Step onto the Junzhang Ancient Trail where cobblestones whisper tales of Song Dynasty tea caravans! This best-preserved mountain path in Wuxi winds through bamboo curtains revealing 1300-year-old cliff carvings and surprise lake views of Taihu. Locals chuckle as they advise: 'Race the sunset to Wulang Pavilion – that's when the whole trail turns to molten gold!' Pack hiking poles for the infamous 45-degree final ascent, a thigh-burning ritual that rewards with panoramas even Instagram can't capture.

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