AS FEATURED ON:
1 pax | 2~5 pax | 6~9 pax | SSP |
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1023 USD | 577 USD | 336 USD | 73 USD |
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Services Not Included:
Jiuhua Mountain is considered one of the "Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism" in China. These holy mountains include Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang province, Emei Mountain in Sichuan province, Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, and Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui province. With a rich history since the Han dynasty, its name means "nine glorious mountains". During the tour, you will explore its stunning landscapes and exquisite ancient temples.
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in downtown Hefei, then driven about 3 hours to Jiuhua Mount, located in Qingyang county. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will be driven to Jiuhua Ke village exchange center, to take the shuttle bus to scenic Jiuhua Street. The drive takes around 25 minutes. Strolling along Jiuhua Street, you will then visit Huacheng Temple, which is the oldest and holiest temple on Jiuhua Mountain.
Next on the tour, is the Corporeal Body Hall houses. This must-see attraction contains an incredibly well preserved 350-year-old skeleton of Monk Wu Xia.
Afterward, you will take the 4-minute cable car to the peak of Chaxiao. There you will Baisui Palace and Hall of Five Hundred Arhats. After the visit, you could take the cable car back down.
Today’s dinner is at your own expense, and enjoy your evening!
Hotel: Jiuhua Dong Ya Hotel or similar (4 star)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will take the shuttle bus approximately 20 minutes to the Heavenly Terrace Scenic Area, to explore more of Jiuhua Mount. Today you will also take the round-trip cable car up and down the peak of Heavenly Terrace. This exceptional scenic area consists of Baijing Platform, Tiatai Summit, Thread of the Sky, and Shiwang Peak, just to name a few.
After the visit, you will be driven to a local restaurant to enjoy your delicious Chinese meal. In the afternoon, you will be driven back to Hefei, ending of your memorable and unbelievable Jiuhua Mount tour.
Themes:
Ancient Village, Art, Historic, Nature, Outdoor Activity, temple, Walking Tour
Attractions:
Baisui Palace, Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, Heavenly Terrace Scenic Area, Huacheng Temple, Jiuhua Mount, Jiuhua Street, the Corporeal Body Hall houses
Cities visited:
Hefei
Provinces visited:
Anhui
Ideal seasons:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Ideal audiences:
Seniors, Singles, Couples, Dating, Family
Religions:
Buddhist
Type of transportation:
Private Car
Budget:
Affordable/Cheap