Top Things to do in Deqing County
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Discover the best top things to do in Deqing County, China including Mogan Mountain, Moganshan Villas, Xinshi Ancient Town, Huzhou Bowulong Tam, Huzhou Luhuadang Scenic Resort.
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1. Mogan Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By jameshuang - Taipei, Taiwan
Mogan Mountain (莫干山, also known as Moganshan) is located in the northwest of Zhejiang. According to legend, during the Spring and Autumn (春秋時代, 770- 476 BC), Emperor Wu asked sword smith Gan Jiang and his wife Mo Ye to cast a pair of swords in three months. The location they forged the swords was in the mountain therefore the mountain was named Mogan Mountain. The location became a famous tourist attraction called Sword Pond (劍池). The first to build large European style stone villas, houses and churches were the missionaries in the 1880s. Later in 1910, the Americans and British built summerhouses in the mountain but left the site when the Communist party was rising in 1949. Today, it is a popular tourist destination especially in the summertime.
The 4,300 ha (10,626 acre) Mogan Mountain is a summer escape for those living nearby, especially for those from Shanghai. It is a place that most tourists (especially foreigners) will not visit because it is less well-known and not very convenient. My brother-in- law and my young sister drove us from Hangzhou to Mogan Mountain. He visited here before and drove via the narrow mountain road, which was an adventure in itself especially when we passed other cars. Not only the narrow road but also the parking was a big problem when we visited. Luckily, we visited in September not the summertime. We went to the Qing Liang Ting (清涼亭) and Xugguang Tai (旭光台) first. Don’t miss the Xugguang Tai; the view is fantastic and only a short distance from Qing Liang Ting. The next stop was the Wu Ling Village (武陵村) where we saw the Chiang Kai-Shek Residence (松月廬) where Chiang Kai-shek (蔣中正, President of Republic of China from 1950 to 1975) with his wife Soong Mei-ling went to for their honeymoon in 1928. We continued to the Lu Hua Dang Park (蘆花蕩公園) and went up to the top where we had lunch in the Bai Yun Coffee Shop (白雲咖啡館). The famous Baiyun Hotel (白雲飯店) is next door to the coffee shop.
There are other attractions on the Mogan Mountain, but we had to go to Wuxi in Jiangsu. You need at least one full day to visit most of the attractions and the trails. It is recommended to stay overnight on the mountain. There are many renovated and new villas for overnight stay. The prices for high-end villas are quite expensive, but you can also find reasonable stay on the mountain.
2. Moganshan Villas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By DLM5601 - Beijing, China
If you want to find a quiet place to rest, Moganshan is one of your choice. It is famous place to avoid hot summer, there are many villas around the whole mountain, which are connected with many famous persons in Chinese history of last century. One can take train or bus from Hangzhou to Deqing county, then transfer taxi to Mountain. Although the mountain is not very high, where you can hiking within one day, & most of tourist will return Deqing county on the same day, I suggest that one stay there at least one night to breath the fresh air in the next morning. Summer & fall, as well as public holidays, are rush reasons (hotels pricie will rush too), beside these days, you can find hotel with reaonable price. If you are tired with crowded West Lake of Hangzhou, you can arrange a trip to Moganshan.
3. Xinshi Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By liucy752 - Taipei, Taiwan
Xinshi is an ancient town with 1600 years' history, located one and a half hours ride from Huzhow City.
It is an under discovered and under developed old town, much smaller and less famous than many other water towns in Zhejiang Province. I have visited lots of “ancient towns” in China, many of them are too commercialized and crowded. Xinshi is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient town. The beautiful scene impresses me very much. It is really a picture-perfect water town.
Everything is within walking distance. You can take an one to two hours stroll along the river. There are very few stores, bars, coffee shops and restaurants in the town. The spot is suitable for artists, architectural lovers and tourists searching for peace and relaxation.
4. Huzhou Bowulong Tam
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor China Member
这个景点已废弃，所以不收费了，可以随便进去，沿着小山路往上走走，没什么人，真是难得清闲，龙潭所在的碧坞村不错，有好多民宿，这里适合静静地隐居，远离喧嚣，白天爬爬山，晚上听听鸡鸣狗叫，就是山里人家的生活…这里民宿养的鸡超级好吃，连我这种对鸡汤不感兴趣的都一下干掉三大碗，鲜笋也是超嫩，上来就一扫而光。说实话单看龙潭没逛头，如果住碧坞顺道逛逛很合适，何况是免费的。
5. Huzhou Luhuadang Scenic Resort
