2025 Qingyang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Mount Jiuhua Travel Guide Mount Jiuhua, located in Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. It is famous for its long-standing Buddhist culture, beautiful natural scenery, and rich tourism resources. The following is a travel guide to Mount Jiuhua, covering transportation, attractions, accommodation, food, and other aspects. I. Transportation Guide 1. Airplane: The nearest airport is Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport, about 30 km from the scenic area. From the airport, you can take a bus or taxi to Mount Jiuhua. 2. High-speed Rail: You can take the high-speed rail to Chizhou Station or Tongling North Station, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Mount Jiuhua. The journey takes about 1 hour. 3. Self-driving: From Hefei, Nanjing, and other cities, take the G3 Jingtai Expressway or G50 Huyu Expressway. There are parking lots in the scenic area. II. Recommended Main Attractions 1. Tiantai Temple: Tiantai Temple, located on Tiantai Peak, the highest peak of Mount Jiuhua, is a must-see. At an altitude of over 1,300 meters, the temple is simple and solemn. From the top, you can overlook the mountains and enjoy the magnificent sea of clouds. 2. Huacheng Temple: The founding temple of Mount Jiuhua, with a long history. The temple houses numerous Buddhist cultural relics and is an important place to understand the Buddhist culture of Mount Jiuhua. 3. Flesh Body Hall: The place where the flesh body of Monk Wuxia is enshrined. It is the core of the Buddhist holy land of Mount Jiuhua, with flourishing incense and numerous believers. 4. Baisui Palace: The place where the flesh body of Monk Haiyu, a high-ranking monk of the Ming Dynasty, is enshrined. The building is built against the mountain with a unique style. There are also precious Buddhist cultural relics in the temple. 5. Huatai Scenic Area: Mainly natural scenery. Azaleas bloom in spring and red leaves cover the mountains in autumn, making it suitable for hiking and photography enthusiasts. III. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Jiuhua Street: The main accommodation area in the scenic area, with a wide selection of hotels and inns, ranging from budget-friendly to high-end, suitable for tourists with different budgets. 2. Mountain Temples: Some temples offer accommodation, suitable for tourists who want to experience Buddhist culture. Reservations are required in advance. 3. Qingyang County at the foot of the mountain: Relatively cheaper, suitable for self-driving tourists, but requires daily travel to and from the scenic area. IV. Food Recommendations 1. Jiuhua Vegetarian Cuisine: Jiuhua's vegetarian food is known for being light and healthy. It is recommended to try vegetarian chicken, vegetarian duck, and vegetarian ham. 2. Qingyang Guotie (Fried Dumplings): A local specialty snack with a crispy skin and delicious filling, worth a try. 3. Stone Fungus Stewed Chicken: Stone fungus is a specialty of Mount Jiuhua. Stewed chicken soup is delicious and nourishing, suitable for replenishing energy after mountain climbing. V. Precautions 1. Clothing: Mount Jiuhua has a high altitude and low temperature. It is recommended to bring warm clothes, especially when the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. 2. Mountain Climbing: Some scenic spots require hiking. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and bring water and dry food. 3. Etiquette: Mount Jiuhua is a Buddhist holy land. Please keep quiet when visiting temples, respect Buddhist etiquette, and avoid making noise. 4. Environmental Protection: Littering is prohibited in the scenic area. It is recommended to bring your own garbage bags to protect the environment. VI. Best Time to Visit Mount Jiuhua is suitable for visiting all year round. Spring and autumn have pleasant weather, suitable for mountain climbing and sightseeing; summer is cool, making it a summer resort; winter snow scenery is unique, but pay attention to keeping warm. VII. Itinerary Suggestions 1. One-day Tour: Huacheng Temple - Flesh Body Hall - Baisui Palace - Tiantai Temple. 2. Two-day Tour: Visit the temples near Jiuhua Street on the first day, and go to Huatai Scenic Area or Tiantai Temple on the second day to experience the natural scenery in depth. Conclusion Mount Jiuhua integrates Buddhist culture and natural scenery. Whether it is for pilgrimage or sightseeing, it can make people feel relaxed and happy. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip and enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Mount Jiuhua.

Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Spend a day worshiping the Bodhisattva. Get up at 6 am to see the Reclining Buddha in the morning light. Have a bowl of noodles and start climbing at 7 am. Yueshen, Xiaotiantai, Baishuiya. Three sticks of incense for peace and safety. The climb is quite strenuous. It takes about 2.5 hours. The cable car takes 2 minutes to descend. CNY 55 per person, 38 people per car. There is a temple at the bottom of the cable car. Drive to the Great Vow Culture Park. Free admission. The 99-meter Buddha is magnificent. More solemn than the mountains. Hug the Buddha's feet. Overcome all suffering. 27,000 steps in one day. Ascetic monk. I vow not to become a Buddha until hell is empty. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's filial piety is touching.

🚌Transportation🚉 Jiuhua Mountain, the pearl of Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, is about 40 kilometers away from the nearest high-speed rail station, Chizhou Station. 🚖A taxi will cost about 90-100 yuan. However, when you walk out of the high-speed rail station, there is a mysterious free bus directly leading to the scenic spot waiting for you on the right (surprise!). The only task is to spend 50 yuan here to buy a round-trip pass to the scenic spot. Although there aren’t many departures, it’s an affordable option for going up the mountain. 🚌The bus is also a good choice. It costs 12-15 yuan per ticket and runs every half an hour. It will take you to the visitor center leisurely. When you arrive at the visitor center, buy a bus ticket to Yingkesong Station, wind up the mountain for half an hour, and then buy tickets for the scenic spot to enter. Tickets are 160 yuan, suitable for all ages, and there are discounts. Remember, tickets are valid for 3 days, so don’t forget to register again when you visit again. 🏠Accommodation🌄 Accommodation in Jiuhuashan is simply a matter of choice. At the foot of the mountain, the transportation is convenient, you can go up and down the mountain every day, and the price is moderate; on the mountain, you save time, especially Jiuhua Street, but the price is a little more expensive. It depends on your preference. 🚶Tours🌲 The core scenic spots of Jiuhua Mountain, Jiuhua Street in the front mountain and Tiantai Mountain in the back mountain, are extremely beautiful. The majesty of Huacheng Temple, the mystery of Moon Body Palace, and the magnificence of Centenary Palace are not to be missed. On the 88 south gate steps and at the bottom of the 99 north gate steps, feel the heaviness and release of every step. Tiantai Temple, that is a journey that requires persistence and perseverance. Whether it's a six-kilometer winding mountain road or a two- or three-hour step challenge, the temples and scenery along the way are enough to make you forget your fatigue. If you don't want to walk, the ropeway is another option, but the stairs to the rooftop are even more of a challenge. In addition, Jiuhua Mountain also has Huatai Scenic Area and Dayuan Cultural Park waiting for you to explore. The flower terrace is a viewing spot that has only been developed in recent years. If you are pressed for time or encounter bad weather, you can choose to skip it. As for the Dayuan Cultural Park, where you can see the 99-meter Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statue, admission is free, but you can still choose to pay for an in-depth tour inside with a paid sightseeing bus. Finally, if you are a hiking enthusiast, the path between the flower terrace and the rooftop is definitely worth exploring. Remember, every step is a scenery, every scene is a story. ✨🌟🍃

My friend asked me if I secretly went to Iceland in the season of ice and snow, with snowflakes flying all over the sky Besides skiing and hot springs, you can also enjoy the spectacular and beautiful ice waterfall In winter, the place is covered with ice and snow, and the waterfall in the mountains is frozen. The crystal clear ice waterfall hanging down from the sky is particularly spectacular! In the season of ice and snow, with snowflakes flying all over the sky, how can there be no ice waterfall Starting in mid-December each year The surrounding ice waterfalls are online one after another The crystal clear and beautiful ice waterfall is delicate and romantic under the sun It feels like a fairy tale world with a full romantic atmosphere in winter From the end of December to the end of January It's very suitable for taking big pictures, the kind of ice and snow fairy tale world, with a sense of déjà vu of the Northeast Ice and Snow World Address Tanyu: Located in Tanyukou Village, Shijing Town, Huxian County, Shaanxi Province, one of the 72 gullies of Qinling, the first snow has come, and the valley of Tanyu is covered with snow, covered with ice and snow, crystal clear, the ice waterfall is about 20 meters high, and there is a large area of ice around the ice waterfall, which is very spectacular! Route highlights: The main peak Jiuhua Mountain has an altitude of 1760 meters, you can see Guifeng Mountain in the east, towering and upright, bright and beautiful, you can see Gan, Lao valleys in the west, with gullies crisscrossing, you can see the fertile land of Qinchuan in the north, with a panoramic view Scenic spots along the way: There are many waterfalls in the valley, the water is clear, walking on the winding path in the original forest, gradually ascending, feeling leisurely and quiet, taking pictures in front of the white ice waterfall is super beautiful! Route overview: Travel distance: about 18 kilometers in total, round trip route ▲Highest altitude: about 1766.4 meters Climbing height: cumulative elevation gain of 1000 meters Difficulty level: ★★★ (suitable for beginners) .Route itinerary: Xi'an-Tanyukou Village-Wide soil road snow play-Jiuhua Mountain-Return to Tanyukou Village-Xi'an Winter travel tips The ice waterfall area is steep, you need to wear anti-skid shoes or ice claws The temperature is low, you need to wear warm clothes and gloves to avoid catching a cold. At the same time, it is recommended to bring sunglasses and sunscreen to prevent direct sunlight damage Check the condition of the ice waterfall and the tour regulations in advance to ensure safe and smooth tour Remember to protect nature and take away the garbage~

