Swallow’s Mu Lianhua Tour

Activity Time: around 9:30-19:30
Meeting Point: Pushi Coffee Shop.

Travel Time: approximately 3 hours.
The team leader will prepare tea breaks; please bring your own packed meals.

A few days ago, I visited Swallow Mountain with three friends by car. Reaching this place is not easy, requiring about a 3-hour one-way drive, but I often feel the desire to come back. Spring flowers, summer mushrooms, autumn leaves — even in the dull winter, there’s a babbling brook and unique beauty that never disappoints. Due to the distance, visits are infrequent. Besides the scenic beauty, it also brings us spiritual joy, which is one of the reasons for this experience.

During a busy, tiring summer, Swallow and Yangmi insisted on driving here to pick mushrooms and have fun, despite heavy rain. At that moment, I thought to myself: “Mouli Flower truly has a special magic.”

The minivan winds around a hillside dotted with walnut trees, passing a sign that reads “Pink Wall.” Looking across the hill, the earth itself appears to be a pink hue. Two years ago, my friend Elephant and I first came here. Seeing a barren land made us almost turn back. It wasn’t until entering the forest, stepping onto thick moss, and reaching what animals call their “bathing pond” that we finally relaxed and thought: “Luckily, we didn’t turn back.” There are tourist signs here, but no trace of tourists — like a forgotten corner of the world. Only animals, plants, moss, and mushrooms grow freely here.

In the forest, the signboard at Mule Deer Flat offers a vivid description as follows:
Mule Deer Flat is located upstream of the Washing Body River. The valley is deep and tranquil, with gentle terrain, abundant water sources, and a secretive environment. Surrounded by mountains, lush water grasses, and crisscrossing gorges. The Washing Body River is clear and bright, peaceful and harmonious, with springs that do not dry up during droughts nor overflow during floods, with tiny streams flowing constantly. Both banks of the river have a good ecological environment and dense forests, serving as habitats for water deer, macaques, black bears, musk deer, tufted deer, wild boars, clouded leopards, red pandas, and other wildlife, as well as a paradise for various wild birds like mountain chickens, beautiful chickens, white pheasants, and bamboo chickens. Each day, groups of water deer and other wildlife come here at different times to drink water and rest — hence the name Mule Deer Flat.

About the route: The walk is not long but takes you deep into the primitive forest. It can be completed by anyone with normal physical fitness, but some steep slopes require consideration for balance and stamina.

Why 'Mouli Flower Mountain and Swallow Tour'?

Because Swallow is the most enthusiastic tour leader eager to lead this route, most tours are led by her. Occasionally, once or twice a month, I (Xiaojing) or Yangmi will lead. We also hope to occasionally experience the joy of a beautiful forest journey in the distant wilderness.

Currently, this activity is offered twice a week. If you wish to book outside our set dates, please contact customer service for inquiries.