Why choose Nanjing to Chuzhou Langya Mountain one day trip? The distance from Nanjing to Langya Mountain in Chuzhou is only 50 kilometers, high-speed rail 18 minutes directly, driving only 1 hour, perfect for “short distance + depth + low budget” day trip needs. Langya Mountain is not only a national 5A scenic spot, but also famous for Ouyang Xiu “Drunken Master Pavilion” thousand years, the cultural heritage and natural landscape of the double plus, become the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai popular peripheral tour destination.
I.Transportation Tips
How to Get to Langya Mountain from Nanjing? I Recommended to take high speed train or drive to Chuzhou.
High-speed rail travel (recommended)
Train options: Nanjing South Station → Chuzhou Station, 30 + daily frequency, fares from 24 yuan, 18 minutes direct.
Feeder: Chuzhou station taxi to Langya Mountain scenic north door (about 15 yuan, 15 minutes) or take the bus 18 (30 minutes).
Return suggestion: choose the high speed train before 7:00 p.m. to return to Nanjing to ensure a relaxing trip.
Self-driving trip
Route navigation: Nanjing city → Ningluo Expressway → Chuzhou Exit → Xijian Middle Road → Langya Mountain North Gate parking lot.
Parking fees: scenic parking lot 5 yuan / hour, it is recommended to arrive before 9:00 a.m. to avoid the peak traffic.
II.Langya Mountain one-day tour must play attractions routes
Drunken Pavilion Scenic Spot (core card point)
Tour focus:
China’s four pavilions of the first “Drunken Master Pavilion”, must be photographed Su Shi handwritten monument.
Walk along the stream of “Nine Curved Goblet” to experience the “beautiful forest and ravine” in “The Records of the Drunken Master Pavilion”.
Hidden Egg: A 5-minute walk east from the Drunken Master Pavilion will take you to the Tong Paradise (free admission).
Duration: 1.5 hours for Drunken Master Pavilion + Tongle Garden.
Tongle Garden (recommended)
Cultural Highlights:
Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall: displays a replica of the manuscript of “The Pavilion of the Drunken Master” and historical artifacts of Chuzhou in the Song Dynasty.
Cliff stone carvings: the mountain wall is carved with inscriptions by literati through the ages, suitable for calligraphy lovers to hit.
Photo suggestions: the garden “water goblet” antique set, wearing Chinese dress shooting more out of the film.
Luangya Temple and South Heavenly Gate
The route to the top of the mountain:
From the Drunken Master Pavilion, walk along the green stone road for 30 minutes to the Luangya Temple.
Visit the Tang Dynasty style buildings such as the Wuliang Hall and the Daxiongbao Hall.
Continue to climb to the South Heavenly Gate for a panoramic view of Chuzhou.
Physical tips: the whole process takes 2 hours, it is recommended to wear sports shoes and carry drinking water.
Shenxiu Lake and Yefang Garden
Leisure recommendation:
Shenxiu Lake can rent an electric boat (50 yuan / 30 minutes), the lake and mountains are suitable for photos.
Yefang Garden has cherry blossom avenue in spring, autumn leaves like fire, seasonal landscape can not be missed.
III.one-day tour schedule
IV.frequently asked questions
Q1: Nanjing to Chuzhou Langya mountain day trip suitable for the elderly children?
A: Scenic trails are gentle, but the climb to the South Heavenly Gate requires a certain amount of physical strength, it is recommended that children over the age of 6 years old to participate in, the elderly can choose the cable car (20 yuan each way).
Q2: Does rainy day affect the tour?
A: When it is drizzling, the clouds and mist are more interesting, but you need to avoid climbing in thunderstorms.
Q3：Which is more worthwhile to go to Tong Paradise and Drunken Master Pavilion?
A: The two cultural positioning is different, Drunken Master Pavilion focuses on landscape literature, the same park focuses on historical exhibitions, it is recommended that the tandem tour, the whole only takes 1.5 hours.
Q4: What are the specialties of Langya Mountain?
A: Chu Chrysanthemum Tea, Luangya Crisp Candy
