Changzhi Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area Travel Guide

Xiangyuan County

Scenic spot introduction:

Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area was known as "Xiantang Jiuyin" in ancient times. Now it is a tourist resort integrating natural scenery, cultural landscape, Buddhist culture, historical relics, summer vacation and leisure. It is located at the western foothills of Taihang Mountain and the northern source of Zhuozhang River, far away from Xiangyuan County, Shanxi Province. 25 kilometers. Xiantang Mountain is named after the Xiantang Temple built halfway up the mountain. The mountain was originally called "Jiulong Mountain". The main peak is 1,700 meters above sea level and covers an area of more than 20 square kilometers. Climbing high and looking out, you will see numerous mountains, filled with clouds and mist, like the gathering of nine dragons. Li Jun, a Jinshi in Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, wrote in his poem: "This is the true realm of Penglai. Where can I find a fairyland?"

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in the Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area include the Faxian Stone Carvings, Xiantang Temple, Song Dynasty Jingzhuang Stone Pagoda, Sakyamuni Sitting Statue, Theme Pavilion Group, Faxian Statue, Dongfeng Guanyin, Seven Sons Making Buddha, Black Dragon Cave, Xiantang Pagoda, Cave Sky, etc. .

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Photography, mountaineering, architecture, Buddhism, temples, famous mountains, strange caves

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shanxi Province>Changzhi City>Xiangyuan County

How to get there:

There are generally flights to Taiyuan, Shanxi from all over the country. If you depart from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places, you can take a direct flight to Changzhi. Then take the G55 (Er-Guangzhou Expressway) from the Xiangyuan Toll Station to Xiangyuan via Chang'an Avenue, and then directly to the scenic spot through the Xiantang Mountain Tourist Line. You can also get off the expressway from Wangcun Toll Station and pass through Xialiang, Shuinian and Dongling to reach the scenic spot.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Xiantang Mountain ticket price:

100 yuan/person. Scenic spots offer half-price discounts to students and seniors over 60 years old with legal and valid certificates, and free admission to children, disabled people, active military personnel, and seniors over 70 (inclusive).

Scenic area opening hours:

7:00-17:00

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

There is an ancient temple fair in Xiantang Mountain every year in March of the lunar calendar, and a red leaf fair in October of the Gregorian calendar. Visitors can enjoy the red leaves all over the mountains and plains, and there is also the "Three Fairs and One Festival" during the summer holiday season.