Explore the wonders of Mount Qiyun and the extraordinary Yuxu Palace.
Discover the secrets of Mount Qiyun, a sacred Taoist mountain
Mount Qiyun is a sacred Taoist mountain hidden in Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. It combines Danxia landforms with stunning mountain and water scenery. It is shrouded in mist all year round, with beautiful scenery and few visitors. It is easy to climb, but is often overlooked due to its proximity to Mount Huangshan.
Transportation
Take a high-speed train to Huangshan North Railway Station, then take a taxi for about 40 minutes; or take a high-speed train to Yixian East Railway Station, then take a taxi for 15 minutes.
2-day, 1-night itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive at Qiyun Town, check in, and watch a wonderful intangible cultural heritage performance to experience the charm of the local culture.
- Day 2: Take the Yuehua Cableway up the mountain, and visit Wangxian Tower, Dongtianfudi, Shouziyan, Yuehua Street, Taisu Palace, and other attractions in turn to admire the cliff carvings and Taoist architecture. In the second half of the day, take a leisurely walk through the natural scenery of Wulao Peak and Fangla Village, walk along the Danxia Corridor, and take the cableway down the mountain after reaching the highest peak.
Must-visit photo spots
- Zhenxian Cave: The Longwang Cave above drips water all year round, and the cliff carvings are ancient, with works from the Northern Song to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are worth savoring.
- Yuxu Palace: A red Taoist temple built on the mountain, with statues connected to the mountain, and exquisitely carved stone tablets.
- Wulao Peak: After passing Yuxu Palace, there are fewer tourists, and the mountains are covered with lush greenery, with picturesque scenery.
- Fangla Village: The Danxia Corridor showcases the beauty of the Danxia landform, with a low difficulty level, but be careful when descending the mountain.
Town activities
- 8:30 am - 10 pm: Intangible cultural heritage store open, experience traditional crafts.
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Street vendor parade, experience the retro atmosphere.
- 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm: Single bamboo drifting performance, experience the water stunt.
- 6:50 pm, 7:35 pm: Intangible cultural heritage charcoal flower dance, enjoy the brilliant sparks.
- 7 pm - 7:30 pm: Hengjiang Golden Dragon Fireworks Show, enjoy the dazzling fireworks.
- 7:40 pm, 8:40 pm: Fish lantern garden party, immerse yourself in the romantic night.
- 8:30 pm: Fire pot performance and iron flower show, experience the shocking folk customs.
Travel tips
- The loop route does not retrace its steps, and it takes 5 hours to visit all the highlights. Those with poor physical strength can return the same way from Yuxu Palace.
- Travel light, bring food and water, as there are no supply points after Yuehua Street.
- Wear comfortable shoes, and bring trekking poles if needed. Pay attention to the cableway closing time in autumn.