[2025 Qingyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area - Jiuhua Buddha (Updated Apr)

❣️I heard from the elders at home that Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area - Jiuhua Giant Buddha is particularly effective! Now I will share with you the things you need to pay attention to when going to Jiuhua Mountain. I hope all my friends can achieve their dreams!💫 📝Detailed guide to Jiuhua Mountain: 🥀Jiuhua Mountain is one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism and the dojo of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It features Buddhist culture and beautiful natural scenery. It is a national key scenic spot and one of the first 5A-level scenic spots. 📍Jiuhua Mountain is located in Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. It is about 50 kilometers from Chizhou City to Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area. 🚊Transportation Guide 🚇External traffic: Train, high-speed rail: Whether you take a regular train or a high-speed rail to Jiuhua Mountain, you will arrive at the same station: Chizhou Station. Exit Chizhou Station and you will find Chizhou Bus Terminal next to you. There is a free through bus to Jiuhua Street at the exit of Chizhou Station, but you need to buy a ticket for the internal sightseeing bus transportation pass of Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area: 50 yuan. 🚗Bus Station: Chizhou Bus Terminal is located next to Chizhou Station. You can take a bus to Jiuhuashan Tourist Service Center (Ke Village), which runs once an hour and costs 12 yuan. 🚎Internal transportation: Jiuhua Mountain internal tour bus, from Jiuhua Mountain Tourist Service Center at the foot of the mountain to the upper station of Jiuhua Street on the mountain. 🪪Ticket Information 🍂Off-season ticket (November 16 to March 15 of the following year): 140 yuan/person. 🌸Peak season ticket (March 16 to November 15): 160 yuan/person. 🧐Ropeway price: 🥙 Baisui Palace Cable Car: 55 yuan/adult one way. 🥙Ropeway at the rooftop: 85 yuan/person one way. 🥙Ropeway at Huatai: 85 yuan/adult one way. 🥙 Transportation to the scenic area: 30 yuan/person (round trip included). 🏕️Main attractions ⏳Jiuhua Street Scenic Area: Experience Buddhist culture and local life. ⏳Tiantai Scenic Area: One of the iconic attractions of Jiuhua Mountain, including Tiantai Temple, Tianchi Temple, Dawang Cave, etc. ⏳Huatai Scenic Area: Famous for its natural scenery, there is a high-altitude plank road where you can see attractions such as the deep love between mother and child and Dizang drying his boots. ⏳Min Garden Scenic Area: Appreciate the harmony of mountains, waters and Buddhist architecture, including Min Garden Bamboo Sea, Phoenix Pine, etc. ⛰️Visit suggestions 📎Plan in advance: Understand the distribution of scenic spots and the opening hours of the cableway, and plan your itinerary reasonably. 📎Experience culture: Deeply experience Buddhist culture, visit temples and Buddhist activities. 🎈Pay attention to safety: The Jiuhua Mountain tour route is all stone slabs, so you must pay attention to safety and be careful not to slip. ⏰Opening hours 1️⃣Ropeway peak season (January 16 to November 14) 7:30-17:30. 2️⃣Ropeway off-season (November 15 to January 15) 8:00-17:00. ❤️I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Jiuhua Mountain. Have a nice trip!

