Things to do in Hejin

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Yuncheng

Great Ladder Cliff of The Yellow River

The Yellow River Ladder Cliff is located in Hejin City, Shanxi Province, between Longmen and Shimen of the Yellow River. It faces Shimen to the north, Longmen to the south, the Yellow River to the west, and Luliang to the east. The mountains and rivers are magnificent and the scenery is unique. The core landscape of the Ladder Cliff, the Ladder Cliff, is very old, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty, according to relevant records. Although the chisel marks on the wall have experienced wind and rain, they are still clearly visible. It is an ancient zigzag plank road artificially excavated on the edge of the cliff according to the terrain. It consists of 365 steps, with a width of four or five feet and each step is seven or eight inches high. The overall shape of the Ladder Cliff from the air is like carving 365 steps on a vertical stone. The terrain is steep, the scenery is unique, and the craftsmanship is amazing. The red past on the ladder cliff: On December 23, 1938, the Japanese army entrenched in Hejin, with the 7th and 8th regiments attached to the Tengtian Battalion as the backbone, plus puppet troops, totaling 4,000 to 5,000 people, more than 20 cannons, and the air force cooperated to attack the frontier positions of the New Eighth Division East Longmen Mountain and Yumenkou. The officers and soldiers of the New Eighth Division fought bravely and repelled the Japanese attack many times. The Japanese suffered heavy casualties, and the casualties of the officers and soldiers of the New Eighth Division's frontier positions also reached more than 70%. Among them, a reinforced platoon guarding Yunzhong Temple all died heroically. Many frontier positions were lost for a time. On the 30th, Zhu Zhenmin, deputy commander of the New Eighth Division, ordered the 23rd Regiment to cross the mountains and ridges, cross the river from Shijiatan to reinforce, and launch an attack on the Japanese army from the side of Longmen Mountain (Datizi Cliff) to recover all the positions in Longmen Mountain. This battle dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese invaders, killing and wounding more than 200 Japanese soldiers, forcing them to retreat to Hejin and Jieshan. 271 officers and soldiers from Guizhou, including the company commander of the New Eighth Division, were buried together at the foot of Longmen Mountain at the junction of Shaanxi and Shanxi (this place belongs to Hejin County, Shanxi Province). In 1987, the Hejin County Political Consultative Conference built a monument in front of the tomb. The beautiful legend on the ladder cliff: It is said that when Dayu arrived here to control the flood, he encountered an evil dragon blocking him and could not continue the construction. So he built the stone ladder to the sky of the Yellow River ladder cliff, intending to go to heaven to complain to the Jade Emperor. As a result, after the ladder was built, he found that he still could not go to heaven. Then Guanyin Bodhisattva saw it and could not bear the suffering of the people, so he enlightened Dayu to enter heaven, and then met the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor sent heavenly soldiers and generals to kill the evil dragon and remove the obstacles to river control. Dayu led the people to fight day and night, and soon chiseled the dragon gate, allowing the endless flood to flow into the sea. Now there is a barefoot print on the rock wall next to the Guanyin Buddha niche on the ladder cliff. Legend has it that this is what Dayu left when he entered heaven. Peach Blossom Valley Peach Blossom Valley, as the name suggests, is named after the peach blossoms that bloom all over the mountains in early spring. The valley is quiet and elegant, with lush vegetation, gurgling streams, waterfalls, and various rock formations. The scenery of each season is unique. In spring, peach blossoms bloom all over the mountains. In summer, the scenery is lush and green, with birds singing and flowers fragrant. In autumn, the intoxicating red leaves are scattered on both sides of the valley like ribbons. In winter, everything is quiet, accumulating strength and waiting for the coming year. If you are lucky, you can catch a snowfall, which is really as if it can cleanse the beauty of the soul. Mingxiu Plank Road (Glass Plank Road) Mingxiu Plank Road: "Ming" means wisdom, "Xiu" means practice, and "Mingxiu" means practice of wisdom. The plank road is made up of 108 pieces of three-layer tempered glass, which is exactly the same as the number of 108 Buddhist beads. We integrate the meaning of 108 Buddhist beads with it, and hope that everyone can be happy and at ease in this practice of life. The glass plank road is about 230 meters long and has a vertical height difference of about 150 meters. It is the best way to reach Taohua Valley. On the way, tourists can experience the Sky Walk while enjoying the Taohua Valley Waterfall.

