Mianshan Scenic Area

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!

Mian Mountain originated in the Spring and Autumn period when Jie Zitui of the state of Jin carried his mother into hiding and was burned on the mountain, hence Mian Mountain is also known as Jie Mountain. Mian Mountain combines mountain scenery, water colors, cultural relics, Buddhist temples, and revolutionary sites all in one. It is also the birthplace of China's Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival), home to the China Cold Food Qingming Culture Research Center, and the China Cold Food Qingming Culture Museum. 📍Detailed address: Yijiazhuang Village, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🎫Ticket strategy: Peak season 110💰 per person, scenic area shuttle 50 per person Off-season 80💰 per person, scenic area shuttle 50 per person, half price for students, free for the elderly, children, military personnel, and disabled persons 🚗Transportation strategy: 🚞Take the train to Jiexiu West Station, take bus 302 to the 'Mian Mountain Station' stop, walk 332 meters and you're there. Only the West Station has a direct bus, it's recommended to take a taxi from other stations, or you can take the 'Mian Mountain Scenic Area Express Bus' to reach the scenic area, which takes about 30 minutes. 🚗Self-driving: There are many scenic spots in Shanxi, and it's more convenient to drive yourself, you can directly navigate to 'Mian Mountain Scenic Area' Opening hours: 08:00-19:00 (entry stops at 6:30 pm) 🌟Must-visit spots: 1⃣️Longtou Temple This is an important place to watch the sea of clouds in the morning and the sunset in the evening 2⃣️Daluogong Each level is different, you can climb to the top for a bird's-eye view, and the scenery should be even better when the weather is good. 3⃣️Shuitaogou Known as the 'Jiuzhaigou of the North', the slope is not steep. The whole journey is relatively flat, and the endpoint's Shuilian Cave is super cool 4⃣️Qixian Valley The legendary internet-famous bridge is here, don't miss it if you like outdoor adventures! It's a bit difficult to walk and tests your courage, it's not recommended to take this route with children. 5⃣️Yunfeng Temple The largest Buddhist site in Mian Mountain, with a zigzagging suspension ladder built on a vertical cliff, it's really shocking, highly recommended for everyone to visit! 6⃣️Zhengguo Temple Has more than a dozen flesh-and-blood Bodhisattvas, called a 'world miracle' by experts, not seen elsewhere 7⃣️Jie Gongci China's largest stone cave temple, also the hiding place of Jie Zitui, with the site of his cremation and worship 📝Note tips: 1⃣️Bring some cash, as some spots have no signal and it will be inconvenient to buy things 2⃣️Wear a pair of comfortable non-slip shoes, as there will be a lot of walking 3⃣️After finishing the first stop, you can directly take the scenic area bus to the last stop, then play in reverse order 4⃣️Mian Mountain is large, it is recommended to play for two days, but the ticket can only be used once, you can choose to stay in a hotel inside the scenic area, it's a bit expensive... it's up to you to decide.

Also known as Mianshang, it was later called Jie Mountain because Jie Zitui of the Spring and Autumn period's Jin state carried his mother to live in seclusion here and was burned to death. Ticket price: 160r (adult ticket + round-trip shuttle) Mian Mountain is really very large, and there are many winding mountain roads, so the shuttle is necessary. It is recommended to tour from the innermost to the outer part, as the route is more straightforward. The Mianshan Scenic Area in Jinzhong City is about a 2-hour drive from Taiyuan. We chose to join a group for a one-day trip and only visited three iconic spots. Shuitaogou is still very crowded during peak periods, but the natural scenery is very comfortable, with some small waterfalls and water curtain caves, suitable for taking photos and breathing in oxygen. Yunfeng Temple has 108 steps (very steep), but the process of climbing to the top also has the meaning of overcoming troubles, just don't look back, just muster the energy and climb up! Daluo Palace has a bit of a Potala Palace feel, with different main halls on each level, just follow the path, and there is an elevator that can take you directly to the top (for an additional fee of 5r)

Located in the southeast of Jiexiu, Mianshan is a thousand-year-old mountain that stands as a silent guardian over the region. The mountain air is crisp, as if wrapped in a delicate veil, enhancing the mystique of the winding Panshan Road. Pavilions dot the mountainside, their simple and elegant structures standing as bright pearls in the river of history. These ancient buildings have witnessed the changes of Mianshan and the creativity of countless literati and poets. The clouds hang like white silk above the cliffs, contrasting beautifully with the green mountains, resembling a natural ink painting. From the mountaintop, the view of the pine forests, cypress trees, and drifting clouds is enchanting, creating an atmosphere akin to a fairyland. Mianshan, with its ancient allure, not only boasts stunning natural scenery but also holds a rich historical and cultural significance. Whether it's the meandering Panshan Road or the quaint pavilions, Mianshan captivates the heart, leaving visitors longing for more. #HistoricalMountain #NatureBeauty