Jiuhua Mountain Back Mountain Loop Tour 🔎Jiuhua Mountain Back Mountain Loop is a route that combines natural scenery and hiking challenges. Navigate to Laocheng Farmhouse, the whole journey is about 13 kilometers, with a total climb of more than 1,100 meters. The road conditions are mainly steps, scenic roads and wild roads, and the hiking time is about 7-8 hours. ✅Please prepare plenty of water 🥛 and meals 🍱 before traveling, because the road conditions are steep and tiring, and only some supplies are available in the scenic area. At the same time, considering the low temperature on the mountain, be sure to bring warm clothes and anti-slip equipment. ✅The highlights of this route are the strange-shaped rocks, the sea of ​​clouds and sunset, and the sea of ​​​​frost in the forest. The scenery along the way is unique, especially the snow and rime, which make people feel the aura of nature. You will pass by several small temples along the way and experience different religious cultures. ✅For tourists who want an in-depth tour, it is recommended to arrange a two-day or three-day tour. On the first day, you can visit the temple complex on Jiuhua Street and experience Buddhist culture; on the second day, you can explore the Tiantai Scenic Area and admire the footprints of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the sea of ​​clouds at the Ten Kings Peak; on the third day, you can stroll along the high-altitude plank road in the Huatai Scenic Area and appreciate the strange peaks and rocks and the sea of ​​rhododendrons. In addition, if it snows❄️, although the difficulty will increase, Mount Jiuhua after the snow has a different flavor. Hike in the snowy scenery, ring the ancient bell on the top of the mountain, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. Be careful when the road is slippery on snowy days. The snow scenery is beautiful and suitable for taking photos and checking in😝 💕In short, the Jiuhua Mountain Back Mountain Loop is an unforgettable travel route. Whether you are appreciating the beautiful scenery, challenging yourself, or experiencing religious culture, you will gain a lot. Let’s go when you are ready. I hope you will have a similar wonderful experience as I did during your trip to Jiuhua Mountain! Enjoy the beauty of nature [Awesome]

⭐️ This worker went to Jiuhua Mountain ⛰ during the weekend, and came back to directly unlock the "Iron Leg Door Master" achievement. But to be honest, this place is too suitable for weekend mysticism. ✅ After the high-speed rail to Chizhou Station do not stupidly wait for the bus! 1️⃣🗓Day1 Tribulation Route 07:00 Rushing into the gate of the scenic spot first holding the thigh of the 99-meter Tibetan bronze statue, it is recommended to fold hands and clock "seeking to get rich" circle of friends 🗓08:30 Flesh Body Treasure Palace Come to a hard-core morning exercise, turn three times clockwise remember to recite "housing loan halved and salary doubled" 🗓10:00 Cableway Krypton Gold players choose the centenary palace line (one-way 55 dollars), Liver Emperor please walk 800 steps to the top of the mountain to unlock the natural sleeping Buddha observation deck📷 🗓12:00 Be sure to start the meal and be sure to stir-fried pork with dried asparagus! 🗓14:00 The Rooftop Challenge begins! 2️⃣Day2 Buddha's Light Universal Project 05:30 Wrapped in a quilt squatting at the flower platform scenic sunrise, when the first ray of sunlight splits the clouds, you will understand what is called "beautiful to pay taxes" is recommended to practice Zen sitting posture in advance, otherwise it is easy to cos tumbler in the crowd camera. ⌚️09:00 Huacheng Temple Touching Fish Guide: Count Arhats remember to bring coins, I last time the merit box as a wishing pool was almost overtaken by the abbot's eyes. ⌚️ Must eat stinky eel! Accommodation Mysticism ⭐️ Hilltop B&B: 300 + / night, able to fall asleep listening to the sound of reciting scriptures The disadvantage is the bedding with its own Zen (tide). ⭐️Mountain Hotel: 200💰+ done, suitable for people who wash hot water coolers remember to bring window room type, after all, we spent money to buy air freshener A guide to avoiding pitfalls 1️⃣ Don't watch the weather forecast! 2️⃣ Student card / teacher card / conversion card can be discounted! 3️⃣ Luggage storage point is at the visitor center at the foot of the mountain, the ones with hiking poles are the old drivers 4️⃣ Please take the initiative to hand over snacks when you encounter a wild monkey group, otherwise you will reap the real-life version of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" 🎥Finally, send a soul summary: Jiuhua Mountain cured my mental internal consumption - after all, when climbing to the top of the rooftop, the full brain only "survival is really good" 😄😄😄

