Taimu Mountain, the most beautiful mountain on the Chinese seaside

[Mountain] Taimu Mountain is located in Fuding City, Ningde City, Fujian Province. It is a national 5️⃣A-level scenic spot. It is famous for its strange peaks, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds, and rime. It is known as the "Fairyland on the Sea". The following is a detailed guide to help you efficiently check in the highlights: 1. Basic Information - Best season: Spring and autumn ([Seeding] April-May, [MapleLeaf] October-November), with pleasant weather and frequent sea of ​​clouds; mosquito repellent is required in summer; rime may occur in winter. - Opening hours: [7:00] 07:00-17:30 (may be extended during peak season) - Ticket price: 🎫140 yuan (including scenic shuttle bus), half price for children/seniors/students. - transportation: - High Speed ​​Rail: Take HighSpeed ​​Rail to Taimu Mountain Station and then take a taxi for 15 minutes to the scenic area. - Self-driving: 🔎 Navigation "Taimu Mountain Scenic Area", 🅿️ The parking lot charges about 10 yuan/day. 2. Recommended must-see attractions 1. Core Stone Route - Husband and Wife Peak Square: The starting point landmark, with two stones leaning against each other like a couple. - One route: 🟰Narrow rock crevice (only 30cm wide), you need to pass sideways, which is very interesting. - A tile: A suspended bronze temple with a Tang Dynasty stone sculpture of "Taimu Goddess" below. - Tongtian Cave: A spiral upward passage with a view of the mountains and the sea at the end. 2. Sea of ​​Clouds Viewing Point - Fuding Peak (917 meters above sea level): 🗼 You can overlook the East China Sea from the top and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sea of ​​clouds. - Sea-viewing plank road: built along the cliff, ☀ you can see islands in the distance on a clear day. 3. Small secret places - Wulonggang: Few people and wonderful scenery, 🪨 Strange rocks such as "Tianzhu Peak" and "Xianren Saw Board". - Jiuli Lake: 💎The emerald green lake reflects the mountain peaks, 📷suitable for taking photos. 3. Classic route planning - Half-day tour (for average stamina): 🗼Fuqi Peak→Guoxing Temple→Yipianwa→Tianxian→Tongtian Cave→return. - One-day in-depth tour: Husband and Wife Peak → Yingxian Terrace → Hulu Cave → Yixiantian → Yipianwa → Fuding Peak🌄 (watch the sunset) → Guanhai Plank Road → Jiuli Lake. 4. Practical Tips - Equipment: non-slip shoes 👟 (some sections of the road are wet), 🧤 gloves (for climbing), 🥼 thin jacket (the cave is cool). - Safety: 🌧Some caves are closed on rainy days; obese people should be careful when entering. - Food and Beverage: 🍡There is a small shop on the mountain (with higher prices), it is recommended to bring your own dry food. - Accommodation: There are many hotels in Taimushan Town at the foot of the mountain (100-300 yuan/night); if you want to watch the sunrise, you can stay at the TV station guesthouse on the top of the mountain (the conditions are simple). 5. Nearby joint tours - Yishan Island (1 hour drive + boat ride): a "Heavenly Lake on the Sea" where grasslands and lakes interweave. - Niulanggang Beach (30 minutes’ drive): a leisure spot combining sandy beaches and reefs. Reminder: Taimu Mountain is characterized by "danger, strangeness and beauty". It is recommended to wear light clothing and reserve enough time to explore the caves and peaks. If you encounter clouds and fog, wait patiently and you may encounter the ever-changing fairyland scene!