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Tianzhu Shan
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Southern Anhui

Tianzhu Shan

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Tianzhu Mountain is located in Qianshan City in southwest Anhui Province. This scenic area is renowned for its majestic peaks, secluded caves, unique pines, and peculiar rocks, and is designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Tianzhu Mountain offers breathtaking beauty, thrilling adventures, and endless fun. You can hike to the summit to admire Tianzhu Peak from afar, traverse the exhilarating Qinglong Ridge, explore ancient passes and fortresses, delve into Mystery Valley, or enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning Liandan Lake. The sea of clouds at Tianzhu Mountain is also a spectacular sight. Travel tips Spring, summer and fall are the best seasons to visit Tianzhu Mountain. The attraction mainly consists of the west and east sections, with three typical routes: the small west loop, the new west route, and the grand loop. The small west loop is relatively easy and suitable for visitors with less than a day. The new west route is a classic itinerary covering the entire west section, requiring a full day. The grand loop allows you to enjoy both sections' scenery but demands good physical condition, so a two-day hike is recommended. The south gate is the main entrance to the attraction. However, after purchasing admission tickets at the visitor center, there is a mountain road leading to the south gate. Visitors can take the scenic bus to the lower station of the cableway. Currently, Tianzhu Mountain has three operating cableways: Muyanghe cableway (cableway 1), Dalongwo cableway (cableway 3), and Longtanhe cableway (cableway 4). Tour guide From the south gate, you can either hike or take the Dalongwo cableway to ascend the mountain. It is recommended to take the cableway up to avoid a less scenic section. After the cableway ride, there are two diverging paths leading to Zongguanzhai or Shenmigu (mystery valley). It's suggested to take Shenmigu, where massive rocks form various caves, then visit Feilaifeng (flying peak) and Tianzhufeng (heavenly pillar peak), before returning via Zongguanzhai for descent. This forms the west gate small loop route. Tianzhu peak stands at an elevation of approx. 1,488 m and cannot be climbed, only admired from a distance. However, it remains shrouded in clouds and mist for approx. half of the year, so spotting it depends on luck. Crossing the "Immortal crossing bridge" leads to the summit of Tianchi peak, which offers one of the best vantage points for viewing Tianzhu peak. On clear days, this spot provides expansive views and serves as an excellent location for watching sunrises, sea of clouds, and sunsets. After viewing Feilai peak and Tianzhu peak, if time permits, you can continue along the new route to admire Penglai peak, visit Baiyue platform, then pass by Writing desk - Immortal cave - Qinglong ridge - Qinglong pavilion - Lotus peak, and reach Liandan lake. If you have good stamina, you can continue descending via Huamei ridge - Yingzhen peak - Dansha pavilion - Tianzhu mountain villa route. If you have two days and are in good physical condition, you may choose to stay overnight at Tianzhu mountain villa and explore Dongguan the next day. The Qinglong ridge is a massive, narrow mountain ridge on Tianzhu mountain, offering an exhilarating walk that leads to the Wanjing platform, a viewing deck surrounded by cliffs on three sides. Standing on the platform amidst swirling clouds and mist feels like soaring through the skies. Nestled on the mountainside, the Liandan lake is another breathtaking attraction of Tianzhu mountain. The view from above is especially stunning, and you can also descend to stroll along its shores. As the saying goes, "the east route is perilous while the west route is scenic." The east route presents greater climbing challenges than the west route, featuring more steps carved directly into bare boulders with often bottomless cliffs on one side, requiring extra caution. It's particularly demanding on physical stamina (the east route sequence: Immortal peach rock - Warbler ridge - Echo platform - Thousand-zhang cliff - Great heaven gate - Magpie bridge - Mysterious valley ladder - East gate). Da Tianmen is a valley between two mountain peaks, featuring a long and steep stone staircase that ascends imposingly towards the sky, making it the most physically demanding section of the Dongguan route. The Queqiao bridge beyond Da Tianmen is even more perilous, with cliffs on one side and a sheer drop on the other. Although guarded by iron railings, extreme caution is required when crossing. The Qigu ladder is renowned for its steepness and narrowness, resembling a "thread of sky" in some sections, where climbers must use both hands and feet to pass through.Qianshan · 15.8km from Yuexi
Tianxia
No. 6 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anqing