Yellow River Longmen Scenic Area

The Attraction currently has a glass viewing platform with a height difference of more than 200 meters above the water surface, a high-altitude zip line, a high-altitude swing, a high-altitude glass suspension bridge of more than 200 meters, and a high-altitude glass slide of 500 meters, allowing you to fully experience the visual feast brought by the high-altitude glass projects. "The Yellow River flows westward to break through Kunlun, roaring for thousands of miles to touch Longmen" Longmen represents the determination of the prosperity of the Yellow River and mountains and rivers. Walk on the Longmen plank road, look for the remains of Dayu, climb the glass ceiling, and watch the changes of fish and dragons.

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Yuncheng

Wanrong Feiyun Tower Scenic Area

Wanrong Dongyue Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is a temple dedicated to Huang Feihu, the emperor of Dongyue. It was built in the early Tang Dynasty and has been repaired in all dynasties. The main building in the temple, the Feiyun Tower, is made of pure wood, with a light structure, overlapping bucket arches, entwined cloud belts, flying in the sky, and ingenious craftsmanship. Together with the Yingxian Wooden Tower, it is known as the South Tower and the North Tower. It is a rare flower in the field of Chinese architecture. , has a very high research and appreciation value.

Wanrong Jiwang Temple

Ancient and Modern World Scenic Area

The Ancient and Modern World Scenic Area is located in Guzhen Village, about 14 kilometers north of Hejin City, the hometown of General Dong Qiwu. It is themed on landscape tunnels. The three-story tunnel in the Attraction is 3 kilometers long and is the longest landscape tunnel in China. There are ancient tunnels from the Song Dynasty and tunnels preserved during the Anti-Japanese War. There are more than a hundred brick and earth kilns, which are spacious and comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer, quiet and elegant. There are also large restaurants that can accommodate hundreds of people in the Attraction, and cave rooms that are natural and simple. In addition, there are also the ruins of the Jinsui Army Arsenal, the Song and Jin Porcelain Kiln Exhibition Hall and the Pottery Making Experience, the Youth Characteristic Experience Base, the Folk Culture Museum and other attractions worth seeing.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Weinan

Dang Jia Village

Dangjia Village is located in Xizhuang Town in the northeast of Hancheng City. It is a well-preserved architectural village of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is known as a "living fossil of the ancient traditional residences of Eastern mankind." Its stone-built alleys are tall and splendid, elegant courtyard doors are particularly eye-catching, the inscriptions prominently reflect the owner's status and beliefs, and the layout of the village lanes is even more interesting.

Yellow River No. 1 Tourist Highway

Macun Brick Carving Tombs

Macun Brick Carving Tombs are located in the western part of Macun Village, 4 km west of the county seat of Jishan County, Shanxi Province. The tomb complex dates back to the Song and Jin dynasties (960–1234 AD). Macun Brick Carving Tombs cover a total area of approx. 16,000 square meters. Macun Brick Carving Tombs use brick carvings to depict the layout of the tomb owners' residences during their lifetimes, typically featuring a siheyuan (courtyard) structure with a front hall, a back hall, and side rooms. They recreate the architectural style of that time, providing detailed physical evidence for the study of architectural history during the Song and Jin dynasties. The brick carvings of opera and dance unearthed at the site recreate the structure of theaters and the stage forms of theatrical performances of that time, and are among the most important physical materials for the history of theater discovered to date. At the same time, the three-dimensional sculptures of the Twenty-four Filial Exemplars discovered at the site are vivid in shape and graceful in posture, and are also precious works of art. The brick carvings of the Macun Brick Carving Tombs are exquisite and rich, and are of great value for the study of architecture, theater, social customs, ethics, and religious beliefs during the Song and Jin dynasties.

Zhenwu Temple

Zhenwu Temple (also known as Xuanwu Temple) is located among the nine peaks at the northwestern foothills of Zijin Mountain, approx. 1.5 miles from downtown Hejin, Shanxi Province. Its dragon-like shape earned it the local nickname "Nine Dragon Temple" or "Nine Dragon Head." Zhenwu Temple stands majestically on a high elevation, surrounded by open space on three sides, resembling an island. The ridge is covered with lush green pines and cypresses, creating a serene and secluded atmosphere. As early as before the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, it was known as "Wolin Ridge." In the 11th year of the Xianfeng era (1861), Wang Zhaoli and others from the Chongwen Society named it "Lin Island" when they established the Chongwen Pavilion and Chunyang Cave.

Qinglong Temple

Qinglong Temple is located in the west of Jishan County. It was built in the second year of Longshuo in the Tang Dynasty (662 AD). It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has beautiful scenery.