Spring outing to Yandang Mountain

Yandang Mountain is the only place that Xu Xiake, a famous traveler and geographer, visited three times in his life. Choose an ordinary weekend—mind you, it must be an ordinary weekend, otherwise the crowd will make you regret it. You can drive or take the high-speed train, invite a few friends or bring your family to visit the 'famous mountain by the sea, the unparalleled beauty in the world' Yandang Mountain for a walk and a look. Experience the natural wonders as the scenery changes with every step; feel the cultural heritage of Yandang through the inscriptions of famous people. You will understand what made Xu Xiake remember it so fondly and return again and again. Two days and one night may be a rush, but it's enough to explore the three wonders of Yandang: Lingyan Cross, Dalongqiu, and the night view of Lingfeng. For accommodation, it's advisable to stay near Lingfeng, so you can rest nearby after enjoying the night view, and it's also more convenient to get to the high-speed train station and highway entrance. The last time I went to Yandang was to give a lecture to teachers in the Wenzhou area who were taking the psychological health B certificate exam. Many years have passed in a flash. Last week, while accompanying the elderly on a trip, I found that the hotel we stayed in has now been turned into an 'All Season Hotel', the roads in the scenic area are wider and smoother, the villages and shops along the way are more orderly, the quality of the tour guides has improved, many interesting homestays have opened, the peddlers' shelves have fewer Yiwu small commodities and more local specialties from Yandang—Dendrobium officinale, wild plants, etc. In short, the experience for tourists has improved. These few photos are not enough to show the beauty of Yandang, just casually taken. You think, when you were a child, the destination for spring and autumn outings was always Yandang, and when relatives and friends from other places came, it was always Yandang. You know what I mean. But this time, the familiar place still amazed me. It's worth visiting for friends who have never been.