Tongjun Mountain | The Misty Jiangnan Sanctuary of Medicinal Heritage

🌈 Highlights ✔️ Sacred Medicinal Site: Pay homage to Tongjun, the ancestor of traditional Chinese medicine, and immerse in millennia-old herbal culture ✔️ Twin-River Spectacle: Summit the peak for a bird's-eye view of the "ink-wash painting" confluence of Fuchun River and Tianmu Stream ✔️ Cliffside Relics: Explore Tang and Song Dynasty rock carvings and decode poetic inscriptions on the cliffs ✔️ Night at White Pagoda: A stunning combo of river breeze and starlight at the seven-story ancient pagoda’s light show 📅 2-Day Itinerary **Day 1: Leisurely Highlights Tour** 8:30 Meet at the foot of the mountain → 9:00 Pray at Tongjun Temple → 10:30 Scenic views from Siwang Pavilion → 12:00 Riverside picnic → 14:00 Discover cliff carvings → 16:00 Sunset at Jiangtian Jimu Pavilion → Overnight at a riverside homestay **Day 2: Cultural Deep Dive** 8:00 Fuchun River cruise (must-see live "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" scenery) → 10:00 Visit Yan Ziling Fishing Platform → 14:00 Herbal cuisine experience → 16:00 Return 🚗 Driving Tips 📍 Navigation: Tongjun Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot (~1.5h from Hangzhou) 💰 Parking: ¥10 per entry (arrive early on weekends) ⚠️ Note: Winding mountain roads—beginners should opt for automatic transmission! EV-friendly with charging stations en route ⛱️ Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ **Tongjun Temple**: 25m-long relief wall of famous physicians—like a star-studded scene! Get Li Shizhen’s alchemy furnace replica ✓ 2️⃣ **Phoenix Pavilion**: 360° cliffside viewpoint with cinematic photo ops 3️⃣ **Qili Yangfan Night Cruise**: Sail on antique-style boats amid riverside lights like a starry sky 4️⃣ **Jiangtian Jimu Pavilion**: Misty dawn transforms it into a Penglai fairyland 🏨 Stay Guide 🏡 Riverside Homestays: "Cloud Water Ballad" (¥150+/person) with White Pagoda night views 🏨 Town Hotels: Tonglu New Century Resort (10-min walk to docks, great value) ⚠️ Tip: Book 2 weeks ahead in peak season! Some homestays offer Hanfu photo services 💗 Pro Tips 🌺 Outfit: Light-colored long dresses + straw hats (bring a jacket for windy riverside) 🍜 Food: Must-try "Tonglu Rice Cakes" (red bean filling is divine!) + steamed white fish (unbelievably fresh) 🎫 Tickets: Main area free; cruises ¥50/person (student discount 50%) 🌙 Night Events: Friday/Saturday iron-flower performances (100% awe-inspiring)