Spring want to find a person less scenery beautiful trekking good place? Chuzhou, Anhui Province is definitely worth adding to your travel list! Nestled between the watershed of the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River, this small treasure city not only has stunning mountain and forest landscapes, but is also an excellent choice for spring hiking – wild cherry blossoms and red plums roam the mountains from March to May, and the climate is not too cold but not too hot, which is especially suitable for outdoor activities. Follow our guide to unlock the springtime fun in this secret mountainous landscape!
Must-see Attractions
Langya Mountain
Certified by UNESCO as a “Millennium Cultural Mountain”, Langya Mountain is famous for the classic essay “The Story of Drunken Master’s Pavilion” written by Ouyang Xiu, a great writer of the Song Dynasty. Ascending to the Nantianmen Observation Deck (310 meters above sea level), you will enjoy a panoramic view of Chuzhou and the cloud-covered landscape.
Travel Highlight:
Visit the Drunken Master Pavilion, one of the four most famous pavilions in China
View the cliff stone carvings left over from the Tang and Song dynasties
Wild cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in fall
Suggested tour time: 3-4 hours
Huangfu Mountain National Forest Park (Huangfu Mountain)
Huangfu Mountain National Forest Park is a pristine forest reserve known as the “ecological green lung of East China”, with 96% forest coverage, making it a natural oxygen bar. The biodiversity of the park is amazing, and 127 species of wild birds have been found, including the endemic white-necked long-tailed pheasant.
Recommended Experience:
North General’s Ridge Hiking Route (5 kilometers in length, moderately difficult)
Best season for bird watching: spring and fall migration season (March-May/September-November)
Sunrise view from the top of the mountain (it is recommended to arrive before 5:30 a.m.)
- Shen Mountain National Forest Park (Shen Mountain)
15 kilometers away from Quanjiao County, the secret place, nine limestone peaks form a unique “nine dragons playing pearls” geomorphology. Attractions not to be missed include:
Shenshan Temple (Ming Dynasty Buddhist architecture)
Immortal Cave Karst Cave
Biyun Lake Rafting (electric boat rental available)
Characteristic natural wonders:
Dahongshan Danxia Landform:
red sandstone showing flame-like visual effect under the sunlight
Leek Mountain Cave: 1,472-meter-long stalactite cave system
Hongyashan Plum Valley: Thousands of acres of red plums bloom from February to March every year
Travel Tips:
Best Season: Spring and Fall (March-May, September-November)
Transportation: 1.5 hours drive from Nanjing Lukou Airport
Specialties: Langya Crispy Candy, Leiguan Plate Duck, Lady Mountain Lake Hairy Crab
Chuzhou’s mountainous landscape is a perfect blend of natural wonders and humanistic deposits, suitable for both one-day hiking adventures and multi-day cultural depth tours. Whether you are tracing the footsteps of ancient literati or searching for the spiritual habitat of modern urbanites, this place can bring you unique travel memories. It is recommended to arrange 3-5 days to experience the charm of this place where mountains and water blend together in a slow traveling way.
