Yichun Moon Mountain | Soaking in Selenium Springs Under the Moon, Warming Body and Soul; Strolling Cloud Ladders to Knock on Heaven's Gate

When my body immersed in the milky-white hot spring of Wentang Town, gazing up at the crescent moon hanging over the mountain peak, I suddenly understood the romance of "simmering the moon in selenium springs"—the abundant selenium in the water is nature's healing gift, while Yichun's legend as the "City of the Moon" transforms these steaming waters into a cauldron that melts away worldly fatigue. 🌙♨️ Climbing to the 1,700-meter-high Qingyun Plank Walk and watching sea of clouds swirl around my ankles, I realized "strolling cloud ladders to knock on heaven's gate" was no exaggeration—this is the mortal world closest to paradise! --- ♨️ Simmering the Moon in Selenium Springs: Lunar Magic for Body and Soul The phrase "warming body and soul" must be felt with every inch of your skin: • Bathing in "liquid gold": Wentang Town's selenium-rich hot springs are drinkable and soakable! Post-soak skin becomes satin-smooth; drinking three sips of spring water straight from the source leaves a sweet aftertaste, gently cleansing your organs. At night, it turns magical—lights illuminate the pool, turning water into molten jade beneath the starry sky, truly a "moon-simmering" spectacle! (⚠️ Only authentic ancient spring pools at Gujing Spring Street—avoid artificial imitations!) • Where Zen meets springs: A 10-minute downhill walk leads to Yangshan Qiyin Zen Temple. Meditate amidst incense and chanting that blends seamlessly with sulfur scents—warming the body, enlightening the soul. --- ☁️ Cloud Ladder Stroll: Walking Through Celestial Myths The ascent is a feast for eyes and courage: 1. Cable car through wonderland: Ride directly to the mid-station, watching bamboo seas fade into mist—four seasons unfold in 15 minutes. 2. Dance on cliffs: The 1,700m-high Qingyun Plank Walk steals the show! This 3km glass-and-stone path clings to vertical cliffs, with clouds swirling at your waist. Clutch the rails at first, then spread your arms like a wind-riding immortal. (📸 Scream-worthy photo spots: Moon Lake Viewpoint, Cloud Valley Waterfall turn.) 3. Heavenly secret: Moon Lake: At the trail’s end lies an emerald pool—the summit’s Moon Lake! Mist rises through lakeside forests, as if stepping into celestial realms. Legend calls it Chang’e’s lost mirror; sit by the shore to complete the "knocking on heaven’s gate" metaphor. --- 📌 Blood-and-Tears Tips & Warnings 1. Best itinerary (2 days/1 night): • Day1: Arrive in Wentang Town → Soothe in selenium springs (choose Gujing Spring Street’s authentic pools) → Stay at hot spring hotel. • Day2: Cable car up → Hike Qingyun Plank Walk → Moon Lake photos → Descend by cable car (⚠️ Last ride 16:30!). 2. Transport tips: • High-speed rail to Yichun Station → 30-min taxi to Wentang Town (~¥50) → Shuttle to Moon Mountain base (20 mins). • ❌ Avoid station "black taxis"—scams and unsafe. 3. Top stays: • Spring lovers: Wentang’s Kuangliao Hot Spring Hotel (in-room springs). • View chasers: Summit’s Mengyue Villa (cloud-sea views, basic facilities). 4. Survival kit: ✅ Non-slip hiking shoes (wet planks!), lightweight down jacket (10°C colder up top), raincoat, cash (no signal for cable car payments). ✅ Pack light! No tripods—regret is real on cliffs. 5. Cost hacks: • Combo ticket (¥220) for entry + round-trip cable car (hiking up is brutal). • Night hot spring entry (30% off post-17:00, better lighting). --- ✨ Final Epiphany: The Code Between Mortal and Divine Descending, I grasped Moon Mountain’s essence: • "Simmering the moon" is earth’s mercy—selenium heals, moonlight soothes; • "Knocking on heaven’s gate" reflects human yearning—scaling cliffs for celestial freedom. More than scenery, it offers ancient wisdom: shed armor in hot springs, reboot your soul atop mountains. If city life grinds you down, let Moon Mountain’s springs dissolve fatigue. At the cloud ladder’s end, knock on your own heaven’s door! 🚪