Things to do in Lingchuan

You really can't treat this as an ordinary mountain road. It's like a market, like a night market, where you can see many people coming up from different windows and chat with them.

Wangmang Ridge is a mountain located at the junction of Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, China and Huixian City, Henan Province. It belongs to the southern section of the Taihang Mountains and has an altitude of about 1,665 meters. It is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and unique geological landscape. It is known as the "Supreme of Taihang" and is a national geological park and a 4A-level tourist attraction. ### Main features: 1. **Strange peaks and rocks**: Wangmang Ridge has steep mountains and peculiar rock shapes. There are four natural wonders: "sea of ​​clouds, sunrise, strange peaks, and pine waves". 2. **Sea of ​​clouds and sunrise**: The sea of ​​clouds and sunrise in the early morning are particularly spectacular, attracting many photography enthusiasts. 3. **Hanging wall road**: The nearby Xiyagou hanging wall road is a steep road that was manually excavated by local villagers for 30 years. It can be called a miracle of human engineering. 4. **Historical legend**: According to legend, Wang Mang stationed troops here to pursue Liu Xiu in the late Western Han Dynasty, so it was named "Wangmang Ridge".

The famous "Heimaogou Grand Canyon" wasn't that breathtaking in person, but the dark, towering mountains on either side created a powerful sense of awe. However, the crowds and cars were chaotic, everyone trying to stop and see the scenery, resulting in a traffic jam. There were even arguments and scrambles as people tried to avoid oncoming traffic. In the end, we barely saw any scenery and had to leave.

Overall, it's a five-star recommendation. Wujiawan boasts tranquil mountains and waters, beautiful lakes and streams, easy and friendly road conditions, a variety of leisure activities, affordable prices, and low commercialization. A three-hour visit is recommended. It's a high-quality, less-traveled spot for a self-driving summer getaway in southeastern Shanxi.

It feels so worthwhile to drive along the Taihang No. 1 Tourist Highway once in my life. I was even moved to tears while driving through the Taihang Grand Canyon. The rivers of our motherland are so magnificent!

Hidden Gems of Southern Taihang Mountains | Lingchuan Natural Stone Gate: The World's First Stone Gate Carved by Nature ✨ Nestled in the valleys of Lingchuan, Jincheng, Shanxi Province, lies a breathtaking geological wonder—the Taihang Mountain Natural Stone Gate. Millions of years of wind and water erosion have slowly sculpted the cliffs into a massive archway, completely untouched by human hands, a masterpiece of nature. The stone gate spans the canyon, flanked by towering cliffs, with a babbling brook flowing at the bottom. From afar, it appears majestic and awe-inspiring; up close, the grandeur of the mountains and rivers is even more striking—truly deserving of its title as the World's First Stone Gate. Venture deep into the Taihang Mountains to witness this unparalleled natural wonder. #BeautifulLandscapes #TaihangMountains #TravelRecommendation #EveryFrameIsBeautiful

Kunshan Cliff Road has now become a popular road on the Internet. Many people come to Wangling but they don’t actually go up, just to take a look at this cliff road. I think the main reason why everyone chooses to go there is that they can stop and walk around and take pictures while driving inside. However, there is a lot of traffic now and there will be queues when entering the mountain, so please pay attention to this.

Many people visit the Xixi Erxian Temple, focusing only on the two national treasure-level buildings inside. However, there's much more to see, such as the distinctive wooden dragon carvings in the main hall. Outside, if you visit in spring, especially later in the day, you can see beautiful peonies.

The water supply has been cut off. The large riverbed along the road has become a rocky ground. There is no place to climb the mountain because the mountain is very steep. You must come to play when there is water!!!