#Mian Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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Address:
Mianshan Road, Yicheng County, Linfen City
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Echo@Jiexiu Mianshan, a natural landscape that integrates the cultures of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism
Scenic spots with both mountains and water are not common,
Mianshan is considered a very classic one.
Revisiting Mianshan still excites me.
Take the sightseeing bus to the last stop, Shuitaogou,
then walk back from each station to avoid the crowds and easily check in.
Recommended Zhengguo Temple, with twelve flesh-and-blood statues.
Recommended Yunfeng Temple, with three flesh-and-blood statues.
Recommended Da Luo Palace, a six-story Taoist pagoda.
Recommended Qixian Valley, where you can trace the stream amidst the mountains and water for a wild and thrilling adventure, not to be missed by friends who like hiking.
RoamingRoutes
The Ninth Pass of the World--Niangziguan Pass
Niangziguan Pass is a famous pass of the Great Wall of China, located at the foot of Mianshan Mountain in the northeast of Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province.
The ancient castle is built by the mountain and near the water, overlooking from a high position, with two gates.
The castle is divided into the upper and lower passes, the east is the upper pass, engraved with the horizontal inscription 'Niangziguan';
The west is the lower pass, with a pavilion on it, titled 'The Place Where Princess Pingyang of Tang Stationed Troops', and the door plaque reads 'Qin Jin Shield'.
It was rebuilt during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. The east gate of the castle is a common brick arch gate, with the title 'Zhili Niangziguan', and there are platform battlements on it;
The south gate is made of limestone arch, with the title 'Jingji Fan Screen', and 'Sujiang Building' is built on it.
There are two famous couplets engraved on the stone pillars: 'Who is the best among the 102 strong passes, and this is also famous among the 3000 main roads';
'The ancient fortress is next to the tower, the green mountains outside the city and the river under the city'.
On the southeast side of the castle, there is only a 45-degree stone slope ancient road in front of the gate.
clever_deeanna
Shanxi is a must-visit
Shanxi is a must-visit
😂 It is hidden in the deep mountains, an underestimated 5A level scenic area. The buildings and roads are all standing on the cliffs, and it is also the birthplace of the Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival)!
Mianshan Scenic Area in Jinzhong City, Shanxi
155 yuan/person (including 50 yuan/person for the ticket)
8:00-19:00(1-3 days)
There are many cliff guesthouses in the scenic area to choose from 200~400
yuan or so
🚘Self-driving (parking fee 20 yuan/vehicle)
2 High-speed train/train Jiexiu East Station-Jiexiu Bus Station-Bus 302 to Mianshan (bus 5 yuan/person)
Mianshan tourist special train directly to the top of the scenic area
3 Outside the scenic area:
Yunlou Lane Dan Dan Noodles (be sure to order runny egg
2 Kaiyuan Royal Banquet★
Guan stuffing sugar★
4 Buckwheat Straws:
Must-visit attractions:
The scenic area has 14 major attractions and more than 360 minor attractions
2 Daxiugong Tourist Area (Taoist attraction, feels like a small Potala Palace)
3 Yunfeng Temple Tourist Area (Buddhist attraction)
4 Zhengguo Temple Tourist Area (take the elevator for 15 yuan to go up, there are more than a dozen meat bodhisattvas to see)
Shuitao Gorge Tourist Area (8 kilometers long, it is recommended to walk a short distance)
Wear flat shoes, bring a raincoat, no smoking (confiscate lighters), speak softly (the food in the scenic area is more expensive, it is recommended to eat outside)
✌️Overall, it is a very good experience for two days and one night
The Culinary Camper
Mianshan, Shanxi, the autumn is getting stronger | A low-key 5A scenic spot
| A low-key 5A scenic spot.
