How to play in this most beautiful mountain in Zhejiang

Yandang Mountain is known as the "First Mountain in Southeast China." Although it's the least famous of the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, its travel experience rivals that of Huangshan and Lushan. The spectacular peaks, caves, and waterfalls carved by volcanoes over millennia have earned Yandang Mountain its designation as a World Geopark. It also attracted the Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake, who visited the mountain three times and exclaimed, "To fully appreciate the beauty of Yandang, one must ascend to heaven."

Recommended two-day itinerary:
D1: Dalongqiu - Fangdong - Lingyan
D2: Lingfeng - Sanzhe Waterfall - Xianshengmen

There are many itinerary guides on Xiaohong📚, but few on how to enjoy Yandang Mountain. Let me introduce 11 ways to enjoy Yandang Mountain:

1. Waterfall Viewing: Dalongqiu, with a drop of 197 meters, is known as the "First Waterfall in the World" and boasts the highest single-stage waterfall in China. Sanzhe Waterfall and Xiaolongqiu in Lingyan are also worth seeing. The Xianshengmen Waterfall is also known for its unique pink and blue colors due to mineral deposits.
2. Admire the Strange Peaks and Rocks: Yandang Mountain is home to numerous unusual peaks and rocks. With a little imagination, you'll constantly find new surprises. The Scissor Peaks of Dalongqiu are a prime example. From different angles, they appear to resemble seven different shapes, such as a crocodile pecking at a tree or a giant bear raising its sail.
3. Caving: Yandang Mountain boasts 46 documented natural caves, the most distinctive of which are Lingfeng Guanyin Cave (the tallest and largest) and Lingyan Longbi Cave (the richest in cultural heritage).
4. Check in at locations featured in TV series and movies: Lingfeng served as a major filming location for "Nirvana in Fire," while Broken Heart Cliff served as the filming location for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and the entrance to the Valley of Unrequited Love. Furthermore, the "Cloud Light" cafe next to the Fangdong plank road has become a popular check-in spot. 5. Enjoy a High-Altitude Cave Coffee: Latte in hand, leaning against the glass observation deck, a breathtaking abyss below and a breathtaking view before you—this is the experience of the "Cloud Light" café.
6. Visit Ancient Sites: Yandang Mountain is home to numerous historical sites, such as the Longbi Cave Cliff Carvings.
7. Watch Fish: The crystal-clear, blue-green pool beneath Mingyu Bridge in Lingfeng Scenic Area, with its vibrant koi, is truly magical.
8. Walk the Suspension Cable Bridge: Walk across the 300-meter-long cable bridge and gaze upon the thousand-acre farmland and village below, resembling miniature bonsai.

Post by Hayes Evelyn!79 | Oct 22, 2025