~¥300/person) 🧡【Packing List】 ✅ID/student card (essential!) ✅Anti-mosquito kit: spray + long pants + itch relief ✅Collapsible trekking pole (bamboo forest stairs are tough) ✅Thermos (drinkable mountain spring water) ❌Avoid bulky luggage! Hiking required 💡Pro Tips: 1️⃣Arrive at transfer center before 8am to skip queues! 2️⃣Wuling Village villas are crowd-free before 9am! 3️⃣Bring cash! Spotty signal in mountains 4️⃣Xuguang Terrace sunsets > sunrises! #Moganshan #CtripCustomTravel #CtripSpringSummer #CtripTravel #MoganshanScenicArea