Moganshan in December is so beautiful it leaves you speechless—hike the century-old ancient trail

➕Step into a Swiss-style wooden cabin, here’s a 2-day, 1-night Moganshan guide for you. The early winter mountain forest sunset and waterfall café have all been saved for me✨ I heard that December in Moganshan is a season where tranquility and poetry coexist. This time, I didn’t choose the usual tourist spots, but combined "Jiang Gong Ancient Trail hike + waterfall café," and encountered unexpected healing. ——🚗 Transportation and Accommodation —— 📍 Self-driving: Navigate to “Yucun, Moganshan,” about 2-3 hours from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai 📍 High-speed train: Arrive at “Deqing Station,” then taxi about 20 km to Yucun (40-minute drive) 🏡 Stay at: 🏠 Homestay—Huashengda Mountain Villa · Pure European-style architecture, rooms are spacious, bright, and clean · The owner is super enthusiastic! Offers shuttle to the hiking trail entrance and even took us to watch the sunrise the next day, like visiting relatives ——⛰️ 1: Jiang Gong Ancient Trail Hike · Encounter the Mountain Top Sunset —— ✅ Depart from the homestay in the afternoon, owner drives you to the trail entrance ✅ Tickets are all about luck🍀, don’t try to be sneaky, whether they charge depends on the park’s mood; I wasn’t charged this time, hope this luck brings to you too🍀 Start hiking clockwise · Weathered stone steps, swaying bamboo shadows, winding streams, along the way you can see old villas from the Republic of China era and a 500-year-old red maple king (Villa No. 62) ✅ Key stop: Arrive at the [Viewing Platform beside the Church] before sunset Watch the sunset dye Moganshan golden, the forest gradually turning soft pink and purple ⚠️ Important reminder: If you don’t get a ride, you need to hike about 6 km downhill by yourself. Be sure to bring a headlamp, drinking water, and snacks for energy. Safety first! ——🌅 2: Sunrise Sea of Clouds + Yucun Village Stroll + Green Coffee Café ✅ 05:30 Follow the homestay owner’s car to the back mountain, walk to the [Queen Hotel Viewing Platform] · Wait for the sun to slowly rise beside Naked Stables, morning light fills the valley, both stunning and healing ✅ After descending in the morning, have a bowl of steaming hot dried bamboo shoot noodles in Yucun · Feed pigeons at the square, stroll around the artistic [Mocun Department Store] ✅ In the afternoon, take a taxi 8 km to the highlight of the trip—Green Coffee · Waterfall and lawn, wooden cabin architecture feels like being in Switzerland · Order a hot latte, sit by the window listening to the water and watching the mountain view, daydreaming—this is so healing (ticket 68 RMB includes one coffee/other drink). Don’t lose the ticket, it can grow little grass. ——📌 Travel Tips —— 1️⃣ For hiking, wear non-slip sports shoes. Early December is cold in the mountains, remember to wear scarf and gloves. The mountain has big temperature differences, it’s recommended to wear three layers: moisture-wicking base, warm middle, and windproof outer 2️⃣ Check the weather in advance for clear, cloudless days for the best sunrise and sunset views 3️⃣ The café’s outdoor seats are popular, it’s best to go early on weekdays This December, if you want to find a quiet place, why not come to Moganshan, walk the ancient trail, have a cup of coffee, slow down time, and give yourself back to nature.