Tianxia

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Tianxia is located in the southeast of Hetu Town, 57 kilometers away from Yuexi County. The mountain canyon of Tianxia is about 10 kilometers long, with lush forests on both sides. Walking in the canyon, breathing fresh air, and watching the characteristic waterfalls in the valley is very pleasant, and there are not many tourists even on holidays. It is recommended to visit the valley after the rain in spring and summer, when the waterfall has a large amount of water. If it is the dry season in winter, the waterfall you see will be smaller. The road in the Attraction is circular. After entering from the tourist service center, take the "Nine Links of Waterfalls" direction to the top of the mountain. Nine waterfalls come into view one after another. Each waterfall has a different shape. The most spectacular one is the Tongtian Waterfall, which is 106 meters high. After reaching the top of the mountain, you can go down the mountain on the other side of the loop, but there are few tourists on the other side and there are no attractions, so you can return by the original route. If you are tired, you can take a sightseeing bus down the mountain, which One-way 20 yuan one way. The sightseeing bus takes the road, and the attractions are all on the trail. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay at Tianxia Villa at the gate of the Attraction for one night. The environment is particularly good. The wooden cabin faces the lake and is surrounded by green mountains. The mountains are colorful in autumn and suitable for taking pictures. Tianxia rafting near the tourist service center costs 80 yuan. The rafting terminal is near Tianxia Villa. Rafting is relatively ordinary and you can play or not.Yuexi · 28.6km from downtown
Tianzhu Peak
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Qianshan

Tianzhu Peak

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Tianzhu Peak, also known as Wanbo Peak, Wanshan Peak, and Chaoyang Peak, is called the birthplace of Siming Zhenjun by Taoists. It is 1,488.4 meters above sea level.On the front cliff in front of Tianzhu Peak, there are eight characters engraved horizontally: "Lonely and holding up the sky, a pillar in the sky". In addition to Feilai Peak and Santai Peak on the left and right, there are also Wuzhi Peak, Lianhua Peak, Tianchi Peak, Hanzhu Peak, Feilai Peak and Yuehua Peak guarding the surroundings, with strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds and Buddha's light, each with its own unique style.On the east side of the peak is a huge rock ridge, narrow, steep and dangerous, commonly known as Qinglongbei, also known as Crucian Carp Bei. On the west side of the peak, the dangerous rocks are towering, like a stone dragon with its head raised.The poem "Tianzhu Peak holds up the sun and moon, and the cave gate is thousands of feet high and locks the clouds and thunder" by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi is a wonderful description of the magnificent scenery of Tianzhu Peak in Tianzhu Mountain. Li Bai's poem "Looking at Wangong Mountain from the River" says: "Strange peaks give rise to strange clouds, and beautiful waters contain beautiful air." Bai Juyi's poem "Inscription on Tianzhu Peak" says: "Tianzhu Peak holds up the sun and moon, and the cave gate is thousands of feet high and locks the clouds and thunder."Qianshan · 15km from Yuexi
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110***9127 October 2026
5.0
The current tourist attraction model is basically that the visitor center is 6-8 kilometers away from the main gate, and you can only buy a shuttle bus ticket, otherwise you'll be exhausted before you even start climbing. The scenery at Tianzhu Mountain is quite good, with natural landscapes and strangely shaped rocks, exceeding expectations. Overall, it's a great place, recommended, less crowded and beautiful. Climbing Tianzhu Mountain is said to bring good fortune; wishing everyone good luck!

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Voyager31 August 2026
5.0
Mingtang Mountain Scenic Area is cool and refreshing, perfect for escaping the summer heat. The scenery is beautiful, and the crowds aren't too large. Prices are also very low, with the same price both up and down the mountain. To ascend, you can choose a completely free hiking route, or an easier route combining a shuttle bus, cable car, and magic carpet. For an extra fee, you can descend via a slide, cable car, and glass rafting experience, which is very convenient for seniors.

