Tianzhu Mountain Travel Guide: Encounter a Real-Life Mythical Wonderland

Tianzhu Mountain Travel Guide: Encounter a Real-Life Mythical Wonderland I. Itinerary Planning One-Day Tour: Highlights Overview Suitable for tourists with limited time, go straight to the core attractions. Take the Dalongwo cable car up the mountain, enjoy the unique pine trees and strange rocks along the way, enter the Mysterious Valley, and experience the fun of cave exploration. Climb Tianchi Peak and overlook the majestic Tianzhu Peak. Then descend the mountain via the Hundred-Step Ladder and return to Dalongwo cable car to take the cable car down the mountain. Two-Day Tour: In-Depth Experience On the first day, hike up the mountain from the South Gate and visit Sanzushi Temple to experience the ancient charm of history. Follow the winding mountain road and check in at attractions such as Elephant Trunk Rock and Wanguo God Statue. Arrive at Tianzhu Mountain Villa in the evening to check in. On the second day, get up early to watch the sunrise, then go to Tianzhu Peak and Feilai Peak, then walk along Qinglong Ridge and Lotus Peak, and finally take a break at Liandan Lake before descending the mountain from the North Gate. II. Transportation Guide External Transportation 1. Airplane: After arriving at Anqing Tianzhushan Airport, take the airport bus to Qianshan, and then transfer to a tourist bus to the scenic area; you can also take a taxi directly, the journey is about 1 hour and the cost is CNY150–200. 2. Train: After arriving at Tianzhushan Station, take bus No. 6 to Qianshan Bus Station, and then transfer to a bus to the scenic area; or take a taxi directly, about CNY30–40, and you can arrive in about 30 minutes. 3. Self-driving: Take the Shanghai-Rong Expressway Hejie section and the Dongxiang Expressway Liuqian section and exit at Tianzhushan. Follow the navigation instructions to reach the scenic area parking lot. Internal Transportation 1. Dalongwo Cable Car: From Dalongwo directly to Zhenyigang, one-way CNY80/person, it can quickly climb to the mountainside, enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery, and save physical strength. 2. Tianzhu Mountain Cable Car: From Changgou to Tianzhu Mountain Villa, one-way CNY40/person, suitable for tourists who want to go up the mountain from another route, with beautiful scenery along the way. 3. Scenic Area Bus: Connecting the visitor center and various mountain entrances, the ticket price is CNY30/person, which is convenient and fast. It is an important transportation method for transferring to the cable car or hiking. III. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Tianzhu Peak: With an altitude of 1489.8 meters, it is like a pillar reaching the sky, and is the iconic landscape of Tianzhu Mountain. It is majestic and awe-inspiring. Standing at the foot of the peak and looking up, you will feel the insignificance of human beings and the greatness of nature. 2. Mysterious Valley: A natural maze formed by stacked boulders. The cave is winding and deep, with narrow passages that only allow one person to pass through, and wide passages with unique scenery. Shuttle through it, as if in a mysterious world, full of adventure. 3. Liandan Lake: A high-mountain artificial lake with emerald green water, surrounded by mountains, with blue sky and white clouds reflected in it, like a poem and a painting. Here you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a peaceful time. 4. Feilai Peak: The boulder on the top of the peak seems to have flown from the sky, precarious, but as stable as Mount Tai, which is amazing. Climbing Feilai Peak, you can overlook the surrounding peaks and ridges, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. IV. Food Recommendations 1. Stone Ear Stewed Chicken: Select local native chicken and precious stone ears and stew slowly. The soup is fresh and delicious, and rich in nutrition. It is a special nourishing delicacy of Tianzhu Mountain. The chicken is tender, the stone ears are smooth, and a sip of soup warms the heart. 2. Tianzhu Fragrant Duck: After unique marinating and braising techniques, it is fragrant, crispy and delicious, with firm meat and a strong aroma. It is a must-try flavored snack. It is suitable as a snack or as a gift. 3. Mao Xiang Ba: Made of Mao Xiang tender leaves and glutinous rice flour, it has a refreshing fragrance, soft and glutinous taste, and a natural flavor. It is a local traditional delicacy. Take a bite and it is full of the taste of spring. V. Accommodation Suggestions 1. Tianzhu Mountain Villa: Located on the mountainside, the location is excellent, making it easy to climb the mountain and enjoy the sunrise and sunset. The facilities are complete and the service is attentive. The window overlooks the beautiful mountain scenery, allowing you to be in close contact with nature. 2. County Town Hotel: There are various choices, with a large price range, and convenient dining and shopping. It is suitable for tourists who have high requirements for accommodation conditions and do not mind getting up early to take a bus to the scenic area. In the evening, you can taste local delicacies in the county town and feel the life of the world. 3. Characteristic Homestays: Distributed around the scenic area, with different styles and full of local customs. Some homestays also offer farm dishes, allowing you to experience the original rural life.