[2025 Anji Attraction] Travel guide for Mount Longwang at the head of Huangpu River (Changtan Village) (updated Dec)

As soon as winter comes, Longwang Mountain is really beautiful, within an hour from Hangzhou, there is such a beautiful scenery‼️ Rime, sunrise, snow mountain, blue sky, sea of clouds, you don't need to go to the Northeast to see the beautiful snow scene~ Longwang Mountain is located at the junction of Lin'an and Anji, with an altitude of 1500➕, relatively speaking, the difficulty is quite big, you must wear warm jackets, trekking poles, snow claws, climbing shoes, etc., and bring some dry food. It's not that I can't afford to go to the Northeast, it's just that Longwang Mountain is more cost-effective, really beautiful~

Winter is the perfect time to visit Anji Dragon King Mountain to see the rime! The snow-dusted forest is full of fairy-tale charm❄️ Although this trip is short, it’s super worthwhile, and you can also encounter the spectacular sea of clouds—every snapshot looks like a masterpiece~ Hidden in the nature reserve of Anji County, Dragon King Mountain, at an altitude of 1,587 meters, is the highest peak in northern Zhejiang. In winter, it transforms into a fairy tale world, with rime hanging on the branches, looking like white coral from afar and crystal clear up close. It’s recommended to arrive before 9 a.m. when there are fewer people, the sunlight is good, and the rime hasn’t started melting yet—perfect for photos! 🚗 Transportation Tips It’s recommended to drive and navigate to “Dragon King Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot.” 🌨️ Rime Tips 1️⃣ Best viewing period: December to February (higher chance after cold waves on sunny days) 2️⃣ Warm clothing: Down jacket + hat + gloves are essential; the temperature at the summit is about 10℃ lower than at the foot 3️⃣ Photography tips: Wearing bright-colored clothes makes photos stand out; bring a mini tripod for stunning time-lapse shots of the sea of clouds Encounter rime and sea of clouds🌨️ “I heard that those who hike in winter have wind and freedom living in their bones.” While the city is still waiting for the first snow, the rime on Dragon King Mountain has already covered the branches, waiting for the brave to arrive~

North Zhejiang's Highest Peak · Winter Exclusive "Ice and Snow Throne" 1. Itinerary Overview (Small loop 8 km, total ascent 750m) 07:30 Meet and board at Hangzhou Metro Line 19 [Chuangjing Road Station] Exit A 09:00 Pickup available at Anji High-Speed Rail Station 09:40 Arrive at "Wild Land" for warm-up and put on crampons 10:00 Trailhead → Bamboo Forest Snow Trail → Despair Four Slopes → Rime Forest 12:30 1587m Summit (Highest in Huzhou) Lunch + Travel Photography 14:00 Descend via "Left-hand Trail" with snow sliding all the way 2. Navigation Destination: Set to "Wild Land." If the road is closed at Xiyou Village, park there and take the villagers' shuttle bus to Wild Land, 20 RMB/one way/person. Helpful Tip: It's better to take the shuttle bus from Xiyou Village up the mountain. This section takes about 20 minutes, with many bends and uphill climbs. Safety first❗ Longwang Mountain (Peak Hiking Choice) - Core Highlights: Two classic routes for different fitness levels, enjoy forests, streams, ridges, and magnificent multi-peak views⛰️. 1. Route 1 · Main Peak Small Loop (suitable for most): 8-10 km hike, total ascent 737m, 4-6 hours; simple route with signboards and markers🗺️, suitable for beginner and intermediate hikers👣. 2. Route 2 · Multi-Peak Traverse (for experienced hikers): 22 km hike, total ascent 2000m, 10-12 hours; high-intensity route💪, suitable for those with good fitness and experience, connecting Longwang Mountain, Yaowang Peak, Qianmu Peak, Tonghang Gang, unlocking vast multi-peak scenery✨. 3. What to Wear ① Windbreaker + fleece + quick-dry (down jackets may freeze after sweating) ② Hiking boots (high-top waterproof required) ③ Bring a thermos + energy bars, free hot water supply at the summit 4. Safety Rules - Latest descent by 15:30, use headlamps throughout if the trail is icy 5. Fees & Add-ons Round-trip bus + crampons + trekking poles + gaiters "First time seeing rime ice for southerners! The crampons were so stable, no slips at all, and the guide took amazing photos!" Longwang Mountain is high altitude; city temperature below 5°C + rain = summit -3°C with snow and rime ice, almost guaranteed to see it. Children over 1.2m tall accompanied by an adult are allowed; smallest crampon size is 25. This winter, save your first snow and rime ice experience for Longwang Mountain. Lodging Options Underground lava cave + private hot spring pool + bamboo sea starry sky, all in one 🌋 Why it's so popular ① Rare "natural cave" rooms in Anji, occupancy >95%, book 7 days in advance ② Trip.com rating 4.9 | Guests say: like living in a "breathing earth core" ③ Constant 20°C + private hot spring pool, wear short sleeves for photos even in winter 🏡 Room Profile Wild Whisper · Cave Private Hot Spring Room (only 8 rooms) Indoor natural rock + warm yellow lighting, 360° surround Direct mountain spring pool in room, 24h constant 42°C, soak while watching snowflakes 1.8m king bed + 1.2m tatami, spacious for families with two kids 📸 Instagrammable Spots Aerial shot at cave entrance: curved rock cave + glass pool = "alien base" Turn off lights at night to shoot the Milky Way, stone walls act as a natural dark box, star trails in one hour Morning clouds and mist flow into the cave entrance, portraits come with a "fairyland filter" automatically