Mingtang Mountain

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_We***335 June 2026
5.0
Environment: No worse than Lushan Waterfall. Perhaps Lushan Waterfall is less impressive because the poet Li Bai visited it. The waterfalls of the Dabie Mountains cascade down, creating a magnificent and refreshing sight, nourishing the soul. We arrived at the waterfall at 9:30 AM and didn't see a rainbow. The entire scenic area was very cool. Since it wasn't a holiday, it wasn't crowded. The boat ride cost 50 yuan; remember to bargain if you're an adult and a child. My personal suggestion: definitely buy tickets online in advance. You can buy a basic package first (rainbow + scenic shuttle + rafting), then buy whatever else you like inside, and you can bargain. There are three types of rafting; the one we tried was the least fun. The river rafting requires you to paddle manually, so make sure you understand the details beforehand. The overall environment of the scenic area is quite nice, but the facilities and services are a bit lacking. Our two-day trip to western Anhui was spent entirely in the mountains, so we didn't get a real sense of nature.

Rainbow Waterfall Scenic Spot In The Dabie Mountains

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发现美,寻找美13 May 2025
5.0
Niucao Mountain is worth visiting. The scenery before sunrise is even more beautiful, and the sea of ​​clouds is so beautiful. We were a group of four and drove up the mountain at 4 o'clock. Unexpectedly, there were already many people on the mountain and there was no place to park the car. Although it was so early, there were several stalls selling food on the mountain! Even the coffee truck drove up the mountain to sell coffee. There were also many camping tents on the mountain. When we went down the mountain after watching the sunrise, we saw the row of windmills for power generation, which formed a beautiful scenery and was eye-catching. I will go to Niucao Mountain again if I have the chance.

Niucao Mountain Scenic Area

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M47***668 January 2024
5.0
The environment is very good, parking is convenient, and there are many types of hot springs! The surrounding scenery is also good! The special dishes in the hotel are good! A good place for tourism and vacation! When traveling to Yuexi, it is recommended to eat and stay at Tianyuewan Hot Spring Hotel!

Tianyuewan Hot Spring

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沃哈斯3 May 2025
4.0
I wanted to see wild azaleas, but unfortunately it was too late and I didn't see them. I just think some waterfalls are worth seeing, especially the Tongtian Waterfall, which is quite shocking. There are many vines on the mountain, and the glass bridge is very high above the canyon. It is not recommended for people who are afraid of heights.

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幸福鸟196621 November 2025
5.0
The main peak of Tianzhu Mountain is majestic and magnificent, the Mysterious Valley is full of fun, and the Alchemy Lake is picturesque. Here, you can feel the wonders of nature and touch the weight of history.

Tianzhu Peak

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M20***0622 October 2025
5.0
Sikong Grand Canyon is a captivating natural wonder! Known as the "First Gorge of Chinese Zen Buddhism," it stands proudly opposite Sikong Mountain, imbued with a profound sense of Zen. The canyon boasts breathtaking scenery, with towering peaks and gurgling clear waters. Stunning peaks, grotesque rocks, cascading waterfalls, and deep pools intertwine, creating a breathtaking landscape painting. In the summer, the area offers a refreshing and air-conditioned atmosphere, with an average temperature of just 24°C. Experience the thrill of a glass bridge and experience the wonder of walking above the clouds. Whether you're seeking a connection with nature or a glimpse into Zen, Sikong Grand Canyon will surely delight you and is absolutely worth a visit!

Sikong Grand Canyon

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tut***224 February 2025
5.0
The overall feeling is good, one basic trail and two intermediate trails. The overall service awareness needs to be improved. When I entered the door, I was told that I could play for less than three hours, thinking that I had to leave work early because it was New Year's Eve. Special circumstances can be understood.

Dabie Mountain Ski Resort

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angus2 October 2026
5.0
🌿Qingyun Gorge, Yuexi | A Hidden Gem of the Dabie Mountains Green mountains and deep valleys, waterfalls and cascading waters, ride a unique water-powered train through the forest. There are thrilling rafting experiences as well as leisurely boat trips to admire the scenery. The mountains and waters are soothing, the atmosphere is immersive, making it a comfortable short trip.✨

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