Mian Mountain in Jiexiu, Shanxi, a severely underestimated 5A scenic spot❗ If you come to Shanxi for a tour, please be sure to leave some time for Mian Mountain, because it is really worth your visit🥰. 1️⃣ Scenic spot ticket: 110 yuan, shuttle bus 50 yuan. If you stay in the scenic spot, you can drive up the mountain without buying a shuttle bus🚗. There are also cable cars and elevators at some scenic spots in the scenic area, which need to be purchased separately. The elevator is 15 yuan and the cable car is 35 yuan. 2️⃣ Scenic spot transportation: The shuttle bus in the scenic spot is very convenient, and it will stop at the main scenic spots, and you can get on and off at any time🚌. The tourist center is about ten kilometers away from the farthest scenic spot, Shuitao Gully, on the top of the mountain. 3️⃣ Scenic spot accommodation: I stayed at the Cliff Hotel under Yunfeng Temple, with a standard room of 330 yuan, where you can eat and park🅿. The altitude of Mian Mountain Scenic Area is about 1500 meters, which is very cool and suitable for summer vacation🏞. 4️⃣ Play suggestions The Mian Mountain Scenic Area is very large, and it is recommended to play for two days. If you only have one day and want to save money, it is recommended to stay near the tourist center at the foot of the mountain, and take the bus up the mountain early the next morning, and you can take the last bus down in the afternoon🚍. There are many inns and farmhouses next to the tourist center, most of which are priced within 100 yuan, which is very affordable✅. 5️⃣ Recommended scenic spot route: Longtou Temple-Daluo Palace-Tianqiao Scenic Area-Yunfeng Temple-Zhengguo Temple-Qixian Valley-Jiegong Ridge-Shuitao Gully. Shuitao Gully is the last stop of the scenic spot shuttle bus🌊. Mian Mountain has 14 major scenic spots and more than 360 minor scenic spots. What I recommend is just the main scenic spots, and other minor scenic spots can go if you have more time🎈. Note: Qixian Valley, generally not recommended for tourists, parents with children, and the elderly should not go. This place is only suitable for friends who like outdoor adventure challenges. The road inside is very difficult to walk, and there are many suspended steps and wooden suspension bridges built on the steep cliffs on both sides of the stream in the canyon, which are frightening😱. Longtou Temple: The place where Li Shimin came in the past, this is also the first scenic spot to enter the Mian Mountain Scenic Area. This place is very suitable for taking pictures, and the view is very good! 📸 Daluo Palace: The crown of Chinese Taoist architecture, built on the cliff of Lion Mountain, is very shocking! The entire building is stacked layer by layer, a total of 13 layers, the shape is quite like the Potala Palace, so it is also called the "Little Potala Palace"🙏. Tianqiao Scenic Area: There is a suspended plank road above, built on the straight cliff, you must go up and experience it, it is very thrilling! 🧗‍♂️ Yunfeng Temple: Mainly look at the Buddhist temples under the cliff and cliff grottoes, as well as Tiesuoling, and a section of zigzag suspended plank road, built on the vertical cliff and cliff, especially thrilling. This is also a landmark landscape of Mian Mountain, which is very suitable for aerial photography and very shocking! 🚁 Zhengguo Temple: There are more than a dozen flesh Buddhas, which cannot be seen elsewhere, and are called "world miracles" by experts. Lingying Tower can go up, aerial photography is very shocking! 🛫 Jiegong Ridge: Jie Zitui's seclusion, self-immolation and worship place, the Jie Shen Temple on the mountain is located in a huge grotto, which is the largest grotto temple in our country🙇‍. Shuitao Gully: "The Jiuzhaigou in the north". The mountains and waters are very beautiful, and it is very cool inside, suitable for summer vacation and water play. The Shuitao Gully Scenic Area is very large, and it is about 8 kilometers to the end. The end point is the Water Curtain Cave🧊. In general, Mian Mountain Scenic Area is a combination of strangeness, danger, and beauty. It has both cultural and natural landscapes. It is also an excellent summer resort in summer. I personally think it is worth a visit! 👍

Copywriting: Hello everyone, today I'm going to share with you the travel guide to Mian Mountain. Are you ready to follow my steps and explore this place filled with natural and cultural landscapes? 🌄 📍Location: Mian Mountain is located in Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and is the birthplace of the Qingming Festival in China. ✨Natural Scenery! Mian Mountain Scenic Spot is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a key scenic spot in Shanxi Province, the birthplace of the Qingming Festival in China. Mian Mountain originated in the Spring and Autumn period when Jie Zitui of the state of Jin took his mother into hiding and was burnt on the mountain, hence Mian Mountain is also known as Jie Mountain. There have been temple buildings on Mian Mountain since the Northern Wei Dynasty,