Hidden Paradise by Lake Chaohu, a Perfect Encounter of Morning Glow and Ancient Charm!

⛰️Besides Mount Dashu in Hefei, there's another mountain that's not tall and easy to climb, perfect for "lazy" people like me who want to go outdoors without too much effort. The highlight is that you can overlook Lake Chaohu from the summit, watch the clouds gather and disperse, and see the sunlight dancing on the water! This is Mount Siding, located on the north shore of Lake Chaohu. It's a famous spot described by poets as overlooking the lake from three sides, and is also one of the ancient eight scenic spots of Luyang, renowned for its morning glow! · 📍 Location: Changlinhe Town, Feidong County, north shore of Lake Chaohu 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving recommended, about 1 hour from downtown Hefei; or take a bus to Feidong Cuozhen and transfer 🎫 Admission: Free · --- 🌟 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Siding Morning Glow: In the early morning after rain, mist swirls between the mountains, and the rising sun refracts into colorful crystal light, like a fairyland! This is the foremost of the ancient "Eight Scenic Spots of Luyang." Tang Dynasty poet Luo Yin praised it: "One mountain divided into four peaks, three sides overlooking the lake." · 2️⃣ Alchemy Pool: Legend has it that Wei Boyang, a Taoist scholar from the Eastern Han Dynasty, achieved immortality by practicing alchemy here. The "Alchemy Pool" is now overgrown with grass. · 3️⃣ 666 Steps: A total of 666 steps, with signposts at steps 333 and 520, each with different meanings! · 4️⃣ Stone Wonders: "Parrot Stone," "Frog Stone," "Fishing Platform" and other strange rocks stand like natural sculptures. · 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations* ✅ Siding Mountain Residence: Hui-style garden inn where you can see lakes and mountains from your window, and experience fruit picking and bonfire parties (💰300+ yuan per person). ✅ Yuyue Mountain House: Built from relocated Ming and Qing dynasty houses, featuring Hui-style courtyards with modern comfort, perfect for artistic youth. · 📌 Tips ⏰️ Best time: Early morning after rain (gorgeous morning glow) or autumn (clear skies). 👚 Outfit suggestion: Comfortable sneakers + Hanfu/forest-style outfits, perfect for ancient-style photography! ⛳️ Nearby: Visit Changlinhe Ancient Town and Liujiafan Overseas Chinese Township, taste Lake Chaohu silverfish and Feidong loach noodles!