💖Jiuhua Mountain Xiangxie·Li Garden Guesthouse! It's really fun here! 🏰It's super close to the Jiuhua Mountain scenic area! It's right on Jiuhua Street, across the street from the Flesh Palace! 🏯This is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains, Jiuhua Mountain! Experience the solemnity and mystery of Buddhist culture✨ 🌿Xiangxie Li is built against the mountain, hidden between the mountain streams, and it only takes 1 minute to walk to Jiuhua Street, about 2 minutes to the north gate of the Flesh Palace, and other important temples in the country such as the founding temple Huacheng Temple, Zhandan Zen Forest, etc. are super close! 🌸 💼If you are on a business trip, there is a multifunctional conference room that can accommodate 20 people to meet your business needs. And, you can also enjoy the 80 square meter garden-style courtyard🌳 🚿The guesthouse's bath products all have a faint aroma of essential oils! It's so suitable for relaxation😌 🍽The guesthouse also has a restaurant, the food is super delicious! 🐶And, it has a particularly good reputation! If you like to eat delicious food, you must come and try it. There is also a dog named French Fries in the store, it's really super cute! It might come and accompany you for dinner hehehe!

Jiuhua Mountain Lianli Homestay is located at the foot of Jiuhua Mountain, surrounded by blooming mountain flowers and gentle breezes, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The homestay has an elegant architectural style, with green trees shading the courtyard, creating a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. Each guest room is designed with simplicity and refinement, allowing you to experience intimate comfort and tranquility. 🌸 Stay Experience 🌸 In the early morning, with the breeze on your face, you can stroll in the back garden of the homestay, or sit at the tea seat and sip tea while feeling the tranquility of the mountains. Then, head to the Jiuhua Mountain scenic area at the foot of the mountain, climb the mountain to worship, and experience the mysterious Buddha land. In the evening, return to the homestay and enjoy the home-cooked meals prepared by the host. While dining, you can admire the sunset and feel the tranquility of the mountains. Here, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, slow down, spend quality time with family and friends, and experience the tranquility and serenity of the mountains.

【Homestay Introduction】 🍃See the Chu Mountain in the clouds, the homestay is located at the foot of Jiuhua Mountain, located in the Chaxi Town Resort, only a 5-minute drive from Jiuhua Mountain Dayuan Culture Park. 🌟The homestay has a total of 1080 square meters, with various guest rooms, as well as a restaurant, private rooms, book bar, tea room, meditation room and music lounge, etc. The homestay has 8 rooms, with double rooms, twin rooms, parent-child rooms, each room's scenery and comfort are very great! 🍀The homestay also contracted a large lawn, no matter how wild, how to lie, how to take pictures, it looks good, and also combined with many internet celebrity elements, the homestay also has bicycles, you can ride around. The toys that children play are also quality guaranteed, not cheap, all are big brands. Mothers love it too much! 🍲If you want to eat at the homestay, it is recommended to book in advance~ Also prepare for Fat Three Jin's plan in advance, there is no special recommendation, because they are all too delicious! Braised chicken pieces, spicy boiled small mixed fish, dry pot wild stone frog, stir-fried beef... 🏡Homestay: Huazhu Luxury•Jiuhua Mountain Above the Clouds Homestay

