Dabie Mountains: Luotian & Yingshan 4-Day Getaway

Drive from Wuhan to the southern foothills of the Dabie Mountains, connecting Baodaofeng, Tiantangzhai, Yingshan hot springs, and tea plantations, with autumn foliage views.

A well-established mountain driving route near Wuhan. Enter the mountains via Baodaofeng in northern Luotian, pass through Jiuzihe to Tiantangzhai, and head south to Yingshan to finish with hot springs. Mountain climbing relies mainly on cable cars and well-maintained paths, requiring only light hiking. Ideal for autumn foliage (late October to mid-November), azaleas (April to May), and summer escapes; this route does not cross over to the Anhui side.

Cable car lines can be long during the autumn foliage season; Baodaofeng closes relatively early in the afternoon, so early arrival is recommended.

Day by day

Day 1 · Wuhan into the Mountains to Baodaofeng

Luotian & Yingshan（Baodao Peak）

Drive from Wuhan via Shengli Town to Baodaofeng (approx. 3 hours), and hike the trails in the afternoon.

Stay: Hegao Ancient Street at Baodaofeng

Day 2 · Jiuzihe & Tiantang Lake

Luotian & Yingshan（Tiantang Lake、Jiuzihe & Shengrentang）

Descend the mountain after viewing the sea of clouds in the early morning, and drive to Tiantang Lake and Jiuzihe (approx. 1.5 hours).

Stay: Jiuzihe Town

Day 3 · Climb Tiantangzhai & Transfer to Yingshan

Luotian & Yingshan（Tiantangzhai (Hubei side)、Yingshan Hot Spring）

Drive from Jiuzihe to Tiantangzhai (approx. 30 mins), and drive to Yingshan County after the visit (approx. 1.5 hours).

Tiantangzhai stops ticket sales around 3:00 PM; there are no formal walking paths around the main peak monument.

Stay: Yingshan County Seat

Day 4 · Yingshan Tea Plantations & Return to Wuhan

Luotian & Yingshan（Wuyunshan Tea Park、Bi Sheng Memorial Park）

Explore around the county seat in the morning, and drive back to Wuhan via the highway in the afternoon (approx. 2.5 hours).