[2024 Taiyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Mengshan Scenic Area (Updated Sep)
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Address:
Luodi Temple Village, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-21:30(Admission ends at 20:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
6159898
Shanxi Taiyuan | A clean and pure Zen heart.
| A clean and pure Zen heart. In the north of China, there is a mountain range. It stands proudly with a majestic posture, carrying a heavy culture and natural charm. This is Mengshan in Taiyuan, Shanxi.
Climbing Mengshan is like a holy place. Slow down your feet and stroll around here leisurely! In addition to the spectacular Buddha, the scenery here is also super beautiful.
💰Ticket price:
After the park opens on September 13, 2024, the opening hours of Mengshan Scenic Area on weekdays (Monday to Friday) are from 8:00 to 18:30, and it is extended to 21:30 on weekends and statutory holidays, and ticket checking stops at 20:00. In terms of ticket prices, the current preferential price for the people is 35 yuan/person, and the student ticket is 25 yuan, while people over 60 years old and specific groups enjoy free ticket discounts.
🚌Transportation: You can drive, or take bus No. 58, 329, Y3, etc. directly to "Mengshan Buddha Scenic Area" station.
✨There are evening hours recently, and the Buddha statues under the lights are golden and very spectacular.
⏰Play time:
• If you are a "special soldier" style play, it only takes 1.5 hours to go up and down the mountain.
• If you want to stroll leisurely, half a day is fine.
• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes to go up the mountain, bring some snacks and water, and you can set off!
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Mengshan Scenic Area【Attraction Guide】
📍 **Address**：
Mengshan Scenic Area is located in Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. The specific address is Luochengsi Village, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City.
🚗 **Transportation**：
- **Public transportation**: Depart from Taiyuan City and take bus No. 58, 329, or Y3 (only operates on weekends) to "Mengshan Buddha Scenic Area" station.
- **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Mengshan Buddha Scenic Area" and drive to the scenic area parking lot according to the navigation instructions.
🕙 **Opening hours**：
- Peak season operation time: March 21, 2024-October 20, 2024.
- Scenic area opening time: 8:00
- Tourist Service Center ticket sales time: 8:00-17:00
- Tourist Transfer Center ticket sales time: 8:00-18:30
- Sightseeing bus operation time (uphill): 8:00-17:00
- Sightseeing bus operation time (downhill): 8:00-18:30
- Scenic area parking lot operation time: 8:00-16:50
- Scenic area closing time: 18:30
💰 **Ticket price**：
- The full ticket price is CNY 35/ticket.
- Discount policy: Minors and people with mobility difficulties must be accompanied by someone to visit; it is strictly forbidden to bring flammable and explosive dangerous goods into the scenic area; please do not smoke, spit, litter, make noise, play, or climb in the scenic area.
🌟 **Highlights**：
- **Mengshan Buddha**: The largest cliff Buddha and Buddha Pavilion in the Northern Dynasties of China, with a history of about 1500 years.
- **Kaihua Temple**: Established during the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty, it is the location of Mengshan Buddha and has a rich historical background.
- **Natural scenery**: Mengshan Scenic Area has rich vegetation and diverse biological species, making it a good place for eco-tourism and outdoor activities.
📌 **Tips**：
- **Comfortable clothing**: It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes for long walks and outdoor activities.
- **Insect prevention measures**: There may be mosquitoes in summer, it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent or wear long-sleeved clothes.
- **Environmental awareness**: Please keep the environment clean, do not litter, and protect the natural ecology.
- **Safety precautions**: Some attractions may require climbing or passing through plank roads, please pay attention to safety and abide by the scenic area regulations.
Please note that the above information may change over time, and it is recommended to verify the latest information before traveling. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Mengshan Scenic Area, Shanxi Province!