Scenic spot introduction:
Yuncheng Salt Lake is the third largest sodium sulfate inland lake in the world. You can paddle in the lake. The black mud in the lake contains seven kinds of constants and sixteen kinds of trace elements, which can beautify and rejuvenate the skin. It is called the "Dead Sea of China".Attractions distribution:
Yuncheng Salt Lake is located south of Yuncheng in southwestern Shanxi Province and at the northern foot of Zhongtiao Mountain. In ancient times, this place was the place where Xie County and Xiezhou were dissolved, so it was also called Jiechi or "Hedong Salt Lake". The local salt industry has been in existence for more than 4,000 years. With its development history, the salt produced is also called "Jieyan", "Luyan" or "Hedong salt".The Yuncheng Salt Lake was formed in the early Cenozoic period about 500 million years ago. The lake area is 132 square kilometers. Like the world-famous Israeli Dead Sea, it is an inland saltwater lake. The black mud of the Israeli Dead Sea is mainly composed of chloride. Yuncheng Salt Lake black mud is mainly composed of sulfates. Both are rich in mineral elements that are beneficial to the human body. They have "different effects in the same lake" on human health.
In addition to the magic of the Dead Sea, Yuncheng Salt Lake is also a place full of life. The lake is vast and vast, surrounded by reed wetlands and populated by waterfowl and migratory birds. It has been known as the "Silver Lake" since ancient times. The more than 4,000-year salt production history of Yuncheng Salt Lake has also given rise to many cultural landscapes, such as the Salt Lake Temple built in the Tang Dynasty, the revered Guan Gong Family Temple, the largest martial arts temple in the country - Guandi Temple, and Sima Wen Gong Temple, Yongle Palace Murals, Pujiu Temple, Yellow River Tieniu, Puzhou Ancient Ferry Ruins, etc. are all dotted around the Salt Lake like pearls. While enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Salt Lake, tourists can also explore the mystery of Chinese salt culture.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Health care, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, temples, historic sites, theme parks, lakestravelling guideline:
In addition to Shanxi noodles in Yuncheng Salt Lake, the traditional famous dishes of Shanxi cuisine include sweet and sour fish, pot-roasted mutton, mutton with green onion and cypress seeds, shredded yam, baked eggs in iron bowls, fermented bean curd meat, etc.; snacks include "brain", sliced noodles, Pork fish, cat ears, oatmeal noodles, Wenxi cakes, etc. Among the condiments, Qingxu old vinegar, Daixian pepper, Yanbei sesame oil, and Yingxian purple garlic are all very famous.
Best time to visit:
summer
Shopping recommendations:
The "Muyuan" skin care set is the most famous local souvenir, which is great for personal use or as a gift to relatives and friends.
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Yuncheng>Salt Lake District
How to get there:
Bus: Take bus No. 21, No. 66, or No. 88 in Yuncheng city to go directly to the Dead Sea Scenic Spot in China.
Self-driving: Zhengzhou-Lianhuo Expressway-Sanmenxia Exit-Yellow River Bridge-Yunsan Expressway-Yuncheng East and you will reach the scenic spot (the journey takes about 3 hours)
Scenic area map:
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Salt Lake ticket price:
Relais Health City: Bath fee is 18 yuan/person; mineral spa treatment is 60 yuan/person; Dead Sea floating is 60 yuan/person; black mud health regimen is 60 yuan/person; three unique packages are 198 yuan/person.
Pool Temple: 10 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-24:00
