Meet new friends at Guimen and hike the Genglou Ancient Path!

Guimen Mountain was formerly known as Lumen Mountain, where ancient trees towered and deer roamed. Zhu Xi, a great Confucian scholar, once lectured at Lumen Academy and inscribed the words "Guimen" on the north gate. Later, people changed Lumen to Guimen. The Genglou Ancient Path connects Nanshan Lake and Lumen Academy. Walking on the ancient path, the rustling of fallen leaves seems to be the whisper of history. 🌟Itinerary Regular route: Start from Nanshan Lake Village, pass Nanshan Reservoir, walk a section of the road to the entrance of Genglou Ancient Path, walk along the winding mountain road, arrive at Guimen Village at noon, and go to Xiangbi Reservoir to see the metasequoia in the afternoon. 🛣Transportation Self-driving: Navigate to Guimen Township, Shengzhou City, and park near the starting point of Genglou Ancient Path according to the map. Public transportation: Take the high-speed train to Shengzhou Xinchang Station, then transfer to a local bus or taxi to the starting point. 🔅Recommended Attractions Genglou Red Maple Ancient Path: In late autumn, the maple leaves turn red, and the ancient trees along the way are towering, with charming scenery. Genglou and Lumen Academy: The Genglou building is divided into east and west parts, with Genglou in the east and Lumen Academy in the west. The academy was founded by the Southern Song scholar Lu Guishu, and Zhu Xi once lectured here. Nanshan Lake: Located near the ancient path, the lake is clear, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. You can stroll along the lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. Xiangbi Reservoir: In autumn and winter, the metasequoia forest is colorful, reflecting the lake water, and the scenery is picturesque. 🥰Recommended Food Tofu Soup Rice Cake: A specialty of Shengzhou, available in Guimen Village and other places. Shengzhou Soup Dumplings: Thin-skinned, juicy, and delicious. Meigan Cai Cake: Crispy and delicious, with a strong aroma of Meigan Cai. 💢Notes Clothing: Wear comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers, and bring warm clothing such as a jacket, fleece, or light down jacket. Equipment: Bring trekking poles, knee pads, and other auxiliary equipment to reduce hiking pressure and protect joints. Weather: Check the weather forecast before traveling. If you encounter severe weather, such as heavy rain or snow, cancel the trip.