大明山 Da Ming Shan (direct translation Famous 
Mountain), is apparently not as famous as the other mountain in China, nevertheless it still exudes its own charm... has a 4-star rating in China, a high one considering that 5-star rating goes to Huangshan. It is located in Zhejiang, a nice four hour drive from Shanghai through Linan.
Damingshan is said to be the mini-version of Huangshan. I understood 
why after... it has the same stone like structure mountain, only in Huangshan is much more and bigger in scale. However for those who is just looking for a relaxing weekend at the top of the mountain, Damingshan is worth the trip. Moreover, if you come early enough before the other tourists start coming, the mountain is very peaceful and serene.
why after... it has the same stone like structure mountain, only in Huangshan is much more and bigger in scale. However for those who is just looking for a relaxing weekend at the top of the mountain, Damingshan is worth the trip. Moreover, if you come early enough before the other tourists start coming, the mountain is very peaceful and serene.Five of us rented a car from Shanghai. We've got a good deal for 2 days 1 night car rent with a driver. Our route was Shanghai - Damingshan - Hangzhou (we spent the night there) 
and then back Shanghai. I remembered it was a cold 13th March in Shanghai, in fact it was raining. Spring was abound and rain... were pouring day in day out then. We left nevertheless for Damingshan on the 14th morning. We reached the park just before 11pm. Very early indeed. Ticket to enter the mountain was 80 RMB per person. There is additional charge if one wishes to take the cable car. There is also the additional bus ride (10 RMB one way per person)from the entrance to either the cable car station or the entrance where one can start walking. We walked.
and then back Shanghai. I remembered it was a cold 13th March in Shanghai, in fact it was raining. Spring was abound and rain... were pouring day in day out then. We left nevertheless for Damingshan on the 14th morning. We reached the park just before 11pm. Very early indeed. Ticket to enter the mountain was 80 RMB per person. There is additional charge if one wishes to take the cable car. There is also the additional bus ride (10 RMB one way per person)from the entrance to either the cable car station or the entrance where one can start walking. We walked. Flights a
nd flights of man-made stairs... but nothing in scale as compared to Huangshan. It was enjoyable as there were mini-waterfalls and stream of water that has not dried up along the way. Half way up the mountain... we discovered that it was snowing the night before. So... we were in for a nice white winter scenery treat! Everything is just beautiful when it is white. However it could be a little slippery on the steps. The tree leaves had
ice molded on it- super cool! Throwing snow balls on each other (not highly recommended) but that's what we did... as breaks for our way up. The few so-called scenic spots in Damingshan would the waterfall. There is one huge one on top. The hanging bridge - between two mountain tops... surely not for the faint of heart. However not to be missed as the view is fantastic from the top. You would feel like you were on top of the world! There is a man-made lake too, clean but average looking. On the way up to the hanging bridge and if you take the cable car up, you will pass through a cave- which I think is an old abandoned mine. It is called the ten thousand metre cave. This is a must when you go there but in winter it is freezing cold! 
nd flights of man-made stairs... but nothing in scale as compared to Huangshan. It was enjoyable as there were mini-waterfalls and stream of water that has not dried up along the way. Half way up the mountain... we discovered that it was snowing the night before. So... we were in for a nice white winter scenery treat! Everything is just beautiful when it is white. However it could be a little slippery on the steps. The tree leaves had
ice molded on it- super cool! Throwing snow balls on each other (not highly recommended) but that's what we did... as breaks for our way up. The few so-called scenic spots in Damingshan would the waterfall. There is one huge one on top. The hanging bridge - between two mountain tops... surely not for the faint of heart. However not to be missed as the view is fantastic from the top. You would feel like you were on top of the world! There is a man-made lake too, clean but average looking. On the way up to the hanging bridge and if you take the cable car up, you will pass through a cave- which I think is an old abandoned mine. It is called the ten thousand metre cave. This is a must when you go there but in winter it is freezing cold! 
Damingshan also has a lodge on top of the mountain near the lake... would be a nice resting place for those who are just wanting to chill out.
We took 3 hours walking up and down... all in all it is definitely a recommended place. Less commercialised hence less tourists but very nice!
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Hey,
nice pics. i'm subscribing to your blog =)
wynnie
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