Yuexi Mingtang Mountain Scenic Area Travel Guide

Hetu Town

Scenic spot introduction:

Mingtang Mountain Scenic Area in Yuexi is the virgin land of the Dabie Mountains and the Mother Mountain of Anhui. This is not only the place where Wu and Chu were connected in ancient times, but also the "Mother Anhui Mountain" that echoes Tianzhu Mountain. There is a saying that "the two mountains are so long that they are evenly matched." Mingtang Mountain is located in the deep mountains and old forests, maintaining the pure natural original ecology, so it is called a treasure house of plants and a paradise for animals. There are many famous temples on Mingtang Mountain, including the Tang Dynasty, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the early Qing Dynasty, and even the modern revolutionary wars. There are countless legends and monuments left here. In addition to the magnificent natural beauty, it adds a touch of humanistic atmosphere, making it even more famous.

Attractions distribution:

Mingtang Mountain Scenic Area is located in Nanhe Village, Hetu Town, in the southwest of the county, 38 kilometers away from the county seat. The scenic area covers an area of more than 50 square kilometers and the main peak is 1,563 meters above sea level. It is divided into five major scenic areas: Mingtang Main Peak Xiongqi Area, Huluhe Canyon Area, Donghechong Scenic Area, Moon Cliff Area, and Gujing'an Xunyou Adventure Area. The majestic area of the main peak is full of exotic pines, including Jieshou pine, mushroom pine, Taoyuan pine, listening pine, fairy guiding the way, horned dragon exploring the sea, etc. The main peak of Mingtang, Shennu peak and Xiaozhu peak suddenly stand in front of you, majestic It is spectacular and makes people feel worshiped spontaneously; in the Hulu River Canyon area, there are clear streams and strange flowers everywhere. The four waterfalls, including Silver Willow Catkins, Feilaixue, Horsetail Silver Waterfall and Scattered Flower Kissing Stone, have their own characteristics and are quite unique. The momentum of Lingshui falling for nine days; the terrain of Moon Show Cliff Area is dangerous, with pines, rocks and cliffs integrated into one, unique and unusual, with many kinds of plants and gorgeous colors; Gujing'an Xunyou Adventure Area is full of steep rocks with different expressions, and mountains and swamps, The multi-branched azaleas make people fascinated and lingering. In addition, there are cultural monuments such as "Taibai invites the moon" site, "Shidong Granary", Li Bai's inscriptions, etc. in the scenic area. Celebrities such as Xu Haidong, a general of the New Fourth Army, also left their footprints here.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, mountain climbing, visiting ancient times, sea of clouds, business, ruins, mountains, forests, waterfalls

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Anhui Province > Anqing City > Yuexi County > Hetu Town

How to get there:

Bus route: From Hefei Xinya Passenger Terminal, you can take the tourist express train to Yuexi, which leaves regularly every Saturday and goes directly to the scenic spot.

Self-driving route:

①Hefei Yuexi County: Jiguang Expressway (G50) runs through the north and south of Yuexi County, with an exit in Yuexi County, only 40 kilometers away from the scenic spot.

② Yingshan County, Wuhan: Wuying Expressway has an exit in Yangliu Town, Yingshan County, 40 kilometers away from the scenic spot.

③Ji-Guang Expressway (G50) runs through the north and south of Yuexi County, with an exit in Yuexi County, only 40 kilometers away from the scenic spot.

④ Wuying Expressway has an exit in Yangliu Town, Yingshan County, 40 kilometers away from the scenic spot.

⑤The Yue-Wu Expressway has an exit in Hetu Town, only 18 kilometers away from the entrance of the scenic spot.

⑥National Highway 105 and National Highway 318 respectively run through Yuexi County and intersect here; National Highway 318 is only 200 meters away from the east gate of the scenic spot.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Mingtang Mountain ticket price:

Tickets (including 2 yuan accident insurance): 120 yuan/person, children between 1.2-1.4 meters, seniors aged 60-69, and students holding student ID cards can enjoy half-price discount.

Ropeway: 50 yuan/person for the up trip and 40 yuan/person for the down trip.

Note: It is recommended to book online in advance to enjoy discounted fares.

Scenic area opening hours:

Peak season: 06:00-19:00

Low season: 07:00-18:00

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

Features of the four seasons: enjoy mountain flowers in spring, waterfalls in summer, red leaves in autumn, and auspicious snow in winter.

Tour route:

One-day tour:

1. Visit the Moon Cliff Scenic Area for 3 hours. Features: View the integrated pines, rocks and cliffs, and appreciate the uncanny workmanship of nature. Tourist attractions include: Chaihun Cliff, Yuesuo Bridge, Moon Viewing Pavilion, Big Dipper Tower, Yuemen Pass, Male Rabbit Chasing the Moon, Moon Cliff, Golden Diamond Peak, etc.

2. Tour Qingsongling and Huluhe Scenic Spots, which lasts 4 hours. Features: Overlooking the main peak of Mingtang, observing the strange pines all over the hills, listening to the bursts of pine waves, exploring the deep canyons, admiring the strange flowers everywhere, and picking attractive flowers. Enjoy fresh fruits, see unique waterfalls, play with gurgling rivers, and blend into the green mountains and beautiful waters. Tourist attractions include: Welcome Pine, Qiu Long Exploring the Sea, Four Sons Listening to Sutras, Taoyuan Pine, Youyou Canyon, Scattered Flower Kissing Stone, Horsetail Silver Waterfall, Feilaixue, Hulutan Waterfall, etc.

Two-day tour: Depart in the morning, have lunch at Mingtangshan Hotel at noon, visit the Hulu River Scenic Area in the afternoon (view the "Five Waterfalls and Thirteen Pools", Mawei Waterfall, etc.); stay overnight at Mingtangshan Hotel . On the morning of the second day, we visited the main peak of Mingtang Mountain, climbed to the worship platform for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, watched the "sea of clouds and strange pines", etc., and returned after lunch at the Mingtang Mountain Hotel.

Three-day tour:

1. Visit Moon Cliff, Qingsong Ridge, Hulu River and the main peak scenic area to appreciate the majesty of the mountains and the aura of green mountains and beautiful waters.

2. Visit Gujing'an and Huluhe Scenic Area, which is suitable for exploring and exploring.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Cuilan, Yuexi Poria, chestnut, alpine vegetables, Dabie Mountain mushroom, Weiwei, carmine ginger, stone fungus, kiwi fruit, arrowroot starch, cloud tea, etc.

(Food) Braised head and tail, chicken soup pot, stone ear ribs hot pot, pickled pepper river fish, Langcai pot, Mao Xiangba, Poria smoked bacon, tofu, Yuexi eight bowls, etc.