Want to escape from the city and hide in the mountains for a few days Jiuhua Mountain in Chizhou is definitely the best choice You can worship Buddha and have fun at the same time Jiuhua Mountain Rushan B&B provides you with a one-stop service of food, accommodation and transportation The B&B has a total of 20 rooms The rooms are carefully decorated and different The bathtub view room has always been popular with everyone! While taking a bath, you can look at the key temples on the mountain, such as the Baisui Palace and Tiantai Temple. You can also enjoy the visual wonders brought by nature. Don’t be too pleased! The B&B is backed by mountains, full of natural atmosphere. There is an outdoor swimming pool in the B&B. It is very rare in the mountains. It is paired with the local specialty Huangjing tea of ​​Jiuhua Mountain. It feels like a vacation. In the evening, the sky is dim. Gentle lights are lit everywhere in the B&B. The artistic conception is even more full~

October 26th, cloudy, number of steps: 41836 Jiuhua Mountain (¥160), there are 99 temples along the way from the bottom of the mountain to the top. Must-visit temples: Huacheng Temple, Yueshen Hall, Baisui Palace, and Tiantai Temple. Walk from the bottom of the mountain to the top, and then walk from Tiantai Temple to Huatai. The entire way to the flower terrace is filled with natural scenery, and there is only a ropeway (¥85) down the mountain. A one-day trip to pray for blessings at Jiuhua and walk to Huatai. I walked 40,000 steps without realizing it. There is also the Dayuan Cultural Park near Jiuhua Mountain, where you can visit Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. #CyclingChina #2023TravelWish I want to go to Hawaii to see volcanoes in 2023

Transportation Guide - Driving, Bus, Taxi Local attractions - Jiuhuashan Scenic Area Hotels－Julong Hotel, Anxiang International Hotel Food and restaurants - Miss Xu's private dishes at Jiuhua Mountain, Shengpin Restaurant Shopping Guide - Jiuhuashan Fulingge Store, Trust-Mart Hypermarket

1. Demaotang Hotel 🏨 Address - Fenglehu Scenic Area, Huizhou District, Huangshan 245011 China Highlights - Amazing resort, with a great scenery Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wanna have a relaxing day around Anhui? Try and see the beauty of this resort named Demaotang Hotel. it’s up to the 🔝 of the mountain, so you can experience the fresh air and amazing nature far from the city. Superb scenery, as if you feel like you are in other country. But yes it’s just in Anhui, take a train to Huangshan, then take a didi rent a car to go to Demaotang Hotel. Not so near but not too far #staycation rom the station so better, get ready to take water or snacks with you! Enjoy 😉 #naturalscenery

Staying at the ancient village hotel with kids, I discovered that taking kids out can be so cultural! At Wenzong Ancient Village Hotel, you can unlock 'Rustic Parent-Child Handicrafts,' and moms no longer have to chase their kids around! ✨ 🌿 How amazing are the parent-child handicrafts in the ancient village? From round fans, sachets, decoupage bags, twist sticks, lanterns, DIY umbrellas, intangible cultural heritage papermaking, painted kites, plant printing, and more, Wenzong offers a variety of crafts that are sure to suit your child perfectly. Ancient Village Handicraft Tips Make sure to book your experience with the concierge in advance. Some activities include on-site teaching by staff, so remember to go early! After staying at Wenzong Ancient Village Hotel for a day or two, my biggest takeaway is that next time I bring my kids to the village, I must include the handicraft experience in the itinerary! 🌾