Things to Know Before You Go - Weather: The average temperature in February is -5°C to 8°C. Rime ice and seas of clouds are common, with occasional snowfall. Windproof down jackets and non-slip hiking boots are recommended. - Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Chizhou Station, then transfer to a scenic bus directly to the area (about 1 hour). For self-driving, pay attention to snow chains and transfer to a shuttle bus within the scenic area (50 CNY/person). - Tickets: Off-season tickets are 140 CNY. The Tiantai cable car line costs 85 CNY (winter operation until 4:30 pm). Must-See and Do 1️⃣ Snow Viewing at Baisui Palace: Take the cable car to the top and enjoy a distant view of the snow-covered "Natural Sleeping Buddha," capturing the red walls, golden roofs, and rime ice in one frame. 2️⃣ Praying for Blessings at the Flesh Body Hall: Circle the hall three times in the snow. The Hall of the True Body of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva appears even more solemn in the snow. 3️⃣ Huatai's Glass Wonderland: Admire the spectacular icicles from the cliffside plank road. On clear days, you can see the sea of clouds rising and falling (free admission). 4️⃣ Sutra Copying by the Fire at Zhiyuan Temple: The temple provides charcoal braziers for a calming and meditative experience in the snow. 2-Day Itinerary Day 1: Jiuhua Street → Flesh Body Hall → Huacheng Temple → Baisui Palace Cable Car (stay overnight at a guesthouse in Jiuhua Street and enjoy a vegetarian hot pot in the evening). Day 2: Tiantai Cable Car → Hike to the summit to view the sea of clouds → Stroll along the snowy bamboo path in Minyuan Bamboo Forest → Return. Tips - The steps can be slippery in snowy weather. You can purchase simple ice grips (10 CNY/pair at the foot of the mountain). - For photographing rime ice, it is recommended to arrive at Tiantai before 7 am and bring hand warmers to protect your camera batteries. - Recommended farmhouse dishes on the mountainside: Stone Fungus Chicken Soup and Pickled Mustard Green with Winter Bamboo Shoots. Advantages of Winter Travel: Fewer crowds, pristine scenery, accommodation prices as low as 100 CNY, and excellent photo opportunities of ancient temples in the snow!

🏞Find a Quiet Place in the Mountains🌿Enjoy a Day of Leisure 🌱In spring, Jiuhua Mountain seems to be gently awakened by nature. 🌸Every breeze in the mountains carries the fragrance of flowers. 🍃Every leaf tells a story of new life. 🌿Here, I found the peace and beauty of spring. 🏡Homestay Exterior The homestay is built on the mountainside, blending the simplicity of modern, Instagram-worthy style with the ancient charm of Huizhou architecture. White walls and black tiles are nestled among the verdant mountains and forests🌳. From afar, it looks like a traditional Chinese ink painting. The infinity pool complements the mountain scenery🏊. The spring sunshine sprinkles on the water's surface, creating a shimmering, breathtakingly beautiful scene☀. 🛏Homestay Room The 270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer a full view of the spring scenery in the mountains👀. In the morning, sunlight streams in through the curtains. The sound of birdsong fills the air, and a sea of clouds stretches out before your eyes☁. The room is fully equipped with underfloor heating, a Dyson hairdryer, and a bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Every detail shows thoughtful consideration. Soak in the bathtub at night, listening to the mountain breeze🛀🏿. The fatigue of the day melts away instantly. 🎉Homestay Activities 1️⃣Lawn barbecue: Barbecue with friends on the lawn, enjoying the mountain breeze and delicious food🍖. 2️⃣Bonfire party: Gather around the bonfire, drink tea, chat, and experience the romance of the mountains🔥. 3️⃣Infinity pool: Take photos by the pool and capture the mountain scenery and the sky in your lens📸. 4️⃣Zen tea room: Brew a pot of spring tea, listen to the mountain breeze, and enjoy a moment of tranquility🍵.