Jiuhua Mountain Temple Check-in Guide

Jiuhua Mountain 2 Days 1 Night Zen Trip · Budget 2000 RMB Guide Suitable for: Short-distance blessing/nature lovers, seeking tranquility and key scenic spots check-in 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Qiyuan Temple → Baisui Palace (Cable Car) → Huacheng Temple → Flesh Body Treasure Hall → Jiuhua Street Night View Day 2: Tiantai Peak (Sunrise/Sea of Clouds) → Phoenix Pine → Dayuan Cultural Park → Return Trip 💰 Budget Allocation (Total about 1800-2000 RMB) Transportation: 600-800 RMB Self-driving: Round-trip fuel + toll fees from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai about 500 RMB (carpooling about 200 RMB per person). High-speed rail + bus: Chizhou Station → Jiuhua Mountain Visitor Center bus (20 RMB one way per person, 40 RMB round trip). Accommodation: 400-600 RMB Homestays near Jiuhua Street (such as "Jiuhua Mountain Lianli Homestay"), off-season standard room about 400 RMB/night. Tickets: 160 RMB Scenic area ticket 160 RMB (peak season), Baisui Palace cable car one way 55 RMB (hiking optional). Meals: 300-400 RMB Vegetarian meal recommended at "Dripping Water Guanyin Vegetarian Restaurant", about 60 RMB per person; snacks (Jiuhua Polygonatum cake 10 RMB each). Others: 100-200 RMB Incense money (voluntary), souvenirs, miscellaneous expenses. 📍 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Core Temple Pilgrimage 07:00 Arrive at Jiuhua Mountain, check in at a homestay near Jiuhua Street. 08:00 Qiyuan Temple (free): The first temple at Jiuhua Mountain entrance, burn "registration incense". 09:30 Baisui Palace (cable car one way 55 RMB): See the flesh body of Ming Dynasty Master Wuxia, overlook the "Natural Sleeping Buddha". 11:30 Huacheng Temple (free): The founding temple of Jiuhua Mountain, rich in historical relics. 13:00 Lunch: Jiuhua Street "Old Neighborhood Local Cuisine", try stir-fried stone ear mushrooms with eggs (about 50 RMB per person). 14:30 Flesh Body Treasure Hall (free): Worship the true body of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, walk three circles around the hall to pray. 17:00 Stroll Jiuhua Street: Buy Polygonatum tea (30 RMB/can), night photography of temple lights. Day 2: Tiantai Peak Sunrise + Cultural Experience 05:00 Hike/cable car to Tiantai Peak (cable car round trip 160 RMB): Watch the sea of clouds sunrise, bring a windproof jacket. 08:30 Descend passing Phoenix Pine (free): 1300-year-old ancient pine, photo check-in. 10:00 Dayuan Cultural Park (free): 99-meter Kṣitigarbha statue, drone flying prohibited. 12:00 Eat "Jiuhua Vegetarian Hotpot" before returning (about 80 RMB per person). ⚠️ Notes Clothing: Bring sun protection clothing in summer, down jacket in winter; wear non-slip shoes for hiking. Etiquette: Speak softly inside temples, do not point at Buddha statues, walk clockwise around pagodas. Avoid scams: Be cautious buying "consecrated ritual items" roadside, buying incense at official temples is more reliable. 🌿 Alternative Off-the-Beaten-Path Options (Avoid crowds) Replace Baisui Palace → Ganlu Temple (quiet ancient temple, free). Replace Dayuan Cultural Park → Minyuan Nunnery Group (hidden nunneries deep in bamboo forest). Following this guide, you can both pilgrimage core temples and enjoy natural wonders with a controllable budget! If time allows, you can add "Huatai Scenic Area" (separate ticket required, cable car 160 RMB).