[2024 Yongkang Attraction] Travel Guide for Fang Yan (Updated Nov)

Yongkang Fangyan Scenic Area Guide.

Fangyan Scenic Area is located 25 km east of Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province. It is famous for its unique mountains and beautiful scenery and is known as a "paradise on earth." The mountain rises from the ground, with steep cliffs on all sides, and towers into the sky. It is extremely steep and dangerous, and looks like a square mountain castle from a distance, hence the name Fangyan. In addition to the charming natural scenery, Fangyan Scenic Area is also full of rich cultural atmosphere. Here, there is not only the local god Hu Gong, who is famous in Jiangnan, but also the birthplace of the unique Southern Song Dynasty Yongkang School of Thought - Wufeng Academy. [1] Travel Guide: Fangyan Scenic Area is a national 4A-level scenic area, and the entrance fee is CNY 65. The main scenic area includes two core scenic areas: Fangyan Scenic Area and Shiguliao Scenic Area. A one-day tour is recommended. [2] Opening hours: 7:30–17:00, last entry at 16:00. [3] Self-driving friends can navigate to: Yongkang Fangyan Scenic Area Yanxia Parking Lot. Parking fee is CNY 10 per day. [4] Recommended walking route: Parking lot → Walk to the East Gate of the scenic area → Luohan Ancient Cave → Tianmen → Tianjie → Hu Gong Temple (Important note: Do not cross the bridge when passing the bridge from Tianmen to Hu Gong Temple, go to Hu Gong Temple first, then return to the bridge.) → Bridge → Hu Gong Mountain → Tianxia Liangcang Viewing Platform (core attraction) → Ping'an Pavilion → Hu Gong Poetry Gallery → Yuanmeng Tower → Hu Gong Memorial Hall → Nanyan Ticket Office → Jinluo Temple Guoxiao Jinghu → Shiguliao Film and Television City → South Gate (take the free sightseeing bus back to the East Gate) → Walk from the East Gate to the parking lot. [5] Itinerary for those who don't want to climb the mountain: Navigate to Fangyan Scenic Area (South Gate) → Take the cable car up the mountain → Yuanmeng Tower (under renovation) → Caishen Hall → Ping'an Pavilion → Tianxia Liangcang Viewing Platform → Bridge → Tianjie Hu Gong Temple → Return the same way. Upward cable car CNY 30, downward CNY 20. Fangyan Mountain is 384 meters high, and it is generally recommended to visit on foot. Go up from the East Gate, down from the South Gate, and then take the free sightseeing bus back to the East Gate.

Fangyan Scenic Area in Yongkang - a place to purify your soul.

The Fangyan Scenic Area in Yongkang is indeed a fascinating place. It is world-renowned for its culture and geography. It is located more than 20 kilometers east of Yongkang City and is known worldwide for its unique mountains and beautiful scenery. It is known as a "fairyland on earth". The mountain rises from the ground, with four sides like a cut, straight into the sky, and is extremely steep. It looks like a castle square mountain from a distance, hence the name Fangyan. The Danxia landform here is even more breathtaking, with dangerous peaks and cliffs, natural stone carvings, cave stone rooms, and waterfalls and lakes. Every place is full of the magic of nature. In addition to the natural scenery, the Fangyan Scenic Area is also full of profound cultural atmosphere. Here is the local god Hu Gong Dadi, who is famous in Jiangnan, and the birthplace of the unique Yongkang School of the Southern Song Dynasty, Wufeng Academy. We can feel the strong cultural atmosphere while climbing and enjoying the scenery. The Yuanmeng Tower, Caishen Temple, Ping'an Pavilion and other scenic spots here are not to be missed.

Fangyan Scenic Area - Yongkang

Chinese New Year and Spring Festival Holiday- this spot is truly jampacked with lots of people climbing the mountain and visiting the temple. When you are in Yongkang, this is a must see place. On our way to the place, there was a huge traffic because of the strict check of all people who visit the place. Because of the Covid pandemic, everybody needs to show the green code. Tickets can be purchased using wechat but only locals can purchase. As foreigners, we have to line up and show our passports. It was a tough climb going up and there were a lot of nice stops and views. There are temples and most of the people went to the main temple and lit ip some candles and incense maybe wishing or praying for a good year. One of the main attractions of the place is the pagoda. truly amazing!#urbanexplorer #tigeryear2022

In the natural scenery, Yongkang is the most square rock, the mountain is up, the sun is shining, and the tour is among them. The Fangyan Scenic Area is located about 20 kilometers east of Yongkang, and contains four core scenic spots: Fangyan (Nanyan), Shiguyu, Wufeng and Lingyan. In addition to the good Danxia landform, Fangyan is also the spiritual place for many local people to pray for a wish. In particular, it is not the Bodhisattva worshipping here, but the Song Dynasty Qing official Hu Ze who is the blessing of the party.

Before I left, my good friend told me that I was having fun at Yongkang. Kang, an industrialized city, is best known for its hardware. Ninety percent of the country's security doors are from here. Yes, your home is also [smile] Now Yongkang has launched an industrial tourism model, from visit to personal experience to enjoy shopping, one-stop service. In the natural scenery, Yongkang is the most square rock, the mountain is up, the sun is shining, and the tour is among them.