🌟Highlights:
🌈🌈Mianshan Scenic Area is a national AAAAA level tourist attraction, a key scenic spot in Shanxi Province, the birthplace of the Qingming Festival (Hanshi Festival) in China, the Research Center of Hanshi Qingming Culture in China, and the Museum of Hanshi Qingming Culture in China. Mianshan Scenic Area spans Jiezhou, Lingshi, and Qinyuan three cities and counties, with the highest altitude of 2560 meters.
🌈🌈It is said that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Jie Zitui, a nobleman of the Jin State, followed the Jin prince Chong'er in exile for more than ten years, and once cut off his own thigh meat to feed Chong'er when he was hungry. After Jin Wengong returned to the country as a monarch, Jie Zitui took his mother to live in seclusion in Mianshan. Jin Wengong sent people to find him, and in order to force Jie Zitui to come out of the mountain, he set fire to the mountain, but burned Jie Zitui and his mother to death. When Wengong learned of this, he was filled with grief and indignation. He ordered Mianshan to be renamed Jieshan, and Yang County to be renamed Jiexiu County. He also 'encircled Mianshan and sealed it as Jietui's field' to commemorate him. And on the day before the Qingming Festival, the day when Jie Zitui was burned, no fire was allowed, and every household could only eat cold rice, which is called 'Hanshi Festival'.
🌈🌈Jie Zitui is the only historical figure in ancient and modern times at home and abroad who is remembered by mountains, counties, festivals, and customs. 'The mountain is not high, if there are immortals, it is famous'. Jie Gongling is the place where the ancient sage Jie Zi lived in seclusion, was burned to death, and was worshipped.
❤Recommended reasons:
🌈🌈Mianshan Scenic Area has 14 major scenic spots and more than 360 minor scenic spots:
🌈🌈Natural landscape: Qixian Valley, Ancient Vine Valley, Shuitao Gully.
🌈🌈Cultural landscape: Longtou Temple, Longji Ridge, Liguyan, Fengfang Spring, Dalo Palace, Tianqiao, Yidou Spring, Zhu Jia Ao, Yunfeng Temple, Zhengguo Temple, Jie Gongling;
🌈🌈Mianshan is beautiful, and Shuitao Xiangou is the first choice. The preaching platform in front of the gully is verdant like ink, standing between the two mountains, surrounded by mountain streams. In summer and autumn, rainbows often rise, and the scenery is beautiful, like poetry and painting.
📍Detailed address:
Nanhuaizhi Village, Mianshan Town, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
EmberFlameshadow82
N Things to Know When Visiting Mian Mountain in Autumn and Winter
If there's a scenic spot in Shanxi that exceeded my expectations and gave me a big surprise, it must be Mian Mountain Scenic Area, and the colorful autumn adds a few more points to the scenic area.
🍁About Mian Mountain
A branch of Taiyue Mountain, the highest peak is 2560 meters above sea level. Mian Mountain, also known as Jie Mountain, is the place where Jie Zitui, a famous minister of the Jin State during the Spring and Autumn Period, lived in seclusion with his mother and was burned. Mian Mountain is also the birthplace of the Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival).
Mian Mountain Scenic Area is mainly divided into cultural landscapes and natural scenery, and it takes at least 1-2 days to fully enjoy. There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area, stopping at each station. The temples and Taoist temples that need to climb before Zhengguo Temple, and the last two stations, Qixian Valley and Shuitao Gully, are natural scenery.
Bus stops: Starting station-Longtou Temple-Daluogong-Tianqiao-Zhujiaao-Yunfeng Temple-Zhengguo Temple-Qixian Valley-Shuitao Gully.
🍁Autumn and Winter Travel Tips
1️⃣If time is limited, you can choose to get off at the attractions you are interested in. It is recommended to play from the inside out. Some attractions are actually very close, and walking may be faster.
2️⃣The autumn colors are beautiful, and rime is easy to see in winter.
3️⃣Some footpaths and driveways are together, be sure to pay attention to the passing sightseeing buses, the mountain roads are rugged, and the turns are very sharp.