💥Highlights of the Popular Route💥 ✅ Check in at the "Wall of Hundred Blessings" for good luck, shoot martial arts-style photos on the Flower Terrace plank road ✅ Stay at a mountain homestay to experience creek tracing and fish catching, stargaze at the Milky Way at night ✅ Unlock Jiuhua vegetarian cuisine + street snacks, a confirmed foodie paradise ✅ Cable car crossing the sea of clouds, hike to encounter the thousand-year-old ancient temple Itinerary 🌞 Day 1: A Buddhist Girl’s Magical Journey 1. 7:30 High-speed train departure - Hefei → Chizhou Station (50 minutes), then a 15-minute taxi to "Chuxin Sanshe · Dayin Xisheng" homestay - The homestay is hidden in Huangshixi Village, with mountain spring water right outside the window. The host will offer chilled watermelon and welcome fruits, instantly cooling down by 10°C! 2. 9:30 Creek tracing adventure - Change into swimwear and non-slip shoes, follow the host to catch fish and shrimp in the creek. The water is crystal clear, and you can also kayak (equipment provided free by the homestay) - Hidden activity: Brew a pot of wild mountain tea in the creekside tea house, listen to the flowing water and daydream. Perfect caption for social media: "I’ve taken over the entire creek in Jiuhua Mountain" 3. 12:00 Mountain wild food feast - Must-try at the homestay restaurant: stone ear mushroom stewed with native chicken (wild delicacy + chicken soup so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows drop), Lingyang specialty hot pot (layered farmhouse dishes, carb happiness!) - After the meal, try handcraft printing, painting lotus flowers on canvas bags with plant-based dyes, take home a unique souvenir 4. 14:30 Jiuhua Mountain core scenic area - 15-minute drive from the homestay to Nanzhuang ticket office, buy tickets for 160 RMB + Flower Terrace cable car 160 RMB (student tickets half price) - Remember to use burst mode when the cable car crosses the sea of clouds, get epic cloud photos √ Walk the Flower Terrace plank road to the check-in spot "The wind that misses you still blows to the Flower Terrace," pretend you’re in Dali! 5. 17:00 Jiuhua Old Street stroll - Check in at Qiyuan Zen Temple’s "Mind is Buddha" stone tablet, wear a plain long dress for zen-style photos - Head straight to "Xiaomei Pan-fried Buns," beef buns crispy outside and tender inside, paired with Shaanxi-style spicy soup—amazing! Next door, "Xiao Zheng Specialty Noodle Shop"’s bamboo shoot noodles are also worth trying 6. 19:00 Starry sky camping night - The homestay’s back mountain has a starry sky camping site, rent tents (150 RMB each) + barbecue grill, grill Jiuhua fried polygonatum (sweet and glutinous, not greasy) and local river fish - The host will set off fireworks, making wishes under the Milky Way is super romantic! Remember to bring fairy wands for photos, atmosphere maxed out～ 🌅 Day 2: Hiking for Immortality + Blessing Journey 1. 6:30 Sea of clouds sunrise special line - Charter a car for 100 RMB directly to Tiantai Scenic Area (20-minute drive), hike 2 hours to the summit of Ten Kings Peak (if tired, take the cable car for 85 RMB) - When the sea of clouds surges at the summit, take a "Blessing Photo" in front of the "Wall of Hundred Blessings," each of the 184 blessing characters has its origin, a social media like magnet! 2. 10:00 Zen-style food experience - After descending, head straight to "Bencao Xiang Vegetarian Restaurant," crispy vegetarian duck and mushroom soup so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows drop, about 50 RMB per person to eat until full - On the way, buy Youfeng tofu’s tea-dried tofu and fermented tofu, vacuum-packed for takeaway, perfect drama-watching snacks √ 3. 13:00 Jiuhua secret realm hike - Start from Baisuigong cable car station, follow the route "Corpse Treasure Hall → Huacheng Temple → Sandalwood Zen Forest," ancient trees tower along the way, occasionally hear monks chanting sutras - Don’t miss the Ming Dynasty incorruptible monk’s body at Baisuigong, a millennium-old miracle! (Cable car round trip 100 RMB, 40-minute hike) 4. 15:30 Cultural and creative market shopping - Must-visit "Jiuhua Impression" cultural and creative store on Jiuhua Old Street, incense ash glass bead bracelets, lotus flower fridge magnets are irresistibly cute - Check in at "Xide Café," order a "Zen Latte," latte art is a lotus flower, the cup sleeve says "Peace and Joy," super healing for photos 5. 17:00 Return trip bonus - On the way, visit Dayuan Cultural Park to see the 99-meter Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva statue, ring the bell at Hongyuan Hall to pray for blessings (3 RMB per time) - Near Chizhou Station, eat stinky mandarin fish at "Qiupu River Fish Restaurant," firm meat with a slight spicy kick, a perfect ending! 💡Useful Tips 1. Transportation: Chizhou Station → homestay charter 80 RMB, carpool recommended inside scenic area (20 RMB per person) 2. Outfit: Day 1 creek tracing wear swimwear + sun protection clothing, Day 2 hiking wear sports shoes + Hanfu (great for photos) 3. Tickets: Discounts for student ID, teacher ID, etc., book in advance via "Jiuhua Travel" WeChat official account 4. Photography: Use wide-angle for cliff effect on Flower Terrace plank road, shoot upward at Wall of Hundred Blessings to avoid crowds 5. Avoid pitfalls: Old Street bead bracelets are overpriced, compare prices; photography is prohibited inside temples 📸Photo props - Hanfu/Zen-style long dress (essential for Tiantai photos) - Fairy wand/bubble machine (starry sky camping must-haves) - Canvas bag/notebook (handcraft experience souvenirs)✨

