Compared with Huangshan, I prefer this fairy mountain in southern Anhui where one can practice Taoism...

Qiyun Mountain in Xiuning County, southern Anhui. Out of 365 days in a year, it is hidden in the sea of ​​clouds for 200 days. There has always been a legend that gods live in this mountain. On the mountain there is an ancient village on the cliff hidden in the clouds, a Taoist temple under the Danxia landform, and the mysterious Yuxu Palace. This is one of the four famous mountains in Taoism, and is also the Shenxiu Mountain described in Chapter 762 of "The Sword Comes". It is also the most famous mountain in Jiangnan that Xu Xiake could not forget. It is known as "Huangbai Mountain" together with Huangshan Mountain. Although it is not as famous as Huangshan Mountain, it has the unique Taoist principle of following nature. If you plan to climb it on a weekend, follow my detailed nanny-level guide. 🚏Address: Qiyun Mountain, Xiuning County, Huangshan 🎫Tickets: 68 yuan (cableway and bamboo raft 135 yuan) 🕰Climbing time: 3 - 5 hours 🗺Travel route: Yuehua Cableway up the mountain - Wangxian Tower - Shouzi Rock - Zhenxian Cave - Yuehua Tianjie - Xianglu Peak - Taisu Palace - Xiaohutian - Yuxu Palace - Ziyun Temple - Wulao Peak - Fangla Village - Danxia Corridor ⛰Main check-in attractions: ❶ Yuehua Tianjie The thousand-year-old village on the cliff is also the common residence of Taoist priests and villagers on the mountain. The Hui-style buildings with white walls and black tiles are shrouded in clouds and mist in the early morning, like a fairyland. ❷ Immortal Cave This is where ancient celebrities and scholars created their works when they were inspired by the scenery while exploring secluded and beautiful places. There are four big characters "Heaven opens up the world and makes it beautiful" engraved on the cliff. Friends who have read "The Sword Comes" will know that this is the Shenxiu Mountain in the book. ❸Yuxu Palace It was built at the foot of Zixiao Rock, following the terrain of the mountain and blending into the mountain. Standing here, one might be able to truly understand what it means to follow the laws of nature. ❹Fang La Village Also known as the Solitary Peak, the solitary peak rises straight into the sky. A steep hiking trail leads directly to the white house on the top of the mountain, which is truly shocking. ❺Danxia Mysterious Corridor This is a rare Danxia landform in the entire East China region. Standing here, you can overlook the mountains in the distance, which is extremely spectacular. ‼ ️Tips: 1️⃣The operating hours of the ropeway are 8:15-17:00, so be sure to keep it in mind. 2️⃣Prepare water and food, and travel as light as possible. 3️⃣When we were going down the mountain, we found that many people thought that the trip ended at Yuehua Tianjie. In fact, the best part is still to come, and we must complete the whole journey. 4️⃣ Tang Bohu’s original stele "The Inscription of Emperor Xuan in Zixiao Palace" is next to Yuxu Palace. Don’t miss it.