Xianshang Xiuning: Experience the Ancient Simplicity and Past, Portraying a Person's Story

Xianshang Xianque, Cliffside Homes | Xiuning Qiyun Mountain In-depth Travel Guide (2 days 1 night immersive experience of Danxia secret realm and Taoist mystique) Opening Copy: >When the dawn pierces through the sea of clouds, the red Danxia awakens like a giant dragon; when the Taoist temple’s vermilion walls are embedded in billion-year-old cliffs, the cliff inscriptions whisper the legacy of the Northern Song Dynasty; when fish lanterns streak through the night of Huizhou, the Moonlight Sky Street appears faintly in the mist—Xiuning, this millennium-old ancient city guarded by Qiyun Mountain, invites you on a magical journey at the "border between immortals and mortals" to step into an ink-wash scroll. This is not Huangshan, but it secretly holds a quieter Taoist sanctuary and untouched natural wonders. Keep this knight’s order safe, avoid pitfalls, and unlock the immortal secrets! 【Transportation Guide: Notes for Entering the Immortal Mountain】 High-speed Rail Knight Journey: After arriving at "Huangshan North Station," beware of unlicensed taxis! Official options: ✅ Taxi: About 40 minutes directly to the foot of Qiyun Mountain (cost 60-80 RMB, meter required) ✅ Bus: Turn right out of the station to the passenger hub and take Xiuning Route 1 (fare 2 RMB, 1 hour to "Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area Station") Self-driving Wind Ride: Navigate to "Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot," parking fee 10 RMB/day. Warning: Parking is tight during peak season; it’s recommended to arrive before 9 AM. 【2 Days 1 Night Immortal Knight Script · Detailed Itinerary】 🌄Day 1: Dreaming of Huizhou, Entering the Immortal Realm at Night Afternoon: Arrive at Qiyun Town Literary Scene: White walls and black tiles scattered, inkstone pools reflecting mountain shadows, Huizhou ink infused with incense in the hands of intangible cultural heritage artisans. Must Experience: ✅ 15:00 Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance (Huizhou folk songs / Mulian Opera) ✅ 16:30 Peddler Street Parade (copper gongs lead the way, carrying poles with bells, recreating Ming and Qing street scenes) Photography Tips: 📍 Inkstone Pool Reflection: Crouch low to capture the symmetrical illusion of the town buildings and Qiyun Mountain (wide-angle lens) 📍 Heritage Snapshots: Focus on the veins on artisans’ hands and the texture of their tools (telephoto close-up) Night: The Immortal Realm Emerges 18:30 Fireworks Show: Golden lotus blooms in the town night sky, best spot: Hengjiang Riverside boardwalk, use the water surface for double brilliance. 19:30 Fish Lantern Garden Party: ✅ Hundreds of fish lanterns dance with flowing light, shooting tip: raise ISO to 1600+, shutter 1/100s to capture motion, the warm light on faces is stunning! Recommended Accommodation: 🏯 Qiyun Mountain Resort Hotel: Open the window to see Danxia peaks, 50% chance to see sea of clouds in the morning 🏡 Elephant Family Study Inn: A youth hostel filled with Huizhou ancient books, rooftop terrace perfect for star trail photography ⛰Day 2: Seeking the Way in the Sky, Walking on Clouds Mountain Climbing Mantra: Early cable car, light gear, counterclockwise loop saves effort! 7:00 Cable Car to Fly to Immortals (💰 one-way 60 RMB) Key Warnings: ❗ Cable car operates 8:15-16:50, missing the last ride means a 1-hour dark hike down! ❗ Must bring trekking poles + knee pads (steep stone steps hurt knees), wear anti-slip trail shoes (moss after rain is deadly) Core Immortal Domain Check-in Route (counterclockwise loop 5 hours): >Wangxian Terrace → Mengzhen Bridge → Zhenxian Cave Residence → Shouzi Rock → Yuxu Palace → Wulao Peak → Fangla Village → Moonlight Sky Street → Cable Car Down 1. Zhenxian Cave Residence (Suspended Mysterious Realm) Literary Description: Danxia caves carved as if by divine axe, thousands of