Dragon King Mountain, this 1500-meter "Ice and Snow Kingdom," is truly amazing! From December to February each year, it transforms into a real-life version of Frozen 🌬️✨ 💫 Fairyland Check-in Guide: When mountain mist meets subzero temperatures, the branches instantly bloom with "ice crystal flowers," and the rime covering the hillsides is breathtaking! Plus, the rime here naturally has a "fairy aura," often appearing alongside the sea of clouds, making every snapshot a masterpiece! When the sun shows up, sunlight refracts through the rime, casting golden light, combined with rolling clouds — the scene is simply stunning~ 👣 Beginner-Friendly Routes Revealed: 1️⃣ Anji Entrance Route (Top choice for beginners) 📍 Navigation point: Niling Checkpoint (Tonghanggang) 🚶‍♀️ Loop: 6km / 3h / Elevation gain: 380m 👉 Easily capture the same beautiful rime scenery 📍 Alternative route: Start from Zhangcun Town Tingchanju Farmhouse (If you’re worried about getting lost, it’s best to ask for directions here first) ⏰ 2.5 hours hiking to the summit 2️⃣ Lin’an Advanced Route 📍 Starting point: Earth Wild "Camp" 🚶‍♀️ Loop: 8.5km / 5-6h 🏔️ Along the way, you can snap rime photos that will fill your memory card 🔥 Warm Tips: ✅ Dressing Guide: - Gear up from head to toe! A windbreaker + waterproof shoes are a must - Snow reflects a lot of light, so sunglasses or goggles are essential - Thick wool socks + heat packs = winter life savers ✅ Gear Checklist: Three essentials ⛏️ Crampons + trekking poles + knee pads (Snow is very slippery, safety first 1️⃣) 💡 Best Viewing Time: 6-9 AM (double bonus of rime + sunrise sea of clouds) After 12 PM, it tends to melt 📌 Friendly Reminder: It’s recommended to stay overnight in a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain Wake up early the next day to catch the rime at its most beautiful moment This snowy world is wallpaper-worthy with every snap — you must come check it out this winter!

Anji Longwang Mountain is a scenic natural wonderland. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and majestic peaks. Lush forests blanket the mountain, providing shade and fresh, invigorating air, rich in negative ions, creating a natural oxygen bar. Crystal-clear streams meander through the mountains, their gentle sounds blending with the cascading waterfalls that resemble silver ribbons, creating a harmonious natural symphony. In spring, the mountain comes alive with colorful blossoms. Summer offers a cool, lush escape from the heat. Autumn paints the mountain in fiery hues of red and gold. Winter transforms the landscape into a serene wonderland of snow. In short, the beauty of Anji Longwang Mountain is captivating and unforgettable.

Longwang Mountain is located at the junction of Anji and Lin'an, with a peak altitude of 1587.4 meters, making it the highest peak in northern Zhejiang. Conventionally, for every 1000 meters increase in altitude, the temperature drops by 6°C. Therefore, the temperature on Longwang Mountain is about 10°C lower than at the foot of the mountain, and the extreme nighttime temperature on the mountain is about -15°C. The snow scene on Longwang Mountain, which is 1587 meters above sea level, is no worse than that in the northeast.

The beautiful rime at Longwang Mountain in Huzhou! Looks crazy! It’s OK for people from the South to go here to see the snow, and climbing to the top is definitely worth the trip! [Line Overview] Loop line 8-11 kilometers 【Equipment】 Wear quick-drying clothes, down jackets, jackets, hiking shoes; prepare crampons, trekking poles, gloves, knee pads ❄️Crampons and mountaineering tents must be brought! Because it’s really slippery! There are so many people falling on their butts and squatting~ You must bring it! [Best viewing time] You should start climbing at 9-10 in the morning at the latest. It will be around 2 o'clock when you reach the top of the mountain. This is the last golden time to see rime. If you go later, the road will be muddy and the snow on the ground will be melted by being stepped on. It will be too late to go down the mountain! [Self-driving guide] Navigate to Lin'an Xiyou Village parking ---- transfer to local pick-up Take the barge 8 kilometers to Gaoqiaowu or Dadizhiye. Or you can drive directly up but the road is very slippery! A bit dangerous ⚠️ I highly recommend going there during Christmas or January! The snow will be thicker and more beautiful!