I’ve always been drawn to places with mountains, water, and a touch of cultural heritage. When I heard this was the sacred site of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the longing in my heart sprouted like a seed. So I packed my bag, determined to have a proper meeting with the landscape here. Outside the car window, the mountain shadows slowly came to life. The road from Hefei to Jiuhua Mountain isn’t long, but it felt like slowly unrolling an unfinished painting. At first, the roadside was just ordinary fields and low houses, but the further we went, the clearer the mountain contours became. Pine trees stood densely on the slopes, so green it seemed you could wring juice from them. I cracked the window open, and the wind slipped in, carrying the earthy scent of soil and the bitter freshness of pine needles—just breathing it in made my heart feel lighter. By the time we reached the foot of the mountain, the morning mist hadn’t yet lifted. The distant peaks looked like they were soaked in milk, hazy and indistinct, while the stone steps nearby were damp with overnight dew. An old woman selling incense sat on a bamboo stool. Seeing me staring at the mountain in a daze, she smiled and said, "This mountain is just waking up in the morning. Wait till the sun comes out—then it’ll really come alive." On the stone steps, I encountered time in gray monastic robes. Climbing the steps, I finally understood why people say, "Every step brings a new view, and as you walk, your heart grows calm." The old pine trees along the path stretched their gnarled branches like old monks raising their hands in greeting. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, embroidering coin-sized spots of light on the stone slabs. With each step, the light spots shifted, as if they understood the nature of time better than a watch ever could. Around a bend halfway up the mountain, I met an old monk sweeping the ground. His bamboo broom made a soft "shushing" sound, startling a mountain sparrow from the crevices of the rocks. Seeing me lost in thought over the inscriptions on the cliff, he paused and said, "The stones of this mountain can speak. If you listen quietly, you can hear the bells from centuries ago." I asked if he’d ever heard them, and he pointed to his chest: "Not in the ears—here." Then he went back to sweeping, his gray robe brushing the grass tips, startling a string of dewdrops that scattered like soft applause. Deep in the clouds, my heart suddenly settled. By the time I reached Tiantai Peak, my legs were trembling, but one glance up made me forget all the exhaustion. The clouds beneath my feet rolled like waves, spilling over valleys and lower peaks. In the distance, the golden rooftops of temples flickered in and out of the mist, like stars floating in the sky. The mountain wind rushed against my face, cool and refreshing, scattering all the restless chatter in my heart. In front of the Hall of the Flesh Body at the summit, there weren’t many people. The incense smoke rose straight up from the burner, then suddenly dispersed midair, merging with the clouds. Standing on the stone steps at the temple entrance, listening to the copper bells at the eaves chime in the wind, I suddenly felt something that had been hanging in my heart for a long time gently settle. It turns out, in this life, we’re always counting steps while climbing a mountain, forgetting to look up at the clouds; always calculating time while rushing forward, never noticing when the flowers at our feet have bloomed. In the twilight, the mountain whispered secrets. On the way down, the sun had already tilted westward. The temples at the foot of the mountain lit up like stars scattered on the ground. From afar, it was hard to tell if the stars had fallen to earth or the lamps had climbed to the sky. An old woman selling tea handed me a cup of wild tea—the brew was clear and green. One sip: first bitter, then sweet, just like this journey—only after exhaustion do you appreciate ease; only after walking do you understand the beauty of peace. Sitting in the car on the way back, watching the mountain shadows recede outside the window, I suddenly remembered the old monk’s words. Jiuhua Mountain isn’t just a mountain—it’s a mirror, reflecting the selves we lose in our hurried lives; it’s a resting place, where wandering hearts can find shelter. If your heart feels tangled, maybe you should take a trip here. No need to rush to the summit, no need to hurry for photos. Just walk slowly, listen to the wind threading through pine needles, watch the clouds tumbling in the valleys. Who knows? As you walk, your heart might just find its way home. This mountain never hurries anyone—it only waits for those who come.