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Take the bus to the Qiong Valley Scenic Area and walk slowly along the way. It is not very hot. The scenery is beautiful and surrounded by lakes. Then take the elevator directly to the top of the mountain. Follow the indicated route and walk all the way down to the big waterfall. It is still very spectacular.

The Tiantai Mountain Waterfall is worth visiting.

We entered from the Qiongtai Fairy Valley Scenic Area, took a short walk, and exited the waterfall area, right at our B&amp;B.

It was hot, but it was still cool beneath the waterfall. The overall view was quite spectacular.

If you want to visit the big waterfall, it is recommended to enter from the lower exit of Qiongtai Fairy Valley, walk around for an hour to reach the entrance of the ladder, walk up for about 10 minutes to reach the glass bridge, cross the glass bridge, walk on the top of the mountain, walk around for an hour and a half to reach the waterfall, and then go down all the way. Remember to wear sunscreen.

I went to Guoqing Temple and Qiongtai Fairy Valley, but didn&#39;t go to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall. First, there were too many people, and second, the current waterfall is man-made, which greatly reduced my desire. Guoqing Temple is a rare Zen temple without too much commercial atmosphere. It is worth a visit with its long green mountains, deep Zen temples, gentle bell sounds, and the Sui Dynasty pagoda.

The main attractions of Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area are Guoqing Temple, Shiliang Waterfall, Qiongtai Fairy Valley, Chicheng Mountain and Jigong&#39;s Former Residence. Guoqing Temple is not open due to the epidemic. You must plan your route for Shiliang Waterfall. Remember to enter the restricted area from the Xiaotonghu entrance or Jianjianquan, and exit at the other entrance. Don&#39;t go back. Chicheng Mountain is not big or high, and the temples on the mountain are not open. I didn&#39;t go to Qiongtai Fairy Valley. Jigong&#39;s Former Residence is in the county town. It is mainly a memorial hall. You can skip it if you are not interested. The Tiantai Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area has also been opened recently, but you need to make an appointment online to enter. I made several appointments but couldn&#39;t make an appointment, so I had to forget it. The overall scenery of Tiantai Mountain is good, and you basically don&#39;t have to climb the mountain. It is suitable for leisure walks and for bringing the elderly and children. You can choose to stay in the county town at the foot of the mountain or in the houses on the mountain. It is recommended to stay on the mountain for better scenery.

The scenic area is quite far, and a taxi takes over 40 minutes. There is a shuttle bus from the service center, which costs 40 yuan round trip, but it leaves on the hour. The scenic area is small and beautiful, with few tourists, and the waterfall is very unique. Jianjian Spring is quite far away and can be easily overlooked.

I took a taxi to the old entrance, then walked all the way to the new entrance to take a taxi to the city. The whole trip took less than 2 hours and was not too tiring. The whole way was surrounded by green trees and it was very cool. Compared with the Tiantai Mountain Waterfall I visited the day before, I personally prefer Shiliang.

Shiliang Waterfall is about 24km away from Guoqing Temple, which is quite far. It is recommended to drive by yourself. The biggest feature is that there are few people, it is quiet and secluded, and there are shades all the way. Shiliang Waterfall is deep in the scenic area and is very spectacular. Climb the stairs to the stone beam, where there is a different world and a large group of waterfalls, which is suitable for parents and children to play in the water.

&quot;Two dragons fighting over a ravine, how can one know the night? A stone across the sky cannot save anyone.&quot; The Shiliang Waterfall is one of the eight most beautiful scenes in Tiantai Mountain. The rocks lie quietly, the clear stream jumps, and the landscape is picturesque. Famous poets such as Li Bai and Meng Haoran have left immortal poems for this. The granite natural bridge, known as a wonder of the world, is 7 meters long and 0.2-0.3 meters wide. The waterfall under the bridge passes through, with a drop of at least 10 stories high. Xu Xiake, a geographer and traveler in the Ming Dynasty, came here three times and walked across the stone bridge. He described and recorded it in &quot;Xu Xiake&#39;s Travel Notes&quot;. There is an ancient stone arch bridge under the stone bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can see the blue sky, white clouds, green bamboo, and the stone bridge waterfall. Enjoy the visual feast!

Tiantai Mountain is located in Tiantai County in the middle of eastern Zhejiang. It is known as &quot;the source of Buddhism and Taoism, and the beautiful mountains and rivers&quot;. It is the birthplace of Tiantai Sect of Chinese Buddhism and Southern Sect of Taoism, and the hometown of Living Buddha Jigong.

&quot;Ice and snow three thousand feet, wind and thunder twelve hours&quot;. The Shiliang Waterfall in Tiantai Mountain is known as &quot;the first wonder in the world&quot;. 😎&quot;Shaolin Temple&quot; and &quot;The Legend of the Condor Heroes&quot; have both been filmed here. 👣👣👣It is very suitable for uncles and aunts to go on an outing, and you can also take children to feel the fresh air of nature. 🍀🍀🍀

[Photography recommendation] The bridges, stones, and waterfalls here are all suitable for taking photos and checking in, and you can also take a horseback ride under the best waterfall to take photos. 💁💁💁For example, the four-character stone carving of &quot;The First Wonder&quot; written by Mi Fu is engraved with the four-character stone seal &quot;Fahua Morning Light&quot;. There are also the Five Hundred Arhats Dojo of the ancient Fangguang Temple, the Zen Dojo of Zhongfang Guang Temple, and so on. 🎊🎊🎊Even the ancient &quot;tourism ambassador&quot; Xu Xiake has visited here three times and praised it repeatedly. ☺️Taking photos here can create a sense of leisurely tranquility.

【Tickets】Adult price is 60 yuan, and online ticket purchase is more favorable😛

【Opening hours】08:00-16:00. It is recommended that you go in summer to feel the coolness brought by the waterfall😊Winter is also good, and the pictures were taken around February. If you encounter an event in the scenic area, there will be a small surprise. When I went there, I accidentally drew a small red envelope. 🥰

【Transportation】Arrive at Tiantai Bus Station, take bus No. 7 to Guoqing Parking Lot, transfer to a tourist minibus, and you can arrive☑️Even if you don&rsquo;t drive there, it is very convenient.

[Other tips] It is recommended that you stay around the Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area. Other attractions are concentrated in this area. You can choose according to your physical condition. For example, other major attractions include Guoqing Temple, Chicheng Mountain, Qiongtai Fairy Valley, etc., where you can feel the comfort of beautiful mountains and rivers.

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