Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain (Tianya Mountain) Scenic Area is famous for its strange rocks and ancient temples. It is a great place for mountain climbing with magnificent scenery. There are many mountains and peaks here, the mountains are steep and the cliffs are towering; the peaks of the mountains are like arrows, with strange peaks and rocks reaching into the sky. Incense smoke curls up from the ancient temple at the foot of the mountain, and there has been an endless stream of worshipers since ancient times. Especially during the traditional temple fair in early March every year, tens of thousands of people gather and the event is unprecedented.Attractions distribution:
Tianya Mountain is located 5 kilometers east of Yuanping, with a total area of 1,000 hectares. The scenic area consists of two peaks: Tianya Peak and Lianhua Peak. The famous landscape is undoubtedly the Shigu Stone in the southeast of Lianhua Peak. In addition, there are Zhongxiao Terrace, Square, Guanyin Statue, Pavilion, Shiren Waterfall, Hutuo Swallowing, Tianya Snow Sweeper, etc. . The Shigu Temple at the foot of the mountain was recorded as early as the Yuan Dynasty. There are more than 20 surviving buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including the mountain gate, stone lions, flagpoles, bell and drum towers, and the main hall.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, mountaineering, adventure, worship, religion, mountains, strange rocksTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Xinzhou City>Yuanping City
How to get there:
Bus route: You can take a train or long-distance bus to Yuanping, and then transfer to a bus in the direction of Zigan or take a taxi (within 30 yuan).
Self-driving route: Exit Yuanping/Dongshe/S310 exit of Yuantai Expressway and drive along Ping'an East Street → Changyuan Line.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Tianya Mountain ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Every year on the third day of March, there is a traditional temple fair held at the Shigu Shrine. Merchants gather and perform operas to celebrate, with more than 10,000 people attending.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Yuan Ping Li, Yuan Ping Guokui, "Ma Ye".
Gallery

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Bell and Drum Towers

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Lotus Peak

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Zhongxiao Sculpture

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Cliff Carvings

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Shigu Temple

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Traditional Temple Fair

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Zhongxiaotaiji

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Guanyin Statue

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Mountain Gate

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Tianya Mountain

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Shigu

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Square

Shanxi Yuanping Tianya Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Zhongxiao Terrace
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