Mount Tianmu

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One of China’s ancient mountains, Mount Tianmu lies within the borders of Lin'an city, 84 kilometers west of Hangzhou. Part of the mountain has been preserved as the Mount Tianmu National Nature Reserve, which is part of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Reaching an elevation of 1,506 meters, Mount Tianmu has eastern and western peaks, each housing a permanent pond. Mount Tianmu, literally meaning "eyes-that-face-heaven mountain", gets its name from this set of ponds. The mountain is notable for its canopy of large trees and is home to a treasure-trove of biodiversity. It boasts awe-inspiring sights such as rare forests of large Japanese cedars and the only wild population of ginkgo trees in the world. It is also a vital habitat for rare and endangered birds.

Ticket: original price: 110 yuan; current price: 100 yuan