Qi Yun Mountain | This niche scenic spot can totally replace Jiuhua Mountain

Qi Yun Mountain, formerly known as Bai Yue, got its name because the mountain top is level with the clouds when viewed from afar; it is located in Qiyunshan Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, about 15 kilometers west of the Xiuning county seat and 33 kilometers from Tunxi District, covering a total area of 110 square kilometers. Qi Yun Mountain has three scenic areas: Yuehua Street, Yunyan Lake, and Lou Shang Lou. There are 36 peculiar peaks, 44 strange rocks, 18 secluded caves, 27 flying springs, 14 pools and ponds, 16 pavilions and terraces, 537 inscriptions and stone carvings, 3 stone archways, 5 stone bridges, and 33 temples and shrines. Travel Tips: There are two ways to go up the mountain: hiking and taking the cable car. There are small, medium, and large hiking loops. 1 Small loop: Wangxian Tower - Dongtian Fudi - Dongtian Fang - Shouzi Rock - Yitian Gate - Zhenxian Dongfu - Ertian Gate - Santian Gate - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Tian - Changsheng Building - Baiyue Restaurant - Yuehua Platform - Fengyuan Platform - Lingxu Path - Zhan Gao Peak - Zuowang Platform - Mengzhen Bridge - Wangxian Tower, about 3 hours in total 2 Medium loop: Wangxian Tower - Dongtian Fudi - Dongtian Fang - Shouzi Rock - Yitian Gate - Zhenxian Dongfu - Ertian Gate - Santian Gate - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Tian - Changsheng Building - Yuxu Palace - Fang La Fort - Highest Peak - Baiyue Restaurant - Yuehua Platform - Fengyuan Platform - Lingxu Path - Zhan Gao Peak - Zuowang Platform - Mengzhen Bridge - Wangxian Tower, about 4 hours in total 3 Large loop: Wangxian Tower - Dongtian Fudi - Dongtian Fang - Shouzi Rock - Yitian Gate - Zhenxian Dongfu - Ertian Gate - Santian Gate - Yuehua Street - Taisu Palace - Xiaohu Tian - Changsheng Building - Yuxu Palace - Ziyun Pass - Fang La Cave - Fang La Fort - Highest Peak - Baiyue Restaurant - Yuehua Platform - Fengyuan Platform - Lingxu Path - Zhan Gao Peak - Zuowang Platform - Mengzhen Bridge - Wangxian Tower. About 5 hours in total Transportation Huangshan City Bus Station: Take the tourist bus directly to Qi Yun Mountain; Huangshan City Train Station or Bus Station: Take a bus heading to Qimen or Yixian directly to Qi Yun Mountain. Ticket Price: 60 yuan Tips: 1 Along the way, there will be many pilgrims burning incense and praying to Buddha. Incense burning is free throughout the journey, and there is a Scholar God at Dongtian Fang, and a Wealth God Temple at the corner before reaching Yuehua Street 2 When burning incense, do not step on the threshold, enter with the left foot and exit with the right, and walk clockwise around the temple to signify that good fortune is turning 3 Dining: There are many mineral waters and popsicles in Yuehua Street, and the snacks are mostly wormwood cakes, vegetarian noodles, roasted sausages, and more are farmhouse meals 4 Walking past Yuehua Street, you can see the Incense Burner Peak, and further up are Taisu Palace and Xiaohu Tian, which are great for taking photos 5 Upon reaching Yuxu Palace, the One-Line Sky next to Yuxu Palace is highly recommended for climbing enthusiasts to try. The steps are very narrow, some are steep and even require the use of hands and feet, which is super exciting. On the way back, you can go to the highest peak to watch the sunset