Mian Mountain

I scored big for Shanxi's cultural tourism | Mian Mountain, you're not promoting it clearly enough❗||Mian Mountain⛰️ might sound unfamiliar, but who doesn't know about Qingming Festival? This mountain is the very birthplace of Jie Zitui's self-immolation and the Qingming and Cold Food Festival! The roads and buildings here are all constructed on cliffs and precipices! 📍Location: Nanhuaizhi Village, Mianshan Town, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province ⌚Opening hours: 08:00—17:30 🎫Ticket price: 110 RMB per person, shuttle bus 50 RMB per person 🚍Transportation: The scenic area shuttle is very convenient, stopping at all major attractions, with hop-on hop-off service ⭐Elevators: Da Luo Palace (one-way 5 RMB) Zhengguo Temple (one-way 15 RMB) 🚠Jiegong Ridge Cable Car: Upward 35 RMB, Downward 30 RMB 🚡Longji Ridge Cable Car: Upward 35 RMB, Downward 25 RMB 🍱Dining: You can have lunch at the restaurant at the entrance of Shitao Gully, where many people eat instant noodles, and hot water for the noodles is provided. 🌟Tour Route ✅Recommended to take the shuttle directly to the final destination and visit from top to bottom Shuitao Gully/Ancient Vine Valley➡️Qixian Valley➡️Zhengguo Temple➡️Yunfeng Temple➡️Sky Bridge➡️Da Luo Palace➡️Longtou Temple 🌟Attraction Guide 1️⃣Shuitao Gully/Ancient Vine Valley This is the last stop of the bus. It is said that Shuitao Gully requires about three hours for a round trip of 8km, which is quite time-consuming. Since we went during Qingming Festival when the greenery was not lush and time was limited, we didn't go far and turned back. This attraction is mainly natural scenery, which should be great in summer! If you have enough energy and time, it's worth a hike. The Ancient Vine Valley mainly features stone carvings and towering ancient trees, with general scenery. 2️⃣Qixian Valley The second stop of the bus return trip, this area has exciting iron chain climbing, taking about half an hour in total. Then, continue climbing up to see the zodiac sculptures, and after passing them, you can reach the Qixian Valley elevator, which takes about half an hour to reach Jie Zitui's tomb. Then, there is a cableway to go down the mountain back to the entrance of Shuitao Gully service area. 3️⃣Zhengguo Temple You need to take an elevator to reach the tower, with a one-way trip costing 15 RMB per person. After going up, there is a Lingying Tower with steep stairs. Then, it takes about half an hour to walk from Zhengguo Temple, passing the Z-shaped plank road, to the iron chain climbing spot. Turn right and go straight to reach Yunfeng Temple. 4️⃣Yunfeng Temple A classic photo spot in Mian Mountain. The view from the top is stunning, and you can capture the whole panorama from the cave side. There is also a zigzag plank road to climb. 5️⃣Sky Bridge There is a thrilling suspension plank road built on a sheer cliff. You must go up and experience it! 6️⃣Da Luo Palace Built against the mountain, the panoramic view is quite spectacular. It consists of thirteen levels with a total height of 110 meters, praised as the 'Mini Potala Palace'. You can take an elevator up. 7️⃣Longtou Temple It is the first stop when entering the scenic area. There is the only free explanation available, which is worth listening to briefly. In this area, you can climb to the Dragon Head or take the cable car to the front of Jie Zitui's mother and son statue. We didn't go up due to time constraints. ❤️Summary Although Mian Mountain is not widely promoted, it truly lives up to its reputation and is definitely worth the ticket price. You will be repeatedly amazed by the wisdom of the ancients! Finally, welcome everyone to visit Shanxi!