On the 23rd, people went up to the mountain to see the snow at the source of the Huangpu River, Longwang Mountain (Changtan Village). I was prepared for the low temperature at the top of the mountain, but the actual feeling was much colder than expected. This time I brought a lightweight hiking tent. In the environment of minus seventeen degrees, I didn't feel cold in the tent. The main thermal sleep system is - hot water bottle - R value 6.9 inflatable mattress - minus 20 degrees temperature standard down sleeping bag - two warm babies The fact proves that I slept very well. When I woke up and opened the tent, I was shocked by the fog and snow scenery. Everything was worth it.

Longwang Mountain is the highest peak in northern Zhejiang and the Yangtze River Delta region of East China, known as the 'First Peak of Tianmu'. The main peak of Longwang Mountain is 1587.4 meters high, which is the highest peak in Anji County, Huzhou City, and Ningguo City, Anhui Province. 🚉Travel guide: 🚌Long-distance bus: Direct long-distance buses from various places to Anji (or Xiaofeng) Take a bus from Huzhou Bus Station to Anji County, transfer to a minibus to Xiaofeng, then transfer to Zhangcun, and finally to Longwang Mountain. The whole journey takes about 3 hours and costs 13 yuan. You can also take a fast bus from Hangzhou North Bus Station to Xiaofeng, which costs 20 yuan. 🚗Self-driving: Nanjing to Longwang Mountain Drifting: Take the Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, the Shensu-Zhejiang-Anhui Expressway to Anji North, to Anji County, towards Xiaofeng, pass Baofu, Zhangcun, and follow the signs to Longwang Mountain. The whole journey is 260 kilometers. Hangzhou to Longwang Mountain Drifting: Leave the northern suburbs of the city, take National Highway 104 to Qingshan, towards Xiaofeng, pass Baofu, Zhangcun, and follow the signs to Longwang Mountain Scenic Area. The whole journey is 100 kilometers. Shanghai to Longwang Mountain Canyon Drifting: Take the A9 Expressway, the Shensu-Zhejiang-Anhui Expressway to Anji North, to Anji County, towards Xiaofeng, pass Baofu, Zhangcun, and follow the signs to Longwang Mountain Scenic Area. The whole journey is 250 kilometers. 🏕Camping equipment: Backpack Osprey kesteral38L; single-person mountain tent Sanfeng Piaoyun 2; sleeping bag Heibing q1000; two trekking poles; waterproof cover for mountaineering bag Osprey; pillow naturehike; owg egg nest moisture-proof pad naturehike; aluminum foil lifesaving blanket Decathlon; headlamp Decathlon; ground pad Sanfeng 👕Clothing: Storm jacket Kailas montx; quick-drying clothes Decathlon; quick-drying pants Decathlon; raincoat; fleece Nanjiren; storm pants; fleece pants; knee pads Decathlon; hiking shoes salomon; warm socks champion; sun hat Kailas; wool hat Kailas; lightweight flashlight; power bank; sunglasses okaley; mask Jiaoxia; poker cards 🔧Food and drink supplies: Thermos cup Kailas; skincare products; sunscreen; road meals; outdoor water cup; paper; chopsticks; gas canister; flame head; lighter; cassette stove naturehike 💊Essential medicines: High-concentration glucose; headache powder; Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid; motion sickness patch; cold medicine; stomach medicine; menthol oil; ibuprofen; band-aids; garbage bags; warm baby; mosquito repellent Warm reminder: Prepare more clothes according to the weather of the day, it is best to buy some convenient instant food, and also prepare the necessary source of life 🏕Set up camp on the platform below the slope of despair. After arriving at the camp, set up tents, chop wood, make fire, cook, like a tribe, everyone is busy, without too much words, braving the severe cold, we have a short embrace with nature. When the sun comes out, everyone will scream and shout like a child. We braved unprecedented cold and unknown, gathered on Longwang Mountain, this mountain peak more than 1500 meters above sea level, to feel this snow, this winter camping. (Please remember to take away the garbage you produce after camping) Safety tips: Safety first in the outdoors, you need to reasonably assess your ability. If it's just simple snow play, you can follow the group/lightly equipped, and you can go back and forth in one day. Longwang Mountain has many routes, of course, there are many ways to walk, you can choose not to go to the top of Longwang, only walk the fire prevention road (Longwang Mountain is one of the seven tips, I personally think that the fire prevention road is its essence), avoid the crowd.

Attractive scenery, numerous challenges. The first three kilometers climb 800 meters, steep and difficult to walk. The road is icy after snow, making it difficult to walk. Those who are improperly dressed or lack equipment should not come. Those who bring children to climb the mountain often find themselves in a predicament. The mountain is cold, and the mouth and pipe of the water bag are frozen. It takes a long time to reach the top of the mountain, and there may be emergencies on the way. If you take precautions, respect nature, and don't litter, the scenery will not disappoint the traveler. Route: Follow the two-step route of the Dragon King Mountain small loop.