4️⃣Zhengguo Temple and Daluogong both have elevators
Zhengguo Temple: 15 yuan for one way
Daluogong: 5 yuan for one way, but the elevator cannot reach the top, and a section of steps needs to be climbed.
5️⃣There are not so many tourists in the off-season, and the sightseeing bus stays at the starting station for a long time, please arrange your time.
6️⃣It is recommended to sit on the right side of the direction of the sightseeing bus, look at the canyon scenery when going up the mountain, and look at the temple buildings when going down the mountain.
7️⃣The temperature on the mountain is slightly lower, it is recommended to wear more.
8️⃣Yunfeng Temple is the largest station, with more snacks and two hotels.
The autumn colors on Yunfeng Temple Mountain are rich, and the photos are beautiful. Daluogong is also very photogenic.
9️⃣If you don't mind it being too heavy, the aerial view of Mian Mountain buildings may be more shocking.
🍁My Favorite Spots
Zhengguo Temple: There are fifteen real body relics in the temple, known as the "world miracle", and the glass tower.
Yunfeng Temple: The iconic landscape of Mian Mountain, in addition to the cliff caves and temples built on Baofu Rock, there is also a zigzag suspended staircase plank road.
Daluogong: Known as the "first Taoist temple in the world", it has thirteen floors and a total building area of more than 30,000 square meters, with carved beams and painted buildings, and it is magnificent.
🍁Mian Mountain Scenic Area
Address: 20 kilometers southeast of Jiexiu City, Nanhuazhi
Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 (summer) /8:30-17:00 (winter)
Tickets: 110 yuan (peak season), 90 yuan at the lowest (off-season)
Parking fee: 20 yuan/vehicle (the parking lot is very large)
Natalie Martin
Mianshan, Shanxi Travel Guide | This trip is really worth it!
Today I'm going to take you to explore Mianshan in Shanxi, this trip is really worth it! Are you ready to experience an unforgettable journey with me?🌈
Mianshan is located in Linfen area, very close to Lingshi East Station, with very convenient transportation. Remember to bring enough cash, wear non-slip shoes, and bring a raincoat!💦👢👛
First, we start from Longtou Temple. The local guide here will explain in detail the local culture and the origin of the surrounding buildings, as well as the related matters of Longji Ridge and the surrounding cable cars. Don't forget to get a paper ticket for a souvenir.📚🌳🚡
Then we go to Daluo Palace, each floor has different views, especially the view from the top, which is very spectacular. If the weather is good, you will definitely see beautiful scenery.🌟🌇🏰
Next, we go to Shuitao Gully. The slope here is not big, and the whole journey is relatively flat. The Shuilian Cave at the end is very cool, no matter how hot the weather is, it can make you feel cool and comfortable.💦💦💦
There are small stalls selling water and various locks nearby, but there is no signal here, so remember to bring cash to buy.💰📶🔒
Next we go to Qixian Valley, the legendary internet-famous bridge is here. Although it's a bit difficult to walk, it definitely tests your courage. If you bring children, I suggest not taking this path.🌉🦸♂👨👩👧👦
Then we go to Yunfeng Temple. From the stone steps up, you can watch one by one. After passing Tiesuoling, to the Z ladder, Yunfeng Temple is really shocking, strongly recommend everyone to go!🌟🪜🛤
Finally we return to Longtou Temple, if you have the strength and time, you can climb Longji Ridge again. We went to Longtou Temple first, and then we could sit for a while before climbing Longji Ridge. Every stage of the journey offers different views. After we reached the position where Li Shimin had camped, we didn't continue to climb. We were a bit tired, and it was raining all the time, and it was not early.⛏🌧💭💡
This is our Mianshan travel guide! If you also want to have an unforgettable travel experience, why not try this itinerary! Now pack your bags, let's explore the beauty of Mianshan together!🎒🌟🌈