Scenic spot introduction:
Songmingyan is famous for its unique pines, ancient temples and magical springs. The ancient trees in the area are towering and green all year round. Xumi green color "It is ranked first among the "Eight Scenic Spots of Ninghe".Attractions distribution:
Songmingyan is located in the Taizishan forest area in a small gorge in Diaotan Township, 25 kilometers south of Hezheng County, Linxia Prefecture. It is named because whenever the wind blows, the pine waves roar loudly, like the beating of war drums and galloping horses.Songmingyan Scenic Area covers an area of 33 square kilometers. South Terrace , Western Top , Dugangling The three peaks standing side by side have peculiar shapes and handsome appearances. As early as the Yuan Dynasty, people dug caves and sculpted Buddhas, built temples, and practiced seclusion here. It is now a place where palaces, towers, pavilions, and flying bridges from past dynasties are gathered.
From April 26th to 29th of the lunar calendar (commonly known as April 8th), local people and tourists from other places come to visit the Songmingyan landscape, sing "Huaer" and hold the annual Songmingyan "Huaer" festival.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Ecological tour, Taoist culture, flowers, ancient Buddhist temples, folk customs, national forest parkAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
summer
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Gansu Province > Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture > Hezheng County
How to get there:
There is a special tourist bus from Linxia City to Songmingyan National Forest Park; there is a shuttle bus to the scenic area every 20 minutes from Hezheng County Bus Station, and the journey takes 35 minutes.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Ticket prices for Songmingyan:
25 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-17:00