Nine travel routes in Quzhou

The most beautiful time of a year has arrived in Quzhou, the time when azaleas, wild peach blossoms, and winter jasmines are in full bloom, just waiting to be admired. This is the best time to venture outside and embrace nature!

Below are six hiking routes in the Taoyuan Qili scenic spot.

Ancient Datougang path (from Datou to Datougang)

Attractions: Plum blossom forest, remote mountains, and bamboo forests

Length: 0.74 km

Time: 20 mins

Trail type: Stone path

Difficulty: Easy

Taoyuan leisure pathway (from Huangtuling village to Junliang village)

Attractions: Bamboo forests and wild flowers

Length: 1.56 km

Time: 30 mins

Trail type: Unpaved road

Difficulty: Easy

Ancient path in Shalong village

Attractions: Clouds and sunrise from Qianfeng Mountain and wild flowers

Length: 1.72 km

Time: One hour

Trail type: Unpaved road

Difficulty: Easy

Ancient path in Taoyuan village

Attractions: Valley of azalea, waterfalls, ancient cedars, and bamboo forests

Length: 5.83 km

Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Trail type: Unpaved road

Difficulty: Moderate

Yingshi Mountain

Attractions: Bamboo forests, eagle-shaped stone, rivers, and wild flowers

Length: 6.85 km

Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Trail type: Unpaved road

Difficulty: Hard

Shaoshen-Zhiling ancient path

Attractions: One hundred mu (6.67 hectares) of peach trees, azaleas, and stone forest

Length: 2.41 km

Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Trail type: Unpaved road

Difficulty: Hard

Three hiking routes on Lyuchunhu Mountain:

Route one: Maolianli village – Longjing – Taoyuan village – Taoyuan Ridge – Dalian – Xiaolian – Maolianli village

Difficulty: Hard

Suitable for mountaineering enthusiasts

Time: Four hours

Route two: Zheyuanli village – Shuichuntou – Mantou Mountain – Lyuchunhu Mountain – Zheyuanli village

Difficulty: Easy

Suitable for people of all ages

Time: Three hours

Route three: Mayangkeng – Maoshan Ridge—Taoyuan Ridge

Difficulty: Moderate

Suitable for people of all ages

Time: Three hours