Song and Ming stone carvings on cliffs overlooking all beings. Water droplets fall from the rock top all year, like an immortal’s finger snap. Photo Spots: 📍 Inside cave looking up at sunlight: At 10-14 o’clock, sunlight slants creating Tyndall effect like a heavenly ladder (use spot metering) 📍 Cliff inscriptions close-up: Focus on the four characters "Heaven Opens Divine Beauty," use stone moss as foreground 2. Yuxu Palace (Cliffside Red Gate) Temple Treasure: Tang Bohu’s handwritten "Zixiao Palace Xuan Emperor Inscription" stele (no rubbing allowed!) Composition Tips: 📍 Forced perspective: Stand by the incense burner in front of the palace, frame with vermilion walls, shoot Danxia red cliffs in the distance (35mm focal length) 📍 Drone view: Vertical overhead shot of the temple embedded in giant rocks (height limit 120 meters) 3. Fangla Village (Wild Danxia) Adventure Tip: Undeveloped area! Only aerial photography and distant viewing allowed, do not climb unguarded cliffs! Drone Parameters: ✈️ Takeoff point: Wulao Peak viewing platform ✈️ Classic shot: Circle the red peak walls like a coiled dragon (video mode 4K/30fps) 4. Moonlight Sky Street (Cloud Village) Best Time: Early morning 6-8 AM! Shoot the "Heavenly Market" when mist lingers Immortal Photo Spots: 📍 Sky Street entrance overhead shot: Telephoto compresses mist with black tiles and white walls, dominate social media 📍 Villagers’ daily life documentary: Shoot drying chili peppers, Taoist sweeping steps (full cultural vibe) 【Accommodation Tips · Immortal Residence Guide】 |Type|Recommended Representative|Warnings| |High-end Immortal Stay|Qiyun Mountain Resort Hotel|Choose south-facing balcony room, otherwise facing a wall!| |Artistic Book Nest|Elephant Family Study Inn|Poor soundproofing, light sleepers beware| |Backpacker’s Jianghu|Qiyun Mountain Canned Party Hostel|Shared bathrooms, book early in peak season| 【Deadly Pitfalls · Blood and Tears Summary】 1. Cable Car Trap: Downhill cable car closes at 16:50! Missing it means walking down steep stone steps in the dark (no lights), be sure to arrive at Moonlight Sky Street waiting point before 15:30. 2. No-fly Zones: Drone flights forbidden above Yuxu Palace (interferes with Taoist activities), violators fined! See scenic area notices for restricted zones. 3. Wild Guide Scam: Beware of "shortcut free ticket" touts at the mountain base, refuse all! Qiyun Mountain has only one ticket checkpoint, wild paths are dangerous. 4. Sky-high Incense Prices: Incense sellers outside temples charge hundreds for "premium incense," bring your own compliant incense or sincerely burn none. 5. Rainy Day Caution: Stone steps are slippery as mirrors after rain, especially at Zhenxian Cave Residence, prone to falls. Check weather forecast before setting out! 【Extended Immortal Trail · Unlock if Time Permits】 Muli Dong Ancient Village (1-hour drive): 📍 Springtime terraced rapeseed flowers + sea of clouds ancient village (30-minute uphill hike required) Liyang Old Street (on return route): 📍 Eat Mao tofu, Lingshan rice wine, shoot the clash of Huizhou horse-head walls and trendy streets Blue City Taoli Chunfeng (10 min from high-speed rail station): 📍 Experience rural picking, white walls reflecting wheat waves for instant photos Closing Copy: >When the last ray of dusk passes over the red walls of Yuxu Palace, when the cable car pierces the clouds pushing the mortal world away, you finally understand the true meaning of "Qiyun Mountain"— >This is not the end of immortal ascension, but a cloud-top peach blossom land for mortals to briefly escape the noise. Danxia is the bone, Taoism the soul, and the mortal world flickers in the lanterns of Moonlight Street. When descending, don’t forget to take a bag of wild tea, half a roll of rice paper, and the red cliff clouds imprinted in your pupils. The road to Jianghu is long, may you always have immortal mountains in your dreams. —Your cloud ferry guide